Thursday, August 8, 2024
This fall, Milwaukee Recreation is a offering a wide range of free community wellness programs for participants to enjoy the refreshing outdoors, experience new fitness routines, and strengthen bonds with friends throughout the city.
See below for a list of available fall programs. Registration begins on Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. for city of Milwaukee residents and Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. for non-residents.
MilWALKee Walking Club
Join our walking club and explore Milwaukee with us! Each week you will meet at a local park or coffee shop, walk up to four miles, and end the route at the same spot. The MilWALKee Walking Club meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from Sept. 10 - Nov. 14. Programs are available for ages 18 and up.
Sign up for each walk on our online registration portal here! Sign up for your preferred day of the week (participants do not need to come to each date). Click here to see the full fall schedule of planned walks.
MilWALKee Walking Club - Indoor Edition!
Join our friends in the Lindsay Heights neighborhood for an indoor walk! Work up a sweat walking to get a cardio workout while meeting new people. Each week you can walk up to one hour in the hallways in a group setting.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 16 - Nov. 18: North Division (6-7 p.m.)
Yoga
Release some stress in your life with the calming ritual of yoga. Yoga is a lifestyle incorporating natural exercise, diet, proper breathing, relaxation, and meditation. Wear comfortable clothing. Individuals with medical conditions should be cleared by a physician prior to participation. Programs are available for ages 18 and up.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Fridays, Sept. 27 - Jan. 24: Beulah Brinton (10:45-11:30 a.m.)
- Tuesdays, Nov. 5 - Dec. 17: Tiefenthaler Park (10-11 a.m.)
Fitness in the Park Bootcamp
Join us for an outdoor bootcamp class to challenge your entire body! Each class will include some strength, cardio and stretching exercises to give you a total body workout. Class is geared towards all fitness levels - beginners welcome!
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Wednesdays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 25: Wick Playfield (4-4:45 p.m.)
Fitness in the Park Yoga
Practicing yoga outdoors can increase body awareness, strength, and flexibility, while providing opportunities for deeper connections with nature. Join us for an outdoor yoga class that will take you through a series of poses and breath work. Bring your own exercise mat and water.
Sign up for these free classes on our online registration portal here!
- Tuesdays, Sept. 3 - Oct. 29: Tiefenthaler Park (10-11 a.m.)
- Tuesdays, Sept. 3 - Oct. 29: Hawthorn Glen (5:15-6 p.m.)
- Saturdays, Sept. 7 - Oct. 12: Cupertino Park (11 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Fitness in the Park Zumba
Join us for a Zumba class in the park! Zumba is a fun and easy way to workout with routines that feature easy-to-follow dance steps synched to Latin music helping you tone and sculpt your body. Class is geared towards all fitness levels and suitable for beginners.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Tuesdays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 29: Burnham Playfield (6-6:55 p.m.)
Glow with the Flow Yoga
This invigorating and upbeat flow yoga class will combine breath work and movement of the body. Black lights, glow sticks and a lively playlist will help set the mood! Join the party and Glow with the Flow!
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Thursday, Nov. 14: Beulah Brinton (6-7 p.m.)
Functional Strength Training
Functional fitness is a type of strength training that prepares your body for daily activities. These exercises equip you for important types of physical fitness, the kind that prepares you for real life like bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and squatting.
Sign up on our online registration portal here.
- Tuesdays, Sept. 24 - Jan. 21: Beulah Brinton (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
- Thursdays, Sept. 26 - Jan. 23: Beulah Brinton (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
Community Bike Rides
Sign up for any of our different bike ride options throughout the fall below.
Nordic Walking for Beginners
Nordic Walking uses specially designed poles to enhance your natural walking experience. With a technique that is a cross between cross-country skiing and power walking, Nordic Walking is an efficient total body cardiovascular exercise that can be enjoyed by all ages & fitness levels. Class is geared towards beginners and poles will be provided.
Sign up for these free walks on our online registration portal here.
