Parks & Facilities – Visit Middleton

Stone Horse Green

Amy Oldenburg — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:10:36 +0000

Over the last 10 years, Middleton has focused on creating a thriving downtown that’s beloved by both Middleton residents and visitors alike, and a critical component of this is a public green space for anyone and everyone to gather. Normal business hours of the park include 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Stone Horse Green opened in October 2022 and includes an outdoor stage and band shell; a green space to enjoy; space for bistro tables; art installations that are interactive and beautiful; a fire pit; and public restrooms (open on a timer during business hours).

This space is ADA accessible, beautiful and ALIVE. There are so many opportunities to enjoy this space, from sharing lunch from one of the many downtown restaurants to enjoying live music to relaxing in the green space. This is a space for all.

Stone Horse Green is located in downtown Middleton: 7550 Hubbard Avenue; click on the link to view updated events.
Dogs are only permitted on the sidewalk at Stone Horse Green.
Alcohol may be brought in (unopened) in plastic or aluminum. No glass allowed in Stone Horse Green, or pre-opened beverages.

All in the Name

Stone Horse Green’s name is derived by the livery stable that resided in its place years ago (they found quite a few old horse shoes during construction!). To pay homage to its history, the committee decided to incorporate it into the space through beautiful stone horse statues that are actually heated in winter for visitors to sit on!

CXC Outdoor Center

Amy Oldenburg — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:48:16 +0000

Open daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., December 1, 2023-March 15, 2024, the CXC Outdoor Center offers 13 kilometers of groomed trails for both cross-country skiing and diagonal striding. Use of the cross-country ski trail system requires the purchase of a trail pass (December-March only), which can be done online or at the CXC office. City of Middleton residents receive a 50 percent discount by purchasing tickets at City Hall or online. Only cross-country skiing is allowed on the cross-country ski trail system. Throughout the winter season, ski rentals and lessons will be offered, catering to individuals of all skill levels.

Directions to the trailhead and parking: from Highway 14, go south to the end of Schwartz Road, take a right at the end of Schwartz Road to the CXC Outdoor Recreation and Sports Center access drive. The parking lot is located at the end of the access drive. No parking is allowed on the access drive. If parking lot is full, please park along Schwartz Road at the bottom and walk up.

Download a printable cross-country ski map here.

Harvey John & Lucille Taylor Memorial Park

devmiddleton — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0000

This 10.2-acre community park is named after its generous benefactors, Harvey John and Lucille Taylor, who donated their entire estate to build the park for the public. Here you’ll find the largest Playworld System® playground for children ages 5 to 12 in Middleton, which is also ADA-accessible (as are the picnic areas, paths, parking and football areas). There are three full-size football and lacrosse fields, a basketball court, eight pickleball courts, a shelter and bleachers.

For more information, click here.

Woodside Heights Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:24:00 +0000

This 10-acre park is located on the west side of Tiedeman Pond and adjoins to the Tiedeman Pond Conservancy Area, with a 1-mile loop of ADA-accessible hiking trails (paved, gravel and boardwalk). In the winter, the pond is used as an ice skating area. The park offers a basketball court, play equipment for children ages 5 to 12, an open play field, water fountain, sandbox area and diggers, picnic area and nearby open space. Bike and on-street parking is available.

For more information, click here.

Stricker Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:23:00 +0000

Located on the west side of Stricker Pond, this 10-acre park offers an open play area, playground equipment for children ages 5 to 12, a tennis court, basketball court, drinking fountain, on-street and bike parking. The park has access to the Stricker Park Trail Segment, including an ADA-accessible hiking trail. In the winter, the pond provides an ice skating area.

For more information, click here.

Stonefield Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:20:00 +0000

This 2-acre mini park, located near Elm Lawn Elementary school on the city’s southwest side, offers playground equipment for children ages 2 to 5, an open play field, two tennis courts (Heruclan TC PRO soft court surface, the first of this surface type in Wisconsin), a practice tennis court wall and volleyball courts. An open air shelter, restrooms, drinking fountains, on-street and bike parking are also provided.

For more information, click here.

Penni Klein Park

Amy Oldenburg — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:18:00 +0000

This 34-acre community park (formerly known as Quisling Park) is home to eight soccer fields, a 250-car parking lot and a trail system that connects to downtown Middleton. The park is also home to the Steve Adler Baseball field, a fenced baseball field with a batting cage, bleachers and drinking water.

A six-acre fenced area designed as an off-leash exercise area for dogs and their owners is available. All dog owners utilizing Middleton dog parks are required to purchase a permit. There are daily and annual permits available for Middleton’s dog parks, purchased at the park (look for signage) or at Middleton City Hall. Dane County dog park permits do apply to Middleton dog parks; more information here.

There is also a wildlife viewing platform for park users to watch a variety of grassland bird species.

For more information, click here.

Pheasant Branch Ridge Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:16:00 +0000

This 2-acre park is adjacent to the Pheasant Branch Ridge Drainageway. It features a playground perfect for children ages 5 to 12, an open play area, picnic tables, benches and a drinking fountain. The park is ADA-accessible and on-street parking is available.

For more information, click here.

Parkside Heights Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:14:00 +0000

This 1.6-acre mini park contains play equipment for children ages 5 to 12, sandboxes with diggers, an open play field, a basketball court, drinking fountain and a winter ice skating rink. It also features benches and picnic tables and has accessible paths for easy access. Bike and on-street parking is available.

For more information, click here.

