By Angeline Terry - Jun 29th, 2021 05:33 pm //end headline wrapper ?>Franklin Square Playfield reopening. Photo by Angeline Terry.
A cloudburst of rain didn’t stop Milwaukee Public Schools officials and local kids from cutting a ribbon to officially reopen Franklin Square Playfield, though they did it at a make-shift, indoor ceremony Tuesday morning. They were celebrating the sixth completed park of a multi-year effort to renovate 52 playfields throughout the city.
The newly renovated playfield, located at 2643 N. 13th St., now boasts basketball courts, playground equipment, a splash pad, shade structures, an obstacle course and a field. At the groundbreaking in October 2019, the North Division space had well worn basketball courts and a small, old playground.