Suggestions for Other Great Outdoors near Madison

JH H. • October 10, 2015Great quiet place for a picnic

Suzanne Sarah F. • June 3, 2012Bring water, patience and a smile.

DK G. • July 9, 2011Looking for coffee? Try the Washington Hotel Coffee Room.

Will W. • August 5, 2023High school Reunion part 1

Clive A. • October 29, 2013It's cleaner than you'd expect a dump to be.

Matthew T. • July 5, 2016Fun ride by boat. Lots of people fishing

NoirSocialite • July 13, 2014Bike trails, walking beautiful zoo with beautiful giraffes, monkeys, & all types of animals!! Beautiful ponds and a beach!! My favorite park in Madison

Abbie Z. • August 28, 2013The best place to watch the sunset. There is a nice pier to walk out on!

Eric L. • January 29, 2012On snowy winter days, try trail running in the ski tracks. It's nice and smooth. Kidding. The skiers don't like that.

Miles H. • December 6, 2015Sunsets, wave splashes, beach, three distinct different shore lines! I lived in front of this park for eight years! Might be a bit chilly & breezy in the winter, but I loved it! Believe It! *east pic*

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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.

Dan M. • September 8, 2013Some of the light poles have working power outlets. Sit on a bench or curb and charge your phone! Check out the Kilwins on State Street. Best sweets, chocolate & fudge in Madison.

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.

Lina • July 30, 2011Beautiful path by lake. U can stop and swim, picnic

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

Jared C. • February 15, 2012nice place to walk the dog

Brian R. • September 12, 2016At the very end of the trail you can climb down and sit on the rocks with your feet in the water while enjoying the view of campus back across the lake.

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

UW-Madison • September 24, 2010Have your picture taken with Abe Lincoln, play Frisbee, or study up on the vast sloping hill that was the site of one of the all-time greatest college pranks—covering the hill with pink flamingos.