Please note that all of the "Learn to" series events are weather dependant and may be canceled or rescheduled. 

Madison Parks “Learn to” Series

Madison Parks is pleased to introduce the exciting new “Learn To” Series that will offer monthly, 90-minute demonstrations of various outdoor activities. These free workshops are designed for beginners of all ages in order to introduce some of the many recreational opportunities available in our city parks in all seasons. Madison community experts will present demonstrations on topics including birding, disc golf, boating, fitness, and more!

You do not need to register in advance - just drop in!!

 

Learn to Play Pickleball

Tuesday, May 14, 5:30-6:30pm

Norman Clayton Park Tennis Courts, 6401 Shoreham Drive

With spring finally here, it’s the perfect opportunity to get outside and learn a new sport! Join Madison Parks and the Salvation Army for the Learn to Play Pickleball workshop. Played much like tennis, Pickleball is the perfect low-impact sport for beginners of all ages to take a swing at.  An instructor will be on hand to provide insight on what equipment to use, basic rules of the game, and give demos of proper technique. You’ll also have the opportunity to practice the game and your new skills, and learn of different places around Madison to keep practicing! This is a FREE workshop that is open to all ages and experience levels.

 

Please check back as more Learn To classes are finalized and added to the schedule.

Want to Learn How to Play Disc Golf? Glide, a Madison area disc golf pro shop, is offering a series of free clinics for aspiring disc golfers of all ages. These clinics are intended for all skill levels and will include a brief history of the game, basic overview of the rules, demonstration of equipment and throwing techniques, and an opportunity for individual and group instruction. Don't have enough allowance to buy a disc golf disc? If you are 17 years old or younger and are one of the first 1,000 participants to attend this clinic you will receive a FREE DISC compliments of the Madison Area Sports Commission's Youth Grant! So come learn this exciting sport! Schedule of FREE disc golf clinics: Hiestand Park Soccer fields Saturdays, 10am - noon 5/18/13 6/1/13 7/6/13 8/3/13 9/7/13 10/5/13 Elver Park Field #1 Sundays,10am- noon 5/19/13 6/2/13 7/7/13 8/4/13 9/8/13 10/6/13

 

 

 

Weather advisory

All of the above are held weather permitting.  Please check our website for any cancellations or inclement weather notices.