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  • Moonlight Movies

    Moonlight Movies

    Bring your family and a blanket out to the parks to enjoy the warm summer nights and family classic movies you're sure to love!

    E.T. The Extra Terrestrial: Friday, May 17th at 8:30pm, Olbrich Park

    See the full movie list
  • Ride the Drive

    Ride the Drive | June 2nd, 10am - 3pm

    Ride the Drive is a community event that turns Madison's signature streets into a public promenade that is open to bikers, walkers, rollerbladers, and those out to share in the experience and fun atmosphere.
  • Rubber Ducky River Race

    Rubber Ducky River Race | June 8th

    This year the event will be at Goodman Pool with the rubber ducks racing down the two slides. This fun-filled event will be on June 8th from 10:30 - 11:30a.m. and all proceeds will benefit the Goodman Pool scholarship fund.
  • Just Walk - A walk with a Doc Program

    Walk with a Doc

    Spring is around the corner. Time to pull on your walking shoes and get outside for some walking!
  • Goodman Pool

    Goodman Pool Swimming Lessons

    Goodman Pool Swimming Lessons – Sign up today! American Red Cross lessons are available for all ages and abilities.
  • Learn To

    "Learn to" series returns this spring

    "Learn to" series returns this spring. These free workshops are designed for beginners of all ages in order to introduce some of the many recreational opportunities available in our city parks in all seasons.
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Moonlight Movie Rescheduled for Saturday, May 18
posted May 17, 2013 10:49 AM
The Madison Parks Moonlight Movie of E.T. will be rescheduled for Saturday, May 18, 8:30p.m. at Olbrich Park BEACH. Because of today's wet weather, and forecast for more rain tonight, staff has decided to re-schedule for Saturday. http://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/celebrate/moonlightmovieseries.cfm
Branch Sampling concluded - No EAB detected in Madison
Posted 5/16/2013
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Branch Sampling Results Madison Parks Forestry Section concluded its second year of ‘Branch Sampling' test program for early Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) …
Madison Parks - Moonlight Movie Series
Posted 5/7/2013
The Madison Parks and Madison Mallards are teaming up to host the Moonlight Movie Series celebrating the Madison Parks Foundation's 10 years supporting our community's parks. …
Rubber Ducky River Race to benefit Goodman Pool Scholarship Fund
Posted 5/1/2013
Location: Goodman Pool, 325 Olin Ave. Date: Saturday, June 8th Time: 10:30 - 11:30a.m. Madison Parks, the Madison Parks Foundation, the Madison Mallards and West Bend are …
Elver Park and Heistand Park Disc Golf Courses Open Thursday, May 2!!
Posted 5/1/2013
Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports and is fun for all and easy to learn! To play a round of disc golf is low cost, low impact exercise, and a great way to explore …
Arbor Week Celebration and Heritage Tree Award Winner
Posted 4/22/2013
Madison Parks Forestry Section Celebrates Arbor Week this week! April 22, 2013 - In celebration Arbor Week and the city's designation of Tree City, the Madison Parks Forestry …
Monona Golf Course and Odana Hills Golf Course to open at NOON on Sunday, April 14, 2013
Posted 4/12/2013
Madison Parks is happy to announce that two of the golf courses will be opening on Sunday, April 14 at NOON! The availability of cart rental will be a ‘day of' decision. If …
Madison Parks Disc Golf Pay for Play Program begins in spring 2013
Posted 4/9/2013
Disc golf, which has become one of the fastest growing sports in recent years, is fun for all and easy to learn! Beginning in 2013, Madison Parks will require a permit for …
Please STAY OFF the Madison Parks Turf
Posted 4/3/2013
As the spring thaw begins, the Madison Parks athletic fields are also beginning to thaw. The athletic fields (soccer, softball, football) are not in condition to handle large …
Sign up for the Kids to Kids Garage Sale
Posted 3/22/2013
Kids to Kids Garage Sale hosted by Madison Parks Sunday, May 5, 9:00am - Noon Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Boulevard Saturday, September 21, 9:00am - Noon Warner Park, 2930 …
Ride the Drive back for 2 events in 2013
Posted 3/22/2013
The City of Madison and Madison Parks are pleased to bring Ride the Drive, presented by Trek, back for its fifth year! We will be hosting Ride the Drive-Downtown on June 2nd …
Earth Day Challenge- April 27, 2013, 10 a.m. to noon
Posted 3/19/2013
As the season slowly transitions to spring, it's time to start thinking about ways to brighten up our city from the tracks of a gloomy, grey winter! The City of Madison Parks …
Madison Parks Meet the Pro/ Beat the Pro
Posted 3/18/2013
(Madison, WI)- Madison Parks is pleased to announce our Meet the Pro/ Beat the Pro event on Saturday, March 30 from 11am-2pm at Odana Hills Golf Course. As our new PGA golf pro …
Spring Cleaning at Madison Dog Parks
Posted 3/15/2013
The City of Madison Parks Division will be hosting Dog Park Clean-up Day on March 30, 2013. Dog lovers and environmental stewards are encouraged to visit any of the following …
Madison's Ash Trees: Branch Sampling for Early EAB Detection Testing began this week
Posted 2/21/2013
To assist in early emerald ash borer detection, Madison Parks Forestry Section is proactively employing the ‘Branch Sampling' test. Forestry personnel will collect ash branches …
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  • Events this Week
  • Tickets on Sale for Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit
    4/1 -6/7, Rhapsody in Bloom is 5 - 10 p.m.
  • Bolz Conservatory Exhibit - Light Gaps
    4/13 -7/14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun
  • Art Exhibit - Photography by David Ostby
    5/5 -7/28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays
  • FREE Disc Golf Workshop
    5/19 -5/19, 10:00am-12:00pm
  • Madison Great Strides
    5/19 -5/19, 9am - 2pm
  • Public Meeting development of a schematic plan for the Olbrich Botanical Gardens Public Facilities
    5/20 -5/20, 6:30-8:30p.m.
  • Dane County Farmers’ Market
    5/22 -5/22, 8:30am-2:00pm
  • Walk with a Doc
    5/22 -5/22, 6:30pm
  • May Musical Madness
    5/23 -5/23, 6pm - 8pm
  • Olbrich's Leaf Mulch Sale: Full Service, Bagged & Bulk Mulch
    5/23 -5/23, 12-5 p.m.
  • Olbrich's Leaf Mulch Sale: Full Service, Bagged & Bulk Mulch
    5/24 -5/24, 12-5 p.m.
  • Dane County Farmers’ Market
    5/25 -5/25, 6:00am-2:00pm
  • Madison East High School's Pi Mile Run
    5/25 -5/25, registration 9am
  • The 3rd Annual People's Bratfest
    5/25 -5/25, 10:00am-7:00pm

City of Madison Parks Division
City-County Building, Suite 104
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Madison, WI 53703

Phone: (608) 266-4711
Fax: (608) 267-1162
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Email: Parks

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Mailing Address
City of Madison Parks Division
PO Box 2987
Madison, WI 53701
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