Olin & Turville Parks
Located on the shores of Lake Monona, with stunning Capitol views, Olin and Turville Parks together form one of Madison's most beautiful, accessible natural assets. Facilities in these two parks accommodate a broad range of outdoor activities, from the quietest to the most active. Olin Park has a public boat launch, beach, soccer field, playground equipment, a restored historic pavilion that can be reserved, and trails for walking, jogging, and biking. Adjacent Turville Point Conservation Park is a quiet, wooded preserve where you can retreat into a contemplative nature walk or a moon-lit cross-country ski tour.
Turville Bird & Nature Walks: 2nd Sunday each month at 1:30 PM
On the second Sunday of each month, join us for Bird & Nature Adventures in Turville Conservation Park. Follow rolling hiking paths through the Turville Point Conservation Park woodlands and prairie with beautiful vistas of Lake Monona and Monona Bay. Walks at Turville Point are held on the 2nd Sunday every month co-sponsored by Madison Bird City FUN partners, Madison Parks and Friends of Olin Turville. Meet at the Turville Point parking lot, entrance at the E. Olin Ave. stoplight from John Nolen Drive at the railroad tracks, south of Olin Park (not at the boat launch). No registration is required. No pets are allowed.
Post comments and pictures on the Friends of Olin-Turville (FOOT) Facebook page and join the group to help support this wonderful Conservation Park in the heart of Madison! Free, fun, family friendly, welcoming, and educational. For more information, contact 608-698-0104.
Free Concerts in Olin Pavilion each Wednesday in May, 2024
FREE concerts return to the Olin Park Pavilion this May on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 PM:
-- Ladies Must Swing on Wednesday, May 8th
-- Grouvin' Brothers (Frankie Lee) on Wednesday, May 15th
-- Mark Croft Duo on Wednesday, May 22nd
-- Cris Plata and Extra Hot on Wednesday, May 29th
Bring the family, bring a picnic - chairs and tables provided. Since the pavilion is sheltered, concerts will proceed rain or shine. But let's hope for really great spring weather! The Pavilion is located within Olin Park at 1156 Olin-Turville Ct, Madison, WI 53715
Concerts in Olin Pavilion each Thursday in September, 2023
FREE fall concerts return to the Olin Park Pavilion this September on every Thursday from 6 to 8 PM:
-- CRIS PLATA on Thursday, September 7th
-- MARK CROFT TRIO on Thursday, September 14th
-- THE WHISKEY FARM on Thursday, September 21st
-- GROOVIN BROTHERS (FRANKIE LEE) Thursday, September 28th
Bring the family, bring a picnic - chairs and tables provided. Since the pavilion is sheltered, concerts will proceed rain or shine. But let's hope for really great September weather! The Pavilion is located within Olin Park at 1156 Olin-Turville Ct, Madison, WI 53715.
Most recent FOOT meeting was August14, 2024
Six of us gathered in person at Ron Shutvet's home on Wednesday, August 14th for a long overdue FOOT meeting. Key topic of discussion were:
1) Review of attendance and donations at our spring concert series.
2) Planning for the September dances series in Olin Pavilion.
3) Discussion of possible winter 'Candlelight Walk/Ski event' held in conjunction with Madison Parks Division.
Folks on our email list automatically receive meeting FOOT-Notes, and FOOT-Notes are also archived here on our website (eventually!)