On Tuesday, July 8, Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand reopening of Modrzejewski Playfield alongside community members and local leaders! The completion of Modrzejewski Playfield (1020 W. Cleveland Ave.) marks Milwaukee Recreation’s 11th 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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Groove to music, enjoy skating games, and take part in beginner-friendly fun that is perfect for the entire family! On Fridays throughout July and August, Milwaukee Recreation is hosting a free Summer Skate Series called "Rolling with Rina" at locations throughout the city. Led by instructor Marina Murphy, Milwaukee Recreation will bring all the fun of indoor roller skating outdoors under the sun!

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  Milwaukee Recreation Summer Site Lists for Camps, Community Learning Centers, & Safe Places Use the tabs at the bottom of the sheet to toggle between site options. Looking for information on the MPS Summer Academy program? Learn more here! Thank you for your interest in Milwaukee Recreation's before- & after-school programs! We provide a safe haven for youth in grades K3-12 during non-school hours.

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  Get ready to swing into summer fun on the playground! This summer, Milwaukee Recreation will continue to provide young people across the city with safe programming for all ages and abilities. Every activity is carefully designed to provide youth with a comfortable environment where they feel free to learn, grow, and play. Whether your child loves sports, music, arts, or spending time outdoors, Milwaukee Recreation offers affordable opportunities to match all of their interests.

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  In October 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction invited Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLCs) from around the state to participate in a STEM challenge hosted by NASA. Four Milwaukee Recreation program locations with age-eligible students in grades 6-8 – Clarke Street School, Hayes School, Holmes School, and Longfellow School – applied and were selected by the DPI to participate in this project.

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  There’s master’s swim for the early risers and swim lessons for the first timers. Swim teams for the future Olympians and triathlon training for all the seasons. Safety courses for the first responders and aerobics classes for the workout conquerors. At Milwaukee Recreation’s pools, everything is available for all community members across the city. Hear from our staff, instructors, and participants below, and dive in today!

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  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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