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Madison Beaches Opening Up for Memorial Day Weekend
Looking for a way to beat the heat this weekend? Madison beaches will be open for those looking to keep cool this hot Memorial Day weekend. The four regional …
Ride the Drive-Downtown- Sunday, June 3, 10a.m. - 3p.m.
The City of Madison and Madison Parks are pleased to host Ride the Drive, presented by Trek, on Sunday, June 3 from 10am-3pm. Ride the Drive is a community …
Statement from Madison Parks concerning the accident at James Madison Park
Earlier this afternoon a young woman was injured at James Madison Park by a city truck driven a Madison Parks employee. The employee was delivering bark …
Exploration Garver
Exploration Begins on Garver Option and Olbrich Building Space Needs The City of Madison is scheduled to release a request for qualifications on May 4, 2012 …
Madison Parks Forestry Launches new Heritage Tree Program to Celebrate Madison Arbor Legacy
Some trees have stood watch over lives and events that represent the fabric of our city. Madison is fortunate to have a rich and colorful historic heritage. …
Winter in Madison Parks is a time for fun. There is nothing better than ice skating on a crisp winter day at Vilas Park - and hearing a lion roar in the distance! Winter is a time for racing down the hill on your son's new sled. It is a time for building snowmen and memories with your daughter.

Don't hibernate this winter, come out and play in Madison Parks!
As the temperature drops, the fun just gets started!

Tenney Park

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Ice Skating Party - Tenney Park: January 16, 2012, 1-3pm | Vilas Park: January 22, 2012, Noon-2pm | Elver Park: February 3, 2012, 6-8pm
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You will need a Trail Pass at Elver Park, Odana Golf Course & all groomed Dane County Park Trails
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  • Events this Week
  • Rhapsody In Bloom Benefit Ticket Sale
    4/2 -6/16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Bolz Conservatory Exhibit- Light Gaps
    4/7 -7/15, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun.
  • Ongoing Art Exhibit- The Last Polaroid
    4/8 -6/24, Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Olbrichs Load-Your-Own Leaf Mulch Sale
    4/14 -8/30, 4/14: 12 - 4 p.m.; Every day after: 10 am-4 pm
  • Dane County Farmers' Market
    5/30 -5/30, 8:30am-2:00pm
  • Cars on State
    6/2 -6/2, 10am - 5pm
  • Cows on the Concourse
    6/2 -6/2, 8am - 1pm
  • Dane County Farmers' Market
    6/2 -6/2, 6am-2pm
  • Komen Race for the Cure
    6/2 -6/2, 8am start
  • Madison Sprints Rowing Regatta
    6/2 -6/2, 7:30am - 4:00pm
  • Ride the Drive - Downtown
    6/3 -6/3, 10a.m. - 3p.m.


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