Parisi Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:13:00 +0000

This 5.7-acre neighborhood park is adjacent to the Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor. It includes a baseball/softball diamond, basketball court, playground for children ages 5 to 12, rain garden and an open play area. Parisi Park also provides an open-air shelter, off-street parking, drinking fountains and restrooms. Visitors will enjoy the close proximity to the Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Trail, along with an ADA-accessible, porous asphalt trail that runs through the park.

For more information and to reserve a facility, click here.

Orchid Heights Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:09:00 +0000

This 14-acre community park on Middleton’s north side features a lighted baseball/softball diamond, play equipment for children ages 5 to 12 and a sandbox area with diggers. There is also an open play area, two soccer fields, a basketball court, volleyball courts and two tennis courts. Paved walkways weave their way throughout the park and Orchid Heights Conservancy Area and John C. Bock Community Forest are located just to the south. A shelter with restroom facilities, drinking fountains and cooking grills is available by reservation. Street parking, a parking lot and bike parking are available.

For more information and to reserve a facility, click here.

See more parks and facilities here.

MRD Dog Exercise Area

Amy Oldenburg — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:07:00 +0000

This 3-acre dog park features a shade shelter, picnic trails, a fenced agility course, portable restrooms, dog waste disposal bags and mowed trails.

The park is open year round, 8am-10pm, daily. The park is located north of Middleton on the west side of County Highway Q, just south of County Highway K.

All dog owners utilizing Middleton dog parks are required to purchase a permit. There are daily and annual permits available for Middleton’s dog parks, purchased at the park (look for signage) or at Middleton City Hall. Dane County dog park permits do apply to Middleton dog parks. More information can be found on the Dane County Dog Park information page.

Middleton Ridge Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:02:00 +0000

Middleton Ridge Park is a 0.5-acre mini park near the intersection of High Road and Belle Fontaine Boulevard. It contains a playground for children ages 5 to 12, benches, picnic tables, accessible paths and an open play space. On-street and bike parking is available.

For more information, click here.

Middleton Hills Park, South

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 22:00:00 +0000

This 7.2-acre neighborhood park features an accessible boardwalk that meanders north through its wetland area. There is also a hiking trail east through an oak woodland, which connects to the Pheasant Branch Conservancy West Trail. The park contains a boardwalk and hiking trails that are part of the Middleton Hills Wetland Conservancy Area. This area is popular with birdwatchers and is a stop-over for seasonally migratory waterfowl. Since the park is a haven for salamanders, it’s possible to see them crossing the road into the conservancy area. Also on site is an outdoor shelter, drinking water, an open play area, a basketball court, volleyball courts, youth soccer field and two play equipment areas – one for children 2 to 5 and the other for children ages 5 to 12. Bike parking and on-street parking is available.

For more information, click here.

Middleton Hills Park, North

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 21:58:00 +0000

This 4.8-acre park is located on the north side of the Middleton Hills Neighborhood. A paved accessible trail runs along the southern edge of the park, allowing for easy travel between park amenities. The park features a playground area for children ages 5 to 12, spider net and more. There is also a sandbox area with two sand diggers, a baseball/softball field with bleachers, open air shelter and a winter sledding hill. Visitors can also enjoy a large open space area for Frisbee, field sports or free play. Bike and on-street parking is available.

For more information, click here.

Meadows Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 21:53:00 +0000

This 1.9-acre park, located on Middleton’s southwest side, provides play equipment for children ages 5 to 12, a sandbox area, open play area, basketball court, batting cage, water fountain and winter ice skating rink. A small open air shelter can also be found within the park. A paved accessible pathway runs through the park for easy access. On-street and bike parking is available.

For more information, click here.

Lakeview Park

Amy Oldenburg — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 21:48:00 +0000

Lakeview Park is Middleton’s largest community park. Covering 80 acres, users will love the open play field, three playground areas for children ages 5 to 12, baseball diamond, tennis courts, soccer fields, LifeTrail Exercise Stations and hiking trails. An accessible path surrounds a small but scenic pond with ADA accessible piers that can be used for fishing. There is also a picturesque gazebo nearby and a large shelter with restroom and kitchen facilities, available by reservation. The park features Middleton’s only splash pad, which is closed for the 2023 season and will reopen in late May 2024.

Find Lakeview East Park on Middleton Beach Road, east of Lakeview Park and adjacent to the Lakeview Park Conservancy Area. This 1.9-acre mini park with available street parking features a playground, picnic tables, a bench and open play space.

For more information and to reserve a facility, click here.

Lake Street Boat Launch

Laura Portz — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 21:40:00 +0000

Launch your boat into Lake Mendota at this pier. The ramp to the pier makes it ADA-accessible. Street parking is available. The Lake Street Boat Launch does have a tight area for backing in a boat or trailer (the designs for updating this ramp are currently in the works). If you have a large boat or trailer, we would suggest using the Marshall Park Boat Launch, just a bit down the road. The cost is only $8, and there are restrooms and trailer parking. Address: 2101 Allen Blvd, Middleton.

Hinrich’s Family Farm Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 21:39:00 +0000

Hinrich’s Family Farm Park is a 0.4-acre mini park adjacent to the Hidden Oaks Conservancy Area. It features a playground for children ages 5 to 12, an open play space, picnic tables, benches, bike parking and on-street parking.

For more information, click here.

Hillcrest Park

devmiddleton — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 21:38:00 +0000

This .5-acre mini park features a playground for children ages 5 to 12 with a half basketball court, sandbox, drinking fountains and picnic tables. To the north of the park is the Quarry Hill Conservancy Area, a beautiful 6.3-acre wooded site.

For more information, click here.