Basketball, Baseball and Softball: Regulations.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 105-21
in effect105-21. Basketball, Baseball and Softball: Regulations.
1. a. Where appropriate signs have been posted, any activity, including the playing of basketball, baseball and softball, and the use of recreational equipment, including basketballs, baseballs and softballs, on play areas, playgrounds and playfields in the city is prohibited between any of the following times:
a-1. Sunset and 8 a.m.
a-2. 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.
a-3. 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of par. a, if a softball or baseball game which is part of an official league authorized by the Milwaukee public schools department of municipal recreation requires an extension of time to finish the game, the game may be completed.
2. The commissioner of public works, in conjunction with the superintendent of Milwaukee public schools or his or her designee, is authorized to create rules and regulations pertaining to the use of municipally owned playfields and playgrounds and Milwaukee public school playgrounds and shall post signs prominently governing the use of these areas.
3. Any person violating this section shall upon conviction be fined not less than $5 nor more than $50 together with the costs of prosecution and in default of payment thereof be imprisoned in the house of correction in Milwaukee county not less than one day nor more than 2 days.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH105.pdf#page=6Fetched: 10/26/2026