Gordon Park Friends Events

Upcoming Events

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Community Bench

Painting Party

May 30, 2026

12:00 - 4:00

New Leopold Benches!

Gordon Park Friends have completed construction of the first 5 of our 15 new Leopold benches. After decorating, these benches will be available for public enjoyment in Gordon Park. Thank you to Fred and Eli Bliffert of Blifferts Lumber for donating the building materials!

An elderly woman with curly white hair smiling while using a cordless drill on a wooden plank outside.
Two people working together on a woodworking project using clamps and power drill to secure a piece of wood. One person is wearing a blue cap and tan overalls, and the other person has curly gray hair and is wearing a black jacket.
People working outdoors in a driveway surrounded by trees and parked trucks, working with wood and tools.
Older man with long gray hair and beard, wearing glasses, a cap, and overalls, demonstrating a woodworking technique to a woman with curly white hair, holding a cordless drill. They are outside near a garage on a sunny day, with tools and wood on a table.
Three people, two men and one woman, shaking hands outdoors at a woodworking project. The woman is smiling and the man on the right is holding a notebook. There are wooden planks on a table and trees in the background.
Three people sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, with a garage, tools, and a table in the background, sunlight shining on them.
A cluttered garage with shelves, tools, and building materials. Four white wooden shelves are positioned in the center. Various tools, paint buckets, and boxes are scattered around.
Biffert Lumber logo with text stating EST. 1904 in Wisconsin, Wisconsin.

A very special thank you to Bliffert for donating all materials, lumber, hardware, and paint, to make these benches possible.

Recent Events

Gordon Park Friends joined Riverkeepers for the annual Earth Day Clean Up! Approximately 100 neighbors took place in this important event.‍ ‍

PAST EVENTS

2025

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Soulful Summer Music Series

Poster for the Soulful Summer Music Series 2024 at Gordon Park, featuring three concerts on June 12, July 10, and August 14, with band names Smoke N' Mirrors, Folk Songs of the Future, and Cream City Players, along with sponsor logos and event details.
Poster for Soulful Summer Music Series 2024 at The Pavilion at Gordon Park, featuring Mighty Ms. Erika & The Sound Production on Friday, September 13th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

2023

Splash Into Summer

A celebration to promote the addition of a new playground area

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Trees Campaign Kickoff

A celebration to kick off our tree campaign with live music from the Sliphorn Swing Jazz Band

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Trees Campaign Fundraiser

Celebrating the progress of our tree campaign with live music from Lyonsdove and Living Room

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Gordon Park Friends, in partnership with Milwaukee County Parks, successfully completed the planting of 31 new trees! These trees will after time create a beautiful canopy of shade.

Trees for Gordon Park Campaign: Accomplished!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED ACCOMPLISH THIS!!

Jun
12

Soulful Summer Music Series - Tialok Rodriguez and Los Mitoteros

Soulful Summer Music Series

9 Piece Latin Band

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Jul
10

Soulful Summer Music Series - Alex Wilson Band

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Aug
6

Pass Me A Pint Beer Garden

Art and Hops

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Aug
14

Soulful Summer Music Series - Miss Erica and the Sound Production

Rhythm and Blues

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Sep
12

Soulful Summer Music Series - Garret Waite Quartet

Dylan, The Dead, And Other American Classics

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May
30

Leopold Bench Community Painting Party

Help decorate Gordon Park’s new Leopold Benches!

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Soulful Summer Music
Aug
14

Soulful Summer Music

Cream City Players w/ Tialok Rodriguez

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Soulful Summer Music Series
Jul
10

Soulful Summer Music Series

Folks Songs of the Future

w/ Garrett Waite and Ernest Brusubardis IV

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Soulful Summer Music Series
Jun
12

Soulful Summer Music Series

Smoke N’ Mirrors

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Gordon Park Friends Holiday Party
Dec
12

Gordon Park Friends Holiday Party

Join us to celebrate our accomplishments in 2023 and learn about what’s next for Gordon Park Friends in 2024.

Bring a snack, appetizer or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided by Gordon Park Friends.

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Trees for Gordon Park Fundraising Kickoff
Aug
15

Trees for Gordon Park Fundraising Kickoff

Gordon Park Friends, in collaboration with Milwaukee County Parks, is embarking on an aggressive campaign to plant 20 new trees over the next year. Join as as we celebrate the planting of the 1st tree and enjoy live music by the Sliphorn Swing Jazz Band. BRING your chairs, beverages, and snacks…HAVE FUN!

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July 4th Celebration
Jul
4

July 4th Celebration

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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