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Address:	202 S. Ingersoll St.
Hours:	4:00am - 10:00pm
Park Type:	Community
Acres:	9.21
Restroom:	Yes
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.

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 April through October. For more information on reserving this park, visit Special Events.

Central Park Master Plan was completed and approved in 2011.

At this Park

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
Restroom
Public restrooms are located throughout the park system and in many locations with a reservable shelter. Year-round restrooms are open at Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North, Warner Boat Launch, and Owen Conservation Park.

Seasonal restrooms are generally open mid-April through mid-October, from approximately 10am to 8pm daily.
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- McPike Park
  
  OPEN
Skate Park
03/11/2021 Update: The skatepark is now open daily* during daylight hours! Thanks to the park's dedicated volunteers organized by Freedom Skate Shop for cleaning up the area, removing snow and opening the park on weekends!

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
Thanks in part to our dedicated volunteers, we are able to extend the open seasons and hours in the spring and fall.

*PLEASE NOTE: Ice, freezing temps and/or snow in the spring or fall will close the skate park.

Free and open to the public! Before visiting, please review the SKATEPARK RULES

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
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- Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Skatepark at McPike Park