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How to get there: Directions
from Mapquest
Voted
Madison's Favorite City Park - 2005-2006
Picked by Isthmus Readers |
PARK
HOURS:
4:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
ABOUT
JAMES MADISON PARK:
Located
in downtown Madison, James Madison Park is no stranger to busy city
life. Yet these twelve acres offer users an area ideally suited for
refreshing the body and mind. The basketball courts, volleyball
court, canoe and kayak rentals, and playground are popular
destinations for students and other isthmus residents. On nice days
it's not uncommon to see at least a few pick-up games of soccer
and Frisbee in the open grassy area. Other people, often with bikes
laying next to them and heads propped up with backpacks or
briefcases, come to the park to nap, read and unwind from the
day's stress under the big shade trees. The park is also home to
the historical Gates of Heaven Synagogue, which provides a beautiful
location for weddings and other gatherings and complements the
park's peaceful atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for a
friendly volleyball match or just a break from city life, treat
yourself to a visit to James Madison Park. |
FEATURES:
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12 acres
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Alcohol is not
allowed in this park
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Water Front
Park - Lake Mendota
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Basketball
Courts, 2 full
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Volleyball
Court, 1 sand
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Beach,
Lifeguard on duty during the season, daily 12:30-4:30 p.m.
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Canoe
and Kayak Rentals and Lessons - More
info Watertrail Adventures, Inc. (608) 255-2958
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Canoe
and Kayak Storage Rental spaces
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Restroom
Facilities
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Gates
of Heaven Synagogue
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Bernard's
Boathouse - historic building
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Playground
areas
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Madison
Metro Routes 2, 5, 9, 27, 28, 81
A slideshow of James Madison Park -
Check out highlights!
Recycling:
Madison Parks Department encourages recycling away from home.
In the parks, please take home the recyclable material you bring to
the park.
JAMES MADISON PARK HISTORY
Part
of James Madison Park occupies the place where the original plans
for the city of Madison, made by James Duane Doty in 1836, provided
for one end of a canal between Lakes Mendota and Monona.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE
HISTORY
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