Very small beach. I'm tired of seeing litter at places like this. Why can't people clean up after…read morethemselves? There were TWO garbage cans! No paths. Small parking lot with about 13 spaces. Has bathrooms but did not look to see how modern or clean they are. One lifeguard stand but no one there when I was. I could see sitting near water & enjoying a sunset.

This is a hidden little gem of a park that lets kids play the way we used to before kids got…read morebubble-wrapped for safety. A kid can hike in a ravine, safe from traffic, hop across a little stream on fallen logs. Have an imaginary tea party on tree stump tables and chairs. Pick wild berries and chase squirrels. Collect pocketfuls of stones. Play hide-and-go-seek among the trees. Go exploring. Imitate birdsong. Have a walk and a talk with Grandpa. The only amenity is a trash receptacle. No swings, no sport court, no spring-necked horsies to rock on. Just blue sky, rocks, trees, wind, water, and birds. Mud in the spring, snow for only about half the year. I've pulled my kids in a sled through this park after a fresh March snowfall, feeling like the only people for miles. It's an oasis of green just off the bike path and it is one of the best parts of living in this neighborhood, whether you are a kid or a kidult.

The four stars is a combination of location, price and quality. Is this a "four star golf course"?…read more No, that's a high bar. Is this a four-star bargain? You betcha! The rack rate here is $15 for 9 holes, and $25 for 18 (it's 9 holes, so you'd just do two laps). But watch for deals - you can often find the 10am rate for $10. What disappointed me there was the $10 "convenience fee" booking online with them. I did an end-around and booked via Teeoff.com and saved that fee. Whatever you do, it's a pretty decent deal to walk 9 holes "in town". Course quality is okay. The layout is cool - for an executive course (3 par 4s, 6 par 3s), it's got a lot of character. Mature trees, some elevation change, a little water, and some well-placed bunkers give you more to think about than just the pin position. The condition is the "okay" part - some of the more-used parts of the fairway (like, around 220 yards out where many drives land) was full of crabgrass. While not ideal, you're still golfing in town, so you deal with it. This isn't U-Ridge! People - I was greeted by a friendly fellow in the clubhouse. He saw me in the system let me know me and my friends could get out a little early if we wanted to. Very nice and helpful. In short - this isn't a bad little course if you don't want to leave town to scratch that golf itch. If you're looking for the class 18-hole adventure with cart and a well-stocked clubhouse bar, you'll want to go somewhere else and pay up. But this is a nice little slice of nature right in town, and it gets the job done.

A perfect executive golf course. I've read some poor reviews here ,if they have complaints then go…read moreto another course. It is very affordable and well run It's a gem in the middle of the city.

One of my favorite places in Madison. I just moved to the neighborhood and I enjoyed walking the…read moredog around the circle.

This local community park is virtually not even visible from the road and is accessible by two…read morepoints on Basswood Ave and Aspen Ave. The park is surrounded on three sides by residential homes and at the far end is a natural habitat area. The green space here is large enough for a soccer field and a baseball game. There's only one small picnic table on the property and no bathrooms. This is a public park, but there's only street parking available.

The park is medium sized (size of a football field), rectangular, and has one gravel walking path…read more There's one shady spot with trees (mini forest), and another small gated park area for small dogs and training. My biggest complaint was that there was a water drainage spout near the middle of the park which resulted in a lot of runoff and muddy areas.

As long as everyone follows the rules this park is great. Unfortunately I have had dogs not being…read morewatched by their owners, or owners intentionally bring semi aggressive dogs to the park and lunge and attempt to or actually bite my dog. Which is not the parks fault.

Henry Vilas Beach is ok. We went here during a girls trip and the beach was easy because it was…read moreright across from the zoo and has a nice walk through the park. It is pretty small compared to other beaches, but it is free which is nice. The sandy part got filled pretty quickly, but there is a little grassy area were able to sit by. There wasn't really any parking around the area, but you might be able to snag a spot by the zoo. The water was shallow, so if you have younger children, this might be a good option. Overall, it is definitely a decent beach to spend a couple hours after walking around the zoo.

What a great free place to spend summer days with or without kiddos! As I am of the kiddo side of…read morethe table, I highly tout it for family fun. Lol Located directly across the street from Henry Vilas Zoo, this beach sits on the small and peaceful Lake Wingra. In the summer months, the beach is staffed with lifeguards and offers restroom and shower/changing facilities. There is a fair amount of seating on the grassy area around the beach, but I recommend bringing chairs or blankets as the picnic tables fill up fast. Henry Vilas Park does have a lot of geese and ducks, so be mindful of goose poop on the grass, although the parks department seems to keep this area cleaner. Additionally, be mindful of the fact that since Wingra is a small lake, as the temps get higher and summer wears on, it is prone to blue-green algae blooms. Fortunately the parks dept. closes the beach at those times and posts warnings. We steer clear and instead continue to enjoy the Kona Ice treats from the truck that always parks nearby!

Hiestand's good for Disc Golf and sledding. The disc course isn't as scenic (or as clean) as Elver…read morePark on the west side. But, for beginners, it's much more friendly, as there's less trees to hit, and the holes are generally just easier. For sledding, there's a couple large hills that are great to go down on, but they're a bit torn up, and could use some patching. There's other amenities as well, like a playground, and baseball field. It's overall a decent park!

Truly a beautiful disc golf course on any day of the week. We came here from Texas and played the…read moreAMWorld Championships and it was a great time.