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Posted on May 25, 2012:
Madison Beaches Opening Up for Memorial Day Weekend
Looking for a way to beat the heat this weekend? Madison beaches will be open for those looking to keep cool this hot Memorial Day weekend. The four regional Madison Park public beaches will …
Madison Beaches Opening Up for Memorial Day Weekend
Looking for a way to beat the heat this weekend? Madison beaches will be open for those looking to keep cool this hot Memorial Day weekend. The four regional Madison Park public beaches will …
Posted on May 24, 2012:
Ride the Drive-Downtown- Sunday, June 3, 10a.m. - 3p.m.
The City of Madison and Madison Parks are pleased to host Ride the Drive, presented by Trek, on Sunday, June 3 from 10am-3pm. Ride the Drive is a community event that transforms some of Madison's …
Ride the Drive-Downtown- Sunday, June 3, 10a.m. - 3p.m.
The City of Madison and Madison Parks are pleased to host Ride the Drive, presented by Trek, on Sunday, June 3 from 10am-3pm. Ride the Drive is a community event that transforms some of Madison's …
Posted on May 23, 2012:
Statement from Madison Parks concerning the accident at James Madison Park
Earlier this afternoon a young woman was injured at James Madison Park by a city truck driven a Madison Parks employee. The employee was delivering bark mulch for a maintenance project. In a …
Statement from Madison Parks concerning the accident at James Madison Park
Earlier this afternoon a young woman was injured at James Madison Park by a city truck driven a Madison Parks employee. The employee was delivering bark mulch for a maintenance project. In a …
Posted on May 4, 2012:
Exploration Garver
Exploration Begins on Garver Option and Olbrich Building Space Needs The City of Madison is scheduled to release a request for qualifications on May 4, 2012 for an architectural firm to work with …
Exploration Garver
Exploration Begins on Garver Option and Olbrich Building Space Needs The City of Madison is scheduled to release a request for qualifications on May 4, 2012 for an architectural firm to work with …
Posted on May 3, 2012:
Madison Parks Forestry Launches new Heritage Tree Program to Celebrate Madison Arbor Legacy
Some trees have stood watch over lives and events that represent the fabric of our city. Madison is fortunate to have a rich and colorful historic heritage. To foster appreciation and inspire …
Madison Parks Forestry Launches new Heritage Tree Program to Celebrate Madison Arbor Legacy
Some trees have stood watch over lives and events that represent the fabric of our city. Madison is fortunate to have a rich and colorful historic heritage. To foster appreciation and inspire …
Posted on Apr 25, 2012:
Parks Watch training set for May 14
To better protect our community's beautiful park system, in 2008 Madison Parks and Madison Police launched a Parks Watch initiative. Neighbors joined together to learned how to organize a watch …
Parks Watch training set for May 14
To better protect our community's beautiful park system, in 2008 Madison Parks and Madison Police launched a Parks Watch initiative. Neighbors joined together to learned how to organize a watch …
Posted on Apr 23, 2012:
Madison Parks Celebrating Arbor Week, April 22-28, 2012
Madison Parks Celebrating Arbor Week, April 22-28, 2012 The United States celebrates many holidays that memorialize or reflect upon the past, but there are few holidays that look forward to and …
Madison Parks Celebrating Arbor Week, April 22-28, 2012
Madison Parks Celebrating Arbor Week, April 22-28, 2012 The United States celebrates many holidays that memorialize or reflect upon the past, but there are few holidays that look forward to and …
Posted on Apr 19, 2012:
Rubber Ducky River Race - May 19
The Madison Mallards, Madison Parks, and West Bend present the "Remarkable Rubber Ducky River Race" Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Time: Noon - 2 p.m. Event Location: Tenney Park, 402 N. …
Rubber Ducky River Race - May 19
The Madison Mallards, Madison Parks, and West Bend present the "Remarkable Rubber Ducky River Race" Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Time: Noon - 2 p.m. Event Location: Tenney Park, 402 N. …
Posted on Apr 18, 2012:
No Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Found through new Branch Sampling Program
Madison Parks Forestry Section concluded a new 'Branch Sampling' test program for early EAB detection this week. No evidence of emerald ash borer was detected. In March, Madison Parks Forestry …
No Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Found through new Branch Sampling Program
Madison Parks Forestry Section concluded a new 'Branch Sampling' test program for early EAB detection this week. No evidence of emerald ash borer was detected. In March, Madison Parks Forestry …
Posted on Apr 16, 2012:
Earth Day Challenge - April 21, 2012
April in Madison is a great time: tulips and daffodils are in bloom, the Farmers' Market is back, Crazylegs fills the downtown with runners ready to break out of the winter blahs - and of course it …
Earth Day Challenge - April 21, 2012
April in Madison is a great time: tulips and daffodils are in bloom, the Farmers' Market is back, Crazylegs fills the downtown with runners ready to break out of the winter blahs - and of course it …
Posted on Mar 19, 2012:
Glenway Golf Course to Open Tuesday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.!
