The quality of life for Wauwatosa residents has been enhanced for many decades by the availability of recreational activities for its residents in the heart of its community at Hart Park, located in the floodplain of the Menomonee River.
The recent flood control project enlarged Hart Park from 20.34 acres to 53.16 acres. The plan for the expanded park includes design elements suggested during public forums and through ongoing discussions by civic and community players. Here are the next steps in the development of the park:
Rotary Stage:
Wauwatosa Rotary Club and Mayfair Rotary Club of Wauwatosa made a $1 million commitment to the establishment of a performance pavilion. Rotary raised the money, oversaw the design phase, hired contractors and, once the pavilion is complete, will hand over the keys to the city. Construction will take place in fall of 2008. The stage will be located immediately south-west of 68th and State Streets. For more information on this project go to the Tosa Tonight link: http://www.tosatonight.com/ampitheater.html
Floodproofing of the Muellner and Maintenance buildings is to be completed by spring of 2009. A $1.7M grant from the DNR and MMSD will pay for this work.
Rain Garden:
After completion of the floodproofing a rain garden will be installed on the south side of the Muellner Building. This garden is possible through a grant awarded to the Friends of Hart Park Foundation from the Urban Rivers Conference.
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Athletic Field Upgrade:
The City Budget & Finance Committee voted to approve the Upgrading of the Athletic Field for 2009...
* with artificial turf to accommodate Football, Soccer, and other sporting/musical events
* with new bleachers and
* with an NCAA Field & Track Facility
and
* to build USTA sanctioned Tennis Courts.
Article from WauwatosaNOW (4/30/09)
Playground & Picnic Area/Shelter:
This area will be located south-east of 70th and State Streets and initially includes a play area for young children and a small parking lot. Ultimately a picnic pavilion with restrooms is also planned but needs a funding source.
Big Picture:
This aerial perspective shows the layout of all planned enhancements. The view is looking south. State Street and the grocery store parking lots can be seen at the bottom of the drawing and 68th street is on the far left. Moving left to right (east to west) we see the Rotary Stage, the playground and picnic pavilion, 70th street, new soccer/softball field, teen area including a skate plaza, 72nd street, and finally the existing parking lots, football stadium, and park buildings.
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