Calling all Bikers, skaters, skateboards, and scooter fanatics'! Bring the kiddos out to take a look at next summers hottest attraction in the Washington Park neighborhood. Provide feedback on the elements and help dream up how we can activate the space with positive safe energy! Refreshments will be served, kids welcome.

Join us for a celebration of what’s to come and help shape the future of your neighborhood park!

Get a First Look at the completed design plans and renderings for the new park coming in 2026.

Meet the Team behind the project, including designers, city staff, and community partners.

Learn What’s Coming- from construction timelines to future park amenities and features.

Explore Alternatives for recreation and gathering while the park is under construction.

Celebrate Together with food and community, and engage with neighbors and organizations in the neighborhood.

Share Your Voice in imagining the park’s future by collaborating on the new name.

Get Involved in shaping, stewarding, and activating this new community space together.

Come and enjoy a hot cup of coffee and check in with our neighborhood police. Let's talk safety, collaboration, and moving forward together in the Washington Park neighborhood.  

The general public can follow the project at engage.milwaukee.gov/sherman-lisbon or by scanning the QR code below. Don’t be surprised, stay on top of developments for Lisbon Ave & Sherman Blvd here.

Join Rooted & Rising - Washington Park and 15th District Alderman Russell Stamper II for the State of the District. We invite our neighbors, business owners, partner agencies, and faith partners from this community to join us to hear from the alderman and discuss the currently developing Quality of Life Plan with city officials for the Washington park neighborhood. This process has been lead by residents in our community with support from Athena Communication.

Engauge in conversation, enjoy food, and help develop the direction for this community. Your Voice and ACTIONs matter!

Oct. 21 State of the District with Ald. Stamper is CANCELED and will be rescheduled at a later date. We will share the new date once confirmed. Stay Tuned! This is still a very important discussion that we will want to hear from all stakeholders regarding the future of Washington Park. We are excited to begin the implementation phase with our partners of having a newly established Quality of Life Plan, created for and by the residents!

Join Senator LaTonya Johnson to discuss housing.

RSVP or Questions: 414-313-1241 | Sen.Johnson@legis.wi.gov

See your tax dollars at work. Join the NID #3 Public 4th Quarter meeting in person or virtually.

Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/5265555375?pwd=Tjlvd254YlJaNlJPZE9OUVdVcUQ0Zz09&omn=97072290760

Calling all Washington Park residents!

Join resident leaders and Rooted & Rising on Monday for a crucial "Quality of Life Plan Dine and Dialogue" as we continue building a strategic plan for our neighborhood.

Your voice is vital! Come share your thoughts and help us build a stronger community.

Monday, October 6th

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Rooted & Rising - Washington Park (3910 W Lisbon Ave)

This session will focus on a critical priority area: Arts & Culture. We invite and welcome the voices of those 14-24 years old and their parents!

For more information, please contact Adrian Spencer at 414-344-1818.

Let's work together to shape a better future for Washington Park!

Meet the new Director of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety.

You you or someone you know are looking for high quality child care, come out am meet our team and visit our beautiful facility at the Growing Tree Children’s Center open house.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Friday, September 19th.

Rooted & Rising is pleased to invite you to join us on Thursday, September 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Denizen MKE (4227 W. Vliet St.) for a Celebration of the Washington Park Quality of Life Plan. We hope that you will be able to join us. Please RSVP here and reach out to Adrian or Bill with any questions.

Froedtert Visiting Nurses make Flu shots easy… During Food Center hours at Rooted & Rising - Washington Park on September 17th from noon - 4 Pm.

Milwaukee Safe Streets Academy - Washington Park

• Wednesday, September 3, 2025

• 5:30 PM 7:30 PM

• Rooted & Rising - Washington Park (map)

Washington Park/Hwy 175 Safe Streets Academy. Register here to enroll for this informative three week course on our cities transportation.  Linked on the flyer and here is the application for attendees.  Brought to us by 1000 Friends of Wisconsin's

Milwaukee Safe Streets Academy - Washington Park

• Tuesday, August 19, 2025

• 5:30 PM 7:30 PM

• Rooted & Rising - Washington Park (map)

Washington Park/Hwy 175 Safe Streets Academy. Register here to enroll for this informative three week course on our cities transportation.  Linked on the flyer and here is the application for attendees.  Brought to us by 1000 Friends of Wisconsin's

Free walk-in legal advice for renters. If you are struggling to communicate with or are facing legal issues with a property owner, this one is for you. Know your rights as a tenant. Learn how to deal with poor, unsafe, or unhealth living conditions. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm open house.

Join the Rooted & Rising Team and C.L.A.W.W. for an explosion of African Cultural Art and experiences! Powered by Milwaukee Parks Foundation!

Milwaukee Safe Streets Academy - Washington Park

• Tuesday, August 19, 2025

• 5:30 PM 7:30 PM

• Fruition Cafe (map)

Washington Park/Hwy 175 Safe Streets Academy. Register here to enroll for this informative three week course on our cities transportation.  Linked on the flyer and here is the application for attendees.  Brought to us by 1000 Friends of Wisconsin's

Join the Rooted & Rising Team and the Washington Park Media Center for a layers of art and fun! Digital Art meets Traditional Art! Powered by Milwaukee Parks Foundation!