Heritage Heights Park

Address:	701 Meadowlark Dr.
Hours:	4:00am - 10:00pm
Park Type:	Neighborhood
Acres:	8.11
Restroom:	No
Drinking Water:	Yes

Park Details

A beautiful park on Madison's east side, near Kennedy Elementary School and adjacent to Heritage Sanctuary. The park offers a seasonal ice rink, playground, free-to-use disc golf basket and reservable picnic shelter, tennis courts, and softball diamonds.

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At this Park

Basketball Court
Check out the hoops in your neighborhood! Most of the basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are planning a new league or tournament RESERVE ONLINE
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- Heritage Heights Park - Basketball Court
  Surface: Asphalt
  Lighted: No
  Number of Courts: 1 full
Ice Skating
Ice Skating in Madison Parks

No ice is completely safe. 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
Skate rentals and concessions are available from the staffed warming shelter in Elver, Tenney and Vilas. The season typically ends the third weekend in February, or sooner depending on ice conditions.

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 skates are available at Olbrich, Warner and Westmorland Parks. Borrow a pair of ice 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.

EVENTS & GROUP OUTING
Attend a winter event open to the community or reserve a winter recreation party 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 the webpage 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.

A big thank you to our many volunteers and the ADOPT ICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM!
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- Heritage Heights Park - Ice Rink
  Location: 701 Meadowlark Dr.
  
  Closed
  
  More Information: Skating at Heritage Heights Park - Ice Rink
Multipurpose Field
Open or Multipurpose Fields are reservable athletic fields with no game-specific design or limitations. Often used for soccer, ultimate, lacrosse or football, yet open to your imagination. Multipurpose Fields are located throughout the city and may be used on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved. RESERVE ONLINE

SPECIALIZED FIELDS
Specialized fields include soccer, cricket, ball diamonds - baseball or softball and both fenced and non-fenced, may be viewed on the individual pages. See the sidebar on the Athletics webpage.
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- Heritage Heights Park - Multipurpose Field
Pickleball Court
Pickleball Court Update
Brittingham Park - Staff replaced the south side poles and fencing with temporary 6ft fencing. This is due to significant metal corrosion observed, posing a potential safety hazard. See the Brittingham Park project page for updates and replacement information.

Among the nearly 100 tennis courts in Madison, many are dual-striped for pickleball. Dual-striped courts utilize the tennis net which is about 2" taller than a standard pickleball net. Garner Park offers Madison's only dedicated pickleball courts.

While the courts are available for individuals on a first-come, first-served basis, ALL LEAGUES AND LESSONS MUST RESERVE IN ADVANCE. RESERVE ONLINE
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- Heritage Heights Park - Pickleball Court
  Surface: Asphalt
  Lighted: No
  Number of Courts: 2
  
  Notes: Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Picnic Shelter
Picnic shelters, also called sun shelters, are smaller, open-air structures that provide a little shade and typically some seating. They do not protect 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 2025 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 is the only accepted method of payment.
- Need to CANCEL? All reservations are subject to our standard cancelation policy.
- Opening day to reserve a park picnic shelter for the following year begins on the first business day in November.
- 2025 reservations are open as of Friday, November 1, 2024.
  - IMPORTANT: Canceling a reservation made on opening day will result in a 50% refund and must be submitted at least 11 or more days before the event date. No refunds are given if the request is submitted 10 days or fewer before the event.
RULES & TIPS
- 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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- Heritage Heights Park Picnic Shelter
  Restrooms: No
  Lighted: Yes
Playground
Playground News
- Temporary Closure Notice: The playground at Nakoma Park will be temporarily closed for maintenance starting Monday, July 14. We anticipate the work to be completed and the playground reopened by Friday, July 18.
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 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.

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 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.
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- Heritage Heights Park - Playground
Tennis Court
Tennis Court Update
Brittingham Park - Staff replaced the south side poles and fencing with temporary 6ft fencing. This is due to significant metal corrosion observed, posing a potential safety hazard. See the Brittingham Park project page for updates and replacement information.

Madison Parks offers nearly 100 tennis courts, many are dual-stripped for tennis and pickleball. While the courts are available for individuals on a first-come, first-served basis, ALL LEAGUES AND LESSONS MUST RESERVE IN ADVANCE. RESERVE ONLINE

Practice Wall Locations
Bordner, Brittingham, Elver, Olbrich, Tenney, Waunona and Westmorland

Vilas Park Tennis Courts (as of April 30, 2024)
Due to the deteriorating conditions and safety concerns, the Vilas Park tennis courts are closed.
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- Heritage Heights Park - Tennis Court
  Surface: Asphalt
  Lighted: No
  Number of Courts: 2
  
  Notes: Tennis/Pickleball Courts