Labor Day weekend in full swing. Baseball, pickleball, splashed, and most importantly the…read moreWestfield fire department chicken BBQ fundraiser.

I was in the area picking something up and decided to take a short walk through this park. My…read morenephews and I used to come here in Spring when everything was still covered in snow, and in winter, the park is popular for cross-country skiing, so I'm quite familiar with it. I've also attended a foraging class here through the Madison Public Library, which was a great experience. The trails are easy to walk, but keep an eye out for black walnuts that ripen and drop onto the ground--you could easily step on one and twist an ankle (as I unfortunately did). Along the way, you might spot squirrels and hear birds singing in the bushes. I even came across some mushrooms, which reminded me of the foraging class. There's a restroom facility and a pond nearby, and in winter, local families love coming here for sledding on hill. I've done it myself--it's a lot of fun, just make sure to protect your back on the way down! Don't say I didn't warn you!

I went recently to try out the ice skating and had a blast. It cost 6$ to rent ice skates and you…read morecould skate for as long as you want until the rental place closed. If you have your own skates you can skate for as long as you want. They have 2 rinks, one for regular ice skating and the other for hockey. They have the green assistance rollators, for when you need assistance ice skating, that are useful. The ice was chipped in some areas, but overall good quality. There is a huge hill close by that looks like it can be sledded when there's more snow.

Very nice park bit of a walk though but over all solid park would recommend for baseball tournamentsread more

Nicely maintained baseball fields, but a little on the small side. A definite hitters park,…read moreoutfield fence sits at a mere 215'. Four homers hit by the 12 year olds in our game. Nice facilities & reasonably priced concessions.

I had a great experience at my first Lake Country Dockhounds game in Oconomowoc today! I was…read moreinvited to join a group in the new Dive Bar section in left field. There are chairs with counter tops, your own bar with bartender, and servers to take food orders from the nearby taco stand. There are plenty of food options at the Wisconsin Brewing Company stadium, and a kids area with basketball court and bounce houses. After the game, the kids can run around the diamond (it's a version of artificial turf, so no dirt in the kids), and the players sign autographs. Three pitchers were signed to major league team systems this year, so far! There are also multiple seating and group outing options, starting at just $10. I enjoyed a smoked brisket sandwich and loaded tater tots with cheese sauce, pulled pork, BBQ sauce and scallions. In the 6th inning they run a $1 popcorn promo for the inning, and they also have a 50/50 raffle and beer can race (like the sausage race). This is another great option for affordable family-friendly fun! I will be back, and I recommend this experience!

After attending more than two dozen games at nearby Franklin Field, I have a good feel for their…read morestadium in terms of in game entertainment, concessions, amenities, atmosphere, and views of the game. Though I've now only been to Wisconsin Brewing Company Park twice, making informed comparisons isn't hard. Van and Jim are more entertaining announcers at Franklin Field than the pair of guys they have at WBC Park and Bo Vine is the better mascot (sorry, Louie). The Carpentier Agency Tabletops, Captain's Deck, and Baird Wealth Management Club at WBC Park are all nicer premium seating options than the Hop Yard and Ascension Club Level at Franklin Field, mostly due to their proximity to the field itself (the Hop Yard is way out in left field at Franklin Field). The Baird Wealth Management Club in particular is large and super nice inside. The concessions at WBC Park are better in terms of selection and FAR better in terms of quality compared to Franklin Field. They also have more concessions stands than Franklin Field. The main concessions stands at WBC Park are under the seating area, though, which prevents you from seeing any of the game while waiting in line, while all of the concessions stands are Franklin Field have a view of the game due to their open concept stadium. The seats at Franklin Field are wider compared to the seats at WBC Park, which is easily more comfortable than narrow seats. Additionally, if you're sitting low down in the seating area at WBC Park, your view could be blocked momentarily by people walking past as the concourse is at the bottom of the seating area right behind the dugouts instead of at the top of the sections like at Franklin Field. Both parks have seating areas with couches; Franklin Field's are at the top of the seating area while they're field level in right field at WBC Park, which seems more cool. The music and sound bites between pitches at WBC Park sound like they're using whatever royalty free music they can get their hands on while Franklin Field uses more modern music. The entertainment at Franklin Field is more fan oriented with various games between contestants almost every inning while WBC Park seems to prefer less fan interaction in their between inning entertainment (cheerleaders performed three separate times during our most recent visits). WBC Park does have kids activities in right field while Franklin Field doesn't consistently have kids activities (outside the aforementioned between inning games). Everything said, there are aspects of Wisconsin Brewing Company Park that I like and dislike. No ballpark is perfect, but this one is pretty good.

Village Park is the crown jewel of the Waunakee park system. Located just east of downtown, the…read morepark features a series of picturesque stone bridges over Six Mile Creek, making it ground zero for homecoming and prom pictures. The park has several basketball courts, playground equipment and a large shelter house with restrooms that can be reserved for events. Murphy Field, home of Waunakee's Home Talent baseball team, can also be found at this park. During December, the park hosts the popular Rotary Holiday Lights show.

