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Whatever your sport, we have a space for you! More than 350 athletic facilities are available for a variety of uses including lacrosse, rugby, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, kickball and more. Many of our sports facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Returning leagues and various local schools have first priority to reserve facilities. Some specified field/park locations may have use agreements in place and may not be available during peak season times.
Athletic field permits are available for practices, single games, leagues, clinics or tournaments. Most facilities are available from April 1 - Oct. 31 each year (weather permitting).
These fields are classified as ball fields and include:
All primary fields are available for single games, leagues and tournament play only. Bases, mound, foul lines and batter's box are included in rental fee. All primary softball fields have adjustable base lengths of 60', 65' and 70' as well as desired mound distances.
These fields are classified as standard fields that include a backstop, bleachers and players benches. All standard fields are available for any type of play. Some standard softball fields have adjustable base lengths of 60', 65' and 70' as well as adjustable mound distances.
Practice permits can be secured for your sports team and will ensure access to specific fields or courts throughout our parks system. Specific locations can be reserved seven days or less in advance of your preferred date. Practice permits can be requested Monday through Thursday. Same-day requests are not accepted. Multiple permits can be issued per day for specific fields. Please call the Organized Sports Office at (414) 257-8030 to reserve your practice.
$20/hour (Includes preferred base distance)
League permits are for groups and organizations looking to coordinate an organized league using Milwaukee County Parks athletic facilities. League play must be modeled after Milwaukee County Parks programmed adult sports leagues. All league permits can qualify for a reduced hourly rate based on number of games requested. For more details, contact our Sports Office at (414) 257-8030.
An athletic permit application must be turned in at least 30 days in advance and will have additional permit requirements. Returning leagues will have renewal rights for a specific period of time before fields are released for new leagues or single-game use.
Single game permits are based on a hourly usage per field with applied extra fees if desired. All single game reservations have a minimum rental time of two hours. Any locked gates on primary baseball fields will be opened at the start of your requested rental time. A minimum of seven business days notice is required for game use. Permits are not issued to more than one customer per day on a specific field.
Groups and organizations looking to host tournaments/events using Milwaukee County Parks athletic facilities must submit an application to the sports office. A tournament is defined as an athletic or sports competition that meets the criteria listed. End of league or season tournaments may be considered a tournament, for permitting purposes, and not a continuation of league play.
A tournament includes:
Athletic Field Applications must be turned in at least 30 days in advance and will have additional permit requirements. Visit the link below for rules, regulations and the application.
Soccer and multi-purpose fields are located in various parks throughout Milwaukee County and are available for soccer, rugby, football, lacrosse, cricket and other sports. These fields are available for any type of play. Call the Sports Office (414) 257-8030 for more information.
Practice permits can be secured for your sports team that will ensure access to specific fields/courts throughout our park system. Specific locations can be reserved seven days or less in advance of your preferred date and same day requests are not accepted. Multiple permits can be issued per day for specific fields. All single game reservations have a minimum rental time of two hours. A minimum of seven business days notice is required for game use.
Groups or organizations looking to host tournaments or events using Milwaukee County Parks athletic facilities must submit an application to the sports office. A tournament is defined as an athletic or sports competition that meets the criteria listed. End of league or season tournaments may be considered a tournament, for permitting purposes, and not a continuation of league play.
Basketball/Volleyball courts are available for rental on a first come, first serve basis for any type of play. For more information, please call the Sports Office (414) 257-8030.
Practice Permits can be secured for your sports team that will ensure access to specific fields/courts throughout our parks system. Specific locations can be reserved seven days or less in advance of your preferred date and same day requests are not accepted. Multiple permits can be issued per day for specific fields. All single game reservations have a minimum rental time of 2 hours. A minimum of seven business days notice is required for game use.
Groups/Organizations looking to host tournaments/events utilizing Milwaukee County Parks athletic facilities must submit an application to the sports office. A tournament is defined as an athletic/sports competition which meets the criteria listed. End of league/season tournaments may be considered a tournament, for permitting purposes, and not a continuation of league play.
Athletic Permit Application
Tennis courts are available for rental on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals and groups. All returning leagues and schools will have a priority of scheduling.
Individual and Group Single-Use Permits or League Permits will ensure access to specific courts within Milwaukee County and can be reserved in advance of your preferred date. Multiple permits can be issued per day. League applications must be turned in at least 30 days in advance and could have additional permit requirements. Returning leagues will have renewal rights for a specific period of time before courts are released for new leagues or individual/group single use. If individuals or groups are unable to complete an application 30 days in advance, they may consideer a short-notice practice permit.
Short-notice practice permits may be requested by calling the Organized Sports Office at least 7 days in advance. Call (414) 257-8030
Permit Fees: Adult rate- $10/hour/court Youth rate- $5/hour/court
Ten disc golf courses are available for play during the Disc Golf Season. Five short practice courses are free to use, or get an annual permit for unlimited play on the five full courses. Players aged 21 and over with annual permits can bring alcohol onto the course. Most courses open from May 1 - September. Dineen is open year-round and a winter course is available at Dretzka Park.
Daily Permit: $5/player (age 17 and up) Annual Permit (Bag Tag): $40/player/calendar year Reissue of lost or stolen Annual Permit: $40/permit
Disc-Golf Course Hours: Dawn - Dusk, Bring your own discs!
All disc golf courses are available to rent for league play. League events are non-exclusive, so courses will remain open to the public during the rental.
A league permit is required in addition to a participant daily/seasonal pass fee. League play is limited to run at one specific course for no more than one day per week (Monday-Friday) for a maximum 12 week period. A schedule must be provided to the Sports Office along with other information as it pertains to the specific league.
League Fee: $100 per league, per course
Vendor Fee: $50 per vendor (required for sale of merchandise)
All disc golf course are available to rent for tournament play. Tournament rentals are exclusive, so courses are not open to the public during the rental time.
Vendor Permit (Single Day): $125 per course, per day (required for sale of merchandise)
Vendor Permit (Seasonal): $250 per course
Disc Golf Permit Applications must be turned in at least 30 days in advance and will have additional permit requirements. Visit the link below for rules, regulations and the application.
9480 W. Watertown Plank Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226 (414) 257-PARK (7275)