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. See below for a list of available spring programs.
MilWALKee Walking Club
Join our walking club and explore Milwaukee with us! Each week you will start at a local park or coffee shop, walk the roughly 3 miles, and end back at the same spot. The MilWALKee Walking Club meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from April 4 - June 8. Participants must register for individual sessions. Programs are available for ages 18 and up.
Sign up for each walk on our online registration portal here!
Yoga
Release some stress in your life with the calming ritual of yoga. Yoga is a lifestyle incorporating natural exercise, diet, proper breathing, relaxation, and meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. Individuals with medical conditions should be cleared by a physician prior to participation. Programs are available for ages 18 and up.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Fridays, April 14 - May 26: Beulah Brinton (10:45-11:30 a.m.)
- Tuesdays, April 4 - May 23: Tiefenthaler Park (10-11 a.m.)
- Tuesdays, April 11 - May 23: Hawthorn Glen (5:15-6 p.m.)
Fitness in the Park Bootcamp
Join us for an outdoor bootcamp class to challenge your entire body! Each class will include some strength, cardio and stretching exercises to give you a total body workout. Class is geared towards all fitness levels - beginners welcome!
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Mondays, April 17 - May 22: Custer Playfield (4-4:45 p.m.)
- Wednesdays, April 19 - May 24: Wick Playfield (4-4:45 p.m.)
Fitness in the Park Zumba
Join us for a Zumba class in the park! Zumba is a fun and easy way to workout with routines that feature easy-to-follow dance steps synched to Latin music helping you tone and sculpt your body. Class is geared towards all fitness levels and suitable for beginners.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Tuesdays, April 4 - May 23: Burnham Playfield (7-7:55 p.m.)
Functional Strength Fitness
Functional fitness is a type of strength training that prepares your body for daily activities. These exercises equip you for important types of physical fitness, the kind that prepares you for real life like bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and squatting.
Sign up on our online registration portal here.
- Fridays, April 14 - May 26: Beulah Brinton (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
Community Bike Rides
Sign up for any of our different bike ride options throughout the spring below.
Shifting & Bike Handling Workshop
Whether you ride a mountain or a road bike, knowing a few basic skills can help you feel more comfortable and confident allowing for a smoother, more fun ride! This interactive workshop will focus on some core essentials like getting going, braking, navigating hills, looking, and signaling. Participants must provide a bike and helmet.
Sign up on our online registration portal here.
- Saturday, May 20: Doyne Park (1-3 p.m.)
Nordic Walking for Beginners
Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking experience. With a technique that is a cross between cross-country skiing and power walking, Nordic Walking is an efficient total body cardiovascular exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages & fitness levels. Class is geared towards beginners and poles will be provided.
Sign up for these free walks on our online registration portal here.
- Saturdays, April 1 - May 20: Urban Ecology Riverside Park (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
- Saturdays, April 1 - May 20: Urban Ecology Riverside Park (10-11 a.m.)