10 nature-based programs are planned in the Naturalist-in-Residence series led by Madison native Alex Booker and hosted by Madison Public Library and Madison Parks. Programs run July 15 - August 23, 2024.
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10 nature-based programs are planned in the Naturalist-in-Residence series led by Madison native Alex Booker and hosted by Madison Public Library and Madison Parks. Programs run July 15 - August 23, 2024.
For nearly 40 years, the nation has celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote the importance parks and recreation have in our health and well-being. Living close to parks and other recreation facilities is consistently related to…
Many streets around Warner Park on the north side will have their traffic pattern impacted by the Madison Mallards Fireworks show the night of July 3rd. The show is expected to start at 9:45pm and will last approximately 20 minutes.Traffic movements…
Madison Parks calls for volunteers as plans for this year's Ride the Drive heat up. Scheduled for Sunday, August 11, Ride the Drive celebrates Madison's healthy and active lifestyle by closing select streets, like John Nolen Drive, to motor vehicles…
Oak Park Heights Park, known to many of its neighbors as Piper Park, is nestled under a canopy of mature trees and recently received a new playground. Neighbors and friends are invited to join City leaders, including Madison Alder Bill Tishler in a…
The Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Pool opens for the 2024 season on Friday, June 7! Thanks to the generosity of Goodman's Jewelers, the first 500 kids receive free admission starting at 12pm! Honoring Irwin and Robert Goodman, John and Catherine…
Booker will lead a 6-week nature residency July 15-August 23 that will take place in libraries and green spaces across Madison.
Enjoy permit-free days in City of Madison and Dane County parks, on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, 2024. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes.DISC GOLFA daily or annual permit is…
The Nature Everywhere Conference at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, brings together leaders from around the world to advance programs, practices, and policies for advancing equitable access to nature.
JUNE 20, 2024 UPDATE: Elver Parks is the only park now that has mulch available for Madison resident. Original Release: Wood mulch is now available for free within four City of Madison parks.The mulch is available at the…
Madison Parks is pleased to announce Madison Common Council approved the Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan! The Council's adoption of the plan sets a new community vision for one of the city's foremost public lakefronts. The master plan is the…
The City of Madison Parks Division, in partnership with Madison Parks Foundation and Forward Madison FC are excited to announce the first futsal mini-pitch court opening in Penn Park. The community is invited to join City leaders, partners and…
The City of Madison Parks Division is updating its Park and Open Space Plan (POSP) and seeking input from area residents. The purpose of the POSP is to guide and inform public park policies and park facility decisions in the city of Madison.…
Apply Friday, March 15 - Monday, April 15 to lead a 6-week nature residency in libraries and green spaces across Madison.
The City of Madison is proud to announce it is one of nineteen communities in the country selected to join the inaugural Nature Everywhere Communities initiative. The initiative is designed to increase equitable access to nature everywhere…
If you’ve ever come across the invasive species Buckthorn, you know&
The City of Madison Engineering Division, in partnership with the Parks Division, Traffic Engineering Division and Building Inspection Division,
It’s the return of parks and open streets! Ride the Drive is back and set to be Madison’s landmark event of the 2024 summer. On Sunday, August 11, from 10 am to 2 pm, select downtown area streets and parks come alive with the spirit of community.…
Good news golfers! The unseasonably warm temps are allowing three of the four City of Madison Golf Courses to open starting at 10:00 am on Sunday, February 25. Online tee time reservations may be made after 8:00 am Friday, February 23. Here's…
Activity Permit Fees are Waived January 20 and 21 in Dane County and City of Madison Parks Madison Parks and Dane County Parks are offering a permit-free weekend on Saturday and Sunday, January 20 and 21, 2024. Winter activities typically…