The Madison City Council will consider a special fee to fund the city’s urban forestry program in place of property taxes. The bulk of the urban forestry program is street trees but also includes trees in parks and other public land. The urban…
For the first time in Rhythm & Booms’ history, the show is being displayed over Lake Monona, offering spectacular viewing from many sites around Madison.
Join Madison Festivals on John Nolen Drive on June 28 for a festive atmosphere, great…
As the city cleans up from the round of storms this week, please use caution and common sense when traveling around the affected areas. City of Madison Forestry and Parks crews are out cleaning up the parks of fallen branches and trees as well as…
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin reminded residents today that if you plan to volunteer to help clean up area storm damage, use common sense and be safe.
"City crews have been out, practically around the clock," said Mayor Soglin. "They are making…
The city of Madison is excited to bring back Madison Meet & Eat for summer 2014. This unique neighborhood event brings together a collective of local food cart vendors and encourages friends and neighbors to enjoy a fun night out. The first…
The countdown begins!!
Just as your kids are counting down the days left of school, we are counting down the days until Goodman Pool opens for the season.
Looking to do some swimming or hanging out on the beach this holiday weekend? Madison Park Regional beaches will be open for those looking to enjoy the lakes this Memorial Weekend. Lifeguard services are scheduled for this weekend, but are subject…
Madison Mayor Paul Soglin, 1st District Alder Lisa Subeck, and 20th District Alder Matt Phair announced today that the City of Madison will provide funding for continuation of the Elver Park Fireworks this summer. Private funding for the event was…
The City of Madison Forestry Section is pleased to announce the 2014 Madison Parks Division Heritage Tree Award winner. The Heritage Tree Award is part of Madison’s Arbor Week celebration and was established to foster appreciation and inspire…
On May 1, 2014, the City of Madison will be awarded a 25 year Tree City USA award as well as receiving a “Sterling Community” designation by the Arbor Day Foundation. To achieve the Sterling Community award status, Madison has been awarded ten…
The Madison Parks Foundation has been awarded $50,000 grant from Madison Community Foundation for its ongoing Splash Park Project.
This contribution is the latest from MCF, which already contributed a grant of $50,000 for Reindahl Splash Park in…