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How to get there: Get
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PARK
HOURS:
4:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
VILAS
PARK DESCRIPTION:
One
of Madison's oldest parks, Vilas curves along the northern shore
of Lake Wingra, offering a sandy beach for summer swims and numerous
fishing sites, including two accessible piers. One can often find
joggers on the lakeside trail that links Vilas Park with the UW
Arboretum on the east end, and the tree-canopied Park and Pleasure
Drive on the west end. Summer invites you to lob a few balls at one
of six tennis courts, or to hold picnics and baseball games in the
large grassy play area adjacent to Henry Vilas Zoo. Children can
choose between two playgrounds, one with the famous Old Woman in a
Shoe slide. A third
playground, with dinosaur play equipment and a large Indian mound
may be found on the secluded hilltop portion of the park, behind the
zoo on Erin Street. In the cold months, skate on the frozen lagoon,
or play ice hockey on one of the rinks near the shelter house. This
expansive park is a great place to walk, pausing on one of the
beautiful arched bridges to watch for blue herons and other wildlife
that thrives in this urban greenspace.
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FEATURES:
*These
soccer and football fields are frequently reserved by various
recreational organizations. To check on availability and to reserve,
please call 266-4711. The
softball fields are maintained for recreational use only. These
fields are not lined. All users must bring in their own equipment including
softball diamonds.
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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