Metcalfe Playfield Gets Major Glow-Up | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Metcalfe Playfield is finally getting its long-awaited glow-up—after three years of anticipation, the Milwaukee park is nearing completion with a full-scale renovation: a brand-new playground, splash pad, basketball courts, and even a football field. Designed with community input since 2023, the space features kid-inspired elements like a flower-shaped shade structure and vibrant greenery, plus an asphalt walking track and misting towers for comfort. A design drawn by a local child three years ago is now becoming reality. Set to reopen late summer or early fall, it’s part of a citywide push…