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  • Ride the Drive

    Ride the Drive | June 2nd, 10am - 3pm

    Ride the Drive is a community event that turns Madison's signature streets into a public promenade that is open to bikers, walkers, rollerbladers, and those out to share in the experience and fun atmosphere.
  • Rubber Ducky River Race

    Rubber Ducky River Race | June 8th

    This year the event will be at Goodman Pool with the rubber ducks racing down the two slides. This fun-filled event will be on June 8th from 10:30 - 11:30a.m. and all proceeds will benefit the Goodman Pool scholarship fund.
  • Just Walk - A walk with a Doc Program

    Walk with a Doc

    Spring is around the corner. Time to pull on your walking shoes and get outside for some walking!
  • Goodman Pool

    Goodman Pool Swimming Lessons

    Goodman Pool Swimming Lessons – Sign up today! American Red Cross lessons are available for all ages and abilities.
  • Moonlight Movies

    Moonlight Movies

    Bring your family and a blanket out to the parks to enjoy the warm summer nights and family classic movies you're sure to love!

    E.T. The Extra Terrestrial: Friday, May 17th at 8:30pm, Olbrich Park

    See the full movie list
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Branch Sampling concluded - No EAB detected in Madison
Posted 5/16/2013
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Branch Sampling Results Madison Parks Forestry Section concluded its second year of ‘Branch Sampling' test program for early Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) …
Madison Parks - Moonlight Movie Series
Posted 5/7/2013
The Madison Parks and Madison Mallards are teaming up to host the Moonlight Movie Series celebrating the Madison Parks Foundation's 10 years supporting our community's parks. …
Rubber Ducky River Race to benefit Goodman Pool Scholarship Fund
Posted 5/1/2013
Location: Goodman Pool, 325 Olin Ave. Date: Saturday, June 8th Time: 10:30 - 11:30a.m. Madison Parks, the Madison Parks Foundation, the Madison Mallards and West Bend are …
Elver Park and Heistand Park Disc Golf Courses Open Thursday, May 2!!
Posted 5/1/2013
Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports and is fun for all and easy to learn! To play a round of disc golf is low cost, low impact exercise, and a great way to explore …
Arbor Week Celebration and Heritage Tree Award Winner
Posted 4/22/2013
Madison Parks Forestry Section Celebrates Arbor Week this week! April 22, 2013 - In celebration Arbor Week and the city's designation of Tree City, the Madison Parks Forestry …
Monona Golf Course and Odana Hills Golf Course to open at NOON on Sunday, April 14, 2013
Posted 4/12/2013
Madison Parks is happy to announce that two of the golf courses will be opening on Sunday, April 14 at NOON! The availability of cart rental will be a ‘day of' decision. If …
Madison Parks Disc Golf Pay for Play Program begins in spring 2013
Posted 4/9/2013
Disc golf, which has become one of the fastest growing sports in recent years, is fun for all and easy to learn! Beginning in 2013, Madison Parks will require a permit for …
Please STAY OFF the Madison Parks Turf
Posted 4/3/2013
As the spring thaw begins, the Madison Parks athletic fields are also beginning to thaw. The athletic fields (soccer, softball, football) are not in condition to handle large …
Sign up for the Kids to Kids Garage Sale
Posted 3/22/2013
Kids to Kids Garage Sale hosted by Madison Parks Sunday, May 5, 9:00am - Noon Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Boulevard Saturday, September 21, 9:00am - Noon Warner Park, 2930 …
Ride the Drive back for 2 events in 2013
Posted 3/22/2013
The City of Madison and Madison Parks are pleased to bring Ride the Drive, presented by Trek, back for its fifth year! We will be hosting Ride the Drive-Downtown on June 2nd …
Earth Day Challenge- April 27, 2013, 10 a.m. to noon
Posted 3/19/2013
As the season slowly transitions to spring, it's time to start thinking about ways to brighten up our city from the tracks of a gloomy, grey winter! The City of Madison Parks …
Madison Parks Meet the Pro/ Beat the Pro
Posted 3/18/2013
(Madison, WI)- Madison Parks is pleased to announce our Meet the Pro/ Beat the Pro event on Saturday, March 30 from 11am-2pm at Odana Hills Golf Course. As our new PGA golf pro …
Spring Cleaning at Madison Dog Parks
Posted 3/15/2013
The City of Madison Parks Division will be hosting Dog Park Clean-up Day on March 30, 2013. Dog lovers and environmental stewards are encouraged to visit any of the following …
  • Events this Week
  • Tickets on Sale for Rhapsody in Bloom Benefit
    4/1 -6/7, Rhapsody in Bloom is 5 - 10 p.m.
  • Bolz Conservatory Exhibit - Light Gaps
    4/13 -7/14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun
  • Art Exhibit - Photography by David Ostby
    5/5 -7/28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays
  • Dane County Farmers’ Market
    5/22 -5/22, 8:30am-2:00pm
  • Walk with a Doc
    5/22 -5/22, 6:30pm
  • May Musical Madness
    5/23 -5/23, 6pm - 8pm
  • Olbrich's Leaf Mulch Sale: Full Service, Bagged & Bulk Mulch
    5/23 -5/23, 12-5 p.m.
  • Olbrich's Leaf Mulch Sale: Full Service, Bagged & Bulk Mulch
    5/24 -5/24, 12-5 p.m.
  • Dane County Farmers’ Market
    5/25 -5/25, 6:00am-2:00pm
  • Madison East High School's Pi Mile Run
    5/25 -5/25, registration 9am
  • The 3rd Annual People's Bratfest
    5/25 -5/25, 10:00am-7:00pm

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