Places to go in Madison

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Aztalan State Park

This park made up of woodlands & open prairie offers activities such as hiking, fishing & boating.

N6200 County Rd Q, Jefferson, WI 53549, USA

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Blue Mound State Park

A swimming pool, plus hiking, biking & cross-country skiing trails & a campground in a hilltop park.

4350 Mounds Park Rd, Blue Mounds, WI 53517, USA

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Brittingham Park

829 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53715, USA

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Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North

Low prairie & wetlands cover 2,000 acres at this preserve with a trail & boardwalk for visitors.

6098 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA

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Devil's Lake State Park

Large park centering around a 360-acre lake with sandy beaches, campsites & concessions.

S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA

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Elver Park

227-acre area featuring sports fields & rinks, a seasonal splash park, playground & sledding hill.

1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719, USA

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Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area

Gibraltar Rock Rd, Lodi, WI 53555, USA

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Goodman Park

29-acre park offering a playground, ball fields, ice rink, basketball court & paved trails.

1402 Wingra Creek Pkwy, Madison, WI 53715, USA

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Governor Nelson State Park

Picturesque park featuring a beach on Lake Mendota, trails through woods & prairies, & a playground.

5140 Co Hwy M, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA

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Indian Lake County Park

Walking trails, boating, cross-country skiing & historic chapel featured on 483 scenic acres.

8183 WI-19, Cross Plains, WI 53528, USA

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James Madison Park

An urban space along the lake, with grassy areas, sports courts, athletic fields & a playground.

614 E Gorham St, Madison, WI 53703, USA

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Lakeview Park

Spacious community park offering various athletic fields, multiple playgrounds & a splash pad.

Lakeview Park, 6300 Mendota Ave, Middleton, WI 53562, USA

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Marshall Park

Relaxing park with a boat launch, small beach & fishing spots plus volleyball courts & playground.

2101 Allen Blvd, Madison, WI 53705, USA

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McKee Farms Park

This sizable park features many sport fields & courts, plus a large pond, playground & pathways.

2930 Chapel Valley Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53711, USA

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New Glarus Woods State Park

W5446 County Highway Nn, New Glarus, WI 53574, USA

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Olbrich Botanical Gardens

16 acres of gardens, including a tropical conservatory, a rose garden & a gilded Thai pavilion.

3330 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704, USA

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Olbrich Park

Large lakeside park with a full range of athletic & recreational facilities for all seasons.

3527 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53714, USA

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Owen Conservation Park

This 97-acre property offers a network of hiking trails, views & an abundance of plants & wildlife.

6021 Old Sauk Rd, Madison, WI 53705, USA

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Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area

Sandstone gorge with mossy walls & a creek leading to a waterfall, popular for for shady hikes.

1377 County Rd DL, Merrimac, WI 53561, USA

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Picnic Point

University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2000 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53705, USA

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Rennebohm Park

Small, city park offering play equipment & a climbing net, plus soccer fields & 6 tennis courts.

115 N Eau Claire Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA

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Tenney Park

This 37-acre lakeside park features a playground, a boat launch, tennis/pickleball courts & more.

402 N Thornton Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA

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University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

1,200 acres of varied habitats including prairies, forests & wetlands plus trails & nature classes.

1207 Seminole Hwy, Madison, WI 53711, USA

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Vilas (Henry) Park

Charming park on the banks of Lake Wingra featuring a sandy beach, playgrounds, trails & a zoo.

702 S Randall Ave, Madison, WI 53715, USA