Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Located in King Park, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center features a large auditorium, gymnasium, fitness center, meeting rooms, multi-purpose rooms, and a kids' game room.
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Member Hours
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed (Open for private rentals only)
Holiday Hours
- Dec. 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dec. 25 (Christmas): CLOSED
- Dec. 31 (New Years Eve): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2026 Holiday Hours
- Jan. 19 (MLK Day): 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- May 25 (Memorial Day): CLOSED
- June 19 (Juneteenth): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- July 4 (Independence Day): 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Open for Talent Show only!)
- Sept. 7 (Labor Day): CLOSED
- Nov. 23 (Make-A-Family Smile event): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving): CLOSED
- Nov. 27: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dec. 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Dec. 25 (Christmas): CLOSED
- Dec. 31 (New Years Eve): 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gymnasium
From September to May, open gym is available for basketball or for walking laps.
Open Gym Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weight Room
No reservation required!
Weight Room Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Memberships (fees include sales tax)
King Center Memberships include access to the fitness center, weight room and boxing ring.
Adult Memberships
Milwaukee Co. Resident Age 18+
12-month membership, $56
Age 18+
6-month membership, $36
Age 18+
3-month membership, $26
Junior Annual Membership
Milwaukee Co. Resident Age 5 to 17, $36
Family Annual Memberships
Family of 4, $118
+1 Family Junior Member (Age 5 to 17), $16
Day Pass
Milwaukee County Resident, $5
Replacement Card
Any membership card, $5
Rentals
Host your party, athletic event or business meeting at the center!
To book, call (414) 344-5600
Reservations are not accepted for Jan. 1, July 4, Dec. 24, 25 or 31.
Auditorium Rental
Ideal for plays, weddings, talent shows, meetings or presentations. Fixed seating. Sound system and technicians available for an additional fee.
Capacity: 200
View the Auditorium Rental Sheet
Gymnasium Rental
For sporting and non-sporting events
Capacity: 600, or 350 with tables and chairs
Multi-Purpose Room Rentals
For meetings, birthday parties, and small-scale events. A kitchenette is available as an add-on to this rental only.
Capacity: 75
View the Rental Sheet for Additional Rentals
Programs & Partnerships
Through partnerships with area organizations, a variety of enrichment and social activities are available at the King Center.
Al Moreland Boxing Club
Boxing program for young men and women, age 8 and up. For details, contact Tommy Moreland at (414) 699-1121 or email [email protected].
Butterflyz
Providing programs such as mentoring, tutoring, counseling, cultural enrichment and life skills training. For details, visit the Butterflyz website.
Fathers Making Progress
Fathers Making Progress (FMP) helps families by creating spaces of learning, support, and growth for fathers. Fathers grow to become integral parts of their families and communities. For details, visit the FMP website.
King Advisory, Inc.
Provides low-income, disadvantaged children and youth with the necessary tools to have a successful school year. For details, visit the King Advisory, Inc. Back to School Festival Facebook page.
Milwaukee County Child Support Services
Days/Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Services: Cash Kiosk, Case Management, and Process Services.
Coming Soon: Genetic Testing.
For details, visit the MCCSS website.
Saleem's Karate-Do
Martial arts classes for young men and women, age 3 and up. For details, visit the Salemm's facebook page.
Summit Education Association
Fosters relationships between dedicated mentors, parents and children to encourage intellectual, cultural and moral growth through tutoring, recreation, personal friendship and a virtue-based character program. For details, call (414) 672-1786 or visit the Summit website.
Taylor-Made Foundation MKE
Offers summer camps and kids basketball leagues. For details, visit the Taylor-Made Foundation MKE website.
King Day Celebration
January
Each year, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an event of music, dance, spoken work, and more. The presentation is at the King Center auditorium.
Easter Egg Hunt
April
Gather the kids and arrive early -- only a limited number of children can participate! Enjoy egg painting, the egg hunt, and fun for the whole family!
Independence Day Celebration
July
In partnership with the City of Milwaukee, the King Center offers a day of fun and games, a picnic, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Talent Contest. (No fireworks at this location.)
Back to School Festival
August
Families look forward to our annual event that brings the community together with a festival and school-supply giveaways.
Thanksgiving Fundraising Drive:
Make A Family Smile Turkey Giveaway
November
In fall, the Center and We Care Crew begin taking donations for the “Make a Family Smile Turkey Giveaway.” Just before Thanksgiving, about 3,000 families receive turkeys purchased through these generous donations.
Breakfast with Santa
December
Take the family out for a pancake breakfast AND a visit with the Jolly Old Elf! Fun activities for the whole family and photo ops with Santa.