News & Events

MSCR Central is still open during construction. During September and October, E Lakeside Street and Olin-Turville Court will be getting a facelift and re-pavement work. There will still be access to MSCR Central for classes from John Nolen Dr at E Lakeside Street. The boat launch will be accessed from John Nolen Dr at Olin… Read More from MSCR Central Open During Construction

Plan an Epic Fall! Treat your child to a world of art! Check out all of these dance classes. Youth dancers grade Kindergarten and older perform in a dance recital on Saturday, November 16 at MyArts. More details are coming this fall. View all fall youth arts & enrichment classes… Read More from Preschool & Youth Arts Activities

MSCR is celebrating National Park & Recreation Month with Many Free, Drop In Activities July is Park & Recreation Month and Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is celebrating by providing a variety of free, fun recreation activities for all ages throughout the month. This year’s theme — “Where You Belong” — celebrates the many… Read More from Celebrate National Park & Recreation Month

  Join us for a free, Adapted Family Swim on June 21 & August 16, 5:30-7pm and July 20, 10-11:30am at Goodman Pool All individuals with disabilities and their caregivers and families for water fun at Goodman Pool!… Read More from Adapted Family Swim 2024

MSCR Summer Fun! We have something for everyone! Find the perfect activity for you! Youth Arts Dance Sampler (Grds 3-6): Monday-Friday, June 10-June 14,10:45-11:45am at MSCR West, #38963 Jazz Dance (Grds 1-2): Tuesdays, June 25-August 13, 5:25-6:15pm at MSCR East, #38976 Sun Printing (Grds 6-8): Cyanotype Creations Workshop: Wednesday, July 3,11:45am-1pm at MSCR Central, #39022 Baton Twirling (Grds 3-10): Mondays,… Read More from Summer Fun! We have the perfect activity for you!

MSCR is excited to unveil new MSCR on the Move Vehicles MSCR on the Move brings free, fun activities to Madison neighborhoods. Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), Madison’s public recreation department, is excited to unveil two new vehicles – Clay on the Move and Play on the Move. The new vans are bringing free… Read More from New MSCR on the Move Launching at Mobile Madison June 11

Visit MSCR Staff on Wednesday, 3-6 pm at Memorial Union to learn about some amazing and fun summer jobs available. Call 608-204-3036 for more information. https://www.mscr.org/jobs  … Read More from MSCR Job Fair

The May Staff Meeting means big rewards for MSCR! HUGE thank you to Friends of MSCR for their spring grant awards! Friends of MSCR is a non-profit organization, providing financial support to Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) programs and services. MSCR’s proud history of service began in 1926, and Friends of MSCR is committed… Read More from Friends of MSCR Spring Grants

In honor of National Fitness Day (May 4) we want to share the love of fitness with our current fitness participants’ friends and family! Saturday, May 4 to Friday, May 10 is MSCR Bring a Friend to Fitness Week! Friends/family must sign the waiver form before participating at class. One friend per customer. Current registered… Read More from Bring A Friend To Fitness Week

Join MSCR staff and friends for a catered lunch and a special speaker from the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging. Enjoy a great presentation, honor the history and share stories of this popular program’s impact. Aging Well: An Integrated Approach to Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, Jill Renken, MPH, CHES, Executive Director, Wisconsin Institute for… Read More from Goodman Rotary 50+ 30th Anniversary Luncheon