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
Elementrio: A Three Tenors Christmas
12/20/2025
Edgerton - 12.41 miles away
3
Winter Farmers Market
11/15/2025
Janesville - 20.44 miles away
4
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
11/29/2025
Madison - 20.7 miles away
5
Winter Free Fishing Weekend
1/16/2026 - 1/18/2026
Madison - 21.17 miles away
6
Dueling Pianos
1/09/2026
Janesville - 22.82 miles away
7
Steadily Improv'ing Live Improv Show
9/20/2025
Janesville - 22.82 miles away
8
Coppia Concerts: Arco e Tasto-Hidden Gems
1/10/2026
Fitchburg - 24.15 miles away


