UPDATE (March 26) The following information may change based upon further mandates from the governor’s office and/or local health officials. Valued Recreation Customers, Milwaukee Recreation's administrative offices will be closed until further notice. All programs are also canceled until further notice. Milwaukee Recreation is suspending spring registration until we have a clearer picture as to when we will be able to provide services to the community.

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Are you a high school student 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 51 positions available with 16 different arts organizations for high school students who meet the eligibility requirements. Positions pay a minimum of $9 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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By Molly Gross, Social Media Specialist Keeping active, healthy, and engaged is more important now than ever before, for both you and your family! Milwaukee Recreation has compiled a list of resources to keep you and your family fresh and energized if you are staying home over the next few weeks. At-Home Wellness Staying physically active is important for your overall health and mental well-being.

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    Milwaukee Recreation and MPS Athletics have continued to feature dozens of Milwaukee Public Schools student-athletes through our #whyiplay series! Each video focuses on one of MPS' standout student-athletes, highlighting what they love about sports and why they encourage other students to participate in extracurricular activities. Stay up-to-date on our latest videos on our Facebook page, Instagram feed, and YouTube channel!

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By Claire McHugh, Marketing Supervisor Milwaukee is one of 18 economically disadvantaged urbanized areas in 16 states to benefit from Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership program grants that will be put to use to improve parks and other outdoor recreation opportunities in the communities. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has issued grants for the following Wisconsin projects: Modrzejewski Playfield Redevelopment – $750,000 Milwaukee Recreation, a department of MPS, plans to renovate Modrzejewski Playfield (pictured), 1020 W.

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Milwaukee Recreation is looking to expand its community center options on the north side of Milwaukee! We need your input and ideas as we strive to best serve the community. Milwaukee Recreation currently hosts its programs in Milwaukee Public Schools buildings, with the exception of the department's stand-alone Beulah Brinton Community Center in Bay View. The department is exploring the possibility of creating a similar stand-alone community center on the north side.

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  Save big and swim safely this spring with Milwaukee Recreation! As the American Red Cross celebrates its Centennial SWIM campaign, Milwaukee Recreation and the Red Cross have partnered to offer $5 swim lessons at four qualifying locations across Milwaukee: James Madison High School Milwaukee High School of the Arts North Division High School Vincent High School These four locations will all offer $5 swim opportunities for youth and adults, and are available to both residents and non-residents.

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Milwaukee Recreation has introduced over 20 new classes for youth, teens, adults, seniors, and families during the upcoming spring programming session. See our full list of programs here in our 2020 Spring Recreation Guide. Online registration for classes begins on Monday, March 2 for city of Milwaukee residents. Registration for non-residents begins the following week on Monday, March 9. Sign up online when you are eligible to register.

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MPS student-athletes continue to represent the district well as they build friendships, learn new skills, and create lifelong memories! As we hit the stretch run of the winter season, several student-athletes have accomplished major feats worthy of recognition. Ziyad Saleem, King Swim On Saturday, Feb. 22, Rufus King junior Ziyad Saleem finished first in the 100-yard backstroke at the Wisconsin State Tournament. Saleem was the top seed entering the race, but had to make a furious comeback in the final stretch to take gold.

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  "This is the social event of the year," Mayor Tom Barrett said to kick off the festivities. On Saturday, Feb. 15, families from around Milwaukee hit the dance floor at North Division High School for the 17th annual Daddy/Daughter Dance. "It truly takes a village to raise our young people," Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, who attended the event with his granddaughter, said.

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