CITY DEPARTMENTS : PARKS : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does the City have wood mulch or firewood for sale?
     The Park Department sells wood chips as mulch and logs as firewood from its daily operations of maintaining trees. It is available on a limited basis. The cost for 2008 is:

Wood Mulch (approximately 10-15 cubic yards)
Residents
  • $40.00 per load

  • Waste Wood - Firewood (approximately 4.0 full cords)
  • $50.00 per load
  • (Restricted to City of Kenosha residents only)

    We cannot guarantee the quality of these wood bi- products and the buyer should be aware of what they are purchasing before ordering. Order form
    How many parks are there in the City and where are they located?
         There are currently 71 designated parks in the City of Kenosha. See Parks At A Glance for their locations and other information about them (acres, facilities, etc.)
    Where do I go to reserve a picnic area or a flower garden for a wedding?
         Picnic & Wedding Reservations
    We want or organize a special event in the parks. How do we initiate this?
         Special Events
    Can I reserve an athletic field for practice or games?
         Contact the Park Department at 653-4052 to determine if a field is available for use. There is a high demand for softball, football and soccer fields. The Park Department also maintains a 2,400 seat baseball stadium for rental. Rental rates vary from field to field.
    How do I reserve the pool for a pool party?
         Contact 653-4080 to reserve either the water park pool at Washington Park or at Anderson Park for your party. Cost depends upon the number of people attending the party, whether you are a resident or non-resident. Pool parties are permitted only on weekends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. More information about pools
    What are the normal hours of operation for the pools and how much does it cost to get in?
         Anderson and Washington Park Pool Information
    Who are the members of the Park Commission?
         The Board of Park Commissioners are:
      Sam Spair, Commissioner, Alderman District 6
      Don Ruef, Commissioner, Alderman District 9
      Kurt Sinclair, Chairman, Alderman District 5
      Jessie Downing, Commissioner, Alderman District 16
      Julia Robinson, Commissioner, Alderman District 7
    When are the Park Commission meetings?
         Meetings are held every second and last Mondays of each month in Room 202 of the Municipal Office Building (City Hall), 625 - 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 at 5:00 p.m.