Are you a parent in Milwaukee looking for fun and engaging activities for your children this summer?
Milwaukee Recreation has got you covered with their summer playground program offering free games, activities, and meals through the summer.
Starting from June 12, 2023, kids aged 6 to 17 can enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities, play opportunities, and even free meals at various playground sites across the city.
Milwaukee Recreation’s playground program is designed to provide children with a safe and enjoyable environment.
The program operates on a “free drop-in” basis, which means that children can come and go as they please.
While all locations are staffed and offer enriching games and activities, general supervision is only provided for children who choose to stay on-site. It’s important to note that the program is not a substitute for child care or other registration-driven programs.
One of the highlights of the program is the provision of free meals. These meals are served seated and must be consumed on-site.
To help you plan your summer adventures, here’s a list of the playground locations, their hours of operation, and the additional program opportunities available at each site:
- Ben Franklin School Playground – 2308 W. Nash St.
- Cool Spot
- Free Meals Available
- Green Bay Playground – 3818 N. 8th St.
- Splash Pad
- Free Meals Available
- Burbank Wading Pool – 6225 W. Adler St.
- Wading Pool
- Harriet Tubman Playground – 4750 N. 48th St.
- Wading Pool
- Free Meals Available
- Burnham Playground – 1755 S. 32nd St.
- Splash Pad
- Free Meals Available
- Holt Playground – 1716 W. Holt Ave.
- Wading Pool
- Free Meals Available
- Clarke Square Playground – 2300 W. Vieau Pl.
- Splash Pad
- Free Meals Available
- Lindsey Playground – 4360 N. 87th St.
- Wading Pool
- Free Meals Available
- Clovernook Playground – 6594 N. Landers St.
- Splash Pad
- Free Meals Available
- Merrill Playground – 461 N. 35th St.
- Wading Pool
- Free Meals Available
- Columbia Playground – 1345 W. Columbia St.
- Splash Pad
- Free Meals Available
- Mitchell Playground – 2200 W. Pierce St.
- Cool Spot
- Free Meals Available
- Custer Playground – 4001 W. Custer Ave.
- Cool Spot
- Free Meals Available
- Modrzejewski Playground – 1020 W. Cleveland St.
- Cool Spot
- Free Meals Available
- Emigh Playground – 495 E. Morgan Ave.
- Cool Spot
- Free Meals Available
- Ohio Playground – 974 W. Holt Ave.
- Wading Pool
- Enderis Wading Pool – 2938 N. 72nd St.
- Wading Pool
- Southgate Playground – 3350 S. 25th St.
- Splash Pad
- Free Meals Available
- Franklin Square Playground – 2643 N. 13th St.
- Splash Pad
- Free Meals Available
- Whittier Playground – 4382 S. 3rd St.
- Cool Spot
- Free Meals Available
With such a wide variety of locations and activities, there’s something for every child to enjoy.
The playgrounds are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, giving you and your family ample time to explore and make the most of these fantastic resources.
Additionally, Milwaukee Recreation has planned some exciting program opportunities, including traveling adventures field trips and roving playground activities. It’s going to be a summer filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
For more information, head to Milwaukee Recreation’s website.
Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
Calie is also a recognized voice in local media, contributing to WISN Channel 12 News, WTMJ Wisconsin Morning News, Fox 6’s Real Milwaukee, and B93.3.
Discover more about Calie’s journey and editorial approach on her About Page and Editorial Policy Page.
