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In May, the Public Art Selection Committee selected four finalists to develop design proposals for the public art for the first phase of the Madison LakeWay development project along Lake Monona, called the SkyLine.

The Passage of Being was selected by the Madison Arts Commission in partnership with the Parks Division and Madison Public Library through a robust public engagement process.

Madison Parks Foundation invites the community to its 9th Annual Picnic in the Park, a beloved fundraising tradition returning on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr. Tickets are still…

Construction of privately funded improvements on the Odana Hills Golf Course is expected to start in October 2026. The City of Madison is moving forward with plans to leverage the generous private gift to replace the existing clubhouse and parking…

MADISON, WI – Residents on the northeast side of Madison are invited to pick up a free yard sign from three Madison Public Library locations beginning September 1, 2026. 

For Immediate Release August 4, 2026

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The City of Madison wishes everyone a very happy and safe Fourth of July.

The community is invited to join Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, alders, neighborhood leaders, project partners and community members to officially open the expanded Warner Park Community Recreation Center on Wednesday, July 8 beginning at 10:00am. 

If you have tree debris from this week's storms, please stack it on the terrace for collection.

10:30am 6/11/26 Update: Goodman Pool will NOT open Thursday, June 11 for guest. Staff will be onsite today 12-5:45pm to assist with completing the Pool Waiver and taking photos.

The City of Madison and the Madison LakeWay Partners are inviting four finalists to propose designs for public art for the Madison LakeWay SkyLine.

The City of Madison Parks and Dane County Parks are offering permit-free days on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, 2026. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes.Disc Golf A daily or…

The Wisconsin-born-and-raised artist will create a two-sided interactive sculpture that represents the connection between recreation and learning.

The City of Madison Parks Division is introducing a new Pool Waiver process for the 2026 Goodman Pool season. All guests and visitors – including lap swimmers and tot time users, must complete the Pool Waiver before entering the Goodman Pool gates.…

The City of Madison, Madison Parks, and the Midvale Heights Community Association (MHCA) will present a special honor this spring to longtime MHCA neighborhood baseball commissioner Michael Pressman. Pressman is being honored for his 30 years…

The event celebrates a new park shelter, futsal court, and relocated basketball court in this nearly 45-acre community park located on Madison's far southwest side.

The Nature Everywhere initiative is building nature-based programs in public libraries, supporting teachers through grants, providing resources to families, and advocating for more nature play across the region.

Madison residents are encouraged to attend three Budget Engagement Sessions this June.

This weekend join Madison Parks in celebrating Earth Day across the city.