The Madison LakeWay District
Madison LakeWay District will encompass 1.7 miles of shoreline and 17 acres of land along Lake Monona. The reimagined waterfront will become a welcoming destination for all Madison residents and visitors. It will reconnect Downtown Madison to Lake Monona, increase lake access, improve Lake Monona’s water quality and aquatic habitat, and recognize Lake Monona’s cultural history.
The Painted Turtle
The painted turtle is symbolic of Madison LakeWay District, where land meets water. The painted turtle represents the LakeWay District’s joy, history, people, and animals.
Fossils show painted turtles have been around for at least 15 million years.
Turtles are revered across indigenous cultures in the Midwest. They are so significant to the Ho-Chunk that they built turtle mounds in present-day Madison.
Upcoming Events
Be a part of Madison’s future! You can help support the master plan by attending our community events!
Madison LakeWay Partners
The non-profit organization (formerly Friends of Nolen Waterfront) partnering with the City of Madison in reimagining the Lake Monona waterfront into The Madison LakeWay
