Wilson Recreation Center

About

The Wilson Recreation Center, located at 4001 S 20th St, Milwaukee, WI, is a multi-purpose facility operated by Milwaukee County Parks. It provides a variety of recreational programs and amenities for all ages, typically featuring a gymnasium, fitness area, community rooms, and a public swimming pool, serving as a hub for community activity and active living.

Specific daily pool temperatures for the Wilson Recreation Center are not consistently published. However, public recreational pools like those found at the center are generally maintained at a comfortable temperature, typically ranging from 80-82°F (27-28°C), suitable for general swimming and aquatic activities.

What are people saying (AI review summary)? The Wilson Park Ice Palace and Family Fun Center is a well-maintained, older facility offering both a large swimming pool and an ice rink. The pool is open daily from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, is very big with four lifeguards on duty, and includes a separate deep-end pool with diving boards (a swim test is required for deep-end access). Pool admission is affordable, with rates varying by age, and a strict no food or pets policy. The ice rink, described as a 'hidden secret,' offers improved ice conditions and nearly new rental skates at reasonable rates. While the combined payment and skate rental window can cause slow service, the rink is noted for its comfortable temperature, metal bench seating, and improving sound system. Visitors appreciate the facility's comforting, consistent nature over the years. Snacks and beverages are considered pricey. Nearby amenities include a hockey gear shop and a pub.

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Amenities

• Good for Children
• Accepts Credit Cards
• Accessible Entrance

Reviews

Listing Reviews

June 20th, 2023

Selena Valdiviezo

Came for the pool. They open from 1:30 to 4:30 very big pool.4 lofe guards on duty which is nice when u have young children. In the indoors theres the ice floor for hockey. For pool kids 2 and under are free. 3-11yrs pay $3 each. And 12 and up its $4. Pool is big. No food allowed. No pets. It wasnt too full when i went. I will return.

January 27th, 2024

Charles Wasik

What a hidden secret! A very well-kept older facility. The skates that we rented looked nearly new. For the first half hour that we were there, our family were the only people on the rink. Once some skaters did arrive, they were all newbies and hugged the wall. Reasonable rates for skating and rental. Around $35 for four people for four hours of skating. Snacks and beverages are pricey. $3 for a bottle of H2O

August 13th, 2023

Shannon Renee

Nice summer fun for the family. Diving boards are available in a separate pool with the deep end but you need to take a swimming test make sure you can swim in the deep pool.

February 13th, 2024

Kristin Sprang

I've been going to this rink since I was a kid and it's oddly comforting that it has barely changed at all in the past 25 years. They used to have a separate window open for skate rentals and they really need to go back to that. It currently takes forever to pay because they're doing payments and rentals out of one window and that really slows things down. The ice surface is in better condition than it once was so I'm happy to see that's been dealt with.

December 27th, 2023

Jon Brackett

The Wilson Park Ice Palace and family fun center is the place to be! Rink is not too cold; metal bench seating; sound system is improving. Near by amenities include Hockey Locker for gear and Mavericks for beer