Parks Director John Dargle, Jr. invites the public to share opinions on Parks topics — from beer gardens to volunteering — in a series of public input sessions the last week of February.

"We want to hear what is important to our patrons," Dargle said. "These meetings will give the public another avenue to have their voices heard. This is an opportunity for everyone to provide input on their passion for the Parks."

Ideas, questions, requests, and concerns may be shared at three upcoming public meetings or via an online comment card.

Town hall style meetings will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the following dates:

• Monday, Feb. 23, at the Currie Park Golf Clubhouse, 3535 N. Mayfair Red., Wauwatosa
• Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Jackson Park Community Room, 3500 W. Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee
• Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Falk Park Pavilion, 2013 W. Rawson Ave., Oak Creek

"We want to keep our finger on the pulse of the community," Dargle said. "This is the origin of the beer gardens, FootGolf and disc golf courses, nature trails, and dog exercise areas. This is how we gain insight into addressing water-quality and other environmental concerns. This is how we attain a dedicated volunteer base and friends groups. We want to know where the community’s passions lie."

Previous town hall style meetings took place in July. Dargle will present a short summary from those public sessions and will highlight upcoming park projects and initiatives.

Comments will be taken at the meetings, online at countyparks.com and through the mail at Parks Administration, 9480 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.

Accommodation requests for the meetings should be made at least 72 hours in advance by calling (414) 257-6100.