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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:

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. …

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…

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.

 SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 UPDATE: Elver Park no longer has mulch available.  This means as of September 10, there is no more free mulch available in City of Madison parks.  For more information about available mulch from the Streets…

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.…