Friends of Lake View Hill Park

Friends of Lake View Hill Park Lake View Hill Park is located on the north side of Madison, WI, on the grounds of the former Lake View Sanatorium.

In 2006 Dane County designated all 48 acres surrounding this historic site as a conservancy park. Lake View Hill Park is a relatively small Dane County Park, made up of 27 acres of woodland and 15 acres of meadow. Parking is located near the building and there are several trailheads throughout the park. There is a .5 mile walking/running loop within the woodland restoration area and a .4 mile walk

ing/running loop that runs through the two meadows and along the lawn. An informational kiosk about Lake View Hill is located on the West side. This park, with its easy terrain and various ecological habitats makes for a fun visit with all members of the family. Dogs are allowed, though must always be kept on-leash and their waste picked up and packed out. Please maintain a "Leave No Trace" attitude and pack out all trash that you happen to bring into the park with you. Winter recreation activities include snowshoeing and sledding down the main hill on the great lawn. A map of the park and trail systems can be viewed here:https://parks-lwrd.countyofdane.com/ParkDocument/GetFile/179/LakeViewHill_Overview.pdf

A large old oak on the Hill near the west information kiosk evidently suffered a lightning strike, perhaps during Sunday...
08/09/2026

A large old oak on the Hill near the west information kiosk evidently suffered a lightning strike, perhaps during Sunday morning's thunderstorm.

- Join the friends leaders to plant deer resistent plants in the new pollinaotr. Its all laid out near the water tower ...
06/20/2026

- Join the friends leaders to plant deer resistent plants in the new pollinaotr. Its all laid out near the water tower and ready to go! Starts now at 9am!

UPDATE: The Friends group is thrilled to announce that a new pollinator garden will be installed near the water reservoi...
06/12/2026

UPDATE: The Friends group is thrilled to announce that a new pollinator garden will be installed near the water reservoir. Grab your gloves and come help with the planting next Saturday, June 20th at 9am. Meet near the water reservoir! For a little background - 87% of the world's flowering plants, including shrubs and trees, depend on pollinators to reproduce. Wisconsin pollinators include over 400 species of bees-the most efficient pollinator-as well as butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, and hummingbirds. Many species are in decline and some are already rare. In partnership with Dane County Parks we will be planting several native species that deer are not fond of!

Spring is here - slowly but surely. And so are the long ago planted daffodils! Share some of your pictures in the commen...
04/15/2026

Spring is here - slowly but surely. And so are the long ago planted daffodils! Share some of your pictures in the comments!

Sharing widely on the Northside. A week from Monday the Packers Ave railroad crossing will be closed for repair!
10/20/2025

Sharing widely on the Northside. A week from Monday the Packers Ave railroad crossing will be closed for repair!

Starting at 6:00am on Monday, October 27, Packers Avenue (STH 113) will be closed to all traffic at the railroad tracks just north of International Lane to allow CPKC Railroad to replace the deteriorating railroad crossing.The closure is expected to remain in place for approximately four days, with....

Some great color starting in the park. Post your fall park photo and share it with the neighborhood!
10/14/2025

Some great color starting in the park. Post your fall park photo and share it with the neighborhood!

Update on the path near the water tower!! It has been newly graded and new sand surface laid today by Operation Fresh St...
05/29/2025

Update on the path near the water tower!! It has been newly graded and new sand surface laid today by Operation Fresh Start! For many years the black surface has been ripped or folded over in spots so this is a big improvement. Thanks OFS!

There is still some firewood for the taking on the west side of the property and driveway. Note guidelines for use of a ...
05/02/2025

There is still some firewood for the taking on the west side of the property and driveway. Note guidelines for use of a chainsaw on site.

Purple Martins are back in their Lake View Hill home! Some gourds are still taped shut to prevent sparrows from moving i...
04/29/2025

Purple Martins are back in their Lake View Hill home! Some gourds are still taped shut to prevent sparrows from moving in. Good viewing spot is from the Nurses Dorm monument. Purple Martin are a "Special Concern" species in Wisconsin and the largest of North American swallows. Learn more at https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/biodiversity/home/detail/animals/6388

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1202 Northport Drive
Madison, WI
53704

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Monday 5am - 10pm
Tuesday 5am - 10pm
Wednesday 5am - 10pm
Thursday 5am - 10pm
Friday 5am - 10pm
Saturday 5am - 10pm
Sunday 5am - 10pm

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