The park is named in honor of Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and Revolutionary War hero.
It is situated within a historic corridor of Milwaukee that historically served as the center of the city's Polish-American community.
The park provides critical flood management infrastructure for the surrounding South Side neighborhood due to its proximity to the Kinnickinnic River.
The park's fieldhouse features architecture typical of mid-20th-century municipal park buildings in Milwaukee County.
Pulaski Park is a 24-acre municipal park located on Milwaukee's south side, bordering the Kinnickinnic River. The park features open green space, a playground, and a fieldhouse that serves as a community hub for recreational activities. It functions as a significant public green space within a densely populated urban residential neighborhood. The landscape includes basketball courts and baseball diamonds designed for local sports leagues. Maintenance and administration are managed by the Milwaukee County Parks system.
The bridge crossing over the Kinnickinnic River within the park grounds.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to traverse the paved paths that run along the river section.
Check the Milwaukee County Parks official website for seasonal fieldhouse availability if planning a group event.
Visit during the early morning if you prefer a quieter environment, as the courts can become active in the late afternoon.
Do not visit the riverbanks during or immediately after heavy rainfall due to potential rising water levels.
Practice carry-in/carry-out waste disposal; keep pets on a leash at all times.
