Lake Ripley District Preserve
Features
- Free Admission
- Yes
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Natural Attractions Type
- Arboretum/Botanical
- Parks, Forests, Trails
- Scenic Vistas
Lake Ripley District Preserve
Information:
608-423-4537
A 167 acre natural prairie and wetland with restored shallow and deep-water marshes that now provide sanctuaries for frogs, turtles, cranes, wood ducks, herons and other wetland-dependent species. In addition, upland portions of the property were planted to become a native, tall-grass prairie. A nature trail winds through the western half of the property where several interpretive signs and links to an elevated boardwalk that spans a shallow pond, and a hilltop observation deck featuring panoramic views of the marsh.
What's Nearby
Events
Places To Stay
Dining
1
A Christmas Carol at the Milton House
12/12/2025
Milton - 16.04 miles away
2
CPKC Holiday Train - Watertown
12/10/2025
Watertown - 17.87 miles away
3
Janesville Jets Hockey
9/20/2025
Janesville - 20.36 miles away
4
The Nutcracker
12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025
Madison - 21.37 miles away
5
Downtown Madison Hot Cocoa Crawl
12/07/2025
Madison - 21.61 miles away
6
Fitchburg Holiday Lights Tour & Jubilee
12/12/2025 - 12/14/2025
Fitchburg - 22.59 miles away
7
Get Festive With Agora
12/12/2025
Fitchburg - 22.6 miles away
8
CPKC Holiday Train - Columbus
12/10/2025
Columbus - 23.05 miles away


