Milwaukee Recreation

Third Ward Fundraising for Gas Light Park

Playground would be the first in the neighborhood.

Many MPS Students Can’t Get Drivers Ed

Hundreds of students left out as pandemic causes reduced class sizes in schools.

Christmas Shows Go Online

There are plenty of holiday themed events, sights and shows.

MPS Revamps Southgate Playfield

Playfield with 77% less asphalt opens. Plus: alll the week's real estate news.

These Places Help with Childcare and Virtual Learning

They offer a place for children before, during and after school.

30% of City’s School-Age Kids Lack Computer

And 8.5% of families lack broadband, survey finds. MPS foundation, non-profit work to address virtual learning issues.

Summer Schools Will Be Mostly Online

Amid pandemic, school districts in Milwaukee, other cities, will stick to virtual learning.

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

South Side Playfield Will Get Overhaul

Modrzejewski will see new life under plan from Milwaukee Recreation.

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.

Program Gives Swim Lessons to Most Needy

Local Red Cross program responds to higher drowning rates in underprivileged communities.

Milwaukee Recreation Opens Twilight Center at Andrew Douglas Middle School

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

Custer Playfield Reopens

New playground, basketball courts and walking path are part of $25 million city recreation plan.

Milwaukee Recreation Reopens Custer Playfield

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

Campaign Will Fund South Side Futsal Courts

No neighborhood has more kids. LBWN raising final $25,000 to complete soccer project.

Columbia Playfield Reopens

Revamped north side park boasts a playground, basketball courts, splash pad and more.

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.

Effort Improves City’s Recreation Areas

MPS has invested $12 million in rebuilding, renovating outdoor athletic and play facilities.

11 Upgrades to Layton Boulevard West

Catalytic projects for homes, parks, retail corridors are changing neighborhood.

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

Daddy/Daughter Dance Celebrates 15 Years With Sold-out Event

Dance's mission "is to get fathers involved with the lives of their children."

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.

Summer Programs for Children

Find free and affordable summer programs and camps for children

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

MPS Expels Construction Skills Training Program From North Division

Program had 275 students enrolled and long waiting list, but program's founder had 25-year-old forgery conviction.

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.

Police Support North Side Meal Program

Department wants to assure safety of recipients at Oasis program.

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.