Madison and surrounding Dane County offer year-round outdoor activities, on water and on land. No wonder Outside Magazine (August, 2005) rated Madison one of ten “New American Dream Towns.”

Lakes: 5 major
Parks: more than 200
Golf courses: 22, including outstanding public courses
Public Land Designated for Recreational Use: more than 29,000 acres
Canoeing: 48 miles
Swimming: 32 areas, 92 miles of shoreline
Boating: 40 launching sites
Bicycle Trails/Routes: more than 150 miles
Major Hiking Trails: 46 miles
Snowmobile Trails: 240 miles
Cross-Country Skiing: 14 areas, more than 100 miles
Downhill Skiing: 1 area, 6 runs
Sledding Areas: 13 hills
Skating Facilities: 40

Sources: City of Madison Dept. of Planning and Development, Dane County Regional Planning Commission, Dane County Parks Division, Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, National Weather Service, US Bureau of the Census and the Wis. Depts. of Administration and Public Instruction.