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We enhance the quality of life in Milwaukee County through great public service.
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 King Park, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center features a large auditorium, gymnasium, fitness center, including a womens-only weight room, group fitness rooms, meeting rooms, multi-purpose rooms and a kids rec gameroom.
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed (Open for Private Rentals Only)
From September to May the gym is available for open gym basketball or for indoor walking.
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.
King Center Memberships include access to the fitness center, weight room and boxing ring.
Milwaukee Co. Resident Age 18+ 12-month membership, $56
Age 18+ 6-month membership, $36
Age 18+ 3-month membership, $26
Milwaukee Co. Resident Age 13 – 17, $36
Age 12 & Under, $26
Family of 4, $118
+1 Family Member (Age 17 & under), $16
Milwaukee County Resident, $5
Any membership card, $5
Host your party, athletic event or business meeting at our center!
To book, call (414) 344-5600 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 View the Auditorium Rental Sheet
For sporting and non-sporting events
Capacity: 600, or 350 with tables and chairs
View the Gymnasium Rental Sheet
For meetings, birthday parties, and small scale events. A kitchenette is available as an add-on to this rental only.
Capacity: 75 View the Rental Sheet for Additional Rentals
Through partnerships with area organizations, a variety of enrichment and social activities are available at the King Center.
Boxing program for young men and women, age 8 and up. For details, contact Tommy Moreland at (414) 699-1121 or email [email protected].
Services families primarily through creating spaces of learning, support, and growth for fathers. The fathers we help become integral parts of their family and their communities. FMP works to ensure that fathers have pathways and opportunities for community leadership. For details, visit the FMP website.
Days/Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Services: Cash Kiosk, Case Management, and Process Services. Coming soon: Genetic Testing. For details, visit the MCCSS website.
Offers social service programs and classes. For details, visit the New Concept website.
Martial arts classes for young men and women, age 3 and up. For details, visit the Salemm's facebook page.
Fosters relationships between dedicated mentors, parents and children to encourage intellectual, cultural and moral growth through tutoring, recreation, personal friendship and a virtue-based character program. For details, call (414) 672-1786 or visit the Summit website.
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 at the King Center auditorium.
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.
November
In fall, the Center and We Care Crew begin taking donations for the “Make a Family Smile Turkey Giveaway.” Just before Thanksgiving, about 3,000 families receive turkeys purchased through these generous donations.
Fundraising Drive Donation Form
December
Take the family out for a pancake breakfast AND a visit with the Jolly Old Elf! Fun activities 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) Parks E-News Signup