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
Beehive: The 60s Musical
1/15/2026 - 2/22/2026
Fort Atkinson - 9.09 miles away
2
Frozen Fest 2026
1/28/2026 - 2/02/2026
Sun Prairie - 16.94 miles away
3
Janesville Jets Hockey
9/20/2025
Janesville - 20.36 miles away
4
Beer & Cheese Fest 2026
1/17/2026
Madison - 20.68 miles away
5
Winter Free Fishing Weekend
1/16/2026 - 1/18/2026
Madison - 21.17 miles away
6
Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra: Prokofiev Prowess
1/30/2026
Madison - 21.37 miles away
7
Comedy on Main
9/26/2025
Janesville - 22.82 miles away
8
The Wright Stuff: What to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright
1/13/2026
Madison - 23.73 miles away


