Whitefish Park 10.23.2025
- Don't be alarmed! The city’s Forestry Department is preparing to plant approximately 90 new trees below Whitefish Park, along the hillside near the Interurban Trail. The majority of these trees are Wisconsin native species and are being planted as part of a partnership and grant with the Wisconsin Bird Observatory.
Whitefish Park 07.21.2025
- Quick update, Port Washington! You may notice our Park and Forestry crew working in Whitefish Park. They are removing hazardous trees, pruning, and taking out some older playground equipment. As they continue to move forward with the project in the upcoming weeks, the removed playground pieces will be replaced.
Windrush Park 07.01.2025
- The street department has began construction of a new basketball court in Windrush Park. This project is being done in collaboration with the parks department and will be completed solely by City staff. Completion is expected within the next couple of weeks.
Whitefish Park and Interurban Trail 02.10.2025
- The City’s Forestry crew started a new restoration project today along the hillside between Whitefish Park and the Interurban Trail. The area is primarily made-up of dead Ash and Boxelder trees with the understory taken over by invasive Honeysuckle. The crew will be removing the unwanted species and preparing the area to be replanted with native trees and shrubs this fall. This project is in partnership with the Lake Michigan Bird Observatory and is being funded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Sustain Our Great Lakes Program.
Bley Park 02.04.2025
Gatzke Nature Preserve 01.09.2025
- The City’s forestry crew is currently working on a restoration project in the Gatzke Nature Preserve. There are numerous dead Ash and hazardous trees that are being cleaned up to reduce the risk of future incidents. No live trees are being removed and the understory brush that has been removed is made up of invasive species, primarily buckthorn and honeysuckle. There will be some logs and standing trunks (snags) left to provide habitat for wildlife. The end goal of the project is to restore the trails and create an environmental education opportunity for residents.
Kolbach / New Pickeball Courts Update 6.12.24
Come check out Kolbach Park!
- New Pickleball Courts - ready for play!
Kolbach / New Pickeball Courts Update 5.6.24
Kolbach Pickleball courts are being prepped and will be painted this week.
Municipal Baseball Field Update 9.19.23
The Municipal Baseball Field will also see some upgrades during the offseason with hopes of work to begin toward the end of the month! We will be replacing the fencing, adding astroturf to the infield, and adding concrete pads in the dugouts! Stay tuned for mor information to come!
Veterans Memorial Park Bandshell Update 9.19.23
The Veteran’s Park Band Shell is getting a facelift as that work has started this week with some masonry work and tuckpointing. Once that work is done we will be giving the bandshell a fresh new coat of paint!
Bley Park Update 9.19.23
City Park crews continue to work on the new playground at Bley Park. Work should be completed in the next 2 – 3 weeks and look forward to seeing the neighborhood enjoying the upgraded equipment!
Bley Park Update 8.24.23
In 2022, playground equipment was removed due to safety concerns and plans to upgrade the equipment. Unfortunately, the new equipment was delayed and crews were unable to finish the project. The equipment has arrived this week and we plan to begin working on the new playground next week with hopes to have it completed in 3 – 4 weeks!