- Saturdays, Sept. 7 - Nov. 9: Urban Ecology Riverside Park (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
- Sundays, Sept. 8 - Nov. 10: South Shore Park (8:30-9:30 a.m.)
Sunrise Meditation on the Lake
Join us for some relaxing guided meditation and mindful breathing exercises while enjoying the early morning sunrise over Lake Michigan. Please bring your own yoga mat and water.
Sign up on our online registration portal here.
- Thursdays, Sept. 5 - Oct. 10: Cupertino Park (7:30-8 a.m.)
- Fridays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 11: Cupertino Park (8:30-9 a.m.)
Sunrise Yoga on the Lake
Join us for an outdoor yoga class that will take you through a series of poses and breath work while enjoying the early morning sunrise over Lake Michigan. Please bring your own yoga mat and water.
Sign up on our online registration portal here.
- Thursdays, Sept. 5 - Oct. 10: Cupertino Park (8-8:45 a.m.)
- Fridays, Sept. 6 - Oct. 11: Cupertino Park (9-9:45 a.m.)
Health is Wealth: Cancer Survivorship Program
This program focuses on healthy eating and active living for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Our goal is to teach ways to live a healthy lifestyle to individuals and families with culturally tailored community education about the link between healthy eating and active living to reduce cancer risk. Class meets twice a week and consists of nutrition & healthy lifestyle education, healthy cooking demos, and physical activity.
Sign up on our online registration portal here.
- Mondays & Wednesdays, Aug. 5 - Sept. 25: OASIS (6-8 p.m.)
Sound Bath
Led by a skilled sound healer, you will be guided through a journey of sounds with melodic instruments. This class offers a transformative experience leaving you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and radiant. Bring something to lie on as this unique experience combines the healing power of sound with the tranquil ambiance of nature.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Mondays, Sept. 9 - Oct. 14: Hawthorn Glen (6-6:45 p.m.)
Meditative Walking in Nature
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with a meditative walking journey led by an experienced guide. This walk will lead you through various mindfulness techniques encouraging you to fully engage your senses and cultivate a deep sense of awareness in the present moment.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Mondays, Sept. 9 - Oct. 14: Hawthorn Glen (6-6:45 p.m.)
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga focuses on relaxation and gentle body opening through passive stretches. You may find yourself barely moving and engaging in only a few poses. This style of yoga offers a unique experience, emphasizing slowing down and relaxing. This class is perfect for any skill level.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Wednesdays, Sept. 25 - Nov. 13: Hamilton HS (4:30-5:30 p.m.) -- ages 50 and up
- Wednesdays, Sept. 25 - Nov. 13: MacDowell School (4:30-5:30 p.m.)
Forest Breathing
Self regulate with the power of the breath while enjoying the benefits of being submersed in the forest. We'll practice controlling the breath to ground our minds and body to harmonize with nature. The class will calm and balance the body led by an experienced breathwork practitioner.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Thursdays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 3: Hawthorn Glen (12-1 p.m.)
Guided Meditation for Kids
This class offers a safe and nurturing environment, where children can explore mindfulness and relaxation, through age-appropriate meditation practices. A sense of inner calm will be cultivated, enhancing overall wellbeing, that will benefit your child both now and in the future. Suitable for ages 10-18.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Wednesdays, Sept. 4 - Oct. 9: Hawthorn Glen (4:30-5:30 p.m.)
E.P.U's Public Safety Empowering Parents
This class teaches public safety, emotional intelligence and situational awareness to equip parents with the knowledge and skills to educate their children on public safety, stranger awareness, and personal safety habits. Participants will leave empowered to create a family safety plan.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Saturdays, Sept. 21 - Nov. 9: MacDowell (12:45-1:45 p.m.)
E.P.U's Public Safety for Kids
The Public Safety for Kids course is designed to teach young children about important safety topics to help them stay safe in various situations. The course will cover essential skills and knowledge to promote personal safety, home safety, and community safety. Intended for ages 5-17.
Sign up for this free class on our online registration portal here!
- Saturdays, Sept. 21 - Nov. 9: MacDowell (12-12:30 p.m.)