Bluemound Heights, located about 3 miles west of downtown Milwaukee, offers a blend of convenience and community activities. The neighborhood, adjacent to Wauwatosa, features a public K-12 Montessori school, central green spaces, and a yearly neighborhood festival. Notable local businesses include Milwaukee Steakhouse, Barbiere’s Italian Inn, and the historic Gilles Frozen Custard, which has been a staple since 1938. The area is well-connected via Interstate 94, making it easy to access various parts of Milwaukee, including the Brewers’ home field. Bluemound Heights is named after Blue Mound Road, a busy thoroughfare lined with locally owned eateries and businesses. The neighborhood's homes, primarily bungalows from the early to mid-1900s, are smaller than the national average, with architectural styles including Cape Cod, Colonial Revival, and Tudor. Multi-family housing options like Honey Creek Condominiums offer two- and three-bedroom units. The neighborhood's public green spaces, such as Juneau Playfield, provide recreational opportunities with tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, as well as a baseball diamond. The Bluemound Heights Community Garden allows residents to engage in gardening activities. The annual Community Festival, held in the green space next to MacDowell Montessori, features food, raffles, and Yard Game Olympics. Commuters can reach downtown Milwaukee in minutes via I-94, with several bus stops along Blue Mound Road and nearby streets. While the neighborhood has moderate to high noise levels, particularly near I-94, it is safer than the national average. However, the area near Juneau Playfield and MacDowell Montessori is prone to flooding.
