Neighborhood Walk Ideas

Celebrate Walk-tober by discovering the heart of our community: our neighborhoods! Whether you are re-exploring your own backyard or venturing out to a brand-new part of the city, there is no better time to lace up your shoes and see where the sidewalks take you.

Walk Locations

Around Madison 

City of Madison Neighborhood Cultural Walks 

The City of Madison Planning Department has archived many brochures listing historic homes and buildings in neighborhoods around the city. Some brochures are old and some homes are not there anymore, but these brochures are a great resource for you to create a walking route and enjoy many beautiful and historic homes in neighborhoods around the city. 

Learn more about Cultural Walking Tours

Madison Neighborhood Associations 

Madison has over 100 designated neighborhoods with Neighborhood Associations. To find out more about your neighborhood, or your neighborhood association, check out the resources listed below. 

Neighborhood Resources page

Madison's Neighborhood Resource Page, your hub for connecting with the communities that make our city strong. Here you will find up-to-date contact details, leadership contacts, and meeting schedules for all neighborhood organizations officially recognized by the City of Madison.

Neighborhood Organizations

Madison's neighborhoods make our community strong, and partnering with them helps build local strengths. Find contact details and meeting information specific to your neighborhood.

Neighborhood Resource Teams (NRTs) 

These teams play a vital role in the City's efforts to improve and coordinate local government services, promote equity, and improve the quality of life. The mission of the Neighborhood Resource Teams is to promote racial equity and improve the quality of life for Madison residents by understanding and elevating the needs, issues, and priorities of people living in areas with NRTs. 

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Programs

Visit the Mobility & Infrastructure website to find more information on programs to enhance and promote walking and bicycling safety.

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