On Tuesday, May 6, Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand reopening of Wick Playfield alongside community members and local leaders! The completion of Wick Playfield (4929 W. Vliet St.) marks Milwaukee Recreation’s 10th full-site renovation throughout the city, in addition to a 2020 tot lot renovation at Ohio Playfield. With each renovation, Milwaukee Recreation works to prioritize the needs of the surrounding community first, ensuring that each playfield leaves a lasting impact on community members for years to come.

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  Washington High School seniors Xavier Goff and Rionne Turner had the experience of a lifetime at the 2025 NFL Draft! Goff, a Special Olympics athlete, and Turner, a Unified Partner, represented Special Olympics North America and Wisconsin’s Unified Sports as they announced the 38th pick in the NFL Draft on Friday, April 25. After an introduction from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Goff took the microphone to kick off the New England Patriots' selection.

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Despite the thuds hitting the mats, claps from around the gym, and music pouring from the speakers, the “K-House” cheer from nearly 20 students and coaches still made a statement as the Rufus King rock climbing team opened practice at Adventure Rock’s location in the Walker’s Point neighborhood on Monday, April 7. After a brief team huddle and icebreaker to start practice, students and coaches scattered around the gym, testing themselves against Adventure Rock’s wide range of climbing walls.

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  Two decades ago, Eunice Perez began her ALBA journey. When Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA) was conceptualized and opened in the early 2000s, Perez was among the school’s first K5 classes, back when it was still carving out a small sliver of space within South Division High School. ALBA later moved to its current home in the Burnham Park neighborhood where it shares building space with Carmen South.

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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 51 positions available with 14 different arts organizations for high school students who meet the eligibility requirements. Positions pay a minimum of $12.50 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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  Celebrate the start of the 2025-26 school year with Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation at the 18th annual MPS Run Back to School! Join us for this 5K run/1.5-mile walk. Proceeds support MPS youth sports, wellness, and recreation programs. Event Details Date: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025 Starting Line: MPS Central Services Building (5225 W. Vliet St.) Start Time: 9 a.m.

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  A vibrant family day of fun and excitement awaits! Families are invited to enjoy over 10 engaging activities including an obstacle course, crafts, games, and more. The day also features delicious food available for purchase, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to participate in the exciting raffle drawings for a chance to win amazing prizes. As you explore the event, live music will fill the air, creating the perfect atmosphere for family bonding and memories.

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  Milwaukee Recreation works to ensure all young people have access to showcase their talents, skills, and passions. Through the Creative Allies program, Milwaukee Recreation supports after-school sites within Milwaukee Public Schools by providing additional arts opportunities for students. Created in partnership between Milwaukee Recreation and the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), this program connects with MIAD's advanced art and design students, as well as students from UW-Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts, to share their creative expertise with MPS students and bridge the gap at schools with limited art and music opportunities.

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Milwaukee Recreation is hosting a series of fun and free events for young people and families at our Twilight Centers this spring! We encourage you to join us in our safe spaces for youth, teens, and families. Twilight Skate Nights Who is ready to hit the rink? Milwaukee Recreation’s free Family Skate Nights are returning this season! Skate Nights are open to ages 10-14 (ages under 10 must be accompanied by an adult).

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  The impact of COVID-19 on student engagement was far-reaching, with extracurricular activities — a vital part of student development — completely unavailable. In Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), these activities were put on hold from March 2020 until spring 2021, leaving students without the opportunity to connect socially, pursue interests, or develop important skills. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ESSER III), part of the federal response to the pandemic, provided an unprecedented opportunity to address the challenges brought on for students.

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