Madison School & Community Recreation

MSCR Centennial

See our impact in motion! Watch this video: MSCR Celebrating 100 Years of Recreation

In 1926, MSCR was created by forward-thinking individuals committed to building a vibrant, growing community of active people. Thank you for supporting our Centennial Celebration! Here’s to the next 100 years of moving, creating and connecting together!

Enhancing quality of life with accessible year-round recreation and enrichment opportunities for all.

Meadowood Neighborhood Center

Three middle school girls wearing bright yellow life vests smile for the camera while outdoors.

Camps & Afterschool

Arts & Enrichment

Day Trips

Fitness

Sports

A large group of people kayaking down the Yahara river in Madison, WI

Outdoors

Aquatics

A group of people, some of whom are special needs, strike an exciting pose.

Adapted Recreation

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) and is the public recreation provider for all MMSD residents.

Our Programs

Fall 2026 Program Guide (flipbook)

Guía de Programación Otoño 2026 (guía digital)

Program Guides

Fall Registration is open for MMSD residents. The Winter & Spring 2027 Program Guide is published on Friday, November 13. Registration for MMSD residents begins Monday, November 30 at 12pm and for Non-MMSD residents it begins Monday, December 14 at 12pm.

What’s Happening

picture of adults for a Halloween activity at the School Forest

Celebrate Active Aging Month with a variety of free activities!

Learn more about our Centennial and Share Your MSCR Story!

MSCR Centennial