If you and your family are looking for some summer fun, it's time to go swimming! The City of Madison Parks Division has two opportunities for swimming this weekend.
Please note that all times are subject to change due to weather and swimmer…
A volunteer work day is set for Saturday, May 19, at 9a.m. at Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Rd.. Volunteers will be given a section of the cemetery and the flags to place on the headstones.
To sign up, please call 266-5949. Individuals and…
The boat launch piers have been installed at Marshall Park, Wingra Park, Olbrich Park, Olin Park, Warner Park and Tenney Park.
A 2007 Boat Launch permit is required for vehicles parking in the launch area. A permit may be purchase at the launch…
The United States celebrates many holidays that memorialize or reflect upon the past, but there are few holidays that look forward to and celebrate the future. National Arbor Day is one such holiday. It is a holiday that celebrates and promotes…
Help in celebrating Madison's 11th Annual Earth Day Challenge by cleaning up local parks and beautifying this amazing city.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 21st with over 1,500 volunteers donating a few hours of their time to plant…
Due to today's snow, and predicted warm temperatures later this week and weekend, the conditions on the Madison Parks athletic fields will be very wet and in poor condition for play.
Parks Staff is asking everyone to please stay off of the fields (…
The next public tour of Starkweather Creek is April 14 (raindate of April 15). The follow-up public meeting is scheduled for April 26.
The purpose of the public tour and meeting is to provide input in the City of Madison Parks Division's…
Parks maintenance staff annually has the parks restrooms and drinking fountains open to the public by mid-April. The process of charging up these facilities that are not 'winter-proof' takes several weeks. As they become available for use, and the…
Glenway, Monona, Odana Hills and Yahara Hills EAST golf courses will all open for the season on Wednesday, March 28. Yahara Hills West is still too wet to open and will be checked on a daily basis.
Season passes may be purchased or renewed at…
Schedule details
Ground-breaking event with Mayor Dave Cieslewicz and students from Lincoln Elementary, Wednesday, March 28 at 1:15p.m. Near corner of Cypress Way and Hughes Place.
Cypress SprayPark Scheduled opening, early July 2007
New in 2007…
Get out your clubs - it's time for golf!
Monona Golf Course will open for the season on Friday, March 23. To book a tee time, please call 266-4736.
Monona Golf Course is located at 111 E. Dean Ave., on the corner of Monona Drive and Dean Ave.…
All ice rinks are closed for the season.
Ski Trails: Parks staff intends to open Elver Shelter and Odana Golf Course for ski rental this weekend. But warm weather and rain may result in early closings.
Elver Park Shelter's hours, if they…
Dog owners, don't forget! Saturday, March 31, from 8 a.m. - noon is the 12th annual Volunteer Spring Cleanup day at area Dog Exercise Parks, rain or shine! Bring your scoopers to your favorite off-leash pet exercise area and pitch in. Park…
Give yourself peace of mind this summer: teach your child to swim!
Goodman Pool offers the nationally acclaimed American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program.
Registrations are now being accepted. Lesson schedules, registration forms and…
All ice rinks are closed for the season.
Ski Trails: Odana Golf Course trails were groomed on Saturday evening. Elver Park was groomed Sunday morning. Trails are in good condition, with a few icy spots in the tracks.
At Odana Golf Course,…
The next public tour of Starkweather Creek is April 14 (raindate of April 15). The follow-up public meeting is scheduled for April 26.
The purpose of the public tour and meeting is to provide input in the City of Madison Parks Division's…
For Immediate Release
Contact: Marla Eddy, City Forester, 266-4450, cell 220-9638
Laura Whitmore, Parks Community Relations, 266-5949
Emerald Ash Borer Tree Survey In Madison Begins Wednesday, February 28
The search for emerald ash borer in…
Ice Rinks: All ice rinks are closed.
Ski Trails: Due to the heavy, wet nature of the snow, and warm temperatures today Parks Staff will not be grooming the x-country ski trails Monday. If it gets sufficiently cold tonight staff may be able to…
