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Merrill Springs Park

Merrill Springs Park
Address: 5102 Spring Ct.
Hours: 4:00am - 10:00pm
Park Type: Mini
Acres: 0.70
Restroom: No
Drinking Water: No
Shoreline On: Lake Mendota

Park Highlights

The City acquired the land for Merrill Springs Park in 1910. Located on Lake Mendota, the park feature three stone benches and a spring cistern built in 1934 by the Wisconsin Emergency Relief Administration. More information may be found in Alder Mark Clear's blog post from November 8, 2011.

At this Park

  • Madison Parks offers various locations to launch a canoe or kayak and is allowed at all of Madison Parks motorboat launch sites. Additionally, the parks listed below have a specially designated area for launch.

    If you are looking to store your kayak or canoe in a park, please visit the storage webpage.
      View all Canoe & Kayak Launch Sites

  • Watercraft Storage Spaces 

    Explore Madison's beautiful lakes, rivers, and creeks by paddle and store your canoe, kayak or paddleboard on the shores of your favorite park. All storage racks are outdoors and uncovered. The annual storage period begins each year on April 1 and ends on March 31 of the following year.
     
    How to Reserve:
    • You may be placed on our waitlist at no charge by calling (608) 266-4711 or EMAIL. Please include your name, phone number, email address, and any order of preferences on storage location.
    • Current users will be able to renew their watercraft storage beginning in late winter/early spring each year and must renew by April 1.
    • As spaces become available, those on the waitlist will be contacted after April 1 and given the opportunity to reserve a space.  
    2023 Fees
     
    City of Madison Resident - Annual, single watercraft $130
    City of Madison Resident - Annual, 2 watercraft, same space (100# max) $195
    Non-resident - Annual, single watercraft $240
    Non-resident - Annual, 2 watercraft, same space (100# max) $360
    (fees include tax)
    Watercraft storage rules include:
    • Watercraft must not exceed 100 pounds, 18' length, 42" width or 24" height.
    • Storage is for permitted watercraft only. No personal property.
    • Watercraft must be secured to the boat storage rack. The owner accepts all liability for theft or damage to their property.
    • Parks Staff reserves the right to cut any lock and remove any watercraft, under any condition it deems necessary for the function of the boat storage program.
    • View all Agreement Rules.
    Additional storage may be available at the following: View all Canoe & Kayak Storage
  • Many of the Madison Parks are located in ideal locations for sight seeing.  Enjoy the view! View all Scenic Overlooks

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