North Madison
| North Madison residents enjoy the convenience of being close to the interstate and multiple northern surrounding communities, with a peaceful view of Lake Mendota. |  |
Popular North Madison Neighborhoods
| 1.) Sherman Neighborhood Residents can walk to the nearby retail centers for basic services such as dry cleaning, prescriptions, pet care, and food (numerous restaurants and grocers) as well as family-fun places such as the branch library, several neighborhood parks, and Warner Park. A new bicycle connection, Sherman Flyer, is planned to improve the connection from the Northside to Downtown Madison. The North Transfer Metro Station is located nearby for residents to access the bus system and a proposed commuter rail system stop is planned at Dane County Airport. Points of Interest: Dane County Regional Airport, Dane County Job Center, Hartmeyer Ice Arena, Mallards Baseball at Warner Park, MATC Annex, North Transfer Point, Shabazz City High School, Sherman Middle School, Warner Park Community Recreation Center |
2.) Brentwood Village Single-family homes on wooded lots is typically for this neighborhood. A small alcove of multifamily dwellings are located directly south of Warner Park, right off of Trailsway. Warner Park, a large community park, provides passive and active recreational options. A stroll through the quiet fields and woods, bird watching in the marshland, and tennis and soccer games are a few of the activities that are offered. Mallards Baseball Stadium is situated in Warner Park: a great outing for fiends and family during the summer months. Points of Interest: Dane County Regional Airport, Dane County Health and Social Services Building, Lakeview Branch Library, Rhythm & Boom Fourth of July Fireworks, Warner Park Community and Recreation Center, Warner Park and Beach and Lagoon |
3.) Berkley Oaks Berkley Oaks Neighborhood is located on the Madison’s North side. It is the home of modest ranch homes and apartments. Residents enjoy the closeness to shopping at Northside Town Center, the recreational activities at Northport Community Center and Warner Park Community Recreation Center, and the short walking distance to the elementary and middle schools. Points of Interest: Berkley Park, Dane County International Airport, Lakeview Elementary School, Lakeview Public Library, Mallards Baseball Stadium, Northport Community Center, Northside Farmer’s Market, and Warner Park Community Recreation Center |
| 4.) Lake View Hill Places of Interest: Dane County Regional Airport, Dane County Health and Social Services Building, Lake View Woods, Warner Park, Beach and Boat Launch.
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5.) Lerdahl Park Nestled in the lovely scenic north shore of Lake Mendota, the Lerdahl Park neighborhood enjoys cool breezes and inviting sunshine. Lakefront homes along Woodward Drive to modest single-family homes makeup our rustic feeling, heavily wooded neighborhood. A walk along Woodward Drive, a narrow, wooded road, is peaceful. Neighbors walk to Warner Park Beach for water fun activities and to Governor’s Island to take in the sunrises and sunsets. It is hard to believe a quiet, peaceful neighborhood like Lerdahl exists in a urban setting. Places of Interest: Governer’s Island, Lerdahl Park, Troy Community Gardens, Warner Park and Beach |
6.) North Lake Mendota Meadow Ridge Park, a 28-acre prairie and woodland area, is only one of the natural resources at the finger tips of residents. Cherokee Marsh to the north and State of Wisconsin Mental Health Hospital to the south provide vast acreage of open space and natural beauty. Watching the sunset at Farwell’s Point and Governor’s Island on the shores of Lake Mendota is a great pleasure to do with neighbors.Places of Interest: Cherokee Marsh, Farwell’s Point, Governor’s Island, Lake Mendota, Mendota Mental Health Institute and Grounds, Meadow Ridge Park, Muller House |
Neighborhood Information from the City of Madison: http://www.cityofmadison.com/neighborhoods/profile/nw.html
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