Milwaukee Recreation Community Center and Browning Playfield

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Project Introduction

Milwaukee Recreation is exploring possibilities for a new recreation community center and aquatic facility at the former Browning School and Browning Playfield location (5575 N. 76 th  St.) The 7.5-acre site contains two unoccupied school buildings and Browning Playfield, which encompasses the western 4.1 acres of the site. Amenities include a football field, baseball field, basketball court, and playground.

A recreation community center and aquatic facility on the north side of Milwaukee will enhance the quality of life in the area, while improving recreation, sport, and wellness opportunities. The proposed center fills service gaps for a variety of recreation and sports and expands wellness access in the community for individuals of all ages. This concept for a northside recreation community center was validated in a survey where 95 percent of the respondents indicated support for the development of a recreation community center.

Potential playfield improvements include, but are not limited to walking paths, year-round shade structure(s), ADA access to all interior and exterior facilities, lighting and utilities, public art, playground equipment, new or repurposed pickleball courts, splash pad, basketball courts, sports fields, seating, outdoor learning spaces, green infrastructure improvements, skateboarding elements, and landscaping.

The design program and priority improvements will be informed by internal stakeholders, neighbors, and user groups via community survey, community engagement sessions, several listening sessions, and planning meetings.

Site location

Milwaukee Recreation Community Center

Existing Conditions

Existing Conditions - Site

Existing Conditions - Interior

Browning Playfield

Existing Conditions

Community Engagement

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