Madison's Cross-Country skiing Trails and Information

Over 22 miles of signed and groomed trails await cross-country skiers at 7 Madison Parks locations. Equipment rentals, concessions, and restrooms are available at three locations.

PERMITS

The 2018 cross-country ski permit is valid through December 31, 2018 and is required at Elver Park, Odana Hills and Yahara Hills golf courses and groomed Dane County Park trails. This permit is valid from date of issue through December 31 of the permit year.

TRAIL CONDITIONS & GROOMING

• The ski trails are typically open after the first snowfall over 4" depending on the type of snow and trail conditions at the time.
• Fee-based trails will have a higher level of grooming (3-4 times a week, as conditions allow) and are groomed for both skate and classic skiing.
• Free ski trails are groomed weekly, as weather conditions allow for classic cross-country skiing. 
• We may not be able to groom or we may need to close a trail to preserve the trail condition. This website is updated as soon as information from the field is available.
• Permit fees are non-refundable

• Cherokee Marsh (South Unit) - Cross-Country Skiing

Location: 5002 School Road

Cross-Country Skiing Details

• Door Creek Park - Cross-Country Skiing

Location: 7035 Littlemore Dr.
Cross-Country Skiing Details

• Elver Park - Cross-Country Skiing

Location: 1250 McKenna Blvd.

(Equipment rentals, concessions, and restrooms are available daily)

Cross-Country Skiing Details

• Owen Conservation Park - Cross-Country Skiing

Location: 6021 Old Sauk Rd.
Cross-Country Skiing Details

• Odana Hills Golf Course - Cross-Country Skiing

Location: 4635 Odana Rd.

Equipment rentals, concessions, and restrooms are available weekends & holidays

Cross-Country Skiing Details

• Turville Point Conservation Park - Cross-Country Skiing

Location: 1156 Olin Turville Ct.

Cross-Country Skiing Details

• Yahara Hills Golf Course - Cross-Country Skiing

Location: 6701 Hwy 12 & 18 East

Equipment rentals, concessions, and restrooms are available weekends & holidays

Cross-Country Skiing Details

Madison's Ice Skating Rinks and Info

Winter fun is abundant in Madison Parks! Enjoy free ice skating at 12 outdoor ice rinks located throughout the city! Amenities at each location vary and include evening lighting, restrooms, hockey boards, warming shelters, skate rentals (figure and hockey), hockey stick rentals and concessions.

Elver, Tenney and Vilas parks offer a warming shelter with ice skate rentals and concessions; see individual pages for open hours and below for the ice rinks status. 

HOCKEY BOARDS: Elver, Olbrich, Tenney, Vilas, Westmorland

• Elver Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 1250 McKenna Blvd.
  Available: Skate Rental and Concessions
  Maintained By: City of Madison Parks Division
  More Information: Skating at Elver Park

• Goodman Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 37 Van Deusen St.
  Maintained By: City of Madison Parks Division
  More Information: Skating at Goodman Park

• Heritage Heights Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 701 Meadowlark Dr.
  Maintained By: Adopt Ice Partnership
  More Information: Skating at Heritage Heights Park

• Hillington Triangle Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 435 Hillington Way
  Maintained By: Adopt Ice Partnership
  More Information: Skating at Hillington Triangle Park

• Nakoma Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 3801 Cherokee Dr.
  Maintained By: Adopt Ice Partnership
  More Information: Skating at Nakoma Park

• Olbrich Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 201 Garrison St.
  Maintained By: Adopt Ice Partnership
  More Information: Skating at Olbrich Park

• Rennebohm Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 115 N. Eau Claire Ave.
  Maintained By: Adopt Ice Partnership
  More Information: Skating at Rennebohm Park

• Tenney Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 402 N. Thornton Ave.
  Available: Skate Rental and Concessions
  Maintained By: City of Madison Parks Division
  More Information: Skating at Tenney Park

• Vilas Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 1602 Vilas Park Dr
  Available: Skate Rental and Concessions
  Maintained By: City of Madison Parks Division
  More Information: Skating at Vilas (Henry) Park

• Warner Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 2930 N. Sherman Ave.
  Maintained By: City of Madison Parks Division
  More Information: Skating at Warner Park

• Westmorland Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 4114 Tokay Blvd
  Maintained By: Adopt Ice Partnership
  More Information: Skating at Westmorland Park

• Wexford Park - Ice Skating

  Location: 1201 N. Westfield Rd.
  Maintained By: Adopt Ice Partnership
  More Information: Skating at Wexford Park