Recreation
Quality recreation is a significant feature in Wauwatosa, which is dedicated to providing an enhanced standard of life for its residents, both young and old. The city and its surrounding area are overflowing with great recreation areas thanks to the well-maintained parks and local recreation organizations.
Area parks feature ample spaces and equipment ideal for both active and passive recreational use. Within Wauwatosa, park-goers discover everything from athletic fields, tennis courts and playgrounds to picnic spots and plenty of green space. Lake Michigan, with its miles of beaches and lovely marinas, is only 10 miles away.
Each August, Wauwatosa’s award-winning National Night Out program brings together thousands of residents for an evening of education and entertainment centered on crime prevention and safety education. Wauwatosa’s Neighborhood Watch Steering Committee works with the Wauwatosa Police Department and local businesses to hold the event in Hart Park, where families enjoy food, live music and children’s activities. At dusk, the Flashlight Walk begins, winding through Hart Park, the Menomonee River Parkway and the Tosa Village. The night ends with a spectacular fireworks display at Hart Park.
The Wauwatosa School District oversees the local Recreation Department. Every season is brimming with exceptional recreation programs for people of all ages. Sports programs, enrichment classes, aquatics, summer camps, fitness courses and senior activities are among the many choices residents have when it comes to enrolling in programs sponsored by the Wauwatosa Recreation Department.
The West Suburban YMCA has been an integral part of Wauwatosa for more than 30 years, providing a well-equipped facility and a long list of programs for children, teens, adults and seniors. Among the many ways Y members stay active are by participating in various summer or day camps, group fitness classes, sports programs, preschool classes and more. The West Suburban Y also administers the Hart Park Senior Center, which provides an endless array of events and activities for seniors.
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