Bender Park ribbon-cutting ceremony
OAK CREEK, Wis. - A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 19 to celebrate the reopening of the Bender Park Boat Launch.
The boat launch is reopening to the public, but portions of the surrounding area will remain an active construction zone for several months.
Crews will be completing additional improvements, including paving the Oak Leaf Trail and updating adjacent roadway infrastructure.
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Milwaukee County Parks advises all visitors and boaters to drive slowly, obey posted signs, and use caution when traveling through the area.
About Milwaukee County Parks
The backstory:
Spanning over 15,000 acres, the Milwaukee County Park System features more than 150 parks and parkways, alongside 100+ miles of trails.
The system is also home to golf courses, botanical gardens, beaches, and hundreds of playgrounds, athletic fields, and picnic areas.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by Milwaukee County Parks.