Twilight Centers

We know how integral our Twilight Centers are to providing safe, fun spaces for our young people. At our Twilight Centers, Milwaukee Recreation offers programming and extended hours at select school locations so young people in the city have a safe place to go during the evenings for free.

This season, we invite young people to visit our eight Twilight Centers for board games, esports, open gym shootaround, field trips, college and career conversations, and more! Take your best friend or meet new friends at Milwaukee Recreation's Twilight Centers.

Twilight Centers are open to MPS and non-MPS students alike. Free snacks are available every night as well. See below for fall site information.

The Twilight-specific entry door at each location is marked with a large, purple "Twilight Centers" sign.

*middle school or elementary school students only.

Winter/Spring Twilight Hours: Jan. 5 - May 22

Middle school sites begin Jan. 5; high school sites begin Jan. 6. The Twilight Centers at Madison HS, North Division HS, Obama SCTE, and Pulaski HS are currently closed due to renovations.

South Division High School

• Ages: 12-18
• Where: 1515 W. Lapham Blvd.
• Days: Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday
• Times: M/W 6-9 p.m. / Sa. 6-10 p.m.

Washington High School

• Ages: 12-18
• Where: 2525 N. Sherman Blvd.
• Days: Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday
• Times: M/W 6-9 p.m. / Sa. 6-10 p.m.

Andrew Douglas Middle School

• Ages: 10-14*
• Where: 3620 N. 18th St.
• Days: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
• Times: 5-8 p.m.

Bay View High School

• Ages: 10-14*
• Where: 2751 S. Lenox St.
• Days: Friday & Saturday
• Times: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Día del Niño Celebration

Join Milwaukee Recreation at South Division Twilight Center for our Día del Niño Celebration!

From 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, our staff will lead a variety of games for young people in this general day of play. Local vendors will also be on site to provide exciting enrichment activities, including arts & crafts from Artists Working in Education and fun science experiments with Mad Science (while supplies last).

Event Information

• South Division Twilight Center (1515 W. Lapham Blvd.)
• Saturday, April 27
• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This event is free for all community members; pre-registration is not required. Ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Please note: boots and heels are not permitted in the gym. Shoes are required.

Twilight Family Skate Nights

Families are invited to join us at Bay View HS and Andrew Douglas MS Twilight Centers on the listed dates below:

Bay View HS: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

• Jan. 19, Feb. 10, & Feb. 23

Andrew Douglas MS: 5-8 p.m.

• April 5, April 19, May 17

Youth under 10 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Skate rentals are provided for free.

Twilight Enrichment Activities

Milwaukee Recreation provides free enrichment activities for young people at Twilight Centers throughout each season! All enrichment programming is free and no registration is required. All Twilight participants are invited to attend. Participants who complete four Twilight enrichment activities in a season will qualify for a Twilight Centers field trip!

Click here to see the upcoming enrichment activities available at each open location. Changes will be made to this calendar throughout the season; please routinely check the enrichment schedule prior to visiting a site. See below for descriptions of each activity.

• Ping Pong: Explore the fast game of ping pong with our expert-led lessons! Perfect your skills and enjoy the competition in a supportive environment.
• Kreative Fruitz: Under the guidance of our skilled instructor, learn how to transform everyday fruits into artistic displays.
• Be Inspired: Learn the essentials of sibling care and support in a nurturing setting with our comprehensive lessons.
• Safe & Sound: Join our classes focused on reducing crime and enhancing community safety. Learn practical strategies to protect yourself and contribute to a safer neighborhood.
• Digital Music Production: Want to learn a musical talent with lessons in digital music production? Discover how to create your own beats and lyrics, and bring your sound to life.
• Milwaukee Reserve: Master the art of using money wisely through various financial workshops. 
• Artists Working in Education: Explore your creativity and express yourself through a variety of artistic mediums with activities led by art instructors!
• Virtual Reality Gaming: Step into the future of gaming with our Virtual Reality sessions! Work alongside our instructor to master Oculus gaming and immerse yourself in incredible virtual worlds.