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PARK
HOURS:
4:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
ABOUT
MARSHALL PARK:
Nestled on the western edge of Lake Mendota, Marshall Park is not
far from the city of Middleton.
While the park appeals to a number of boaters because of its
location and the high quality of its launching area, it also
attracts a variety of recreational, park enthusiasts who come to
bike, fish, swim, picnic, play volleyball, or simply relax. With a small though charming sandy beach (the children's
favorite), a surrounding of old growth, deciduous trees that lend a
welcoming shade on a warm, summer day, and a string of open, grassy
spaces, one of any age will find something to remember and cherish
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FEATURES:
A slideshow of Marshall Park-
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Recycling:
Madison Parks Department encourages recycling away from home.
In the parks, please take home the recyclable material you bring
to the park.
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MARSHALL
PARK HISTORY:
In December of 1956, the City of
Madison purchased 27 acres of land on the west
side of Lake Mendota from Dr. George J. Maloof.
This was the beginning of Marshall Park.
James G. Marshall was the
city's first Parks Superintendent.
He began his career with the city in 1927
when he was hired as the City Forester.
In 1932 he was named Assistant Park
Superintendent, and in 1937 he became the first
Parks Superintendent.
He stayed with the City in that role until
his retirement in 1969, serving the city for 42
years.
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