2019-2021 Dineen Park Upgrades

The Dineen Park Stormwater Detention and Park Improvements Project, led by the City of Milwaukee, consists of a 7-acre stormwater pond, improved walking paths, a new community playground, a 16- by 28-foot picnic shelter, a reconstructed 350-foot baseball field, a redesigned 18-hole disc golf course, improved fishing overlook for ADA access, updated pedestrian lighting, new native plantings, trees throughout the park and a turtle habitat. In addition, cattail removal and lagoon dredging improved fishing and water quality.

The majority of the project was completed in late 2019 with minor landscape work carrying over to spring of 2020. In fall, vegetation was established, with measures taken to keep foot traffic off the site. Bridge work also was done within the project boundaries, and fencing remained in place until late 2020.

Lagoon dredging and channel stabilization began in November 2020, with the lagoon and area to the east fenced off until work was completed.

For the safety of the local residents and workers, access was restricted to most of the park during construction. Temporary traffic signs were in place, and construction vehicles use city streets.

Access to the community room, splash pad, and basketball and tennis courts on the west side of the park remained open during construction.

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