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
Madison College Hmong New Year Celebration
12/06/2025
Madison - 19.59 miles away
2
Spice on Ice
12/06/2025
Janesville - 20.36 miles away
3
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
11/29/2025
Madison - 20.7 miles away
4
Dane County Farmers' Market: Holiday Market
11/15/2025 - 11/22/2025
Madison - 20.91 miles away
5
Madison Fair Trade Holiday Festival
12/06/2025
Madison - 20.91 miles away
6
A Christmas Carol
12/06/2025 - 12/07/2025
Madison - 21.37 miles away
7
Downtown Madison Hot Cocoa Crawl
12/07/2025
Madison - 21.61 miles away
8
Rock County Mega Sale
6/07/2025
Janesville - 21.87 miles away


