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 RESERVE ONLINE

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• Sunset Park - Basketball Court

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

No ice is ever 100% safe. As such, declaring an ice rink or lagoon open for skating is a big deal and a process to get us there. Always check the status online or by calling the Parks office before you head out onto the ice. Each rink and lagoon is separately listed on this webpage and updated as soon as information from the field is available. To help prevent extended closures due to damaged ice, rinks/lagoons will close if meltwater is visible on the surface. See Declaring a Rink or Lagoon as Open for more information. 

Equipment Rentals and Concessions at Elver, Tenney & Vilas
Three locations offer a staffed warming shelter with skate rentals and concessions when the rink or lagoon at that park is listed as open - Wednesday - Sunday only. Hours are subject to change. All winter activities are dependent on the weather and conditions. Opening day is to be determined.  

Days of the Week	Hours
Wednesday - Friday	4-8pm
Saturday	12-8pm
Sunday	12-6pm

 

Equipment Rentals	Fee
Figure & Hockey Skate - first hour Each additional hour	$6/Adult; $3/Youth (aged 15 or younger) $2/Adult or Youth
Hockey Sticks	$2/hr

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 PARTIES
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. 

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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.
  
  Closed
  
  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, 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.

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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 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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• Sunset Park - Playground