Play on the Move

Play on the Move (formerly known as FIT2GO)

A group of six children sitting and standing near a pile of large foam blocks outdoors on a sunny day

Play on the Move is a free, drop-in mobile play program for the community in the Madison Metropolitan School District. Our van brings unique play equipment for organized games, physical activities and free play that encourages imagination and interactive learning experiences. Play on the Move strives to bring equitable play opportunities to more families in the Madison community. Although Play on the Move targets children ages 3+ years, staff are trained to be flexible in adapting play to large ranges of ages, including preschoolers through middle school-age children. We encourage family play, guardians must stay with their child.

With the surge of mobile recreation popularity in the industry and community trends, MSCR has reviewed and realigned its mobile fleet under one umbrella called MSCR on the Move. The revised program allows us to better align resources with emerging community needs and the MSCR mission. Unfortunately, it means that we will no longer take requests to attend or be hired to provide services at events.  

Mobile Meet Up With Art Cart, Outdoors and more

Look for the Play on the Move schedule later this spring.

Mobile Madison

Play on the Move & Art Cart are a part of a collaboration called Mobile Madison. The Mobile Madison group consists of the following organizations’ mobile programs:

  • MSCR & Madison Museum of Contemporary Art – Art Cart
  • Madison Reading Project – Big Red Reading Bus
  • Department of Natural Resources- Fishmobile
  • Dane County Library Service & Madison Public Library – Dream Bus
  • City of Madison Parks Division- Sina Davis Movies in the Park
  • Madison Children’s Museum Roadshow
  • Madison Metropolitan School District – Play & Learn

This group works collaboratively to bring free, mobile activities to a multitude of Madison neighborhoods, prioritizing areas of need. Member organizations work together with stakeholders to broaden the reach of our services to best benefit the Madison community. Go to Mobile Madison for more collaborative events and meetups.

For more information, call 608-442-1340 or email mkberg@madison.k12.wi.us.

Mobile Madison Events

  • Tuesday, June 11, 2023 at Elver Park (5-8pm) Movie at 6:45pm
  • Thursday, June 13, 2023 at Brittingham Park (5-8pm) Movie at 6:45pm
Play on the Moves's Origin

A group of adults hoola-hooping on the sidewalk near the Madison, WI state capitol building on a sunny dayPlay on the Move (formerly know as FIT2GO) began in 2013 with funding from Friends of MSCR, Madison Metropolitan School District and the Childhood Obesity Prevention Collaborative. We bring opportunities for play, fitness and fun to families through the use of our equipment. Equipment includes hula hoops, jump ropes, sports equipment, Imagination Playground, obstacle courses and more. Look for FIT2GO activities at events like Parks Alive, Mobile Madison and other community events.

Madison School & Community Recreation