Foundation Park dedicated to neighborhood partners
 

Foundation Park at 3700 W. McKinley was officially dedicated on June 14th, 2008 and represents three years of work by residents, business owners and Harley-Davidson employees to strengthen the neighborhood. The City of Milwaukee was a partner in these efforts, through its Targeted Investment Neighborhood program operated by the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation. Harley-Davidson donated the vacant unbuildable lot to the neighborhood, to create an attractive pocket park. The Harley-Davidson Foundation, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and Ceres Foundation all helped fund the transformation, including the donation of 20 trees, playground equipment and fencing.

Foundation Park dedication

Children play at the new Foundation Park.

Foundation Park was named by area residents to represent the ongoing relationship between the neighbors of Harley-Davidson and both the Harley-Davidson Foundation and Greater Milwaukee Foundation to revitalize and improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.

At the dedication ceremony, 30 additional trees and plants were available for residents to plant in their own yards, and employees from Harley-Davidson were on-hand to assist with the planting. Starbucks provided employee volunteers to serve up donated beverages.

The City of Milwaukee’s Targeted Investment Neighborhood Program is always seeking partners to strengthen neighborhoods. Contact: Dave Weber 286-5626.