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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.
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Wednesday, Sep. 23, 2020
Vilas Park Drive Reopens to Vehicles for Democracy in the Park
Early in the pandemic as the weather turned warmer and people sought refuge outdoors more than ever before, City Traffic Engineering worked to create
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Monday, Aug. 31, 2020
Democracy in the Park Event Planned for September 26 & October 3
Over 70,000 City of Madison residents have absentee ballot requests on file for the November 3 General Election. Ballots will be mailed by September 17.
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Monday, Aug. 24, 2020
City of Madison Continues Pilot of Pedal-Assist Cargo Bikes - Affordable Eco-Friendly Work Solution
The City of Madison has joined with Saris, a Madison-area manufacturer of cycling accessories and infrastructure products, to launch one of the first municipal pilots in the US of an electric pedal-assist cargo bicycle use
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Monday, Aug. 3, 2020
Olbrich Botanical Gardens Learning Center Addition Earns LEED© Platinum Certification
The City of Madison Engineering Division, Parks Division, and Olbrich Botanical Gardens are proud to announce that the Frautschi Family Learning Center addition has achieved a LEED© Platinum certification by the U.S.