Veterans Memorial Park

Address:	4601 Star Spangled Trl.
Hours:	4:00am - 10:00pm
Park Type:	Neighborhood
Acres:	5.34
Restroom:	No
Drinking Water:	Yes

Park Details

Research for a veterans' memorial location began with the Parks Division in 2004 after local vets realized Madison lacked a local veterans memorial in a city park. At the time, a subdivision called Liberty Place on Madison's southeast side was being developed. It was a natural location for the Veterans Memorial Park.

The memorial includes a pergola, seating, a plaza and the flag corp. Solar lights and blue reflective glass is installed in place of running fountain water, which cuts down on maintenance costs and overall environmental impact. A brick walkway is also included. Friends and family of veterans may purchase a personalized brick from the VFW Post 7591.

This 5-acre park also contains bike and walking trails, playground equipment and basketball courts, making the park a peaceful and memorable destination for local Madison residents.

Park Highlights

At this Park

Basketball Court
Check out the hoops in your neighborhood! According to the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore (2025), Madison scores 100 out of 100 points or 9.3 per 10,000 people, for the number of basketball hoops provided to its residents.

Most of the basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are planning a new league or tournament

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- Veterans Memorial Park - Basketball Court
  Surface: Asphalt
  Lighted: No
  Number of Courts:
Multipurpose Field
Open or Multipurpose Fields are reservable athletic fields with no game-specific design or limitations. Often used for soccer, ultimate, lacrosse or football, yet open to your imagination. Multipurpose Fields are located throughout the city and may be used on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved. RESERVE ONLINE

SPECIALIZED FIELDS
Specialized fields include soccer, cricket, ball diamonds - baseball or softball and both fenced and non-fenced, may be viewed on the individual pages. See the sidebar on the Athletics webpage.
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Playground
With more than 175 playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. According to the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore (2025), Madison scores 100 out of 100 points or 32.6 per 10,000 children, for the number of basketball hoops provided to its residents.

Playground for Everyone
Through the Madison Parks Foundation initiative, Madison Parks offers accessible playgrounds in Brittingham, Elver, Rennebohm and Warner parks. An accessible playground is anticipated in Reindahl Park in the near future.

Nature Playgrounds
A nature playground uses natural materials such as logs, rocks, plants, and the surrounding land to create a play environment that encourages children to explore and connect with nature. Nature play elements can combined with traditional playground equipment like slides, swings and climbers. Check out Brittingham Park and Olbrich Park to get you started, other parks include Paunack, Garner, Tenney, Westmorland and Wingra.

Playground Replacements: How and When

Madison Parks is responsible for maintaining more than 175 playgrounds and began a system-wide replacement initiative in 2013. With current staff and funding resources, replacements are scheduled to continue through 2033. Playgrounds are routinely inspected to assess the equipment's condition and repair any safety concerns. Based on the age of the equipment and current conditions, each is given an audit score. The number of playgrounds replaced each year is based on budget allocations, staffing resources, and the current playground audit score for prioritization.

Replacement Process: Neighborhood Input

At the start of the replacement process, notices are sent to the District Alder, neighborhood association representatives, and surrounding residential addresses. Information is also posted to the project website. Generally, two public meetings are held to review surfacing and equipment options and make final selections.

If you have questions about a specific playground or see something broken, please let us know.
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- Veterans Memorial Park - Playground