5 things to know about Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood
Milwaukee has more than 75 distinct neighborhoods. Here’s what to know about the Sherman Park Neighborhood, which is home to more than 32,000 people – making it one of the city’s largest neighborhoods.
Where is Sherman Park?
Sherman Park is bordered by West Capitol Drive to the north, the 30th Street Corridor to the east, North Avenue to the south and North 60th Street to the west. It encompasses mini-neighborhoods Uptown Crossing, Grasslyn Manor and Sunset Manor, among others.
How did Sherman Park get its name?
In 1891, the city’s Park Commission bought land at the current intersection of Sherman Boulevard and Burleigh Street for a future park.
The park originally was named Perrigo Park, after the people who owned the land, but was renamed to honor Civil War General William Sherman. The neighborhood is named for the park at the center of it.
What are Sherman Park’s most known restaurants, shops and playgrounds?
Sherman Phoenix, an entrepreneurial hub created after civil unrest following a fatal police shooting in 2016, is home to more than two dozens shops and businesses.
The neighborhood also is home to Sherman Perk, a popular coffee shop, and Reynold's Pasty Shop, known for the pasties stuffed with beef, potatoes and vegetables.
Sherman Park features a playground, a baseball field, walking paths and the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club. St. Joseph’s Hospital is a longtime neighborhood anchor, as well.
What makes Sherman Park special?
Sherman Park is known for its diversity and active residents.
The Sherman Park Community Association began in the 1970s when residents successfully stopped a freeway expansion. In recent years, the association has worked to stop reckless driving and improve housing in the area.
The neighborhood was the birthplace of ComForce MKE, an activist-led organization focused on providing opportunities for youth, de-escalating conflicts and assisting crime victims.
Sherman Park also is home to Beth Jehudah with members living within walking distance of the Orthodox synagogue. In the 1960s, six of the 11 synagogues in Milwaukee were located in the neighborhood.
New to the Sherman Park neighborhood? Here’s how to access Milwaukee services.
Sherman Park is located in the 7th and 15th aldermanic districts. You can check your specific address at bit.ly/MKE_FindMyDistrict to find your district.
Most of the neighborhood is in Police District 7, which has public safety meetings at 5 p.m. every third Monday of the month at various locations that can be found at city.milwaukee.gov/police/districts/District-7.
Find your garbage and recycling schedule at city.milwaukee.gov/sanitation/GarbageRecyclingSchedules.
Learn how to register to vote and find your polling place at city.milwaukee.gov/election/Voter-Info.
Need to borrow tools for a home improvement project? Check out the city’s Tool Loan Center, 2500 W. Capitol Drive. More details at bit.ly/MKE_ToolLoan.
Want to get emailed updates about police activity, new development and more in your neighborhood? Sign up for the city’s e-notify system at city.milwaukee.gov/News-Events/enotify.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel research, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood: 5 things to know
