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Milwaukee County's mission is to provide high-quality, responsive services that enhance self-sufficiency, personal safety, economic opportunity and quality of life for its entire people.
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.
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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Located in historic Kosciuszko Park, the Kosciuszko Community Center serves Milwaukee's south side, offering a wide variety fitness, recreation and programming opportunities to area residents.
2019 fees for 12-month membership (prices listed include sales tax)
*When using a day pass, you must surrender a photo ID while you are in the center
Members have access to free weights, exercise bikes, elliptical machines, tread mills, and weight / strength machines. Get instruction on proper use of equipment when staff is available.
Hours
Adults: All building hours
Youths age 15 & up: Monday – Friday 3 – 8 p.m.
Children under 15 are NOT allowed in the weight room at any time.
A space just for women, with free weights, exercise bikes, elliptical machines, tread mills, weight / strength machines and steps. Get instruction on proper use of equipment when staff is available.
Children under 15 are NOT allowed in the women-only weight room at any time.
From September to May the gym is available for open gym basketball or for indoor walking.
Open Basketball Hours Adults: Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Youths Age 15 & up: Monday – Friday 3 – 8 p.m.
Walking Hours Adults: Monday – Friday 8 – 10 a.m Youths Age 15 & up: Monday – Friday 3 – 8 p.m.
The boxing area includes a 20-by-20 boxing ring, heavy bags, speed bags, and a double-end bag. Bring your own boxing gloves, mouth guard, and hand wraps.
Adult Open Boxing Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., additional time may be available after 7 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Youth Boxing Instruction (Age 8-17) Monday – Friday 5 – 7 p.m. Youths are given basic boxing instruction and may participate in tournaments. Add'l Fees: Additional $50 includes USA Boxing insurance, mouthpiece, and hand wraps. Join classes at any time.
The dojo hosts karate and tai chi lessons for youth and adults.
Karate (Age 5 – Adult) Monday 6 – 8 p.m.(September – May only) All skill levels are welcome. Join classes at any time. Add'l Fees: Nominal class fee and a uniform may be required. Additional fees if participating in tournaments. Speak with the instructors for complete details.
Adult Tai Chi Wednesday 5 – 7 p.m., Saturday noon – 2 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Add'l Fees: A class fee may be required. Speak with the instructors for complete details.
Host your party, athletic event or business meeting at our center!
To book, call (414) 645-4624 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rental Availability Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Reservations are not accepted for Jan. 1, July 4, Dec. 24, 25 or 31.
For details, go to the Milwaukee County Parks Rental Guide.
Through partnerships with area organizations, a variety of enrichment and social activities are available for young people at the Kosciuszko Community Center.
Serving people from age 7 to 19 with activities from homework and literacy tutoring, to fitness, games and contests.
Monday – Friday 3 – 7 p.m.
For details, call (414) 645-8441 or visit their website.
Through tutoring, recreation, personal friendship and a virtue-based character program, Summit fosters relationships between dedicated mentors, parents and children to encourage intellectual, cultural and moral growth.
Boys Program: Tuesday, Thursday 5 – 7 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – noon
Girls Program: Monday, Wednesday 5 – 7 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – noon
For details, call (414) 672-1786 or visit their website.
April 6, 2019
A fun event for the whole family! Includes an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter bunny.
March 23, 2019
One of the largest lifting contests in the state is held here every March. Lifters compete in their age bracket in dead-lift and bench-press contests. First- through third-place finishers receive awards, and fourth- through sixth-place finishers receive medals.
*Open Saturdays from September – mid May only
2201 S. 7th St., Milwaukee
9480 Watertown Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275)