RSS, which stands for "Really Simple Syndication" or "Rich Site Summary," is a way of distributing information on the Web.

Clicking the RSS button in your Web browser typically takes you to a page of cryptic code, known as XML. This code contains web information and instructions known as a "feed." Our feeds contain brief summaries and links to content on our web site, such as news releases or what's new on the web site.

RSS makes it possible to subscribe to a web site instead of visiting it.

With RSS, you can stay informed of everything going on without continually visiting our web site. Instead, our content comes directly to your XML-compatible device: your computer, cell phone, pager, or PDA.

• Accessing RSS feeds requires a reader. If your browser does not have a built-in reader, you'll need to download and install one. You can find a variety of readers, many of which are free, by searching for "RSS Feed Readers" in any major search engine (Google, for example).

• Once you have installed a reader or compatible browser, subscribing to our RSS feed(s) is simple. Just click on the orange button labeled "XML" to view the rendered feed and select your subscription option(s).

Currently, Milwaukee Recreation has two RSS feeds. Click on the respective orange XML button of the content area(s) listed below that you're interested in subscribing to, and follow the instructions to add to your browser or news reader.

News Releases (only the News Releases)

What's New on the Web Site (everything added to the web site)

Take a look at the Mac Widget that was created.