University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum

The University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum is an expansive park spanning the southern edge of Lake Wingra.  There are miles of walking and bike paths spanning the park, passing by a myriad of natural biomes.  Stop by the visitor’s center and stroll through a winding garden path through native prairie grasses & wildflowers dotted with native trees.  Explore the arboretum’s nature-based play area and wander along the boardwalks.  Before you go, be sure to take in Curtis Prairie, one of our nation’s first prairie restoration sites!