Greendale, Wisconsin
Greendale is a village of 14,594 people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Greendale
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 88 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include BistroPlex In-Theatre Dining Cinema, Alverno College, Trimborn Farm and Greendale Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Greendale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greendale
Greendale is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 14,854 at the 2020 census. Greendale is located southwest of Milwaukee and is a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. A planned community, it was established by the US government during the Great Depression.
From the Wikipedia article Greendale, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Alverno College
School · 3.5 mi
Private Roman Catholic women's college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Museums and landmarks6
Trimborn Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Farm in Greendale, Wisconsin, United States
8881 West Grange Avenue, Greendale
dawn-dusk
Greendale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Jeremiah Curtin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
NAdiaNA Art Gallery
Museum · 1.2 mi
4818 South 76th Street, Greenfield
Mo,Tu,Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00; Th 10:00-12:00; Su 08:00-12:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Whitnall Park
Park · 2.1 mi
5879 South 92nd Street, Franklin
Whitnall Park
Park · 1.7 mi
Park in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Grobschmidt Park
Park · 2.0 mi
3751 West College Ave, Milwaukee
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes88
Antique Indian Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 2.3 mi
3933 South 76th Street, Milwaukee
Mo-Su 10:00-23:00
Cooper's Hawk
Diner · American · 1.6 mi
8415 West Sura Lane, Greenfield
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Indian Village Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 1.7 mi
7640 West Forest Home Avenue, Greenfield
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Jin's Sushi Seafood & Bar
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.2 mi
7401 West Barnard Avenue, Greenfield
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Joey Gerard's
Restaurant · Steak House
5601 Broad Street, Greendale
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00,Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
Naf Naf Grill
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.0 mi
5003 South 76th Street, Greenfield
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Nini's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
6131 West Coldspring Road, Greenfield
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00
Noche Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Latin American, Caribbean, Tapas
6601 Northway, Greendale
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-14:00,17:00-22:00; Su...
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
4760 South 76th Street, Greenfield
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
5199 South 76th Street, Greendale
Mo-Fr 05:30-19:00; Sa 06:30-19:00; Su 06:30-18:00
76 more on the map.
History
The first recorded inhabitants of the Greendale area were various Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi. The 1833 Treaty of Chicago struck an agreement between the United States government that required the Chippewa, Odawa, and Potawatomi tribes to cede to the US government 5,000,000 acres (2,000,000 ha). In exchange for ceding their lands in the area, they were to receive monetary payments and lands west of the Mississippi in Indian Territory.
Greendale was one of three government-sponsored "Greenbelt" communities constructed by the Resettlement Administration, starting in 1936, as part of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. The other Greenbelt communities were Greenbelt, Maryland and Greenhills, Ohio. Greendale was incorporated as a village on November 1, 1938. The planners and selection committees excluded African-American families from renting homes and created a racially segregated and all-white suburban community.
The original downtown area included the village hall, styled after Colonial Williamsburg, 366 new homes comprising 572 living units, and several businesses. Buildings were generally designed with concrete block construction covered with cement paint outside and plastered walls inside. Most originally had Ludowici tile roofs, but some featured asbestos shingles. These homes are often referred to as "Greendale Originals".
From the History section of Greendale, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship13
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 1.7 mi
9600 West Grange Avenue, Hales Corners
Armenian Orthodox Church
Church · Armenian Orthodox · 1.4 mi
7825 West Layton Avenue, Greenfield
Emanuel Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 2.3 mi
10705 West Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners
Greendale Community Church
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
6015 Clover Lane, Greendale
Saint Mary Catholic Faith Community
Church · Catholic · 1.7 mi
9520 West Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Greenfield High School
School · 1.4 mi
4800 South 60th Street, Greenfield
St. John the Evangelist School
School · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
8500 West Coldspring Road, Greenfield
Audubon Technology And Communication Middle
School · 3.6 mi
3300 S 39Th St, Milwaukee
Healthcare6
Ascension Wisconsin Hospital - Greenfield
Hospital · 1.2 mi
4935 South 76th Street, Greenfield
Aurora Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
6901 West Edgerton Avenue, Greenfield
Home Care Medical
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
4886 South 74th Street, Greenfield
Map of Greendale
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 15°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.6 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 40°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 28°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 18°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hales Corners/Whitnall Park/Bo (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Milwaukee County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-09-11: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2020-03-11: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Franklin 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Cudahy 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Milwaukee 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Brookfield 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Caledonia 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Brown Deer 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Germantown 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Burlington 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Cedarburg 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Antioch 32 mi south, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Greendale, WI village hall, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Trimborn-Farm, W Nowicki, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jeremiah Curtin House, The original uploader was Sulfur at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greendale WI Mar2012, Freekee, CC0
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