Burns Commons Park (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
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This park originated in 1847 when James Roger donated a small parcel of land to the city. It was originally known as Franklin Square. A statue of Robert Burns was placed on the site in 1909. The name was changed to Burns Triangle in 1994.
The park was expanded a few years later, and Burns Commons was officially dedicated in 2001.
The park was expanded a few years later, and Burns Commons was officially dedicated in 2001.
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Coordinates: 43°2'49"N 87°53'46"W
- National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Historic District, Northwestern Branch 7.3 km
- Hoyt Park 11 km
- Milwaukee County Zoo 12 km
- Whitnall Park 17 km
- Miniwauken Park 41 km
- Cherry Lake Sedge Meadow State Natural Area 45 km
- Pine Woods Campground 46 km
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area 49 km
- Silver Lake Bog State Natural Area 58 km
- Big Foot Beach State Park 69 km
- Brady Street 0.7 km
- Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company 0.9 km
- McKinley Marina 0.9 km
- Milwaukee School of Engineering 0.9 km
- Schlitz Park 1.2 km
- Downtown Milwaukee 1.3 km
- Brewer's Hill 1.5 km
- East Side 2.1 km
- Milwaukee Harbor 2.3 km
- Harambee 3 km