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Greenfield Park

Historic Name:
Greenfield Park

Other Name:
Greenfield Park

Reference Number:
205601

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Property Location

Location (Address)

Greenfield Park

County

Milwaukee

City/Village

West Allis

Township

Unincorporated community

Town

Range

Direction

Section

Quarter Section

Quarter Quarter Section

Property Features

Year Built

1921

Additions

Survey Date

2011,2025

Historic Use

park

Architectural Style

NA (unknown or not a building)

Structural System

Wall Material

Architect

Other Buildings On Site

Demolished

No

Demolished Date

Additional Comments

2011- Greenfield Park was purchased by the county in 1921, and by 1936 the park encompassed 278 acres. The park has a modern swimming pool complex, completed in 1997, volleyball courts, a baseball diamond, soccer field, picnic areas, and a large lagoon. Paved and earthen pedestrian paths are located throughout the park and around the lagoon. Parking areas are also paved. Deciduous and coniferous trees are located throughout the park. Greenfield Park also has a golf course located to the north of the park area. Greenfield Park is included as part of the Milwaukee County Parkway System. 2025: Resurveyed, appearance unchanged.

Bibliographic References

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National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings

National/State Register Listing Name

Not Listed

National Register Listing Date

State Register Listing Date

Contributing

Yes

park NA (unknown or not a building)

Milwaukee
County

West Allis
Community

1920-1929
Decade

National and State Register Listing

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