May 20, 2025
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces 2025 Healthy County Challenge
In its fourth year, events will center around health, wellness, nature, and community
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the schedule of events for the 2025 Healthy County Challenge. This year’s slate of fun, free, family-friendly events will once again be hosted in partnership with the Milwaukee Parks Foundation. The fourth summer of the Healthy County Challenge will bring participants to over ten County Parks where they can enjoy activities such as yoga, canoeing, Zumba, basketball, and more.
Launched in 2022, the Healthy County Challenge aims to encourage residents to explore our parks, trails, beaches, and other natural spaces, while promoting physical health, mental wellness, and community connection. Studies have shown that spending at least two hours per week in nature can have significant positive effects on mental health and wellbeing.
“I personally invite all Milwaukee County residents to join me in our beautiful parks this summer to enjoy nature, move our bodies, and recharge our minds,” said County Executive Crowley. “These events would not be possible without our dedicated community partners, and I’m grateful for their continued collaboration and commitment to making this initiative a success year after year.”
The events are free and open to the public, with no registration required. The full schedule of events is below. Visit county.milwaukee.gov/HCC2025 for more details.
Run Through Kozy
Date: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 6 – 8 PM
Location: Kosciuszko Park
2201 S 7th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Yoga at the Domes
Date: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 5 – 8 PM
Location: Mitchell Park Domes
524 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53215
Basketball Clinic
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Meaux Park
1904 W Villard Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Canoeing on the Lagoon
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 10 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Washington Park Urban Ecology Center
1859 N. 40th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208
Bike Ride with the Executive
Date: Tuesday, July 1
Time: 6 – 8 PM
Location: Ride will begin at Zocalo
636 S. 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Community Pool Day
Date: Friday, July 25
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Location: Schulz Aquatic Center, Lincoln Park
1301 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209
Zumba for Older Adults
Date: Monday, July 28
Time: 12 – 1 PM
Location: Clinton Rose Senior Center
3045 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Milwaukee, WI 53212
Community Golf Day
Date: Saturday, August 2
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Noyes Park Golf Course
8235 W. Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223
Concordia 27 Community Wellness Day
Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Concordia 27
801 N. 27th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233
A Walk in the Park
Date: Friday, September 5
Time: 12 – 1 PM
Location: Zablocki Park
3717 W. Howard Ave. Greenfield, WI 53221
Go Green for Parks (Tickets Required)
Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 5 – 8 PM
Location: South Shore Terrace
2900 South Shore Drive Milwaukee, WI 53207
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