Milwaukee Recreation

New Riverwalk Segment Planned Along KK River

A Harbor District riverwalk network quietly emerging.

Community Cheers Modrzejewski Playfield Reopening

Parents, children and local officials celebrate newly updated southside park.

Trump Budget Would Ax Funds for State’s After-School Learning Centers

They serve 20,000 students at 168 sites in high-poverty districts across Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal

Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

Brian Litzsey Believes Recreation ‘Changes Lives’

Litzsey is first Black director of $37 million MPS agency, Milwaukee Recreation.

$1.5m Being Released Today for Driver Ed Grants – Eligible Students Should Apply Asap

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Announce the 18th Annual Run Back to School

Registration for this event is now open

MPS Summer Programs Underway for Students Across Milwaukee

Summer Academy helps students catch up, get ahead, and start strong in the 2025–26 school year

Milwaukee Recreation to Hold Grand Reopening Ceremony for Newly Renovated Modrzejewski Playfield

Event is set for Tuesday, July 8 at 11:00am

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Third Annual Cycling Celebration at Beulah Brinton Community Center

Event to feature pro cyclists Erica Carney and Luisa Parra

Milwaukee Recreation Offers Affordable Before- and After-School Programs for Milwaukee Youth

Summer programs begin June 23