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Current News Releases
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Friday, Jul. 9, 2021
City Unveils Carts in Parks Vending Program
The City of Madison is excited to announce the launch of the Carts in Parks Vending Pilot Program this summer into fall!
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Tuesday, Jun. 15, 2021
Madison Public Library’s It Takes A Village Community Resource Fair Brings Together South Side Resources for Local Residents
MADISON, WI -- Madison Public Library is hosting an in-person, outdoor resource fair at Penn Park on Tuesday, June 29 from 12-5 p.m.
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Friday, Jun. 11, 2021
Goodman Pool Opens Friday with Limited Capacity
Beautiful blue skies and a temperature near 90 degrees, welcomed the first guests to the Goodman Pool for the 2021 season.
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Monday, May. 3, 2021
Ride the Drive 2021 – In Your Neighborhood
The Ride the Drive tradition continues, in your neighborhood. With a pause in 2020, this year’s Ride the Drive has a creative spin and will look a little different than the typical downtown event.
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Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2021
Earth Day Challenge Volunteers Needed in Madison Parks
For more than 20 years, Madison Parks has honored Earth Day by recruiting volunteers for the
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Monday, Dec. 14, 2020
Winter Recreation in Madison Parks
Calling all winter enthusiasts! Madison Parks is gearing up for winter fun and you’re invited!
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Monday, Dec. 14, 2020
Vilas Park Drive to Reopen: Madison’s Shared Streets Program Concludes
Madison’s Shared Streets program for Vilas Park Drive is ending to allow for effective winter maintenance... (with updated link)
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Monday, Nov. 23, 2020
Madison Parks Calendar Photography Winners Announced
The first Madison Parks calendar debuted in the fall of 2016, after a successful photography contest and more than 300 images submitted.
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Friday, Oct. 16, 2020
City of Madison Unveils Secure Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
The City of Madison Clerk’s Office has purchased 14 secure ballot drop boxes that are being placed at 13 Madison Fire stations and at Elver Park shelter.
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Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020
Construction Underway on New Warner Park Beach Shelter
While fall is officially here, progress toward next summer is underway at Warner Park. Crews began construction on the Warner Park beach shelter Facility at the beginning of September.
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Friday, Oct. 2, 2020
Walk-tober Promotes Health, Safety and Fun
The City of Madison is promoting a new event, Walk-tober, to motivate people to get out and walk for transportation and for health during the month of October.
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Friday, Sep. 25, 2020
Madison Biking Adventure Project Cycles to Community Engagement
For the regular bicycle rider, finding dedicated biking lanes and city streets to ride in Madison is relatively easy. If you’re seeking a little adventure for your ride, your search can be a bit difficult.