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Welcome to Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County’s goal is to enrich your life by providing essential services that meet your needs and those of your family, neighbors, co-workers and friends.

Our County

We enhance the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public service.

Residents

Milwaukee County is home to over 950,000 people living in one of 19 communities, which range in size from the City of Milwaukee, with 595,000 residents, to the Village of River Hills, with roughly 1,600 residents.

Businesses

Still a manufacturing stronghold, the region features 16 Fortune 1000 companies and thousands of others in the financial services, medical device, hospitality and retailing industries.

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Find information about things to do and happenings in Milwaukee County.

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Softball players at West Milwaukee Park

Field Sports & Organized Recreation

When it's time to break a sweat, Milwaukee County Parks are the go-to spot for thousands of Milwaukee-area residents.

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Milwaukee County Parks ball diamond in action, with spectators in the bleachers behind the backstop

Baseball & Softball

Play ball at baseball, softball and little league regulation diamonds. Join a social softball league for fun with friends and colleagues after work or rent a field for your own game. Outdoor softball leagues are coordinated through Milwaukee County Parks Organized Sports, Summer and Fall.

Milwaukee County Sports Complex - Open Pickleball, smiling player holding her paddle

Pickleball

Summer through fall, play at outdoor pickleball courts at Froemming and West Milwaukee Parks. Purchase a permit to reserve your spot or, make a spur-of-the-moment visit to play on a first-come, first-served basis. Outdoor leagues are coordinated through Milwaukee County Parks Organized Sports, May through September. In winter, play inside at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex.

Milwaukee County Parks Tennis Court with Man hitting tennis ball

Tennis

Play at tennis courts in 18 Milwaukee County Parks. Seven locations are lit for night play. Reserve any tennis court on a first-come, first-served basis, for a fee. Renting a court ensures availability; however, you may use a court at no cost if it's not reserved.

Disc golf player taking aim at basket at a course in Milwaukee County Parks

Disc Golf

Choose from five full courses, including 27 holes at Dretzka Park. The full courses require a daily permit or season pass to play. Rent a course for your own tournament. Play for free at any of the five short practice courses.

A player charges toward the basket at a game during open gym at the King Community Center

Open Gym, Boxing & Fitness Rooms

Sign up for an annual membership at the King Center or the Kozy Center for open gym basketball or access to the boxing ring and weight rooms. The Milwaukee County Sports Complex offers open gym for basketball, pickleball, volleyball and soccer.

Ice Hockey at the Wilson Ice Arena, with the goalie ready to block a shot

Ice Skating & Hockey

Skate year round at Wilson Ice Arena. The NHL-size rink offers open skate (Monday through Saturday), and hosts skating lessons and hockey leagues for all ages.

Two people playing FootGolf, deciding on their next kick to drop the soccer ball in the hole at the flag

FootGolf

Combine golf and soccer when you play a round of FootGolf in Milwaukee County. Play nine holes at Zablocki Park Golf Course.

Brown Deer Golf Course at Sunrise

Golf

Choose from 13 golf courses ranging from par-3 courses, perfect for beginners, to the tournament-standard Brown Deer Golf Club. Slash up to 50% off green fees with the Players Discount Program.

Bradford Beach volleyball tournament, featuring women's doubles

Beach Volleyball

In Summer, there's always some bump, set and spike action happening! Head to Bradford Beach or Grant Park Beach for sand volleyball organized by Volley Life, May through August.