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The Board of Park Commissioners meets in person this evening, Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30pm at Parks Lakeside Offices ...
10/14/2026

The Board of Park Commissioners meets in person this evening, Wednesday, October 14 at 6:30pm at Parks Lakeside Offices - 330 E. Lakeside Street.

The BPC is the policymaking and recommending body for the Parks Division and consists of seven members: five appointed residents and two alders. The BPC governs, manages, controls, improves and cares for all public parks, parkways, greenways, planning and construction, ice rinks, golf courses, conservation, cemetery, mausoleum, boat landings, Warner Park Community Recreation Center, the Irwin A. and Robert D. Goodman Pool, Mall/Concourse special events, beaches, general recreation, and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.

To view the meeting agenda, 2026 schedule and links to past meeting minutes, agendas and videos, check out: cityofmadison.com/parks/about/bpc

Making downtown Madison more beautiful one mum at a time. Mall Concourse & State Street Maintenance crews planted chrysa...
10/13/2026

Making downtown Madison more beautiful one mum at a time. Mall Concourse & State Street Maintenance crews planted chrysanthemums in planters and flower beds along the Capitol Square and State Street.

Mall Concourse maintenance is a City of Madison service within the Parks Division, that provides cleaning and maintenance services for city sidewalks in the greater State Street and Capitol Square area, also known as State Street Mall and Capitol Concourse. Services are provided in recognition of the unique status and function of central downtown.

cityofmadison.com/parks/about/mall-concourse-state-street-maintenance

Learn more about the proposed Garner Park improvements at a virtual public meeting starting at 5pm, on Tuesday, October ...
10/13/2026

Learn more about the proposed Garner Park improvements at a virtual public meeting starting at 5pm, on Tuesday, October 13.

See Parks Project website to learn more and register to attend.
cityofmadison.com/parks/projects or directly
cityofmadison.com/parks/projects/garner-park-improvements

We've been dreaming of fall temps, haywagon rides, campfires and s'mores. How about you? Make plans to join us on a publ...
10/12/2026

We've been dreaming of fall temps, haywagon rides, campfires and s'mores. How about you? Make plans to join us on a public haywagon ride at select special events - including Hayrides & Hikes on Saturday, October 17 at Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park, North!

Two New Wagons! One wagon offers an ADA accessible ramp, and one wagon provides stairs to enter/exit the wagon.

Rain or Shine: Wagon rides happen rain or shine, however, ice or snow will cancel.

Cost: $3 per person, ages 2 and under are free, unless noted otherwise. Cash only and exact change is greatly appreciated.

We also have reservable rides for up to 30 people during Holiday Fantasy in Lights!

See cityofmadison.com/parks/events/hayrides

šŸ‚All Aboard! Check out these haywagon rides coming up at select special events. Rides are typically about 20 minutes and...
10/11/2026

šŸ‚All Aboard! Check out these haywagon rides coming up at select special events. Rides are typically about 20 minutes and no reservation is required. Cost: $3 per person, ages 2 and under are free, unless noted otherwise. Cash only and exact change is greatly appreciated.

-OR- reserve your own for your group up to 30 people through the Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park!

Two New Wagons!
One wagon offers an ADA accessible ramp, and one wagon provides stairs to enter/exit the wagon. Image credit: Weaver Wagons

Rain or Shine: Wagon rides happen rain or shine, however, ice or snow will cancel.

See website for all the details!
cityofmadison.com/parks/events/hayrides

Can You Spot Parks Conservation Staff in These Photos?Neither can we!šŸ˜²That vine covering everything is porcelain berry ā€”...
10/09/2026

Can You Spot Parks Conservation Staff in These Photos?
Neither can we!šŸ˜²

That vine covering everything is porcelain berry ā€” an invasive plant that grows fast and out-of-control. In just one growing season, it can reach 15 to 20 feet long and seems to never stop spreading.

Porcelain berry leaves are deeply lobed and look a lot like native grapevine leaves, which can make them hard to tell apart. The easiest way to identify them is by their berries:

šŸ¦ Porcelain berry: Berries range in color from robinā€™s egg blue to dark purple.

šŸ‡Grapes: Berries are larger, deep blue to purple, and usually found in clusters. (See photos for comparison!)

These photos were taken during a recent project along the boundary at Owen Conservation Park, where porcelain berry has become a big issue. šŸ’Ŗ

Interested in helping us manage invasive plants like this? We'd love your help ā€” this year or in the future! cityofmadison.com/parks/volunteer

The Friends of Owen Conservation Park host regular volunteer workdays and educational events. Come join us! šŸ‘

Photo 1: After removing the invasive porcelain berry (Owen Conservation Park)
Photo 2: Before removing the invasive porcelain berry (Owen Conservation Park)
Photos 3&4: Ripe porcelain berries (Owen Conservation Park)
Photo 5: Before removal of porcelain berry (Owen Conservation Park)
Photo 6: After removal of porcelain berry (Owen Conservation Park)

Earlier this summer, Parks staff discovered Oak Wilt in Meadow Ridge Conservation Park. Oak Wilt is a disease caused by ...
10/08/2026

Earlier this summer, Parks staff discovered Oak Wilt in Meadow Ridge Conservation Park. Oak Wilt is a disease caused by a fungus that attacks oak trees, causing them to wilt and die and there is no known cure. Following Oak Wilt management guidance provided by the WI DNR, Parks staff have extensively assessed the area and developed a thoughtful and future-forward plan. We are moving quite quickly, as we have determined starting the work very soon will allow a better opportunity to save more trees for potential treatment next year.

To learn about our mitigation, treatment and future plantings, see the latest blog post: Maintaining a Healthy Tree Canopy in Madison's Parks.

The blog includes more images and a detailed mitigation map and a future conditions & plantings map.

cityofmadison.com/parks/blog or directly: cityofmadison.com/parks/blog/2026-10-08/maintaining-a-healthy-tree-canopy-in-madisons-parks

Did you hear the news? Big Top Events is proposing to make a sizable investment in Breese Stevens Field! The proposed im...
10/08/2026

Did you hear the news? Big Top Events is proposing to make a sizable investment in Breese Stevens Field! The proposed improvements to one of the City's historically significant public assets, includes in part:
ā€¢A permanent stage to provide higher quality experience for concerts, sports, and community events.
ā€¢Artists' green room and event support facilities constructed with modular buildings to provide preparation space for artists, performers, and their staff.
ā€¢A permanent building for additional locker rooms and concession area, that can also be utilized as a hospitality space for events.

You can learn more cityofmadison.com/parks/projects/breese-stevens-field-improvements-0

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330 E. Lakeside Street
Madison, WI
53715

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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