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Parks chair highlights Hart Park recovery, park amenities and $250,000 softball diamond estimate debated
Summary
Tom Ertell, chair of Wauwatosa’s Parks and Forestry Commission, reported on park recovery after the August flood, described Firefly Grove Park amenities (including Mama Rosa, saunas and new signage), and said the softball diamond replacement could cost about $250,000; commissioners discussed turf options and rental revenue declines.
Tom Ertell, chair of the Parks and Forestry Commission, told the Community Affairs Committee that Wauwatosa’s parks system continued to be a major community asset in 2025 despite damage and lost rentals after an August flooding event.
Ertell said Firefly Grove Park opened May 28 and that the park’s initial month drew about 6,000 visitors from 32 states; the commission’s broader visitation figures for June–December were consistent with tourism commission totals. He emphasized that Mama Rosa and park amenities—bicycle pump track, ADA‑accessible trails, a sled hill and…
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