Milwaukee Recreation

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts 2026 Bike Bazaar

Event set for Saturday, March 14 at Riverside High School

Matt Goodwin Named Commissioner of Athletics & Academics

Goodwin will step into the role today

Milwaukee Recreation Manager of Operations Receives George Wilson Service Award

Andrew Rossa honored by Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association

Registration for MPS’s Summer Academy Opens on February 16

Classes Will Take Place Weekday Mornings from July 6-30 at 15 Sites

Cass Street School Receives Donations From Spectrum Industries to Launch Esports Lab

Annie Kubes Named Senior Director of Milwaukee Recreation

Kubes will step into the role on December 29

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Annual New Year’s Day Yoga Fest

January 1, 2026 at Beulah Brinton Community Center

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation announce MPS Drive Milestone

Over 10,000 students gain critical skills through accessible driver education

Milwaukee Recreation to Host Seventh Annual Winter Wonder Woods

Event to take place December 10 - 13

Milwaukee Recreation to Host Seventh Annual Winter Wonder Woods

Event to take place December 10 - 13

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Mother & Son Superhero Night

Sixth annual event set for Saturday, November 8 at Hamilton High School

Milwaukee Recreation Earns Reaccreditation From National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Milwaukee Recreation first earned accreditation in 2021

Student Early Release Days Will Allow Teacher Training in New MPS Literacy Plan

Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025–26 So All Students Can Read at Grade Level

Milwaukee Recreation Announces 32nd Annual Halloween Glen

Halloween fun and outdoor education will make for exciting event at Hawthorn Glen

Full MPS Leadership Team Is Now in Place

New Chiefs Are Leading HR, Partnership, Schools; New Academic Superintendents Are Based in Schools

$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

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

Event is set for Tuesday, May 6 at 4:30pm

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts the 20th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance

The event is scheduled for February 22, 2025 at the Baird Center

Free Fitness and Wellness Day at Noyes Indoor Pool

Brian D. Litzsey Named 11th Senior Director of Milwaukee Recreation

Litzsey will step into the role on January 20

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Annual New Year’s Day Yoga Fest

January 1, 2025 at Beulah Brinton Community Center

Milwaukee Recreation to Host Sixth Annual Winter Wonder Woods

Event to take place December 6, 7, 13 and 14

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Mother & Son Superhero Night

Fifth annual event set for Saturday, November 9 at Hamilton High School

Survive Alive House to Host Fire Safety Event on October 7

Event will kick-off National Fire Prevention Month

Milwaukee Recreation Announces 31st Annual Halloween Glen

Halloween fun and outdoor education will make for exciting event at Hawthorn Glen

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Announce the 17th Annual Run Back to School

Registration is open for this in-person event

Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. and Aurora Health Care Launch Aurora Pavilion Stage and Announce New FREE Health and Wellness Fest with Special Guest Donald Driver

Wisconsin Bike Fed Celebrates Wisconsin Bike Week With Communities Across the State June 1 – 9, 2024

Milwaukee Recreation Manager Elected President of the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association (WPRA) Board of Directors

Derek Donlevy officially moved into the role on January 31st

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts 19th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance

Event is scheduled for February 17, 2024 at Beulah Brinton Community Center

Common Ground Wins $6 Million for Driver Education

Milwaukee Recreation to Host Fifth Annual Winter Wonder Woods

Event takes place Dec. 8, 9, 15 & 16 at Hawthorn Glen

The City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Grants $370,000 to Summer of Healing Awardees

Meet Up And Eat Up, Milwaukee! Summer Meals Program Provides Three Daily Meals to Kids, Teens and Families

Kickoff event highlighted Summer Meals, educational and recreational programs at 140+ sites throughout Milwaukee County

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Family Drive-In Movie Day

The classic drive-in experience is back to kick off the summer season

DNR, WHEDA Host Home And Habitat Fest At Havenwoods State Forest

Event Unites Housing And Natural Resources

MPS Foundation Funds the First-Ever IT & Esports Class in Milwaukee Public Schools

Summer school class offers valuable experience and career exploration for local students interested in the popular world of competitive video gaming

