The Capital City State Trail is a 17-mile paved multi-use path open year-round. A state trail pass is required to bike the nine-mile portion of the trail that passes through …
Lake Wingra is a spring-fed lake surrounded by multi-use paths and trail networks, with the Lake Wingra Recreation Loop being one of the more popular routes. It's a fishable lake with Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.
Lake Mendota formed around 15,000 years ago when glacial ice began to melt. It's very biodiverse, with over 34 common species of fish and 255 bird species.
Brittingham Bay is a stunning location that offers many opportunities for outdoor water recreation, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and paddleboating. The small bay is a good place for relaxing on the …
The Howard Temin Lakeshore Path was named after a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of oncology who won the Nobel Prize. The path travels from North Park Street (east) to Oxford Road (west).
Around 2,000 years ago, local inhabitants initiated the burial of their dead in the sacred mounds that scatter across the Point. At one time, Picnic Point boasted seven mounds, but …
One of Madison's oldest parks, dating back to 1906. Henry Vilas, an influential politician, donated the land and championed public parks for all. The park houses the Henry Vilas Zoo, one of the few free zoos in North America.
Great place to stop off on your bike Tour. There's a bench overlooking the water of Lake Monona. Very relaxing place to dig out your water bottles and watch the world go by.
San Damiano Park in Monona, Wisconsin is a peaceful 10-acre lakefront property with over 1,000 feet of shoreline on Lake Monona, offering stunning views of the Madison skyline. Once the …