Local leaders, community partners, and neighbors from around the city joined Milwaukee Recreation at the department's grand reopening of Burnham Playfield on Wednesday, June 29! Burnham Playfield (1755 S. 32nd St.), located on the south side of Milwaukee, is a central gathering place in the Burnham Park neighborhood. Milwaukee Recreation is in the midst of renovating its network of 52 playfields throughout Milwaukee.

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As the 2021-22 school year comes to an end, families can find daily affordable child care with Milwaukee Recreation all summer long. Milwaukee Recreation provides a safe haven for young people during non-school hours throughout the year, including during the summer months, at Child Care Camps, Community Learning Centers, and Safe Places (Ages vary by location. Several locations offer programs to children as young as three years old.

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  Each year, Milwaukee Recreation recognizes community partners for their outstanding work in providing rich and meaningful experiences to youth in Milwaukee Recreation after-school programs. On Wednesday, June 8, Milwaukee Recreation honored one of its most dedicated after-school program partners, America SCORES Milwaukee, with the Supporting Opportunities for After-school Resources (SOAR) Award. Milwaukee Recreation staff presented the award to Kate Carpenter, executive director of America SCORES Milwaukee, and John Eggebrecht, associate director of America SCORES Milwaukee.

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  Leah Noid has been a central figure for the community at Gwen T. Jackson School for the entirety of the 21st century. Between her five children who attended Jackson (including her youngest child, a current Jackson attendee), her years spent as a volunteer parent, and past six years as the Site Coordinator of the before- & after-school program at Jackson, Noid has worked hard to lift up the lives of Milwaukee children and families for the better part of 25 years.

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Please join Milwaukee Recreation to celebrate the grand reopening of Burnham Playfield on Wednesday, June 29! Burnham Playfield (1755 S. 32nd St.), located on the south side of Milwaukee, is a central gathering place in the Burnham Park neighborhood. The renovation project was developed through extensive conversations with community partners and neighbors. Milwaukee Recreation's renovation to the east portion of the playfield included the removal of asphalt paving, the planting of shade trees, and the installation of a new synthetic turf soccer field, walking paths, a new playground, and basketball courts.

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By Bobby Tanzilo This piece is exclusive to Milwaukee Recreation and cannot be reproduced elsewhere without permission. Since its earliest days, Summerfest has included young Milwaukeeans in its programming and in 2021, it collaborated with Northwestern Mutual to create a massive overhaul of the children’s area at the Henry Maier Festival Park. For many years, the festival collaborated with Milwaukee Recreation, a department of Milwaukee Public Schools, to bring summer fun to Milwaukee children.

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Are you looking for a summer job? Do you enjoy the arts or want to know more about working in the arts? The Arts Internship Application is now open! There are 64 positions available with 16 different arts organizations for high school students who meet the eligibility requirements. Positions pay a minimum of $9.50 per hour. The Arts Internship Program is a paid internship program that provides high school students with practical job experience in arts-related positions ranging from 40-400 hours over the summer.

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Milwaukee Public Schools’ North Division High School Schoolyard Redevelopment & Milwaukee Recreation’s Franklin Square Playfield Renovation have received a 2022 Mayor’s Design Award. Since 1997, the Mayor’s Design Awards have recognized design excellence throughout the city of Milwaukee. Projects are selected for adding value to their neighborhoods by contributing to the urban fabric and the character of their surroundings.  North Division High School participated in a three-year process to transform their campus through the Green Schools Consortium of Milwaukee (GSCM) competitive green schoolyard redevelopment program.

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This spring, Milwaukee Recreation reintroduced a day school water safety program for third-grade students from Milwaukee Public Schools. During the program located at North Division High School and South Division High School, students – many of whom have never received formal swim instruction or have ever even been in a pool – have the opportunity to participate in introductory swim lessons with qualified aquatics instructors and lifeguards.

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  Milwaukee Recreation's Family Drive-In Movie Day returns this year! Families are invited to join us for this classic drive-in movie experience, featuring two fun, family-friendly movies - "Sing" & "Encanto!" Families can register for one or two movies. All ages are welcome! Popcorn and water will be provided, but families are encouraged to bring their own snacks to eat during the films.

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