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Please note outdoor facility rentals are contingent on current COVID-19 mandates at the federal, state, county, and city levels.
Milwaukee Public School outdoor facilities are available for use by the community through the Outdoor Facility Permit Application process. To secure an outdoor facility, please view the resources below and complete the appropriate Outdoor Facility Permit Application for your request. The completed application must be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the reservation date to ensure proper processing. Every effort is made to honor permit requests. However, please note the priority for outdoor facility usage is as follows:
The permit application process is facilitated through the Milwaukee Public Schools Department of Recreation and Community Services.
If you permitted with us in Spring – Summer 2019, you have first rights to the same dates, times, and locations you permitted for the upcoming Spring – Summer 2021 season. To secure your reservation for Spring – Summer 2021, your permit application(s) must be received in the Permit Office by Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 all sites will open up to the public. All new permit applications will also be reviewed at this time. Invoices will be issued shortly after.
Any unpaid invoices with Milwaukee Recreation revokes your renewal rights and ability to permit. If you have any unpaid invoices, they must be paid by before Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 in order for you to retain your renewal rights.
Acceptable payments include cash, check, money order, and credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Payments can be paid online or mailed in. Full payment must be received by our office by your due date.
There is a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol on all MPS Outdoor Facilities including but not limited to playfields, fieldhouses, tennis courts, and sand volleyball courts. This is in accordance with City Ordinance 90-39: Alcoholic Beverages on School Premises Prohibited. This is a strictly enforced policy.
2414 W. Mitchell St. Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 414-647-6046 Email: outdoorpermits [at] milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For weather cancellations, please call the weather hotline at 414-475-8192 after 4 p.m.
Milwaukee Recreation 5225 W. Vliet St. Milwaukee, WI 53208 Phone: (414) 475-8180 Fax: (414) 475-8541