McPike Park
| Address: | 202 S. Ingersoll St. |
| Hours: | 4:00am - 10:00pm |
| Park Type: | Community |
| Acres: | 9.21 |
| Restroom: | No |
| Drinking Water: | Yes |
Park Details
This nearly 10-acre park, formerly known as Central Park, was officially renamed in April 2018 at a dedication ceremony honoring longtime East High School principal, Milton McPike. Mr. McPike served the Madison community as a leader, an educator and an inspiration to all who met him. Through the campaign efforts of the Madison Parks Foundation, and unanimous approval of the Madison Parks Board of Park Commissioners, the City honors his legacy with the naming of McPike Park.
The park features a restroom building (open seasonally) and Madison's first skatepark, which opened in September 2015. The park is host to numerous festivals and events including a weekly farmers' market spring through fall. For more information on reserving this park, visit Special Events.
Central Park Master Plan was completed and approved in 2011.
At this Park
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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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McPike Park - Open Field Games
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Skate Park
The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Skatepark at McPike Park
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
Free and open to the public for skateboards, in-line skates, and roller skates. Before visiting, please review the SKATEPARK RULES.
*PLEASE NOTE: Ice, freezing temps and/or snow in the spring or fall will close the skate park.
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.
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.
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Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Skatepark at McPike Park
