Summer in Wisconsin is one of the greatest times of the year. Locally we have several wonderful parks and pools to take advantage of during the great summer weather.

Dream Parks located in different communities around Madison offer endless activities and allow children to play and use their imaginations in exciting ways. Below is a list of the fabulous Dream Parks in the area:

• Cottage Grove: Cottage Grove Kids Park @ Fireman’s Park, 4064 Vilas Rd.
• Fitchburg: Kids Crossing Dream Park @ McKee Farms Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Rd.
• Monona: Monona Youth (MY) Dream Park @ Winnequah Park, 1041 Nichols Rd.
• Sun Prairie: Firemen’s Park in the Prairie @ Angell Park, 300 Park St.

In addition to the excellent parks, there are several public pools in which to cool off on a hot summer day:

• Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center, 920 Linnerud Dr.
• Monona: Monona Community Pool, 5211 Schluter Rd.
• Madison: Goodman Pool, 325 Olin Ave.

How wonderful that Madison and surrounding communities offer amazing activities for people of all ages. Have a fantastic summer and stay cool.