Weekly updates on Ski Trails, Ponds, and Ice Skating Rinks

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The Groomers for the City of Middleton Tim D. and Dave B. would like to say thank you to the skiers for the positive feedback about all the ski trails in Middleton.

Updated - March 2010

  • Skiier at Orchid HeightsThe Ski Trails at Pleasant View Golf Course are closed.
    Trails are typically groomed Monday and Friday of each week for skating and classical skiing
  • 2009 Pleasant View Ski Trail Update - Map of new and existing ski trails
  • The Ski Trails at Lakeview Park are open.
  • The Ski Trails at Orchid Heights Park are currently closed .
    Access is also available to the Conservancy for a 3 mile loop.
  • The Ski Trails at Pope Park (Town of Middleton) are closed .

Citizens Comments

Penni:  I want to thank you and Tim for the wonderful ski tracks at Lakeview Park.

The Park is not quite Olympic size but it is a great place for a skier whose time is limited.  The snow is perfect right now, and, with such good grooming, it is a pleasure to spend an hour in the fresh air brushing up one's technique.  Connie T.Dear Cal and Penni,
 
Folks appreciate your clearing the skating area on both ponds and path around Stricker Park. I noticed many families using skating area on both the ponds. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH.  Gurdip

 

 

Information on Cross Country Ski Trails

For trail conditions, comments or concerns please call or leave a message for Tim at (608) 827-1086.

Cross Country Ski Trails

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Lakeview Park - 6300 Mendota Ave
This park has 1/3 mile of groomed ski trails for the beginner
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Orchid Heights Park - 3960 Valley Ridge Rd
This park has 3 mile of groomed ski trails (including the conservancy loop) for the beginner.
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Pleasant View Golf Course - 4279 Pleasant View Rd
The golf course has over 5 miles of groomed ski trails for intermediate to advanced skiers.

The City of Middleton is in charge of the at Pleasant View Golf Course.   The Middleton Public Lands Department grooms trails for both skating and diagonal striding at the Pleasant View Golf Course, Lakeview Park, and Orchid Heights Park.Grooming for skating can be done with a minimum of 2 inches of snow, depending on the base established.  Trails will be groomed on Mondays and Fridays, weather permitting.  Skiing will be allowed 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

There is no fee to use the trails. To view the trail rules and a map of what the trails look like view the brochure Cross-Country Ski Trails.To view our latest survey results on our trails click on the links below.


Outdoor Ice Skating

Listed below are the park areas which have ice skating facilities.  The rinks are flooded and cleared, as weather permits, by the Public Lands Department.

Public Ice Skating Rinks are open at the following locations:

  • Parkside Heights (on Mockingbird Ln & Northbrook Dr) Meadows Park (on South Ave)
  • Orchid Heights Park (near the park shelter)

The following ponds have been groomed for public skating as well:

  • Tiedeman’s Pond
  • Stricker Pond