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Discover Free & Low-Cost Ways to Stay Active in Milwaukee

Improving your health doesn’t have to be expensive. The MKE Free & Low-Cost Fitness Finder connects community members with affordable opportunities to be active, including local parks, walking and biking trails, community centers, fitness clubs, walking groups, wellness programs, and senior fitness resources throughout the greater Milwaukee area. Whether you enjoy walking, biking, group exercise, nature activities, or structured wellness programs, there are options available for all ages and fitness levels. Taking small steps toward regular physical activity can improve your energy, mood, heart health, and overall well-being. Explore what’s available near you and find an activity that fits your lifestyle.
 
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Free and low cost wellness options in the greater Milwaukee area.

Fresh Air

Great Places to Walk, Ride a Bike, or Roll

Local trails and bike paths.

Find a trail near you like the Hank Aaron or Oak Leaf Trails! Milwaukee County Parks Trails App

parkrxamerica.org/pdf/resources/Park-Rx-America-poster-ENG.pdf

Parks: Check out your local parks! Parks & Maps | Parks | Milwaukee County

Health Programs

Tops Club Inc: Milwaukee Nutrition Goal-setting Community  Home

Walk with a Doc: local walking chapter lead by a local physician: Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Walk with a Doc

Silver Sneakers: Free local or virtual fitness for Medicare: SilverSneakers | Live & On‑Demand Fitness Classes for Seniors

Arthritis Foundation local chapter: Arthritis Foundation - Wisconsin

National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program local: Find a Lifestyle Change Program | National Diabetes Prevention Program | CDC

WI Healthy Aging workshop: 6 week workshops for physical activity, diabetes management in Milwaukee: Find a Workshop | WIHA 

United Community Center- Boxing Boxing Program | United Community Center

Certified Trainers:

Find a local trainer! Find Certified Exercise Professionals - View the USREPS Registry | The United States Registry of Exercise Professionals

Healthy Eating

Local area Farmer's Markets

Eat Real Food

We Can! GO, SLOW, and WHOA Foods

DASH - DASH Eating Plan | NHLBI, NIH

Rethink Your Drink | Healthy Weight and Growth | CDC

MCT2D | Getting Started on a Low Carb Lifestyle for Type 2 Diabetes

MCT2D | MCT2D Daily Food Log Tracker

Students and Employees

UWM FitWell Program. (open to all)

Community Fitness Resources

YMCA Southeast Wisconsin: 1915 N Doctor M.L.K. Dr #260 Milwaukee, WI 53212 
Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC (Jewish Community Center): 6255 N Santa Monica Blvd, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Recreation - Klotsche Center: 3409 N Downer Ave #131a, Milwaukee, WI 53211 
Community centers: Find one near you! Milwaukee Recreation: Community Centers
Kosciusko Community Center: 2201 S. 7th St. Milwaukee WI 53215
Boys & Girls Clubs: Find one near you! Find a Club - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Buen Tierra Run Club: Buena Tierra Run Club

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