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The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee has helped local kids and teens since 1887 and has occupied space within Sherman Park since 1992. In 2017 the 57,000-square-foot Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club building was completely renovated to better serve kids from 5 to 18 years old.
Project Overview
In 2023, Milwaukee County Parks and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee were fortunate to receive an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant to make strategic investments in Sherman Park. Since receiving the grant, the Boys and Girls Club has been hard at work raising other funds to expand the investment needed in the park. Today, more than $2 million has been raised and the first phase of construction is set to begin in Spring 2024. This first phase of investment will include new pathways and lighting throughout the park, a new biking loop, a new splash pad (on site of the current under-utilized wading pool), moving and rebuilding a waste disposal area, and expanded staff parking. The second phase will likely commence in Spring 2025. It could include a new concessions area, a new outdoor picnic/amphitheater space, improved drainage (trees and landscaping), new signage, and new community room space (re-purposed from current garages at Mary Ryan Club).
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee has helped local kids and teens since 1887 and has occupied space within Sherman Park since 1992. In 2017 the 57,000-square-foot Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club building was completely renovated to better serve kids from 5 to 18 years old.
Project Overview
In 2023, Milwaukee County Parks and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee were fortunate to receive an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant to make strategic investments in Sherman Park. Since receiving the grant, the Boys and Girls Club has been hard at work raising other funds to expand the investment needed in the park. Today, more than $2 million has been raised and the first phase of construction is set to begin in Spring 2024. This first phase of investment will include new pathways and lighting throughout the park, a new biking loop, a new splash pad (on site of the current under-utilized wading pool), moving and rebuilding a waste disposal area, and expanded staff parking. The second phase will likely commence in Spring 2025. It could include a new concessions area, a new outdoor picnic/amphitheater space, improved drainage (trees and landscaping), new signage, and new community room space (re-purposed from current garages at Mary Ryan Club).
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During the planning stage we completed site surveys and gathered additional information to develop project goals, outcomes and budgets.
Concept Design
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This early stage included concept development and determination of design options based on the project's goals.
Public Engagement
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This step aimed to inform the public about the project and collect their feedback to help shape the final design. The public was asked for input on the overall project or specific design concepts.
Final Design
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This stage includes final design and engineering plans. Once design is complete, we develop technical renderings and construction plan documents.
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Construction
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Construction will follow the construction plan and specifications - which may include several phases. During this stage, facility and road closures may be needed.
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This is the stage at which construction has ended and final reviews are underway.
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