Milwaukee County Parks
 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

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. 

  • Membership
  • Fitness
  • Rentals
  • Programs
  • Special Events

Membership

2018 Fees for 12-month membership (prices listed include sales tax)

Age 18+ $45
Age 13-17 $30
Age 12 & Under $20
Family of 4 $80
+1 Family Member (Age 13-17) $12
+1 Family Member (Age 12 & Under) $8
Day Pass* $4
Replacement Card $5

 

*When using a Day Pass, a photo ID must be surrendered while you are in the Center

Hours

Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

 

Sports & Fitness

Membership of the King Center includes access to the fitness center, weights room and boxing rink

Rentals

Host your party, athletic event, or business meeting at our center!

To book, call (414) 344-5600 Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Rental Availability
Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sat - Sun  8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Reservations are not accepted for Jan. 1, July 4, Dec. 24, 25 or 31.

Auditorium Rental Capacity Fee (for 2 hours) Fee (for 6 hrs) Each Addl. Hour
Ideal for plays, weddings,
talent shows, meetings, or presentations		 200 $73.92 $448.80 $84.48

 

Gymnasium Rental -
Capacity 600 people or 350 with tables and chairs		 Mon - Fri Sat - Sun
2 hrs addl. hr 2 hrs addl. hr
Gymnasium - sporting event $137.28 $68.64 $158.40 $79.20
Gymnasium - non-sporting event $211.20 $105.60 211.20 $105.60
Tables, chairs, sound system, and technicians are available for an additional fee. 

 

Other Rooms Capacity Fee (for 2 hours) Each Addl. Hour
Conference Room 24 $73.92 $36.96
Multi-Purpose Room 75 $79.20 $39.60
Multi-Fitness Room 75 $79.20 $39.60
Karate/Boxing Room   $84.48 $42.24
Fun-a-rama Room 50 $84.48 $42.24
A kitchenette is available to add-on to any rental - $52.80 (4 hours)

 

For more information, please visit the Milwaukee County Parks Rental Guide. 

Programs & Partnerships

Through partnerships with area organizations, a variety of enrichment and social activities are available at the King Center.

  • Images Of Us Sports (IOU Sports) - sports education, fitness opportunities, and career information for young women, age 7-18
  • Al Moreland Boxing Club - boxing program for young men and women, age 8 and up
    For more information, contact Tommy Moreland at (414) 699-1121 or temrecords@gmail.com
  • Village of Hope - academic support services for girls in grades 5-12
  • Saleem's Karate-Do - martial arts classes for young men and women, age 3 and up
  • New Concept Self-Development Center - social service programs and classes

Special Events

King Day Celebration

Every January with celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an event of music, dance and more inside the King Center auditorium.

Back to School Festival

Our annual event, held every August, brings the community together with a festival and school supply giveaway. 

How to Find Us

1531 W. Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233

(414) 344-5600

MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARKS

9480 Watertown Road
Wauwatosa WI 53226
(414) 257-PARK (7275)

 

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