Sports & Recreation
Uihlein Soccer Park
Wisconsin’s premier indoor/outdoor soccer complex since 1994. USP includes 13 outdoor soccer fields, two lighted stadium turf fields, three indoor fields surfaced in AstroPlay turf, full food and beverage facilities, locker rooms and more.
They host soccer events, as well as events for lacrosse, field hockey, youth indoor football, rugby and Ultimate Frisbee. They also rent fields/the facility for birthday parties, corporate outings, field trips and special events.
USP is located at 7101 W. Good Hope Road, is part of the award-winning Milwaukee County Parks System which hosts year-round Open Play hours for the community when field space is available. Contact the park for rental information at uihleinsoccerpark.org.
Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club
Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club is a local nonprofit organization and is Milwaukee’s premier youth soccer club. It offers opportunities for kids from three to eighteen years old, from beginner to competitive adult soccer with year-round youth soccer programs of all levels serving 5,000 children across Southeastern Wisconsin seasonally.
Founded in 1968, MKSC’s founders had a vision: attract, develop, and retain soccer players of all ages and abilities without regard to gender, race, national origin, religious or socioeconomic status.
With youth and adult programs, camps, and tournaments across Southeastern Wisconsin, they provide children a fun and enriching home to play soccer. Visit mksc.org for more information.
Combat Corner
Established in 2007 by a team of professional fighters, Combat Corner Professional has built its reputation as a premier martial arts equipment manufacturer by delivering the best value-for-money gear on the market.
Their commitment, innovation and cutting-edge designs have made them the go-to choice for many of the world’s most respected fighters and teams. Visit combatcorner.com for more information.
City Champs
City Champs was started in 2017. It strives to help children became more disciplined, respectful, and smiled more through boxing or martial arts.
Children really take to the programs and more importantly the coaches. City champs coaches listen to children, have empathy for their challenges and to make the programs fun.
City champs has opened the door to martial arts for Hundreds of kids in the Milwaukee area. In 2022 they have partnered with Combat Corner to have a permanent home for our programs and beyond! Visit citychamps.org for more information.
Wisconsin Country Club
The Wisconsin Country Club is home to one of the most challenging and beautiful 18-hole golf courses in the area. It's Harry Smead/David Gill design features tree-lined fairways, intricately contoured greens, and well-positioned bunkering.
In addition, Members enjoy 4 hard tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts available for open play, clinics, and socials. Other amenities include a heated Junior-Olympic-sized pool (open seasonally) and features a kiddie pool, slide, and full-service snack bar. For health-conscious members, a Fitness Center is open daily and features a variety of specialty equipment. A year-round social calendar and dining operation ensures all Members enjoy their home away from home.
Visit thewisconsincountryclub.com for membership info and more information.
Havenwoods Taproom & Beer Garden
HTBG aims to be more than just another taproom, but a destination for outdoor recreation and leisure, a space to showcase local music, host public events, and provide exclusive beer for the craft beer enthusiast.
HTBG is located at 5840 N 60th St. and backs up to 5 acres of forest, offering a lush wooded setting in an urban environment. The beer garden itself will live in the expansive 12,000 sqft of outdoor space between the warehouse and forest. The alleyway between the taproom and beer garden will host rotating food trucks and its own shipping container bar. Visit havenwoodstbg.com for more information.
Havenwoods
State Forest
Havenwoods State Forest
There are few places in our city that can claim as much green space as Havenwoods. In fact, we share our name with the only urban state forest in Wisconsin — Havenwoods State Forest.
Havenwoods became a state forest in 1980. While it exists within the city limits, it’s in fact part of a larger system that includes the Kettle Moraine, Lakeshore State Park and the Hank Aaron Trail. The visitor center features exhibits and information on the forest as well as maps that can help you navigate.
Visitors to the 237 acre forest enjoy woods, wetlands and prairies and can hike, bike, jog or watch wildlife along the over six miles of trails — or simply relax on a bench or picnic table scattered throughout the park. In the winter months cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also welcome.
For more information, you can visit the forest’s DNR page HERE.
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”
— John Muir
Parks &
Playgrounds
Parks & Playgrounds
As if having a state forest isn’t enough, we have plenty more places to enjoy.
McGovern Park
Located at 5400 N. 51st Blvd., McGovern Park is one of the most active county parks in the entire city. From summers active with basketball to the Senior Center which is a great resource for seniors. Adults 50 or older can socialize, exercise or participate in classes and programs. Seniors can even take part in the adaptive gardening program which features waist-high beds and seating so they don’t have to bend over to garden making gardening safe and easier for seniors.
Carmen Playfield
Carmen Playfield and fieldhouse have been renovated to create a recreation space that supports the diversity of neighbors and visitors alike.
This playfield now features an upgraded walking loop, age-appropriate playground equipment, a splash pad, basketball practice play areas, shade structures, a multi-purpose field, and Tuj Lub courts (Tuj Lub is a popular game within the surrounding neighborhood). New and upgraded site amenities were added, including lighting, benches and trash receptacles.
Clovernook Playfield
Located at 6594 N. Landers St., Clovernook Playfield was also recently renovated and includes upgraded, age-appropriate playground equipment, a splash pad, basketball courts, shade structures, and a multi-purpose field. New and upgraded site amenities were added, including lighting, benches and trash receptacles. Fieldhouse renovations, including bathroom upgrades, refreshed lighting, and new windows, will be completed next spring.
Wyrick Park
Wyrick Park is located at 5400 W. Green Tree Road. This 17 acre park includes two multi-use playfields.
The options for enjoying nature and the outdoors are plenty. Sprinkled throughout the rest of Havenwoods are many more parks and playgrounds.
There’s Shoenecker Park with its 4 baseball/softball diamonds. Nearby is Noyes Park with its indoor pool, golf facilities and nature study area. Westlawn Playground is part of the Westlawn Gardens development on Silver Spring. And Gardner Park tucked in next to the Uihlein Soccer Park.
For any of the above parks and playgrounds, contact Milwaukee County Parks at 414-257-8030 for Athletic Field Permits. For more parks information, contact MCP at 414-257-PARK (7275) or visit countyparks.com.