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Located in King Park, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center serves Milwaukee's near west side, offering a wide variety fitness, recreation and programming opportunities to area residents. An annual membership or a day pass is required for entry to the facility.
2022 fees for 12-month membership (prices listed include sales tax)
Membership of the King Center includes access to the fitness center, weight room and boxing ring.
From September to May the gym is available for open gym basketball or for indoor walking. A mask must be worn at all times.
Open Gym Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
No reservation required!
Weight Room Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Host your party, athletic event or business meeting at our center!
To book, call (414) 344-5600 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Reservations are not accepted for Jan. 1, July 4, Dec. 24, 25 or 31.
Ideal for plays, weddings, talent shows, meetings or presentations. Fixed seating. Sound system and technicians available for an additional fee.
Capacity: 200 Get Auditorium Details in the Rentals Guide
For sporting and non-sporting events
Capacity: 600 people or 350 with tables and chairs
Get Gymnasium Details in the Rentals Guide
Community Room,* Capacity 75
Multi-Purpose/Karate Room,* Capacity 75
Boxing Room,* Capacity 25
Fun-A-Rama Room,* Capacity 75
*A kitchenette is available as an add-on to a rental Get Room Details in the Rentals Guide
Through partnerships with area organizations, a variety of enrichment and social activities are available at the King Center.
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 inside the King Center auditorium.
mid-March to mid-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!
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.)
August
Families look forward to our annual event that brings the community together with a festival and school-supply giveaways.
October - November
In October, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and the We Care Crew begin taking donations for the “Make a Family Smile Turkey Giveaway.” Just before Thanksgiving, about 3,000 families receive the turkeys purchased through these generous donations.
Get Details!
December
Take the famiy out for a pancake breakfast AND a visit with the Jolly Old Elf! Fun activites for the whole family and photo ops with Santa.
See the Parks Calendar for Dates & Details
1531 W. Vliet St. Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-5600
9480 W. Watertown Plank Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275)