Best parks and nature in Madison (US)

Visitors usually stay up to 25 min here.

The Tenney lock raises and lowers boats to allow passage between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona via the Yahara River. The dam located adjacent to the lock maintains an approximate 5' of water level difference between the lakes. A permit is required to use the lock. They are available online or at a kiosk located on the Yahara River dock. Credit/debit cards only. No cash sales. Public restrooms are only available during the regular opening hours of the lock.

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Edward Klief Park is most popular around 10 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

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Period Garden Park is most popular around 2 PM on Tuesdays. It's most quiet on Thursdays.

Explore this oasis in the midst of Madison’s busy downtown. Sit and reflect on the comfortable benches surrounded by scent and color. Or find a cool spot in the shady wooden area where you can watch birds visit feeders.

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Morrison Park is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 45 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Elizabeth Link Peace Park is most popular around 8 PM on Sundays. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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