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.

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