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Milwaukee Recreation is your home for a variety of free fitness and wellness programs throughout the year! During the spring, summer, fall, and winter, all community members can join us for a variety of activities. Whether you are looking for a walking group, organized bike rides, high-intensity fitness sessions, or low-intensity stretches, we have you covered in every corner of the city of Milwaukee.
See below for our active and upcoming programs.
Milwaukee Recreation provides free community wellness programs for ages 18 and up throughout the year! Activities are available to all community members throughout the city of Milwaukee. Click here for a list of available summer programs.
Milwaukee Recreation provides free community wellness programs for ages 18 and up throughout the year! Activities are available to all community members throughout the city of Milwaukee. Click here for a list of available fall programs.
Let's close out our free summer bike ride series with a grand finale on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.!
Join our Summer Finale 40-Mile Ride as we tour Milwaukee's beautiful trails. This 40-mile bike ride is a slow- to moderate-paced ride with rest stops. The ride will begin and end at the Hoyt Park pool (1800 N. Swan Blvd.).
The ride will be led by experienced ride leaders. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the ride. Register for this free ride here.
Wellness Supervisor Phone: 414-475-8814 Email: Zechariah [at] mkerec.net
Playgrounds & Community Centers Manager Phone: 414-475-8775 Email: Erica [at] mkerec.net
(When emailing our staff, please replace the "[at]" with a traditional "@" symbol. Ex: [email protected])
Join Milwaukee Recreation's Wellness Community Facebook Group!
All are welcome to participate, stay active, and join the conversation with fellow community members!
Milwaukee Recreation 5225 W. Vliet St. Milwaukee, WI 53208 Phone: (414) 475-8180