Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Madison

Alexander O. • August 18, 2014Incredible free garden with beautiful outdoor displays. The indoor garden is also great, it does have a small fee though. Make sure to go to the Thai garden it is amazing.

riding f. • December 18, 2013Ice fishing is fun too

Amanda L. • February 14, 2015My favorite place to ice skate in Madison, bar none. It's gorgeous year round.

Charles T. • June 7, 2011Great area. Will likely find great local places for food and drink.

Rachel A. • June 5, 2011Bring your hiking boots - over 20 miles worth of trails!

Ashley D. • July 23, 2013Beautiful!! In all aspects. Location. Weather. Wind. Sun exposure! Water location! Accessibility!!

Taiowa W. • January 16, 2023Great walking along the lake

Terrence • April 14, 2012basketball, volleyball, sand, picnic.. this park has it all

D'Angelo L. • December 17, 2011Lots of space. Great view of downtown and the capitol. Quality basketball courts (2) and sand volleyball pits. Launch your boat too.

Tricia P. • December 2, 2012Great place to run, walk, or have a picnic. Beautiful place to relax!

Lisa M. • April 25, 2010Tons of shops with unique and affordable items. Some of the best food and entertainment is along this street too!

Leybi B. • August 6, 2016Rent a kayak it is super fun

Jason K. • August 10, 2014Fantastic park, great view of the city. Rented the pavilion a few years ago and got married in it. Perfect location for a wedding.

Joseph • January 31, 2011Some of the best cross country ski trails in Southern Wisconsin. Well maintained trails are groomed for classical. More than 11 miles of challenging trails. Trail pass required.

Sue L. • May 4, 2018Always worth a trip to Olbrich!

Prentice B. • July 3, 2013Great family friendly fireworks every year. Tasty bacon wrapped hot dogs with jalapeños across Mckenna too!

Chris J. • June 18, 2013It's a beautiful park with lots of walking/biking trails and some nice little lakes/bridges. Has a nice dog park. Pretty active place in summer. Can be a little sketchy at times but isn't everywhere?

Amy R. • May 3, 2018You can reserve a fire pit for a great afternoon

Khara S. • September 13, 2022WI Badgers Rock! Jump around!

Horacio N. • May 19, 2024A great park for dogs and just a nice walk. There are waste stations with available poop bags for everyone. Please clean after your pets and keep the park clean.

Carol B. • July 10, 2023Beautiful, small garden but very much worth repeat visits!

Jason K. • September 2, 2014Beautiful park to enjoy fishing, swimming or boating. Great Muskie lake as well. Stop by the spillway in the spring to see them jump into the lake.

AB M. • August 11, 2013Nice open space and a giant tree perfect for picnics or grassy reading.

Matthew R. • August 28, 2011Awesome festival here every year.

Spencer S. • March 8, 2013Beautiful view overlooking Elizabeth Waters Residence Hall

Josef B. • October 6, 2019An amazing overview of the many works and deeds of our alumni. Great gardens and views.

Bikabout • June 12, 2014Surrounded by a collection of mid century modern homes built on the side of rocky cliffs.

Gemma C. • August 9, 2013Excellent place to watch the sun set in August. There's a firepit, and lots of chairs. But my favorite place is out on the pier :) Best Kept Secret Park in Madison!!!

Paul S. • June 16, 2019Great place to camp! Clean park and nice walking trails.