Parks & Lakes

There is plenty to do at one of Madison’s finest public parks, Hoyt park. This park is massive, with a huge open field and two main shelters which include plenty of picnic tables. It is the ideal place for hosting a large outdoor get-together. Alcohol, music, and shelter reservations are allowed with a permit which can be found here.

The following amenities can be found at Hoyt Park:

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Lake Monona is the second largest lake in Madison, behind Lake Mendota, with an area of 3,359 acres and a max depth of 74 feet. In the summer you will see tons of kayakers, paddleboarders, and canoers enjoying the water, and plenty of sailboats on windy days. Lake Monona is also great for fishing. It is home to Musky, Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Sturgeon, and Catfish.

There are plenty of parks and beaches to take advantage of if you don’t want to be out on the water. Below is a map of some of the great parks and beaches of Lake Monona, labeled with green and blue markers. The orange markers note some of the main public boat landings where you can gain access to the lake.

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