Madison Parks ranks #1 in the nation for number of basketball hoops per resident, come check out the hoops in your neighborhood! Most of the basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are planning a new league or tournament see Athletic Field Reservations.

• Goodman Park - Basketball Court

  Surface: Asphalt
  Lighted: No
  Number of Courts: 2 full
  

2/21/18 CLOSED FOR THE SEASON: After the recent rain and warmer temps, staff have evaluated the ice conditions at rinks and lagoons across the city. Unfortunately, the ice has deteriorated significantly, and due to the predicted warmer temps and sunny skies, we will not be able to repair them. As of 2/21/18, all ice rinks and lagoons are closed for the season.

Madison Parks offers ice skating at 12 locations. Elver, Tenney and Vilas parks offer a staffed warming shelter with ice skate rentals and concessions. During the winter season, the status of an ice rink or frozen lagoon can change from day-to-day -- before you step out, be sure to check below the status of your favorite rink. Select the individual location additional amenities, and open hours.

IMPORTANT NOTE on the status: For the safety of everyone, ice rinks are only open with a consistent ice depth of greater than 5 inches and when cleared of snow. Please remain off the ice unless listed as OPEN below. 

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HOCKEY BOARDS: Elver, Olbrich, Tenney, Vilas, Westmorland

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:

• Plan an ice skating party

• Attend a Groove & Glide

• Winter Fun in Madison Parks

ADOPT ICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Recognizing the value in year-round outdoor recreation, the Adopt Ice Partnership relies on dedicated volunteers to assist parks staff with flooding the rink, removing snow, and overall keeping the rink in good condition. Through this partnership we are able to offer additional ice skating rinks beyond those solely maintained by Parks staff. For more information or to volunteer at an Adopt Ice rink, please email.

• Goodman Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 37 Van Deusen St.
  Maintained By: City of Madison Parks Division
  
  Closed
  
  More Information: Skating at Goodman Park
  

Madison Parks are a unique blend of active recreation and passive recreation spaces.  Open Fields are just that - open, not pre-designed as a softball diamond, or football field.  These open fields are available in these parks to spark your imagination, play a game of tag, or follow the leader - or anything you can think of!  Enjoy your parks!

• Goodman Park - Open Field Games

Madison Parks offers smaller picnic shelters that may be reserved for exclusive use or are available on a first-come, first-served basis when not previously reserved.  Please call (608) 266-4711 to check availability and reserve your favorite shelter. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:15 pm. 

UPDATES:

• Beginning spring 2018, Penn Park will offer an all-new reservable picnic shelter.
• More information visit Park Projects

• Picnic Shelter Reservation: $35/day, including tax
• Amplified Sound Permit (optional): Please ask when reserving
• Temporary Structure Permits:  $100/day, plus tax
• Beer Permit (optional): Please ask when reserving because it's required in some parks

• Additional large shelters are reservable online (except Gates of Heaven)
• Madison Parks does not guarantee absolute privacy to any group.  Your reservation will reserve only the facility you are using, not the entire park or other facilities within the park. If you are interested in reserving the entire park, please visit Special Events.
• Alcohol is permitted in most Madison Parks. There are a handful that are alcohol-free. In order to have alcohol in these parks, you must have a reservation and an alcohol permit, which can be obtained when placing a reservation.
• All picnic shelters are open year-round, however if the picnic shelter has restrooms, these are open seasonally (closed winter/cold months).
• Firearms or weapons are not permitted at any of the shelters. Violators may be considered trespassers and may be subject to forfeiture or arrest.
• Public improvements and/or construction may be underway during the time of your reservation.  The City of Madison Parks Division makes every attempt to schedule around events and shelter reservations whenever possible, however this is not a guarantee.  Please keep in mind improvements to parks and infrastructure continues throughout the year.  Please visit the Park Projects website for a partial list of major capital improvement projects.

CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS OF PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS:

• Cancellation requests must be submitted to the Parks Administration Office in writing to:
  210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, #104, Madison, WI  53703 or by email. 
• There is no charge to change the date and/or location, if the request is received 28 days or more prior to event date.
• Full refunds are given, at no charge for cancellation requests received at least 28 days prior to the event date.
• Cancellations and changes received 27 to 11 days prior to the event date (counting notice date and event date) will incur a $10 administrative fee. 
• No cancellations or changes will be accepted 10 days or fewer before the event date (counting notice date and event date).

• Goodman Park Picnic Shelter

  Restrooms: No
  Lighted: No
  

Madison Parks has 175 playgrounds to spark your imagination right in your neighborhood. In fact, the City of Madison has the most playgrounds per resident of any city in the nation, with almost 2 more playgrounds per 1,000 residents than the city that got second place!  From swing sets, to unique climbing features our playgrounds are perfect for your toddler to your teen. 

• Goodman Park - Playground

Many of the softball diamonds are programmed with youth and adult league play.  If you are looking to join a league contact Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR).  If you would like to reserve a field or facility, please call the Athletic Scheduler at 266-4711.  Find out more about Athletic Field Reservations.

FIELDS, OPEN OR CLOSED?

The best and ONLY way to know if your field is open for play is to call the Rainout Line (608)267-8787. Weekdays the line will be updated by 2:00pm, weekends and holidays the line will be updated by 9:00am. The line will be updated if fields are questionable, if no update by times listed, fields are open for play.

• Goodman Park Softball #1

  Bleachers: Yes
  Lighted: Yes
  Setup: Adult
  Type: Game
  
  Notes: Frequently reserved by various recreational organizations.

• Goodman Park Softball #2

  Bleachers: Yes
  Lighted: Yes
  Setup: Adult
  Type: Game
  
  Notes: Frequently reserved by various recreational organizations.