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By Claire McHugh
Milwaukee Recreation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, September 10, at 9 a.m. for the Milwaukee Recreation Community Center and Browning Playfield redevelopment. The facility will be located at 5575 N. 76th St., near west Silver Spring Dr., on the site of the former Browning School and Playfield.
The new community center, situated on the northwest side of the city, is part of Milwaukee Recreation’s long-term “Dream, Build, Play,” initiative. With this new facility, Milwaukee Recreation will be able to fill critical service gaps for a variety of recreation, wellness, and sports programming needs for community members of all ages and abilities.
The design program and priority improvements for this site were informed by internal stakeholders, neighbors, and user groups via community survey, community engagement sessions, several listening sessions, and planning meetings.
Planned features of the new facility include:
- Gymnasium and basketball courts
- Elevated walking track
- Indoor pool
- Multi-purpose rooms
- Enrichment spaces & fitness classrooms
In addition to the building, the surrounding playfield will be redeveloped with:
- Walking paths
- ADA-compliant access (both outdoor and indoor)
- Lighting and shade structures
- Playground and splash pad
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Pump track
- Outdoor seating and learning areas
- Landscaping and green infrastructure
The 7.5-acre site will replace two vacant buildings and the existing outdoor space with new indoor and outdoor recreational amenities. Construction will begin following the groundbreaking and the project is expected to be completed in early 2027. For more information visit mkerec.net/mrcc. To download high resolution renderings, photos, and video of the Milwaukee Recreation Community Center and Browning Playfield, please click this link.
About Milwaukee Recreation
Milwaukee Recreation is a department of Milwaukee Public Schools, established in 1911 to enrich and strengthen the community by promoting healthy lifestyles, personal development, and fun through memorable recreational and educational experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Milwaukee Recreation is recognized as an accredited agency through NRPA and CAPRA. For more information, visit mkerec.net or contact Claire McHugh (Claire@mkerec.net) at (414) 475-8634 or Brian Hoffer (Brian@mkerec.net) at (414) 475-8938.
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