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Midtown District

Central District

The Midtown District covers the near West side of Madison and includes parts of the UW campus, Camp Randall football stadium, West High School, Memorial High School, Edgewood College and High School, Marshall Park, Odana Golf course and Henry Vilas Zoo. Boundaries of the district are to the:

  • North - Lake Mendota and Village of Shorewood Hills
  • South - Haywood Dr, Lake Wingra and City of Fitchburg
  • West - S. Gammon Rd and S. Whitney Way
  • East - Park St and Lake Monona

January 8, 2025 12:05 PM

Greetings Midtown! As winter's chill sets in, many drivers are tempted to let their vehicles warm up before hitting the road. After all, nobody wants to get behind the wheel of a cold car, especially when it's freezing outside. However, this seemingly harmless habit of idling your car to …

December 23, 2024 5:32 PM

Today, a community outreach event was held at "The Heights" (2206 University Ave.), where MPD officers teamed up with members of the Community Policing Advisory Board. The event included fun activities for kids, such as taking photos with Santa, making cookies, and fostering positive …

November 26, 2024 11:20 AM

Greetings! Over the past week, we have seen an uptick in thefts from autos (TFA) in the Midtown District. These incidents often involve thieves targeting unlocked vehicles, taking valuables left inside, or rummaging through cars that are parked overnight in driveways or on the street. While …

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