Glenway Golf Course will join the other Golf Madison Parks courses and will open for the season tomorrow, March 20 at 9a.m. For Monona and Glenway it is the 2nd earliest opening on record. For …
Glenway Golf Course to Open Tuesday, March 20 at 9:00 a.m.!
Glenway Golf Course will join the other Golf Madison Parks courses and will open for the season tomorrow, March 20 at 9a.m. For Monona and Glenway it is the 2nd earliest opening on record. For …
Posted on Mar 15, 2012:
Boat Launch Piers Installed
Another sign of an early spring - the boat launch piers were installed today! While fishing season doesn't officially opens until the first Saturday in May, now is a good time to make sure you have …
Boat Launch Piers Installed
Another sign of an early spring - the boat launch piers were installed today! While fishing season doesn't officially opens until the first Saturday in May, now is a good time to make sure you have …
Posted on Mar 14, 2012:
Madison's Ash Trees: Early EAB Detection Testing Begins Today
To assist in early emerald ash borer detection, Madison Parks Forestry Section will start a new 'Branch Sampling' test today. Forestry personnel will be collecting ash branches from various street …
Madison's Ash Trees: Early EAB Detection Testing Begins Today
To assist in early emerald ash borer detection, Madison Parks Forestry Section will start a new 'Branch Sampling' test today. Forestry personnel will be collecting ash branches from various street …
Posted on Mar 13, 2012:
Yahara Hills East Course & Odana Hills will Open Wednesday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m.!
72 Challenging Holes, 4 Unique Courses, 1 low price Renew your season pass or discount card and start saving on golf! Or purchase a new season pass or discount card at the clubhouses. "Swing …
Yahara Hills East Course & Odana Hills will Open Wednesday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m.!
72 Challenging Holes, 4 Unique Courses, 1 low price Renew your season pass or discount card and start saving on golf! Or purchase a new season pass or discount card at the clubhouses. "Swing …
Posted on Mar 12, 2012:
Monona Golf Course to Open Tuesday, March 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Monona Golf Course, 111 East Dean Ave., TEL: (608) 266-4736 The Groundhog was RIGHT! It is an early spring! Monona Golf Course will be open tomorrow at 9a.m. Renew your season pass or discount …
Monona Golf Course to Open Tuesday, March 13 at 9:00 a.m.
Monona Golf Course, 111 East Dean Ave., TEL: (608) 266-4736 The Groundhog was RIGHT! It is an early spring! Monona Golf Course will be open tomorrow at 9a.m. Renew your season pass or discount …
Posted on Mar 9, 2012:
Monona Golf Course RANGE open this Saturday!
Golf Madison Parks is pleased to announce that the golf RANGE at Monona Golf Course, 111 East Dean Avenue is open this weekend, March 10 at 9a.m. Parks Staff is evaluating the course conditions and …
Monona Golf Course RANGE open this Saturday!
Golf Madison Parks is pleased to announce that the golf RANGE at Monona Golf Course, 111 East Dean Avenue is open this weekend, March 10 at 9a.m. Parks Staff is evaluating the course conditions and …
Posted on Mar 9, 2012:
Goodman Pool Lesson & Swim Team Registration now OPEN!
Goodman Pool Lesson & Swim Team Registration now OPEN! This great early spring warm weather we are having makes us realize that we are even closer to the hot summer and fun at Goodman Pool. Get a …
Goodman Pool Lesson & Swim Team Registration now OPEN!
Goodman Pool Lesson & Swim Team Registration now OPEN! This great early spring warm weather we are having makes us realize that we are even closer to the hot summer and fun at Goodman Pool. Get a …
Posted on Mar 7, 2012:
Madison Parks & Madison Mallards Honored with Outstanding Achievement in Recycling Award
The Madison Parks Division and the Madison Mallards were honored last week to receive the award for Outstanding Achievement in Recycling, presented by the Associate Recycles of Wisconsin …
Madison Parks & Madison Mallards Honored with Outstanding Achievement in Recycling Award
The Madison Parks Division and the Madison Mallards were honored last week to receive the award for Outstanding Achievement in Recycling, presented by the Associate Recycles of Wisconsin …
Posted on Mar 6, 2012:
Madison Parks and Madison Parks Foundation Honor Volunteers
On March 5, 2012, the Madison Parks and Madison Parks Foundation hosted an annual volunteer recognition banquet honoring the work of the volunteers in the park system. Every year over thousands of …
Madison Parks and Madison Parks Foundation Honor Volunteers
On March 5, 2012, the Madison Parks and Madison Parks Foundation hosted an annual volunteer recognition banquet honoring the work of the volunteers in the park system. Every year over thousands of …
Posted on Mar 5, 2012:
Madison Parks People for Parks Volunteer Recognition Event
In recognition of all of the support Madison Parks receives throughout the year from volunteers and partners, the Parks Division & the Madison Parks Foundation will be hosting a recognition dinner …
Madison Parks People for Parks Volunteer Recognition Event
In recognition of all of the support Madison Parks receives throughout the year from volunteers and partners, the Parks Division & the Madison Parks Foundation will be hosting a recognition dinner …