Beautiful little park with an adorable gazebo. Nice place to rest or have a picnic. My one wish is…read morethat dogs were allowed, but the Jefferson County Dog Park is nearby and that is a plus!

Big fun park, with track for folks to walk around on. It has a fun thing for kids, like a splash…read morepad, or something along those lines. Lots of tennis courts and soccer fields, along with baseball fields. It's a cool place, with lots to do for everyone.

McKee Farms Park is one of my favorite places to be. I raised my kids in that neighborhood and we…read morehave many happy memories from there. It is a very well kept park, clean and beautiful. The playground is big and well taken care of. The tennis courts are lit for nighttime play and in good shape. There is plenty of room for a soccer game or to run with your dog. This is a very dog-friendly park and often you will see multiple dogs out for their daily stroll. Bikers make good use of the paved areas. I visit about 5 times a week and I'm so glad this park is available.

As a person who doesn't like "people" or "going out." This…read moreplace was wonderful! I forgot to make a review when we sent for the game but I need to make one now. We had great seats for the game, but it's easy to see how many seat in this smaller stadium would be wonderful! It was a great night! Parking: The parking is fairly easy, even if you're a bad parker like I am. We got there semi early and still had a spot that wasn't very far from the entrance. I've never been to a baseball game and this stadium made me feel like I was living in a movie. The music. The food. It was great. The staff in every area were wonderful. I was super thankful for all the people who knew how things worked! Bathrooms:The bathrooms were okay, there were a large amount of them. But they weren't very clean. Food: The food was pretty decent when I finally had my burger, beer and nachos. There were a nice amount of places to get food so the lines weren't very long. For someone learning the game, I had a wonderful time learning the game in this small easy going stadium. The crowd was very low key. So I had a good time hearing my fiancé when things were going on. All in all, this was a great game to watch at a great stadium. (Though I still don't understand baseball.

I've been to the Duck Pond a handful of times for Mallards games and it's a great time! The actual…read moreamount of baseball I've watched has been minimal (prior to the Duck Blind's renovation, the area barely even faced the field), but we generally seem to do well as a team. There's lots of entertainment in both the concourse area and during/after the game. There are tons of contests, challenges for prizes, and random entertainment like 80s cover bands and appearances by C-list celebrities. Your best bets for a fun night out is to go with either a family pack special or a Duck Blind ticket. The family-pack style tickets usually get you a reserved seat, a soda, a food item, and sometimes a promo item like a hat. It usually ends up being about $10-$15/person. The Duck Blind is the true draw, though. True, $40 sounds like a lot for a minor league ball ticket, but you get unlimited food and drinks (including a wide range of beer) through the seventh inning. If it's been a few years since your last Duck Blind experience, they've drastically improved seating and have expanded the food menu and setup. Stations are broken out around the ground floor to break up the lines, and many sides are now self-serve. There are several soda fountains throughout the space (including up in the grandstand), and you have your pick of 25+ beers. It's not just cheap-o lawnmower beers, either; there are IPAs, ciders, Great Dane brews, and more. Food choices now include things like BBQ pork, smoked chicken, and boneless wings in addition to your standard burger/brat/hot dog selection. Lines moved very quickly when we went and we were able to find seating upstairs. The sun gets a little hot, but it was nice to have a place to sit considering the length of most baseball games. Other ballpark fun to note: don't miss Maynard Mallard zip lining in to start the game, and cheer for at least five runs scored by the home team so you can trade in your ticket for a free scoop of Culver's custard.

My men's softball league moved to Verona when Bowling Green Recreation Center finally shut down…read morethis year. While excited about the new venue, I was sad to leave a memorable (yet dilapidated) setting. After fours weeks of play at Hometown USA Community Park, I have to say the complex is pretty nice. There is ample parking for the amount of people that come through there. The two softball diamonds (next to the ice arena) are in very nice shape. They don't get chewed up too bad as the night progresses, though in the later games you might get some funny hops through the higher-traffic areas. The fences are long enough that more balls are in play, but it's not impossible to get a home run. I like that challenge. The shelter near those fields houses relatively clean bathrooms. The covered area will be good if we encounter rain - it's a large enough area to hold all of us while a shower passes. Nice. The shelter also houses a concession stand. They are fairly well stocked, but it's "cans only" for beer (no taps or pitchers). Also, they don't pop their own corn. Well, they DO, but it's microwave popcorn. Basically, the concessions are whatever they can buy in cases and sell through the window. It's serviceable, but it could be so much better. For the rest of the enormous complex, I haven't been able to experience any of that. I appears to be just as nice as what I've seen, and people I know enjoy spending their time there for baseball games, their kids' games, etc.