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  • A Wild Rumpus Returns this July to Offer A Unique Play Experience in the Park

    MADISON, WI -- Madison Parks and Madison Public Library bring you A Wild Rumpus: An Anji Play Experience at two parks July through August.

  • How to Help Your Trees During the Spongy Moth Outbreak

    According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, we are seeing a very high number of spongy moth caterpillars throughout the state. We are experiencing the same outbreak here in Madison. The population boom is due to a variety of…

  • No Streets Division Collections on Tuesday July 4, 2023

    Streets Division Drop-off Sites Also Closed

  • Upcoming Atwood Avenue Traffic Switch Happening Next Week

    (MADISON, Wis.)—Another traffic switch will take place on Atwood Avenue beginning Monday, June 26. Traffic traveling northbound on Atwood Avenue will be directed to use the newly paved lane on the lake side of the street from Walter Street to just…

  • Support Local Businesses in the Heat of Construction Season

    The City of Madison Engineering Division encourages the community to support local businesses specifically impacted by major projects underway during the heat of this construction season. There are a number of high-impact road construction projects…

  • Parts of E. Washington Avenue to Close Friday

    (MADISON, Wis.)— On June 16, 2023, the westbound lanes of the 500 block of E. Washington Avenue between N. Blair Street and N. Franklin Street will be closed 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Traffic heading toward the capitol building will be directed to turn left…

  • No Streets Division Collections or Drop-off on Juneteenth, June 19, 2023

    There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.  The Streets Division drop-off sites will also be closed.Trash…

  • Goodman Pool Opens Friday, June 9

    Goodman Pool opens for the 2023 season on Friday, June 9 and 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 Hayes, owners of Goodman’s…

  • Help Your Trees: Urban Forestry Reminds Residents to Water Newly Planted Trees

    If a tree has been planted on the terrace in front of your home by Urban Forestry within the last five years, or if you had a tree planted on your private property in that same window of time, residents are reminded to water the tree as needed to…

  • Free Fun Weekend in Madison Parks

    Enjoy permit-free days in Madison's parks, Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, 2023. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes. DISC GOLF A daily or annual permit is typically required to play a…

  • Madison Water Utility's 2022 Annual Report is Available

    Madison Water Utility's 2022 Annual Report is now available! This reporting period covers calendar year 2022, including audited 2022 financial statements, 2022 water quality monitoring, and 2022 projects, events, operations, and accomplishments.View…

  • Beaches and Splash Parks Opening for the Season

    As warmer temperatures creep into the Madison area, splash parks and beaches officially open for the season on Saturday, May 27.  Madison Parks’ three splash parks open for the season on Saturday, May 27. Each free-to-use location is open daily…

  • Upcoming Atwood Avenue Traffic Switch Happening May 24

    (MADISON, Wis.)—A traffic switch will take place on the Atwood Avenue reconstruction project beginning Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Traffic will continue to be restricted to one northbound lane on Atwood Avenue between Cottage Grove Road and Oakridge…

  • No Streets Division Collections on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023

    There will be no recycling, trash, brush, or large item collections performed by the City of Madison Streets Division on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Streets Division drop-off sites will also be closed.Trash…

  • The 2023 Spring Yard Waste Collection Is Complete

    The springtime yard waste collection by the Streets Division is now over. The yard waste set-out dates for all neighborhoods have passed. Do not place yard waste out for pickup again until the start of the fall pickup season.What should you do with…

  • Open House Planned for MSCR and Madison Parks

    Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) and Madison Parks invite the community to a Ribbon Cutting Dedication and Open House in their new central, lakeside offices, located at 328 and 330 E. Lakeside Street. This location, within Olin Park…

  • Madison Awarded Women’s Pro Soccer Franchise in USL Super League

    New league kicks off in 2024; local team could start as soon as 2025

  • Food Scraps Recycling Drop-off Returns to South Madison Farmers’ Market Tuesday, May 23, 2023

    The City of Madison in partnership with Sustain Dane and Neighborhood Food Solutions is happy to announce the return of our second food scraps drop-off location for this market season. Our second location will open on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the…

  • Madison’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Is Now Available!

    Madison’s drinking water continues to meet all federal and state standards for health and safety

  • Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge Team Selection

    Madison Parks is pleased to announce the team selection in the Lake Monona Waterfront Design Challenge! The Lake Monona Waterfront Ad-hoc Committee selected Sasaki to proceed in the Lake Monona Waterfront master plan process. The Committee evaluated…

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