boasts an Olympic-sized pool, as well as diving boards and platforms; there is a trampoline park; a bowling alley; and a private golf course. There are three community parks in Brown Deer: Badger Meter River Park is a 2.75-acre park located along the Milwaukee River with access for canoe and kayak launching; Fairy Chasm Park is a 10-acre park primarily designed for youth baseball and soccer; and the Village Park & Pond, a 10.8-acre park located behind Brown Deer Village Hall, is the site of many of the Village’s community events. Danielle Gross, Parks and Recreation Director, is in charge of the parks and the events. “Our main focus is making sure that we are addressing the needs of the community,” she says. “We partner with different organizations throughout the year, like the school district for Black History Month. We also work closely with the North Shore Fire Department, and we are a member of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce.” Parks and Recreation also manages the July 4th celebration, the holiday season’s tree lighting ceremonies, and the outdoor summer music series. “In our area, we come together in these community events and make connections. I believe that’s why a lot of people move here.” Gross adds that her department recently adopted its own comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. “We are looking to implement more trails and more nature-based opportunities within our community,” she shares. Brown Deer is currently connected to multiple neighboring communities by the Oak Leaf Trail, a paved 135-mile, multi-use recreational trail system that encircles Milwaukee County, connecting all its major parks. The Village is in the process of building a brand-new park at the Trail’s ten-mile marker, called, appropriately enough, Ten Mile Park. “It’s a $2.4 million park that will function as a trailhead,” says Piotrowski. “And it will include features that are otherwise not available in our Local People. Powerful Solutions. 414.443.000 | 1200 N Mayfair Rd, Ste 100 Milwaukee, WI 53226 | BBrown.com Employee Benefits Workers’ Compensation Cyber Risk Advanced Contracting Pharmacy Benefits Mergers & Acquisitions Growth has no finish line. No matter where you are on your growth journey, we can help you find solutions to meet your ever-evolving insurance and risk management needs. Brown & Brown is proud to support the Village of Brown Deer Providing accessible art therapy services and related wellness practices throughout WI. Connect with Us! (414) 797 - 2155 info arttherapyhouse.org www.arttherapyhouse.org @ Art Therapy House Inc. 7646 North Teutonia Avenue Brown Deer, WI 53209 Join us for an open art therapy studio group, wellness workshop, or low cost private therapy session! Check out our website for more info about our programs and how to get involved! 79 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03 BROWN DEER, WI
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