Recreation
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.
For information on Middleton parks, including park shelter rentals, please vist the Middleton Recreation Department website.
Bowling Green Recreation Center
7625 Lisa Lane
608.831.2030
Twenty bowling lanes, outdoor batting cages, sand volleyball courts, softball fields, game room, bar and grill and banquet room for up to 150 people.
Capitol Ice Arena
2616 Pleasantview Road
608.821.1230
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Open skate on Friday nights, with a spectacular sound and light display. Available for groups up to 200 people.
Governor Nelson State Park
5140 County Highway M
608.831.3005
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Located on Lake Mendota. Trails, boat launch, swimming area, pet swimming area, hiking and cross-country ski trails.
Harbor Athletic Club & Wellness Center
2529 Allen Boulevard
608.831.6500
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Full-service health club. Four pools. Open and staffed 24 hours a day. Day passes available.
Hitters SportsPlex
3170 Deming Way
608.833.4488
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Largest state-of-the-art indoor sports facility in Wisconsin dedicated to tennis and athletic performance training. 50,000 square feet, six champion size courts and two USTA Quickstart courts. Batting cages open to public.
Keva Sports Center
8312 Forsythia Street
608.662.7529
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Complete indoor sports for children and adults. Keva offers basketball, soccer, volleyball, rock climbing, ultimate frisbee and more.
Mendota County Park & Campground
County Highway M
608.224.3730
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30-unit campground, 5-unit boat campground. Electrical sites, bathroom and shower facilities and dumping station.
Middleton Bike Park
1322 Pleasant View Road
Mountain bikers will enjoy the twists, turns and bumps as they spiral down this hilly course. The bike park is appropriate for riders of all ability levels. It’s one of the area’s most exciting bicycle experiences. The park is free, although there is a suggested donation box onsite.
Middleton Sport Bowl
6815 University Avenue
608.831.5238
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Bowling lanes and bumper bowling for kids! Multi-level sports bar with all HDTVs and four big screens. Can accommodate private groups up to 50 people.
Parks & Conservancy Areas
7426 Hubbard Avenue
608.827.1044
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Middleton features 22 parks spread over nearly 1,000 scenic acres, as well as the wide waters of Lake Mendota and the extensive prairie wetland and woodland terrain of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Enjoy extensive nature trails, beautiful golf, scenic bike paths, and family-friendly parks.
Pleasant View Golf Course
1322 Pleasant View Road
608.831.6666
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“27″ holes. Par 71/72, 18-hole set-up. Excellent 9-hole par 3 course. Driving range.
Quarry Park Skate Facility
7701 Terrace Avenue
608.821.8360
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10,000 square foot. skate facility for skateboards and rollerblades. Open March 15-December 15.
Splash Pad in Lakeview Park
6300 Mendota Avenue
608.821.8360
Outdoor water playground in Lakeview Park. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Free admission!
Walter R. Bauman Outdoor Aquatic Center
2400 Park Lawn Place
608.836.3450
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Eight-lane competition pool, diving well, two 134-foot waterslides and concession area.