Milwaukee Recreation will provide enrichment activities, play opportunities, and free meals at playground sites across the city beginning June 23, 2025 (for kids ages 6-17). Due to federal regulations, all provided meals are served seated and must be consumed by youth at the playground.
All playgrounds are operated as a “free drop-in” program. Though locations are staffed and provide many enriching games and activities for youth, general supervision is only provided for youth who choose to stay on site. Milwaukee Recreation's playgrounds program is not a substitute for child care or similar attendance/registration-driven programs.
Please see below for playground information and hours, as well as additional program opportunities that will be available at each site. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Franklin Square Playfield
Playground Season Opens: June 23
Dates Closed: July 4
*Three playground locations - Burnham Playfield, Franklin Square Playfield, and Stark Playfield - will remain staffed through Friday, Aug. 22. The meal service times will remain the same at each site, providing a lunch and then leaving a bag lunch during the supper snack time.
Wading pool hours at Holt Playfield, Ohio Playfield, Merrill Playfield, Burbank Playfield, and Enderis Playfield will remain open through Saturday, Aug. 23.
Location: 2643 N. 13th St.
Dates: Monday-Friday
Times: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Water Feature: Splash Pad
Free Meals Available: Yes
- Lunch: 12:35-12:50 p.m.
- Snack: 3:10-3:30 p.m.