Gosh, the ice skating and ice hockey pictures look fun but I was here in mid-April and the grass…read morewas just starting to turn green though the trees were bare. This was a great spot to enjoy the lake side and appreciate the canal and locks which join Lake Mendota with Lake Monona across this isthmus. The park has paths for walking, biking and blading. Plus a basketball court, a tennis court and plentiful parking. It's quite nice. [Review 17177 overall - 188 in Wisconsin - 694 of 2022.]

beautiful park, a lot of greens, people are fishing and i saw one women is very happy on the swing,…read moreso high! Two beautiful bridges over the pond, very nice. Love the scenery!

This park is so cute and has bathrooms and shaded areas, sand volleyball and the cute lake to walk…read morearound. Fun for the whole family.

This is a small Middleton park that is a gem for those of us who live nearby. I spent my formative…read moreyears rollerblading along the paths (and having one of my worst blading wipeouts on said paths.) There are three different play structures (one of them a Dream Park,) and a splash pad. Plus there are tennis courts, shelters that you can rent for gatherings, ample parking and a full walking path that goes around a small pond. We ran into a pair of Sandhill Cranes and many a Canada Goose during our visit! For those who are interested, you can use the different outdoor exercise stations along the walking path. Not a bad idea if you want a low impact working while walking! Dogs are allowed on the paths (on leash!)

as a lifetime residence of madison, this is an ok beach. the water quality is mediocre, but since…read morethe city is doing a lot when it comes to phosphorus reduction and water quality efforts, it should improve soon. my main concern is the outdated and absolutely disgusting beach shelter, which could really use a renovation. that being said, the beach shore is really beautiful and there is a nice view of lake monona, so if the city put more effort into this park, it could really shine.

No dogs or alcohol allowed. Picnics here are my favorite 2020 activity. Before swimming, I have to…read morecheck the Madison website for water quality to see if there is an unsafe water advisory. I love this neighborhood beach. It's usually not too busy.

Our place is just a five minute walk from this park, which is also known as "Purple Park" to some…read moreneighbors because the playground equipment like the monkey bars and slides, is all painted purple. There's a great swing set for both kids and adults, as well as a gazebo with plenty of benches and tables, making it a nice spot for picnics. During the summer months, there's a portable toilet available, though it has already been removed for the season. Bring bug spray! Several black walnut trees grow nearby, so it's good to watch your step in the fall to avoid rolling an ankle on fallen walnuts. The park also has a small creek or pond where you'll sometimes see people fishing. Overall, it's a lovely neighborhood park with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

This place is also known as Verona Beach. There's quite a few options at this park for children…read moreyoung and old. We spent over two hours playing with our young grandchildren at the free water park - open 10am-7pm. Lots of water features to keep kids cool on a summer day geared toward kids up to about age 10 or so. Picnic benches and shade available. Next to the water park is an area of padded Astroturf with a slide and climbing net. The water park also has a section for toddlers with a gentle stream of water for the really young children to play in. The snack bar opens later and has a limited selection of treats and drinks so I'd recommend bringing your own snacks and drinks for you and your kids. For the adults, there's a nice coffee shop across the street that also sells pastries and beer. Fishing and swimming activities for older kids, teens, and adults are available at the beach area and lake - open 1-6pm ($2-$5 dollar entry fee, pay with cash or check only). Nice basketball courts here also.

Beautiful park!.. Lot's of Triathletes does their practice open water swims here. Beautiful place…read moreto go fishing also. Lots of families come here to swim and hangout. And by the way it is very clean!..

I love this park tucked away in Monona. The park has roughly 56-acres that are laid out along a…read moreglacial drumlin, or small hill, not far from the eastern shore of Lake Monona. There are paths leading through woodland, savanna, and, most notably, ponds and marshes that are home to a wide variety of waterfowl. We love going for a walk or jog here when we don't want to travel far. It is a wonderful spot for a quick escape from the noise and distraction of the surrounding urban environment.

A nice get away in a little urban area.. Check out the burial mound and enjoy the water fowl.read more

Great place to hike, nice combination of prairie grasses, woods, water and wildlife…read more Very scenic and inter weaves with other local trails. Nice place to hike and not difficult!

The Lakeshore Path and Preserve- how could one give it fewer than five stars! Lakeshore Path is a…read moreMadison and UW-Madison treasure, as it serves as an exercise and walking oasis between the Memorial Union, Lakeshore Dorms, Athletic Practice Fields, Graduate School Housing and Picnic Point. Walk, run, bike, the oaks and pines on one side, Lake Mendota on the other? Lakeshore Path is five stars all the way, U Rah Rah, Wisconsin!

Awesome with a playground, restrooms, picnic tables, restrooms, boat access, and sand. I'm here on…read morea Friday morning and there are people here eating lunch while ducks quack and boats stroll by. If the weather keeps up, I may just go for a swim! It may get a lot busier during weekends but very pretty and very relaxing.

The beach is very small. There is no lifeguard and no roped-off areas for swimming. The marina is…read morevery close to the swimming area and the boat load-in is also right next to the swimming area, so boats are frequently going by. Fishing also occurs nearby. There are very few people here, maybe because it's a holiday. The water is pretty gross. Lots of rocks and seaweed everywhere. The shore smells like fish and you will only be walking in seaweed or rocks in the water. I did not put my head underwater because it was so gross. It is NOT deep at all. I almost waded out to the nearest sailboat in the marina and the water was only to the top of my waistband (I'm 5'11"). This might be a nice place for lounging in a boat. It was okay for swimming, but not the best.