Check out the hoops in your neighborhood! According to the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore (2025), Madison scores 100 out of 100 points or 9.3 per 10,000 people, for the number of basketball hoops provided to its residents. 

Most of the basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are planning a new league or tournament

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• Sunset Park - Basketball Court

  Surface: Asphalt
  Lighted: No
  Number of Courts: 1 half
  

Ice Skating in Madison Parks

We offer free ice skating in 14 parks, at 20 rinks and designated lagoons citywide. The season is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, through Sunday, February 15, and is subject to change or closure, depending on ice conditions. Opening an ice rink or lagoon for skating involves careful assessment. Always check the status online or call the Parks office before skating. Each rink and lagoon's status is listed and updated promptly. Rinks/lagoons will close if meltwater is visible to prevent extended closures from damaged ice. See Declaring a Rink or Lagoon as Open for more information. 

Skate Rentals & Concessions

Starting as early as Saturday, December 20, ice skate rentals and concessions are available when staffed inside the warming shelter at Door Creek, Elver, Tenney and Vilas. Hours are generally Wednesday - Sunday, when a location is listed as open. See the individual rink or lagoon for the status. 
 

Warming Pavilion Staffed Days and Hours

The season is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, through Sunday, February 15, and is subject to change or closure, depending on ice conditions.

Days of the Week	Hours
Wednesday - Friday	4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday	12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday	12:00pm - 8:00pm

Staffed hours are subject to change and dependent on the weather and ice conditions. If a rink is closed, we will not be staffed. 
 

Skate Rentals	Price per Hour
Adult	$6
Youth - age 15 & younger	$3
Each additional hour	$2
Hockey Stick (Elver, Tenney & Vilas)	$3

 

Loaner Skates 

Free-to-use ice skates are available at Olbrich, Rennebohm, Warner and Westmorland Parks. Borrow a pair of skates to use while at the rink. Limited quantities and sizes are available from inside the warming shelter. Please wipe down and return before leaving the park. 

Hockey Rinks

Madison Parks staff and volunteers maintain groomed hockey rinks with boards at Elver, Tenney, Westmorland, and Vilas. Hockey may be played on other rinks if no other skaters are present. However, general rinks are meant for general ice skating. 

Events & Group Outings 

Attend a winter event open to the community or reserve a Winter Recreation Outing for your group. All winter activities depend on the weather and conditions and are subject to change.

Restrooms 

Indoor and portable restrooms are provided at a number of parks. See Restrooms for open locations. 

Pets & Bikes

Bikes and pets, including well-behaved dogs, are never allowed on any ice rink or lagoon.  See Dogs in Parks for locations where allowed. 

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A big thank you to our many volunteers and the Adopt Ice Partnership Program!

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• Sunset Park - Ice Rink

  Location: 300 E. Sunset Ct.
  
  Open
  
  More Information: Skating at Sunset Park - Ice Rink
  

With more than 175 playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. According to the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore (2025), Madison scores 100 out of 100 points or 32.6 per 10,000 children, for the number of basketball hoops provided to its residents. 

Playground for Everyone

Through the Madison Parks Foundation initiative, Madison Parks offers accessible playgrounds in Brittingham, Elver, Rennebohm and Warner parks.  An accessible playground is anticipated in Reindahl Park in the near future.
 

Nature Playgrounds

A nature playground uses natural materials such as logs, rocks, plants, and the surrounding land to create a play environment that encourages children to explore and connect with nature. Nature play elements can combined with traditional playground equipment like slides, swings and climbers. Check out Brittingham Park and Olbrich Park to get you started, other parks include Paunack, Garner, Tenney, Westmorland and Wingra. 
 

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Playground Replacements: How and When

Madison Parks is responsible for maintaining more than 175 playgrounds and began a system-wide replacement initiative in 2013. With current staff and funding resources, replacements are scheduled to continue through 2033. Playgrounds are routinely inspected to assess the equipment's condition and repair any safety concerns. Based on the age of the equipment and current conditions, each is given an audit score. The number of playgrounds replaced each year is based on budget allocations, staffing resources, and the current playground audit score for prioritization. 

Replacement Process: Neighborhood Input

At the start of the replacement process, notices are sent to the District Alder, neighborhood association representatives, and surrounding residential addresses. Information is also posted to the project website. Generally, two public meetings are held to review surfacing and equipment options and make final selections.

If you have questions about a specific playground or see something broken, please let us know. 

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• Sunset Park - Playground