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Early Dismissal for Students Due to Weather Forecast

Students will be dismissed no later than 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Community input sought for Emigh Playfield enhancement

Supervisor Goodwin Proposal to Create Basketball League Recommended by Parks Committee

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2021 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods during Virtual Event

Abundance of opportunities exist for youth this summer

JJ Watt Foundation Donates New Uniforms and Equipment to 35 Milwaukee Recreation Youth Sports Teams

South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center proudly presents 15th Anniversary Variety Show & Fundraiser

Featuring more than 100 performers! With Prof. Pinkerton Xyloma as Master of Ceremonies - Friday, May 15 • 6:00 pm Pre-Show Fundraiser/Social/Raffle • 7:30 pm Performance

Milwaukee Recreation is Ready to Dance

17th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance is set for Feb. 15th

Milwaukee Recreation is Ready to Dance

17th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance is set for Feb. 15th.

Milwaukee Recreation Opens Twilight Center at Andrew Douglas Middle School

Ribbon cutting set for Wednesday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m.

Milwaukee Recreation Reopens Custer Playfield

Saturday, September 14 at 11:30 a.m.

MCSO & Parks to Host Public Safety Day

The entire community is invited to meet MCSO Deputies and Milwaukee County Park Rangers, while enjoying free food, refreshments, snacks and information.

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Mother & Son Superhero Night

Event set for Saturday, November 10 at Hamilton High School

Milwaukee Recreation Plans 25TH Annual Halloween Glen

Event combines Halloween fun with outdoor education

Milwaukee Recreation Prepares Ice Rink at Burnham Playfield

Grand opening & ribbon cutting set for Saturday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m.

MPS Rec programs now just weeks away for residents

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis - August 9, 2017

MPS Run Back to School on August 26

5k run / 1.5 mile walk set for Saturday, August 26

Artists Working in Education launches 19th summer of Free Art Activities While Providing Career Options for Youth

The Summer Truck Studio program provides meaningful, drop-in art activities at 18 Milwaukee County Parks and playgrounds.

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Seniorfest 2017

34th annual festival set for Wednesday, June 14

10th Annual Fresh Coast Classic Basketball Showcase

College fair to kick off showcase that will feature top city and suburban high school teams

Mountain Biking Program for Urban Youth Hopes to Gain Traction

MKE MTB is currently recruiting for the 2016 summer and fall seasons.

Real Time

Live Percussion and Caribbean flair- start dancing in your seats!

Milwaukee Recreation Supervisor Elected to National Advisory Council

Kari Couture will advise the Arts Education Network

Milwaukee Recreation Celebrates New Mountain Biking Program

End-of-season party set for Thursday, November 19

Board approves MPS budget that maximizes support to schools and students amid cuts

Includes more support for attendance efforts, reading/math interventions and after-school activities while maintaining art/music/PE commitment, school support teachers and parent coordinators

Milwaukee Recreation Holds Bike Collection Drive

Bikes, parts, and tools needed for community bike program

All MPS K5 students to see their science curriculum come alive at a working farm

The grade-specific, highly-developed programs are aimed at engaging the senses and imaginations of students.

Approved MPS budget brings 45 more art, music, physical education, librarian positions into schools

Builds upon boost in place for 2012-13; Board approved 2013-14 spending plan Tuesday night

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Seniorfest 2013

30th annual festival set for Wednesday, June 12

MPS budget plan doubles most elementary schools’ funding for art, music, physical education teachers

Budget proposal released Wednesday is focused on investing as much as possible in classrooms

Milwaukee Public Schools Promotes Fire Safety Awareness

Survive Alive House will host fire safety kick-off and 20th anniversary celebration on October 8.

Milwaukee Recreation Keeps it Cool

On weekdays when the temperature is predicted to be above 85 degrees (or when the city issues a heat advisory), the Milwaukee Department of Public Works attaches industrial-strength sprinklers to the fire hydrants at seven Milwaukee Recreation playgrounds.

Sprite Spark Parks Grant Helps Milwaukee’s Juneau Playground Basketball Court Get Back in the Game

Beginning this summer, local teens will be able to express their most uncontainable basketball moves on a refurbished local court.