News
Current News Releases
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Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019
Soil Drilling, Testing to Begin in Reindahl Park
The public may start noticing crews working in Reindahl Park starting at the end of November into December.
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Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019
Warner Park Community Recreation Center Celebrates 20 Years
Warner Park Community Recreation Center is celebrating 20 years on Friday, October 11 with a Party Like
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Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019
County Executive, Madison Mayor Partner to Bring Safe, Clean Swimming to Local Lakes
Dane County and the City of Madison have agreed to a five-year program to make swimming in area lakes safer, County Executive Joe Parisi and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced Aug.
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Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019
Gallery Exhibition: “Phoenix from the Ashes”
Phoenix from the Ashes is a unique partnership between Madison Parks, Madison Arts Commission, and Wisconsin Urban Wood transforming local ash wood into works of art.
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Friday, Jul. 26, 2019
A Madison Lakefront For All
Imagine fishing, biking, water sports and outdoor play along with arts, entertainment, and food while people and families gather and have fun in and around this downtown waterfront park!
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Tuesday, Jul. 23, 2019
Madison Names Movies in the Park After Sina Davis
The City of Madison has named their popular Movies in the Park Program in honor of long time neighborhood organizer and community advocate, Sina Davis.
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Tuesday, Jul. 16, 2019
Stretch of Hot Weather Demands Attention for Health & Safety
An extended period of hot and humid weather will mean extra precautions for residents to stay safe and healthy. “The weather forecast calls for some very warm temperatures in the coming days,” said Madison Mayor Satya Rhod
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Thursday, Jul. 11, 2019
Ribbon Cutting for All-Inclusive Playground Set for Elver Park
As we celebrate 125 years of our amazing Madison parks, we are excited to commemorate the legacy of our public spaces with a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome a new all-inclusive playground into our park system.
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Sunday, Jun. 30, 2019
Dedication of Sculpture Mildred by John Durbrow
The public is invited to attend the dedication of the sculpture Mildred by John Durbrow. The sculpture, created in honor of the life of Mildred Fish Harnack, will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.
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Thursday, Jun. 27, 2019
Dogs in Parks: Madison Parks Seeks Community Input
The City of Madison Parks Division and the Parks Long Range Planning Committee are hosting a series of community engagement meetings and a public survey.
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Thursday, Jun. 20, 2019
Access area lakes for free Saturday, June 22
Madison Parks, in partnership with Dane County and the City of Monona are providing free access to boaters on Saturday, June 22, 2019.
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Thursday, Jun. 20, 2019
Community engagement for Vilas Park master planning process beginning next week
Madison Parks with a consultant team led by MSA Professional Services is planning for the future of Vilas (Henry) Park and needs the community’s input! What do you love most about Vilas Park? What would you change?