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## Wauwatosa Faces Recovery After Historic Flooding
Wauwatosa is grappling with the aftermath of historic rainfall that caused meaningful flooding adn damage, particularly to Hart Park [[1]]. The Menomonee River overflowed, leading to significant property damage and the closure of Hart Park [[3]].
The park’s football field, home to Marquette High and Tosa East, is currently unusable, forcing Tosa East’s first game to be moved to Vincent High School in milwaukee [[3]]. Damage to the field and drainage system is estimated to be in the millions of dollars [[3]].
A glimmer of hope arrived with a $1 million donation from the Tosa foundation to aid in Hart Park’s recovery [[3]]. While this donation is substantial, it won’t cover the total cost of repairs. The playground also sustained damage, with fencing and caution tape surrounding affected areas [[3]].The outdoor stage is also closed indefinitely [[3]].
Wauwatosa is known for its boutique shopping, restaurants, and small-town charm, located just minutes from downtown Milwaukee [[1]] and boasts over 100 locally owned businesses in its Village area [[2]].