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  • Ice rinks closed due to warm weather

    Monday, Dec. 11 The Madison Parks ice rinks are all closed due to warm weather and deteroriating ice conditions. The rinks will re-open after there is sufficient cold weather and the ice is again safe for skating.Links

  • Ice rinks open on Sunday

    Tenney, Elver and Vilas Parks ice rinks will open on Sunday morning at 11a.m. The scheduled hours are 11a.m. - 9:30p.m. But it is very likely that the ice rinks will close early this afternoon due to warm weather and deteroriating ice conditions.…

  • Elver Park Ice Rink to open Saturday, Dec. 9

    Elver Park Ice Rink will also open on Saturday from 11a.m.-9:30p.m. Due to the predicted warm weather, Sunday's hours are TBA. There are no hockey boards up yet. More time and cold weather are necessary to have the boards properly and safely set…

  • Madison Parks - Outdoor Ice Rinks Update-Dec. 8

    Vilas Park and Tenney Park ice rinks to open Friday, Dec. 8, 2006 Sharpen those skates and put on your warm clothes! It’s time to ice skate! But, be prepared, due to the predicted warm weather this weekend, the rinks will only be open for a few…

  • 2007 Goodman Pool Season Passes For Sale at 2006 Prices

    Get the perfect holiday gift for the swimmer on your list – a 2007 season pass at Goodman Pool. The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Swimming Pool opened in June 2006 to rave reviews. In the summer of 2006, over 73,000 visitors enjoyed the 1000-…

  • Beach Lifeguard Services at Vilas & Tenney Beaches this Weekend

    The Madison Parks Division is pleased to announce that due to the predicted warm weather this holiday weekend, there will be lifeguard services at two of the Madison beaches. Vilas Beach, 1339 Vilas Park Drive and Tenney Park Beach, 1254 Sherman…

  • Forest Hill Cemetery is seeking volunteers to place small flags o

    A volunteer work day is set for Saturday, May 20, at 9a.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Rd.. Volunteers will be given a section of the cemetery and the flags to place on the headstones. To sign up, please call 266-5949. Individuals and…

  • Give Mom & your Family a summer of fun...Goodman Pool Season Pass

    Special Saturday morning sale for Goodman Pool Season Passes on May 13, 2006 from 8a.m.-noon. The Madison Parks Division is pleased to announce that the new Goodman Pool season passes are now on sale. The season pass, for adults, youth, senior…

  • Ice Rinks & Ski Trails - March 8, 2006

    All of the outdoor ice rinks are closed for the season. The ski trails are currently open, but in poor condition. With the rain in the forecast, the trails may also close for the season later this week.Links

  • Cross-country ski trails closed

    Due to deteriorating snow conditions, the cross-country ski trails in the City of Madison parks are closed. As a reminder, the outdoor ice rinks are closed for the season.Links

  • All Outdoor Ice Rinks Closed for the season

    All of the city of Madison's outdoor ice rinks are closed for the season. The outdoor ice rink season typically ends mid to late February. The cross-country ski trails will remain open as long as sufficent snow remains on the ground.Links

  • Ice Rink and Ski Trail Update - February 24

    Tenney and Vilas Park ice rinks will be open for skating this weekend. Vilas Park has skating only at the figure-skating rink. The lagoon and hockey rink are closed. Tenney Park has several areas that are unsafe and are barricaded. Both Tenney…

  • Ice Skating and Ski Trail Update - Feb. 21

    The ski trails are groomed and open at the following locations: Odana Golf Course, Elver Park, Owen Conservation Park, S.Cherokee Marsh, Monona Golf Course, and Turville Woods. A ski pass is required only at Elver Park and Odana Golf Course. The…

  • Ski Trail and Ice Rink Update - February 17

    The ski trails at Odana Golf Course and Elver Park were groomed for both ski and skate skiing. The trails will be re-groomed again Sunday morning. Ski Rental will be available at both Elver Park and Odana Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday. The…

  • Ice Rink and Ski Trail update - February 16

    Due to the snow, all of the outdoor ice rinks will be closed on Thursday. However, the ski trail lights will be on at Elver Park tonight. The snow on the ski trails at Odana Golf Course and Elver Park is being packed today. The tracks will be…

  • Outdoor Ice Rink Update - Feb. 10, 2006

    Tenney Park Ice Rink will be open for skating Friday at 2p.m. The Hockey Rink will be closed and the lights will not be on. Vilas Park – the figure skating and hockey rinks will be open. The Vilas Park Lagoon skating area will be closed and the…

  • February 6 - ice rinks remain closed

    Despite the recent colder temperatures, the outdoor ice rinks remain closed. The ice conditions remain thin and hazardous at ALL of the outdoor ice rinks. If the ice conditions change, the Parks Staff will alert the public.Links

  • Ice Rinks remain closed - Jan. 27

    Due to the warm weather, all of the outdoor ice rinks remain closed. The ice is very thin. The public asked to keep off of the ice, and to keep their pets off.

  • Outdoor ice rinks and ski trails remain closed - Jan 23

    Due to the unseasonably warm weather, the outdoor ice rinks and ski trails remain closed.Links

  • Ice Rinks closed

    Due to the warm weather conditions, the outdoor ice rinks remain closed until further notice. The ice conditions are thin and dangerous and there are several locations with open water.Links

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