Sponsorship Opportunities

Get Involved - Make a real impact on your community.

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Restore the Mill Pond

Relocating tons of sediment that have come to rest in the pond. The removal of this will create a more sustainable spring-fed pond that can support a wide range of bio-diversity such as thicker ice for a prolonged period of recreational ice skating.

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Warming/Skate House Improvements

Built-in the mid 1930’s of post and beam construction by the W.P.A. with locally quarried limestone. Future plans include: roof & gutter replacement, new windows, new heating and electrical systems, updated restrooms, handicap access, planters, tables with umbrellas, and reparing the limestone.

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Family Oriented Events

The Friends of the Mill Pond offers numerous family-oriented activities. Great duck race, Christmas tea, beach walk. See events for more information.

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Birdhouses Own a Waterfront House!

Wood Ducks, Wrens, Purple Martins; are just some of the birds we would like to attract more of. The Oak Creek valley is home to many different birds. We can make them feel more welcome by providing housing.

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Park Benches and Trees

There’s nothing like a nice park bench or chair to relax on under a big shade tree to enjoy a cool summer breeze or the breathtaking colors of fall.

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Old-fashioned Footbridge

A well-designed yet historically appropriate footbridge will provide access across the Mill Pond, offer a closer view of the birds and waterfowl, and add charm to this distinctive environmental setting.

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Enhanced Lighting

Lights under the Mill road shining on the waterfall or pathway lights leading the way to the Warming house will add to enjoyment of the beauty of this unique Southeastern Wisconsin waterfall from season to season.

Make the Vision a Reality

You can make our vision come true and be recognized as a community leader who supports and truly cares about enhancing the quality of life in South Milwaukee for you, your children and the generations to come.

Restoring the Mill Pond is an investment in the future of South Milwaukee.
RMDs contributed to qualified non-profit organizations are 100% deductible from your income taxes, up to $100,000.

The Friends of the Mill Pond & Oak Creek Watercourse, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization.

(IRA custodians must arrange for the transfer of funds.)

Sponsorship Support

PLATINUM

$5,000

GOLD

$3,000

SILVER

$1,000

BRONZE

$500

All Sponsors will be publicly recognized with the name of their organization on a plaque that will be displayed inside of the Mill Pond Recreation Building. Recognition will also be publicized on our website.

Contact: Don Bulley – Treasurer

637 Edgewood Avenue, South Milwaukee 53172

Email: donbulley@sbcglobal.com

Phone: (414) 762-7605