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At the heart of the Washington Park neighborhood is a 124 acre park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead.  The park is home to the Urban Ecology Center, the Washington Park Senior Center, the Vliet Street Community Green Market, the Washington Park Bandshell and countless events.

Around the park families have built their homes.  The first wave of homes took place in the early 1900s.  In the last 5 years, more than 150 new housing units have been added through the efforts of United Methodist Children's Services, North Avenue CDC, New Covenant Housing Corp., the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity, and private developers.

Dozens of businesses have also located in the area, several locating in developments constructed by North Avenue CDC and Lisbon Avenue Neighborhood Development Corporation.  Washington Park is quickly becoming the dessert capital of Wisconsin with Amaranth Bakery, Birdies Cafe, Eat Cake, Kehr's Candies and Community Pie.

Art & Education play a strong role in the life of the Washington Park families.  Washington Park neighborhood is home to three outstanding primary schools: Westside Academy I & II and Bethune Academy.  These schools often partner with other youth organizations like Our Next Generation and Express Yourself Milwaukee.  You may see students gathering after school at the Washington Park Library as well.  Our community is home for many artists and public art project like the WALLS project (39th & Lisbon), Lifted Pop-up Art (33rd & Lisbon) and the Hmong Community Mural (34th & Vliet).

Health & Wellness is a component to the neighborhood as well.  Progressive Community Health Centers provide health services at it's Lisbon Avenue Clinic.  Milwaukee Bicycle Works provides low cost bikes to children and sponsors local rides and events.  We also offer five community gardens and the Vliet Street Community Green Market.