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Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021
Brittingham Park Nature Nook Dedicated Friday
The Nature Nook at Brittingham Park is a nature-based play area made possible through a Cities Connecting Children to Nature grant and a collaboration of the City of Madison, Madison Parks, Public Health Madison & Dane
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Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021
New Director Announced for Olbrich Botanical Gardens
The Madison Parks Division and the Olbrich Botanical Society are pleased to announce that Tanya Zastrow has accepted the position as Director of Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Lisa Laschinger, Madison Parks Assistant Superin
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Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
Walk-tober is Back to Promote Health, Safety and Fun
For second consecutive year, the City of Madison is promoting staying active this fall with a special month-long event, Walk-tober.
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Friday, Sep. 17, 2021
Trucks & Treasures This Saturday
Explore the big rigs and shop the treasures at Saturday's Trucks & Treasures! Madison Parks is excited about the return of this family-friendly event.
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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.