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Sunday, January 29, 2017Madison Parks and Glide Disc Golf along with partners Innova announce Madison's First Charity Disc Golf Tournament happening Sunday, January 29. Don't miss your chance to play in Madison's first Charty Disc Golf Tournament at…

It began with a common love of our land and a desire to preserve.

Just in time for winter break – warming shelters at Elver, Tenney and Vilas will be open early and close late throughout the school break, including holidays!   Special winter break warming shelter hours at Elver, Tenney and Vilas: 

You asked. We listened! Winter Disc Golf is arriving at Madison Parks. Beginning at 12:00pm on Monday, November 28 the disc golf course at Yahara Hills Golf Course will officially open.  

The first Madison Parks calendar debuted in November and features 13 original photographs. Each month provides a brief narrative about park projects, events, programs or initiatives.   The contest, which began in May of this year, received over 300…

Ever wonder what happens to the dead or dying tree or the tree damaged by the storm after they are removed?  For a limited time, Madison Parks is offering local, urban wood logs in an online auction. 42 logs are available for purchase in varying…

The planning process continues for the playground located at the Brittingham Park community garden, 801 W. Washington Ave. The existing playground, one of three at Brittingham Park will be replaced in 2017.  

Garner Park Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Thursday, September 15

Ash Trees Find A New Purpose

West Fest is an all-new community event designed with its neighbors in mind. Madison Parks in coordination with co-chairs Alder Barbara McKinney, District 1 and Alder Matt Phair, District 20 along with community members have created a fun-filled day…

Stroll, roll, pedal or glide your way through downtown Madison Sunday, July 31 from 10:00am to 2:00pm! The 8th Annual Ride the Drive, presented by Trek and Madison Parks is more than just a bike ride. Its five miles of downtown Madison’s signature…

I am very pleased with WEDC’s decision to invest $500,000 to help unleash the economic potential of a targeted redevelopment opportunity on Madison’s east side. These funds and the City’s matching $1.825 million will be part of a $20 million…

An excessive heat watch has been issued for the Madison and Dane County area from 7am Thursday, July 21st until 7pm on Friday, July 22nd.   Numerous organizations and agencies are providing precautionary information to keep in mind during this…

Ride the Drive, presented by Trek and Madison Parks will host five villages at this year’s event on Sunday, July 31 from 10:00am – 2:00pm. In addition to the Capitol Square, Brittingham Park, Olin Park, and Law Park, Peace Park located at 452 State…

School Superintendent Jennifer Cheatham and Mayor Paul Soglin joined together with 1st District Alder Barbara McKinney and others to celebrate the kickoff of the MMSD Summer Food Program Monday at Elver Park on the City’s west side. The kickoff…

Madison Parks Foundation, in partnership with the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation is proud to present the 3rd Annual Concert in the Breese on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Join us at the historic Breese Stevens Field from 6:30-9:30pm with a free, community…

Lake Edge Park Ribbon Cutting   A ribbon cutting ceremony will celebrate the opening of the new shelter at Lake Edge Park. Mayor Soglin, Parks Assistant Superintendent Kay Rutledge, Alder David Ahrens along with Lake Edge Neighborhood Association…

12:00 pm on Friday, June 10

Joined by REAP Food Group, Madison Metropolitan School District, Madison Parks, Public Health, Madison & Dane County and Midvale Baptist Church

Have you heard about the jumping worm? This invasive earthworm (Amynthas spp.) behaves in a frenzied manner and is also known as crazy worm. Jumping worms, which are native to East Asia, turn good soil into dry, grainy soil that can hinder the…