Serving the community through inclusive engagement in recreational activities and stewardship of natural beauty.

Gordon Park has a rich history, providing recreation and relaxation to the community for more than a century. Gordon Park Friends is committed to advancing park improvements and hosting special events to continue to make Gordon Park a destination for all Milwaukeeans.

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Join Riverkeepers

and Gordon Park Friends 

for the Spring Cleanup

at Gordon Park!

Please join Riverkeeper and Gordon Park Friends for the Spring Cleanup at Gordon Park on Saturday, April 25, 9:00 am-12:00 pm! 

This isn’t just a cleanup, it’s become an annual tradition! A celebration of teamwork, connection, and the power of community action. Whether you’re a seasoned environmental advocate or a first-time volunteer, we’ll work together, side by side and stream by stream to restore our precious waterways.

Join us afterward at the Harley-Davidson Museum, from 12 – 3 PM, for a zero-waste Earth Day Celebration with Rock the Green! Cleanup participants 21 and over will receive a complimentary beverage, courtesy of Molson Coors.

Register here:  

Gordon Park Cleanup

*To complete registration, you MUST continue to “Checkout” after adding all of your group to your Cart!  This quick demonstration video can help you navigate the process.

Riverkeeper will provide bags, gloves, supplies, and FREE T-SHIRTS, and YOU provide the hands and energy to pick up trash.

We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and clothes that can get dirty. Volunteers should also wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Volunteers will meet at the Overlook on the Oak Leaf Trail near the Gordon Park Pavilion. There is a parking lot on N Humboldt Blvd.

New Leopold Benches!

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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.
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Three people sitting on a wooden bench outdoors, with a garage, tools, and a table in the background, sunlight shining on them.
An elderly woman with curly white hair smiling while using a cordless drill on a wooden plank outside.
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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!

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.

Thank you, everyone who attended Gordon Park’s Soulful Summer Music Series!

We appreciate your support.

We look forward to seeing you at more music events in 2026.

Share your thoughts about Gordon Park’s Soulful Summer Music Series here:

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Children and adults playing and socializing in a park during evening, with a boy throwing water from a water balloon, other kids watching, and a group of people near the pavilion.
A couple dancing outdoors on a grassy lawn in the late afternoon or early evening, with houses, cars, and trees in the background, and a blanket with items on it nearby.
A small outdoor band performing on a stage with four musicians playing guitar, drums, and bass, in front of a building with a sign that reads 'DEEP ON PARK FRIENDS SUMMER STAGE'; the scene is lit by the setting sun.
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A child in a pink shirt and patterned leggings is jumping and reaching up to touch a large soap bubble outside during twilight, with a house and grass in the background.
Musicians performing on stage at Gordon Park Friends Summer Stage event, with a drum set, guitar, and percussion instruments, taking place outdoors in the evening.
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Gordon Park Friends Soulful Summer Music Series 2025

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Schedule of Music Performances

Friday, May 16: Sliphorn Jazz Band

(New Orleans Jazz and Swing Dance)

6:00 to 8:30pm

(Inside the Pavilion)

Friday, June 20: Mighty Ms Erica and the Sound Production

(Rhythm and Blues)

6:00 to 8:30pm    

Friday, July 18: Tlalok Rodriquez Latin Jazz Quintet

6:00 to 8:30pm

Friday, August 15: Mighty Ms Erica and the Sound Production  

(Rhythm and Blues)

6:00 to 8:30pm

Recent Events

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Sign for Milwaukee Riverkeeper's spring cleanup event at Gordon Park Friends in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with additional informational signs and QR codes, outdoors in a park with trees and a paved area.

Gordon Park Friends joined Riverkeepers for the 30th annual Earth Day Clean Up! Approximately 75 neighbors took place in this important event.

Past Events

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THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED WITH TUESDAY’S ELECTION!

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE.

Gordon Park Friends and Riverwest Radio 104.1 hosted two candidate forums for the District 3 alderperson position: one for the primary election and the other for the general election. Both forums were moderated by the League of Women Voters.

Flyer for District 3 Alderperson Forum featuring Bauman vs. Brower on Tuesday, March 18th, from 6:30 to 8:00 at Gordon Park Pavilion, moderated by League of Women Voters, hosted by Gordon Park Friends and 104.1 Riverwest Radio.
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A woman speaking at a podium with a sign that reads "The League of Women Voters." She holds a microphone and appears to be at an indoor event.
A man with a beard and mustache in a plaid shirt sitting at a table with a microphone, a water bottle, and papers, speaking at a conference or panel. Behind him is a large banner with a circular logo featuring a blue whale and colorful plants, with the text 'Milwaukee, W'. A window with a view of trees is in the background.
A woman speaking at a podium with a sign that reads 'LWW The League of Women Voters.' Four men are seated at a long table with name tags, microphones, and water bottles. The room has large windows, and a banner behind them reads 'Gordon Park Friends.'
Flyer for the Alderperson Candidate Forum hosted by Gordon Park Friends, scheduled for Tuesday, February 4th, from 6:30 to 8:30 at Gordon Park Pavilion, moderated by League of Women Voters, with Riverwest Radio 104.1 FM logo.
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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.

2024

Trees Campaign Fundraiser

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

2023

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Trees Campaign Kickoff

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

2023

Splash Into Summer

A celebration to promote the addition of a new playground area

2023

Trees for Gordon Park Campaign: Accomplished!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED ACCOMPLISH THIS!!

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.

 

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