Lakeview Park
Middleton’s largest at 80 acres, offers trails, playgrounds, sports courts, splash pad (open Memorial Day through Labor Day), fishing piers, and reservable shelters. Don’t miss the Veterans Memorial honoring local service members!
Cherokee Marsh
Offers over four miles of scenic trails, river views, boardwalks, and a canoe launch. Spot wildlife like sandhill cranes and bald eagles in this peaceful escape for hikers and birders.
Waakikižu Natural Resource Area
Spanning 206 acres of wetlands and trails along Six Mile Creek. Perfect for walking, biking, or birdwatching, it connects to the North Mendota Trail. Waakikižu honors the Ho-Chunk word for “community.”
Pope Farm Conservancy
Spans 105 acres where three watersheds meet. Enjoy eight miles of trails, panoramic views of Lake Mendota and Madison’s skyline, and explore prairie restorations, wildlife, and historical interpretive signs.
Stricker’s Pond
A serene glacial wetland featuring a 0.8-mile loop trail. Its seasonal water levels support frogs, turtles, herons, and migratory birds, making it an excellent spot for walking, jogging, and birdwatching year-round.