Aldo Leopold Park

Address: | 2906 Traceway Dr. |
Hours: | 4:00am - 10:00pm |
Park Type: | Neighborhood |
Acres: | 11.09 |
Restroom: | No |
Drinking Water: | Yes |
Park Details
This 11-acre park located south of the beltline, between Fish Hatchery Road and Seminole Hwy. features a reservable picnic shelter, ball field, full court basketball, a new playground in 2016 and in the winter season a hill perfect for sledding.TRY THE BIKE TRAIL
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Park Highlights
Now open! Please be mindful of the surrounding dirt and seeded areas. Restoration work will be completed in 2022.
What is a pump track? The basic goal of a pump track is to use the terrain, in this case, hills and curves on asphalt to maintain your speed and gain momentum as you bike the track with minimal or no pedaling.
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At this Park
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Basketball Court
Madison Parks ranks #1 in the nation for the number of basketball hoops per resident, come check out the hoops in your neighborhood! Most of the basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are planning a new league or tournament see Athletic Field Reservations.
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Aldo Leopold Park - Basketball Court
Surface: Asphalt
Lighted: No
Number of Courts: 1 full
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Dog Free Park
Dog Free Parks provide a place to recreate or relax without the presence of dogs. In early 2020 Madison Common Council approved the revised ordinance (MGO 8.19) allowing dogs, on-leash in most Madison Parks. The following locations prohibit dogs and are approved by the Board of Park Commissioners (initial file 59475) and as such, locations can and may change as we continue to implement the policy.
In addition, a number of locations continue to prohibit dogs.- Conservation parks
- Burial mounds
- City of Madison Golf Courses (during the golf season)
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Playgrounds and areas within 20 feet of a playground surface
- Splash parks, fenced areas(s) surrounding a splash park, and areas within 20 feet of the splash park surface
- Goodman Pool and Breese Stevens Field (except for special events where dogs are specifically invited)
- Programmed sports fields and facilities that are enclosed or substantially enclosed by a fence, whether in use or not
- Programmed, non-fenced sports fields such as soccer, ultimate fields or softball/baseball diamonds while they are in use for programmed activities
- Inside of shelters or other buildings
- Groomed cross-country ski trails
- In the water or on the beach at designated beach locations
- Park special events except where the sponsor has requested to allow dogs, with the Park Superintendent's approval
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Aldo Leopold Park - Dog Free Park
Location: 2906 Traceway Dr.
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Open Field
Madison Parks are a unique blend of active recreation and passive recreation spaces. Open Fields are just that - open, not pre-designed as a softball diamond, or football field. These open fields are available in these parks to spark your imagination, play a game of tag, or follow the leader - or anything you can think of! Enjoy your parks!
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Aldo Leopold Park - Open Field Games
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Picnic Shelter
Picnic shelters are smaller, open-air structures that provide a little shade and typically some seating. They do not provide protection from severe weather, such as lightning. A picnic shelter may be reserved or used on a first-come, first-served basis if not previously reserved.
- See SHELTER PRICES for 2022 rates.
- BEFORE reserving, be sure to see Parks Projects. We are continually improving our park system and some of these improvements may impact a nearby shelter.
- RESERVE Three Ways
- ONLINE
- Calling (608)266-4711
- In-person at the Parks administration office
- Full payment is due at the time of processing your reservation, along with any required permits.
- Credit card (MasterCard or Visa) is the only accepted method of payment.
- Need to CANCEL? All reservations are subject to our standard cancellation policy.
- Madison Parks does not guarantee absolute privacy to any group. Your reservation will reserve only the facility you are using, not the entire park or other facilities within the park. If you are interested in reserving the entire park, please visit Special Events.
- Alcohol is permitted in most Madison Parks, as long as there is no glass. A handful of parks are alcohol-free and require a permit to bring alcohol. You must have a reservation to obtain an alcohol permit.
- All picnic shelters are open year-round, however, if the picnic shelter has restrooms, these are open seasonally and closed for the winter typically October - April.
- In the event of severe weather, picnic shelters are not lightening protection areas. Please seek an alternative location.
- Firearms or weapons are not permitted at any of the shelters. Violators may be considered trespassers and may be subject to forfeiture or arrest.
- Park improvements and/or construction may be underway during the time of your reservation. The City of Madison Parks Division makes every attempt to schedule around events and shelter reservations whenever possible, however, this is not a guarantee. Please keep in mind improvements to parks and infrastructure continues throughout the year. Please see Park Projects for park improvement that may impact a nearby shelter.
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Aldo Leopold Park Picnic Shelter
Restrooms: No
Lighted: No
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Playground
With more than 175 playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. According to the Trust for Public Land, Madison ranks #1 in the nation for the number of playgrounds available. The traditional swings and slides are always an option, as are new play elements and fully accessible playgrounds.
PLAYGROUNDS FOR EVERYONE
Through the Madison Parks Foundation initiative, Madison Parks offers all-inclusive playgrounds in Brittingham Park and Elver Park, opening in 2019. The Foundation has a goal of 5 fully accessible playgrounds.
PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENTS: HOW AND WHEN
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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 conditions 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 using 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.-
Aldo Leopold Park - Playground
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Skate Park
Skatepark Temporary Closure - Saturday, May 7
The Skatepark at McPike Park is reserved for a community event on Saturday, May 7 and is closed for general skating.
The Skatepark at McPike Park is OPEN!
Thanks to Freedom Skate Shop we are able to offer early-season access to the skatepark!
Hours are approx. 8am to dusk*
SKATEBOARDING ADDITIONS: Skateboarding options expanded in 2021 with the additions of the all-wheel spot at Warner Park and the pump track at Aldo Leopold Park. Surrounding groundwork at both locations will be completed in 2022.
The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Skatepark at McPike Park
Free and open to the public for skateboards, in-line skates, and roller skates. Before visiting, please review the SKATEPARK RULES.
GENERAL HOURS- Summer: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm with evening lighting
- Spring/Fall: 8:00 am to dusk (hours may vary and may include limited evening lighting)*
- Winter: Closed
History of the Skatepark at McPike Park
Please report any damage or debris to the Skatepark surfaces to the Parks Division at 608-235-0448 View all Skate Parks-
Aldo Leopold Park Pump Track
Notes: Please be mindful of the surrounding dirt & seeded areas. Restoration work will be completed in 2022. The basic goal of a pump track is to use the terrain, in this case, hills & curves on asphalt to maintain your speed and gain momentum.
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Sledding
Madison Parks offers many hills perfect for winter sledding. The locations listed below are few suggestions for ideal sledding with a good snow base. With the exception of Elver Park, sledding hills are not maintained by park staff.
The Elver Park sledding hill is one of the most popular and is lit for nighttime sledding during the open season.
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Aldo Leopold Park - Sledding
Warming House: No
Concessions: No
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