McPike Park
| Address: | 202 S. Ingersoll St. |
| Hours: | 4:00am - 10:00pm |
| Park Type: | Community |
| Acres: | 9.21 |
| Restroom: | Yes |
| Drinking Water: | Yes |
Park Details
This nearly 10-acre park, formerly known as Central Park, was officially renamed in April 2018 at a dedication ceremony honoring longtime East High School principal, Milton McPike. Mr. McPike served the Madison community as a leader, an educator and an inspiration to all who met him. Through the campaign efforts of the Madison Parks Foundation, and unanimous approval of the Madison Parks Board of Park Commissioners, the City honors his legacy with the naming of McPike Park.
The park features a restroom building (open seasonally) and Madison's first skatepark, which opened in September 2015. The park is host to numerous festivals and events including a weekly farmers' market spring through fall. For more information on reserving this park, visit Special Events.
Central Park Master Plan was completed and approved in 2011.
At this Park
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Open Field
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!
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McPike Park - Open Field Games
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Restroom
OPEN RESTROOMS
Listed on this page are OPEN restrooms (daily 10am to 8pm). All other restrooms are CLOSED. All restrooms will open for the season on April 19.
Restrooms throughout the park system are open seasonally from approximately mid/late April through early to late October. The systemwide process of opening/closing restrooms takes several weeks and depends on the weather and staffing.
WINTER
Several parks offering winter recreation, also provide restrooms - indoor or portable, when the amenity is listed as open during the winter season. Please check Winter Fun for the status of winter recreation at a specific park.
YEAR-ROUND- Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North
- Elver Park enclosed shelter
- Owen Conservation Park
- Tenney Park at the John Wall Family Pavilion
- Warner Park boat launch
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McPike Park
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Skate Park
McPike Park
The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Skatepark at McPike Park is free and open daily during regular park hours - 4am to 10pm. Lighting is scheduled from dusk until 10pm from April 15 to October 15.Skateboards, in-line skates, and roller skates are allowed. Before visiting, please review the SKATEPARK RULES.
History of the Skatepark at McPike Park
Warner Park
Skateboarding options expanded in 2021 with the addition of the all-wheel spot at Warner Park
Aldo Leopold Park
The pump track is typically used with a mountain-type bike and could also be used by skateboarding. See Aldo Leopold Park.
Please report any damage or debris to the Skatepark surfaces to the Parks Division at 608-235-0448. View all Skate Parks-
Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Skatepark at McPike Park
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