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  • Ski Trail Update, Monday Dec. 19

    We regret to inform the public that the track truck suffered a mechanical breakdown this morning - broken radiator. The Parks Staff will be unable to groom the ski trails until this is fixed. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will alert the…

  • Ice Rink and Ski Trail update - Dec. 16

    Ski Trail Update The trails at Elver Park and Odana Golf Course are being groomed today. Elver Park and Odana Golf Course will have ski rental available on Saturday and Sunday. The lights will be on at Elver Park. Ice Skating Vilas Park and Elver…

  • December 15 Ski Trail and Ice Rink Updates

    Ski Trail Update The trails at Elver Park and Odana Golf Course will be groomed on FRIDAY, December 16. The weather conditions are too warm to groom on Thursday. But with the overnight freezing conditions, the snow will be in good condition to…

  • Madison Declares a Snow Emergency

    Madison Declares A Snow Emergency The City of Madison has declared a snow emergency. That means that alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect throughout the entire City of Madison including the downtown/isthmus snow emergency…

  • Recycling for Children’s Playgrounds

    Sugar Island Playground is sponsoring a recycling program to fund park playground equipment in Madison’s parks. Sugar Island Playground has partnered with several retail businesses in Madison to collect old cell phones and empty ink cartridges.…

  • Friday, Dec. 9, 2005 – Ski Trail and Ice Rink Status

    Ski Trails – The City of Madison Parks Division is grooming the trails at Odana Golf Course and Elver Park today. Both areas will be available for skiing. The lights will be on at Elver Park this weekend. However, neither Elver Park nor Odana…

  • Thin Ice and Dangerous Conditions at Madison Ice Rinks

    The Madison Parks Outdoor Ice Rink conditions continue to be unsafe for people to walk on. A thin layer of snow on top of very thin ice creates dangerous conditions. The insulation of the snow prevents the thickening of the ice. People and their…

  • Gift Certificates - Give the Gift of Madison’s Parks

    Are you looking for the perfect gift for your 10-year grandson who loves to swim? Or your 30-year old niece who is looking to practice her golf swing? Or your 70-year old grandma who wants to try aerobics at Warner Park Community Recreation Center…

  • Ski Trail and Ice Skating Conditions for Dec. 6

    The Madison Parks outdoor ice rinks are not yet open. They will be open as soon as equipment can safely prepare the rinks. Ski Trail update: Staff packed a base at Elver Park and Odana Golf Course. Conditions are fair for skate skiers. And due…

  • Alternate Side Parking Begins

    The City of Madison’s alternate side parking restrictions will begin at 1 a.m. on Tuesday November 15th. That means that City of Madison residents must park their cars on the odd house numbered side of the street tonight. “We realize that…

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