The Mitchell Airport Park playground is over 25 years old. It’s finally getting new equipment

Construction on the new Mitchell Airport Park playground kicked off on Monday with the removal of existing equipment dating back more than 25 years.

Located at 446 S. Logan Ave. in Milwaukee, the Mitchell Airport Park playground was first installed in 1995 and is one of the oldest playgrounds in the Milwaukee County park system, according the Milwaukee County Parks website.

The new playground features ADA-accessible equipment and includes play areas for children ages 5-12 and 2-5. The design also includes new area surfacing with a combination of poured-in-place rubber and engineered wood fiber.

Approved in 2020, the project’s budget is $291,984 and includes the removal of the 1995 equipment, design and installation of the new playground and new benches.

“I’m very grateful to our hard-working County Parks staff for bringing this much needed upgrade to this playground, which has been part of our park system for nearly 30 years. This new design will create a more welcoming and fun spot for families in the neighborhood,” said Milwaukee County Supervisor Jack Eckblad in a statement.

Construction will start in the fall and most of the work will be completed by winter, with final elements installed in the spring. The park is scheduled to open in spring 2025.

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You can find more information on the Mitchell Airport Park playground project here.

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