Locations

The Michael J. Wisniewski Boathouse

1990 North Commerce Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212

For nearly 100 years members of the Milwaukee Rowing Club rowed on the Milwaukee River above the North Avenue dam which, until the 1930's, was the city's principal recreational area with swimming beaches, swimming schools, and canoeing and rowing clubs. The Club is not Milwaukee's first or only rowing club. In the late 19th Century there was an earlier club called the Milwaukee Boat Club as well as other rowing clubs.

Until it burned in 1961, the Club boathouse was located at the east end of the North Avenue dam. The Club then moved to the former Downer College boathouse in Hubbard Park until that burned in 1989. After that fire, the Club moved below the dam to its present location at 1990 North Commerce Street, less than a mile from its original site.

The Michael J. Wisniewski Boathouse was built in 2003 as part of the Beerline River Homes and River Court development. The boathouse holds The Milwaukee Rowing Club’s entire fleet of boats, including nine coxed eights, eight coxed fours, one coxed quad, one straight quad, six doubles, ten singles, and dozens of personal rowing shells. The vast majority of club boats are manufactured by Vespoli, a leading boat maker. The boathouse also includes workspace for boat repairs.

Outside, there is a large plaza which allows boats to be cleaned after every row. There is also an approximately 150 foot dock which stores seven coaching launches.

The MAC

758 N Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202

The Milwaukee Rowing Club is fortunate to have an indoor training facility. This year we are located on the first floor of the Milwaukee Athletic Club building in downtown Milwaukee. Our space contains over forty Concept2 ergometers, a wide assortment of free weights, and other exercise equipment.

Our space is located on the first floor of the MAC building at the corner of Broadway and Mason. Access to our space is available only through the exterior door located on Mason St.

Parking is available in the parking structure adjacent to the MAC building and our parking instructions must be followed in order to avoid getting a ticket. Additionally, street parking is available in the area and street parking is free after 6:00pm (during middle school practice).