Recreation
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Middleton is known as a friendly community that offers recreational opportunities for people of all ages and interests. From fun in the water to swings on the golf course, visitors will fill their days in Middleton with recreational activity. Read more about our goals here.
- Bogey's Family Fun Park
- Bowling Green Recreation Center
- Capitol Ice Arena
- Governor Nelson State Park
- Keva Sports Center
- Lake Mendota Park & Camp Ground
- Middleton Sport Bowl
- Parks & Conservancy Areas In Middleton
- Paul's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
- Performing Arts Center
- Pleasant View Golf Course
- Quarry Park Skate Facility
- Splash Pad in Lakeview Park
- Walter R. Bauman Outdoor Aquatic Center
| Bogey's Family Fun Park | 3110 Laura Lane 608-831-5559 Website |
| A family-friendly facility with go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages and game room. Corporate business, family outings, birthday parties, school and church groups welcome. | |
| Capitol Ice Arena | 2616 Pleasantview Road 608-836-0202 Website |
| Open skate on Friday nights, with a spectacular sound and light display. Available for groups up to 200 persons. | |
| Governor Nelson State Park | 5140 County Hwy. M 608-831-3005 Website |
| Located on 10,000 acres along Lake Mendota, recreation and nature mingle within sight of the State Capitol. Trails and restored prairie and savanna beckon nature enthusiasts. Effigy mounds can be seen on the Woodland Trail. Boat launch, swimming area, pet swimming area, hiking and ski trails. | |
| Keva Sports Center | 8312 Forsythia Street 608-662-7529 Website |
| Complete indoor sports for children and adults. Keva offers basketball, soccer, volleyball, rock climbing, ultimate frisbee and more. Groups and group events welcome. | |
| Lake Mendota Park & Camp Ground | County Highway M 608-246-3896 Website |
Located off County Highway M near the intersection of County Highways Q and M. A 30-unit campground and a 5-unit boat campground with reservable sites. Electrical sites, bathroom and shower facilities and trailer dumping station. Mendota Park also offers two shelter facilities, unsupervised swimming area with an accessible swimming ramp, tennis and basketball courts, softball field, play equipment and a shallow launch for small boats and canoes. This park is only a few miles southwest of Governor Nelson State Park. |
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| Middleton Sport Bowl | 6815 University Ave 608-831-5238 Website |
Newly remodeled bowling facility as of August 2004. Daily lunch specials and full menu available until midnight. Private groups up to 50.
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| Parks & Conservancy Areas In Middleton | 7448 Hubbard Avenue 608-827-1044 Website |
With 22 parks spread over nearly 1,000 scenic acres, outdoor recreation is a natural here, from the wide waters of Lake Mendota, to the prairie wetland and woodland terrain of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy. In a few cases we've tinkered a bit with nature's designs.The result? Extensive nature trails, beautiful golf courses, scenic bike paths, and family friendly parks - from ice rinks and swimming pools to a specially designed skateboard park. Click here to download a brochure and map of Middleton public lands and trails (1.9 MB Adobe PDF). |
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| Paul's Neighborhood Bar & Grill | 2401 Parmenter Street 608-827-7285 Website |
Happy Hour M-F 4pm–7pm. Pool tables, darts, mega touch trivia, bowling or golf game (seasonal) and 15 TV’s for all your sports viewing. Tuesday–Texas Hold’em, Thursday–Free Pool 7pm-close. Meat raffle every Saturday at 2pm. Free online juke box every Friday and Saturday night. Live music 1st Saturday of each month 8pm–12am, no cover charge, see www.paulsneighborhood.com |
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| Performing Arts Center | 2100 Bristol Street 608-829-9834 Website |
| The beautiful new Performing Arts Center at Middleton High School is a work of art fit for many types of cultural performances, presentations or meetings. A distinctive glass exterior designed by James Moravec of Potter Lawson gives way to a stunning interior featuring wood paneling and brick. The main auditorium contains 899 seats that can be partitioned off to create three smaller spaces. It has a full fly scenery system and orchestra pit. A state-of-the-art light system by Electronic Theater Controls and sound system by Peak Systems Group will enhance any performance and the stage is equipped with a Wegner ?Diva? acoustic shell system. | |
| Pleasant View Golf Course | 1322 Pleasant View Road 608-831-6666 Website |
| Rolling terrain and hills define Pleasant View Golf Course's "27" holes. Par 71/72, depending on the 18-hole set-up, offers a challenge to golfers of all skill levels. In addition, the course has a excellent 9-hole Par 3 course and driving/golf practice range. Club rental and lessons by P.G.A. professionals are also available. | |
| Quarry Park Skate Facility | 7701 Terrace Avenue 608-827-1044 Website |
| 10,000 square foot skate facility designed for skateboard and rollerblade enthusiasts. Open daily from 7am until dusk, March 15th through December 15th. BMX bikes are prohibited. | |
| Splash Pad in Lakeview Park | 6300 Mendota Ave. 608-827-1044 Website |
Children of all ages will love this new water playground, located in Middleton’s Lakeview Park. This extremely safe water playground features colorful fountains, spraying water and lots of room to splash around. It’s a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours are 10 am to 7 pm. Free admission! |
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| Walter R. Bauman Outdoor Aquatic Center | 2400 Park Lawn Place 608-836-3450 Website |
| Eight lane competition pool and diving well. Two 134-foot run waterslides, interactive water play equipment, sand playground, sand volleyball courts and concession area. Directions: From University Ave., turn north on Park Lawn Place. Proceed 3 blocks. Off street parking is available. | |


