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Parks & Natural Areas

University of Wisconsin Arboretum

http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/arboretum/

1207 Seminole Highway 263-7888

History information about the UW Arboretum is also available.

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Forest Hill Cemetery

http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/parks/forestHill.html

1 Speedway Rd. 266-4720

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Glenwood Children's Park

602 Glenwood

Hours

Park 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Glenwood Children's Park, an old quarry, was restored in the early seventies by a group of residents who received an Orchid Award and had the glen designated a city landmark, and again in 1999 in preparation for a celebration of its 50th anniversary. Browse through some snapshots from the anniversary celebration.

More history information is available.

Attractions

Regulations

No Dogs.

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Hillington Green

435 Hillington

Hours

Park 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

A small neighborhood park nestled on a triangular shaped island between streets.

Attractions

Regulations

No Dogs.

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Frank Hoyt Park

http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/parks/major/hoytPark.html

3902 Regent Street

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Nakoma Park

3801 Cherokee

Hours

Park 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

A small neighborhood park near Thoreau School in a pretty wooded setting.

Attractions

Regulations

No Dogs.

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Olive Jones Park

1810 Regent St.

Hours

Park 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Small neighborhood park located near Randall School.

Attractions

Regulations

No Dogs.

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Spring Trail Pond (Duck Pond)

Nakoma Rd. (Part of UW Arboretum: http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/arboretum/ )

Hours

Park 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

A popular spot for all ages. Ducks are attracted to Spring Trail Pond because its natural springs are open year round. Mallard and domestic ducks are commonly seen at the pond as well as the occasional wood duck, black duck, Northern Shoveler and goose. In addition to the wildlife, Spring Trail Pond has a rich history.

Attractions

Regulations

No Dogs.

Warning: Although those who feed the ducks may have the best intentions, it may no be beneficial to the ducks. Problems arise depending largely on what time of year ducks are fed and what they are offered to eat.

Autumn is the least desirable time to feed the ducks. Birds must migrate to milder climates in order to have a constant food source in winter. If ducks are fed, they may fail to migrate.

If ducks fill up on bread, instead of food that meets their nutritional requirements, they can starve. Wild bird seed, corn or other foods for wild birds are preferable to bread. Thank you.

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Vilas Park

http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/parks/major/vilasPark.html

1339 Vilas Park Drive

Vilas Park history is also available.

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Henry Vilas Zoo

http://www.vilaszoo.org/

1339 Vilas Park Drive 266-4732

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Westmorland Park

http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/parks/major/westMorePark.html

4114 Tokay Blvd.

Park history is also available.

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Wingra Park & Lake

824 Knickerbocker 233-5332 (Boat Rental)

Hours

Park 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Wingra Canoe and Sailing Center 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mid-May through September.

Wingra is the neighborhood park. It is only a short distance from any location in the Dudgeon-Monroe Neighborhood area. The Wingra Canoe and Sailing Center rents windsurfers, sailboats, canoes, rowboats and paddle boats. The park has a rich history as well as the lake.

Attractions

Regulations

No Dogs.

No motorized boats on Lake Wingra during weekends and holidays.

6 m.p.h. limit on motorized boats during week on Lake Wingra.

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