The next project for Friends of Grant Park

The Seven Bridges ravine trail is a historic and unique feature of Grant Park in South Milwaukee, winding down to the lakefront alongside Ebbs Creek. As visitors can observe, it has been such a popular destination that the trail, creek, walls, steps and slopes have deteriorated to a great degree.  With the generous support of foundations and donations by our membership, funds were raised to hire landscape architects to prepare a preliminary concept plan to address those issues. We have collaborated with Indigo Ecological Design, Geosyntec Consultants and Milwaukee County Parks to develop a conceptual master plan to prioritize restoration efforts and prepare grant applications. The assessment will address several areas of concern including creek conditions and water quality, egress, vegetation, and structural management for trails and walls.

The Friends invite the public’s support in achieving our restoration goals.  

Below is the Restoration Concept Plan from Indigo Ecological Design and Geosyntec Consultants. It is a 17 page document. If you click on the document, you will be able to scroll through the entire report.

Please join us on Thursday, Dec. 12th for our Holiday Party and Cookie Exchange. We’ll have snacks, beverages, and some seasonal music to enjoy with a toasty fire burning in the clubhouse fireplace. The party starts at 6:30 pm and follows a brief FOGP meeting.

The Cookie Exchange is optional. To participate, bake 2 dozen homemade cookies and bring to exchange table area. Please provide cookie name and list of ingredients for 12 exchange bags. We’ll provide paper and pencil if you forget the list.

We will also have Friends of Grant Park merchandise for sale. The FOGP 2025 Calendars are $15 each; Friendly Face T-shirts for $20; 4 pack Greeting Cards for $7; cash or personal check only. Dues paying members receive a 10% discount.

Hope you can join us! All are welcome!