The Madison Parks Division and the Olbrich Botanical Society are pleased to announce that Tanya Zastrow has accepted the position as Director of Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Lisa Laschinger, Madison Parks Assistant Superintendent, commented, “Tanya is…
For second consecutive year, the City of Madison is promoting staying active this fall with a special month-long event, Walk-tober. This series of planned activities and events hopes to motivate the public to get out and walk during the month of…
Explore the big rigs and shop the treasures at Saturday's Trucks & Treasures! Madison Parks is excited about the return of this family-friendly event. Kids of all ages are invited to see and climb the service equipment and meet the City…
The City of Madison is excited to announce the launch of the Carts in Parks Vending Pilot Program this summer into fall! This program will provide daily food cart vending in 20 parks around Madison, support community-driven micro vending markets,…
MADISON, WI -- Madison Public Library is hosting an in-person, outdoor resource fair at Penn Park on Tuesday, June 29 from 12-5 p.m. Local residents can get connected to community services in a fun, informal environment. The idea for the event came…
Beautiful blue skies and a temperature near 90 degrees, welcomed the first guests to the Goodman Pool for the 2021 season. Thanks to the generosity of John and Catherine Hayes, owners of Goodman’s Jewelers, the first 500 kids were surprised to…
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For more than 20 years, Madison Parks has honored Earth Day by recruiting volunteers for the Earth Day Challenge. Each April, volunteers assist in sprucing up parks throughout the city, getting them ready for the busy summer season. The exception in…
Calling all winter enthusiasts! Madison Parks is gearing up for winter fun and you’re invited! Recognizing the importance of year-round physical activity, we will continue to provide lots of opportunities to get outdoors this winter. In addition to…
Madison’s Shared Streets program for Vilas Park Drive is ending to allow for effective winter maintenance... (with updated link)
The first Madison Parks calendar debuted in the fall of 2016, after a successful photography contest and more than 300 images submitted. Since its inception, the photography contest has drawn hundreds of submitted photos taken in Madison Parks.…
While fall is officially here, progress toward next summer is underway at Warner Park. Crews began construction on the Warner Park beach shelter Facility at the beginning of September. The Warner Park beach shelter is the first shelter to provide…
The City of Madison is promoting a new event, Walk-tober, to motivate people to get out and walk for transportation and for health during the month of October. Walking is a great way to boost physical and mental well-being while also being…
For the regular bicycle rider, finding dedicated biking lanes and city streets to ride in Madison is relatively easy. If you’re seeking a little adventure for your ride, your search can be a bit difficult. For many years, residents have been asking…
Early in the pandemic as the weather turned warmer and people sought refuge outdoors more than ever before, City Traffic Engineering worked to create temporary pathways for bicyclists and pedestrians. Vilas Park Drive was one of several roads closed…
The City of Madison has joined with Saris, a Madison-area manufacturer of cycling accessories and infrastructure products, to launch one of the first municipal pilots in the US of an electric pedal-assist cargo bicycle use in government work. The…
The City of Madison Engineering Division, Parks Division, and Olbrich Botanical Gardens are proud to announce that the Frautschi Family Learning Center addition has achieved a LEED© Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. This is…
Today, after a rain delay on Wednesday and more than a month's delay due to COVID-19, the Goodman Pool opened to the public. The first 500 guests were surprised to learn their admission was free today, thanks to Goodman’s Jewelers!
The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Pool is set to open next week, Wednesday, July 15 in three 2-hour sessions with limited capacities. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, pool guests will see a number of adjustments and precautions, including…
In response to the Madison Parks Foundation’s announcement of a $40,000 donation to Goodman Pool admission scholarships, and to inspire the community to support these efforts, the Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Foundation has generously committed…
