This summer, Milwaukee Recreation continued its mission to enrich and strengthen the community by promoting healthy lifestyles, personal development, and fun through memorable recreational and educational experiences for everyone! Milwaukee Recreation offers a variety of free and low-cost programs throughout the year, particularly in the summer, when the warm weather generates opportunities for increased outdoor activities and the out-of-school time creates a significant need for young people and families. Summer programs and activities included youth & adult enrichment classes; sports leagues, camps, and clinics for all ages; indoor and outdoor fitness and wellness opportunities; safe spaces for young people throughout the day; opportunities to learn essential life skills, whether it is in a classroom, a pool, or behind the wheel; partnerships with local organizations to provide superior services; and further investment in our community with renovation work at our playfields.

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Mark your calendars and lace up those skates! Milwaukee Recreation's free Family Skate Nights return to Andrew Douglas MS and Bay View HS Twilight Centers this season. Andrew Douglas MS and Bay View HS Twilight Centers are open to ages 10-14 (ages under 10 must be accompanied by an adult for Family Skate Night). Skate rentals are available for free.

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  Milwaukee Recreation's mountain bike team, MKE MTB, put together a strong start to the 2024 season at the Minooka Park race in Waukesha, Wis. on Sept. 13-15. Tate Endress (pictured here), an eighth grade student from Fernwood Montessori School, finished first among his division of 67 eighth grade boys racers. Endress posted a time of 24:36, nearly a full minute faster than the second-place finisher.

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Your guide to fall fun with Milwaukee Recreation starts here! Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to join us this season for a variety of festive and affordable fall activities. From pumpkin carving to Halloween celebrations, you won’t want to miss out on these upcoming fall events. Halloween Glen Milwaukee Recreation is thrilled to celebrate 31 years of Halloween Glen!

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Thank you to our community members for contributing such vital input as we continue the renovation project at Emigh Playfield (495 E. Morgan Ave.)! As part of a citywide playfield revitalization project, Milwaukee Recreation led multiple community engagement events to gather critical feedback from Emigh neighbors and stakeholders to determine program priorities. The project at Emigh Playfield will feature upgraded walking loops, age-appropriate playground equipment, a splash pad, shade structures, wheel elements, basketball courts, tennis courts, and new pickleball courts.

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Milwaukee Recreation strives to serve all ages and abilities with free and low-cost recreation programming. This summer, Milwaukee Recreation continued to provide new activities for young people at safe and enriching recreation spaces through the summer playgrounds program. Milwaukee Recreation’s summer playgrounds are free, drop-in locations for ages 6-17, with staff offering enrichment, play opportunities, and free meals at 19 different playground sites from 10 a.m.

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  Milwaukee Recreation's award-winning Arts Internship Program is a paid summer internship program that provides high school students with practical job experience in arts-related positions. Interns explore the arts in an in-depth and applicable way while also gaining 21st-century job skills. For many students, these internships serve as their first paid job experience. Internships range from 40 to 400 hours between May and August and start at a minimum of $12.50 per hour.

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Milwaukee Recreation provides fun and affordable activities for all ages and abilities. This season, join us for a variety of programs at locations throughout the city! Click here to view the Fall 2024 Recreation Guide. Participants are encouraged to register for our wide range of programs, including aquatics, cooking, fitness, outdoor education, music, martial arts, sports leagues & activities, and much more!

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This fall, Milwaukee Recreation is a offering a wide range of free community wellness programs for participants to enjoy the refreshing outdoors, experience new fitness routines, and strengthen bonds with friends throughout the city. See below for a list of available fall programs. Registration begins on Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. for city of Milwaukee residents and Aug. 15 at 10 a.m.

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  League registration is now open for a variety of Milwaukee Recreation fall adults sports! Milwaukee Recreation offers friendly environments for you to compete and build camaraderie with friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and community members. This fall, league options include coed kickball, men's & coed softball, men's (5v5) & women's (3v3) basketball, women's & coed volleyball, coed soccer, and men's & women's flag football.

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