As part of the Madison LakeWay development initiative, Madison Parks invites the community to provide feedback on the proposed lakeshore and path features along the John Nolen Drive causeway. The area under consideration encompasses 0.6 miles of…
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Community Feedback Invited for Madison LakeWay Schematic Design
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Snowplow Name Submissions End on January 24 at 4:00pm
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The first phase of this year’s snow equipment naming is ends in one week.You have until 4:00pm on January 24, 2025 at 4:00pm to submit your snowplow name ideas so they can be considered as finalists for the naming election that will be hosted…
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Free Fun Weekend in Madison’s Parks
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Madison Parks, in partnership with Dane County Parks is offering a permit-free weekend on Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19, 2025. Permits are typically required for dogs in parks, disc golf and access to the lakes. This weekend, enjoy these…
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Family Winter Prom: A Night of Frosty Fun for the Whole Family!
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It’s Time to Name Some Plows!
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The City of Madison Parks and Streets Divisions, and Wisconsin Salt Wise, are asking for your help.There are five vehicles in the City's snowplowing fleet (one from Parks, and four from Streets) that need names.And you can help by submitting names,…
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Ice Skating in Madison Parks Starting Today
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Ice skaters, rejoice! Tenney Park and Vilas Park lagoons and many rinks are opening today and this weekend for free ice skating! Bring your own skates or rent at Elver, Tenney, and Vilas with staff available:Friday: 4-8pmSaturday: 12-8pmSunday: 12-…
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Imagination Center at Reindahl Park Project to Receive $4.25 Million in Flexible Facilities Program Funding
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Emerald Ash Borer Treatments Completed for 2024; Over 3,000 Trees Treated Again This Year
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The Urban Forestry section of the Streets Division has completed this year’s round of treatment of public ash trees against the invasive emerald ash borer.Public ash trees are treated once every three years.In total, the City of Madison has 10,544…
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Madison’s Unique Lakefront Porch Park Opens with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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A ribbon-cutting is set for the newest and one of the most unique spaces in the Madison Parks system – Lakefront Porch! The community is invited to attend a short ceremony on Thursday, September 19 at 4pm, followed by food, drinks and music provided…
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Warner Park Community Recreation Center Expansion Moves Forward
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The construction process for the City’s Warner Park Recreation Center Expansion project is moving forward with awarding the construction contract to Vogel Bros. Building Company, as the lowest responsible bidder. The expansion project will…
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Imagination Center Town Hall Moved to Virtual Format Only
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Due to an excessive heat warning, tomorrow’s town hall regarding the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park will be held in virtual format only. For those who registered via Eventbrite before 2 p.m. today, you will receive an email from Alder Sabrina…
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Ride the Drive Returns This Sunday
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The weather looks perfect for the return of Ride the Drive this Sunday, August 11. The free event runs from 10am to 2pm as select city streets close to motor vehicles and six Parks Hubs overflow with free activities, bike checks, food and…
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Street Closures - Ride the Drive on Sunday, August 11
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John Nolen Drive, Williamson Street, S Ingersoll Street, North Shore Drive, Proudfit Street, Regent Street, and S Orchard Street will be closed this Sunday, August 11th from 9:00am-3:00pm. Closure details:
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Madison Parks Foundation celebrates 130 Years of Madison Parks with the Launch of a $10 Million Parks For All Campaign
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This July, the Madison Parks Foundation and Madison Parks will celebrate the 130-year anniversary of the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association (MPPDA) that was responsible for forming the Madison Parks System that we know and love today. …
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Naturalist-in-Residence Programs led by Alex Booker Begin at Madison Public Library
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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.
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Celebrating National Park and Recreation Month and 130 Years of Parks
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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…
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Call for Volunteers as Ride the Drive Plans Gear Up
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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…
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Playground
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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…
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Goodman Pool Opens Friday, First 500 Kids Admitted Free
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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…
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Alex Booker Announced as the 2024 Naturalist-in-Residence for Madison Public Library
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Booker will lead a 6-week nature residency July 15-August 23 that will take place in libraries and green spaces across Madison.