Community Profile

Summary

Brookfield is a suburban community that covers almost 27 square miles, numbers 40,000 residents and is located in southeastern Wisconsin. Per the most recent version of the park and open space plan there are 101 park and open space sites totaling 3318 acres. The City of Brookfield manages 29 park and 11 open space/conservancy areas encompassing a total of 1954 acres. Wetlands in the city encompass 2420 acres and there are 9 identified natural areas and critical species habitat sites. The City of Brookfield is recognized as a Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation and just celebrated its 25th year of this designation. Brookfield is also a a Bird City of Wisconsin and just celebrated its 13th year of this designation.