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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Tialok Rodriguez and Los Mitoteros!

June 12, 2026

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 Event!

Blifferts generously donated wood that the Gordon Park Friends used to construct Leopold Benches for the park. The photos depict a community bench painting party!

Biffert Lumber logo with text stating EST. 1904 in Wisconsin, Wisconsin.

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

‍ ‍2024

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!!

 

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Milwaukee County Parks logo with an oak leaf design.