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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.
2021 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, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
No reservation required!
Weight Room Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Host your party, athletic event or business meeting at our center!
To book, call (414) 344-5600 Monday – Friday 9 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
Conference Room,* Capacity 24
Multi-Purpose Room,* Capacity 75
Multi-Fitness Room,* Capacity 75
Karate/Boxing Room,*
Fun-A-Rama Room,* Capacity 50
*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.
Every January we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an event of music, dance and more, inside the King Center auditorium.
Our annual event, held every August, brings the community together with a festival and school supply giveaway.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and the We Care Crew present “Make a Family Smile Turkey Giveaway.” Donations are accepted to purchase turkeys for about 3,000 families. Like last year, due to COVID, this year's event will be a drive-through pickup.
Get Details!
See the Parks Calendar for Dates
1531 W. Vliet St. Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 344-5600
9480 W. Watertown Plank Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275)