Kettle Pond Park

Madison Wisconsin Hikes , Madison Wisconsin Parks , Madison Wisconsin Trails

Welcome to Madison's beautiful Kettle Pond Park, an urban wildlife oasis. Kettle Pond itself is one of the many ponds formed from glacial retreat at the end of the last ice age thousands of years ago. Today many avid bird-watchers come here to explore the nearly half mile of hiking trails. One can hope to catch a glimpse of ducks, blue herons, and many others. In addition to bird-watching the park's location along the railroad tracks also makes it a nice place for train watching.

While visiting any City Park in Madison, Wisconsin it is important to obey the rules.

*No dumping or littering. Please place all trash in proper containers and remember to recycle.

*Alcholic beverages are prohibited in the following parks, James Madison Park, Tenney Park, Penn Park, Lake Edge Park, Brittingham Park, and Demetral Park. 

*All vehicles must stay in designated areas and obey all traffic laws.

Rules of Conservation Parks

*When hiking please stay on designated trails.

*The following are all prohibited; picnic fires, animals, hunting, weapons.

*No removal of plants or animals without special permit.

*All Conservation Parks open at 4am and close one hour after dusk. 

*To contact the park office please call 608-266-4711.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Wisconsin and United States statutes. Be safe and come out and have fun.