James Madison Park, Public park near Lake Mendota, Madison, US
James Madison Park extends over 12 acres along Lake Mendota, featuring basketball courts, volleyball areas, and a lakefront beach for recreational activities.
The park grounds originated from a proposed canal system in 1836 by city planner James Duane Doty and later incorporated land from Conklin Ice House in 1939.
The Gates of Heaven Synagogue, relocated to the park in 1971, stands as the eighth oldest synagogue building in the United States, dating from 1863.
The park operates daily from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM, providing restrooms, drinking water, and street parking for visitors throughout the year.
The Bernard-Hoover Boathouse from 1915 serves as headquarters for the Mendota Rowing Club and represents early Madison recreational boating history.
Location: Madison
GPS coordinates: 43.08126,-89.38319
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:38
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Robert M. Lamp House
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