About FOOT:
Friends of Olin-Turville (FOOT) was established in 2010 through the joint efforts of the Bay Creek Neighborhood Association and the South Madison Police District. The organization's goals are to preserve and improve the parks' facilities and landscapes and encourage the community to rediscover the beauty and unique offerings of these two historic parks. The idea is based on the success of groups like Friends of the Arboretum. For a more complete history of the organization's inception and early activities, go to this December, 2010 City of Madison news release.
About the Parks:
Located on the shores of Lake Monona, with stunning Capitol views, Olin and Turville Parks together form one of Madison's most beautiful, accessible natural assets. Facilities in these two parks accommodate a broad range of outdoor activities, from the quietest to the most active. Olin Park has a public boat launch, beach, soccer field, playground equipment, a restored historic pavilion that can be reserved, and trails for walking, jogging, and biking. Adjacent Turville Conservation Park is a quiet, wooded preserve where you can retreat into a contemplative nature walk or a moon-lit cross-country ski tour.
Upcoming and Recent Events
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FOOT Folks meet on June 10 at Barriques on Park Street Five FOOT members met with Robert Godfrey, local PR consultant, on June 10th at Barriques on Park St. for our regular bi-monthly meeting. We reported out on recent activities ...
Posted Jun 10, 2013, 11:28 PM by Tom DeChant -
FREE Yoga Classes at the Olin Pavilion Once again, Samantha Kellogg will offer four free yoga classes in the Olin Pavilion this summer. Each 90 minute classes will start at 5:30 PM.Thursday, July 11 Wednesday ...
Posted May 30, 2013, 11:06 AM by Tom DeChant -
Happy Concert-Goers From young to old, dancin' to dining, the crowds came for FOOT's second annual May concert series. Each of the four concerts brought a different sound to the Olin ...
Posted May 30, 2013, 10:54 AM by Tom DeChant -
FREE Weekly Concert Series in May at Olin Pavilion!! Get your toe-tappin' shoes on and prepare yourselves for another great spring concert series in the historic Olin Pavilion! For four week nights this May, a variety of excellent ...
Posted Apr 24, 2013, 12:23 AM by Tom DeChant -
Most Recent FOOT meeting April 8th, 7 PM, at Barriques on Park St. A gang of six met on Monday, April 8th at 7 PM at Barriques on Park St. to discuss FOOT affairs and plan for upcoming events. Jim D. generated enthusiasm ...
Posted Apr 24, 2013, 12:22 AM by Tom DeChant
