City Of Milton Parks and Recreation Department

The City Of Milton Parks and Recreation

Park Locations
Community House
Park Shelters
Park & Park Facility Rentals
Recreation Programs
Senior Center & Rec Programming
Summer Baseball & Softball Program
Private Youth Sport Leagues
Crossridge Park Master Plan
Ice Age Trail

Park Locations

The City of Milton has many parks throughout the community. Click here for a City map that shows all of the park locations. With questions about City park, begin by contacting City Hall. Click here for details on park rental.

One of the largest parks in Milton, Schilberg Park, is owned and operated by the Milton Area School District. For more information on the use or rental of Schilberg Park, visit the School District website.

Community House

The Community House is a former rail depot building now owned by the City. The Community house is available for rental. Included are indoor/outdoor bathrooms, small kitchen, handicap accessible, electricity, heat/air conditioning and an outdoor playground. More information on rental is available below.

Park Shelters

Lamar Park, South Goodrich Park and Central Park have shelters available for rental. All three parks are outdoor shelters with a smaller kitchen area and electricity. Lamar Park has a tot lot playground. The available shelters differ in size and type of facilities. Contact City Hall for further information.

Park & Park Facility Rentals

To reserve a park or park facility, please contact City Hall. Below is information on the rules and regulations regarding rentals.

Persons or groups receiving this Park Use/Community House Rental permit agree to the following requirements:

User must clean up all litter in the park/facility to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works immediately following the event.
User must recycle any and all recyclable materials by placing in the proper recycling bins which are marked.
Any group that requires movement of park tables, benches, or barrels between parks must obtain permission from the Director of Public Works and return borrowed equipment to its original park within 24 hours after expiration of the permit.
Any group that has a beer garden or beer tent may be required to furnish portable outhouses and to maintain them properly during the event.

All beer tents/gardens must be enclosed with a double fence placed 4 feet to 6 feet apart.
No beer tent or beer garden can use the park trees as part of the stand. The City will designate the site of beer tents or gardens.
Fireworks are prohibited unless approval is given by the Fire Chief and Personnel & Finance Committee (Permit is required).
Adequate public address systems should be available for large gatherings and in case of emergency.

Holes dug in the park for any reason must be filled and the area properly seeded.
Users of the Community House are hereby made aware that the Community House has been designated by City Council as a non-smoking area.
No type of entertainment permitted after 11:00 p.m. including recorded or live music.
Only necessary vehicles such as for unloading supplies, etc. will be permitted to drive and be parked in the area of the Community House/or park pavilion only while loading and unloading. Any other vehicles parked or driving on the grass shall be prohibited.
A Security Deposit of $100.00 is to be paid the day the keys are picked up.
Park pavilion is not officially reserved until the paperwork is completed and paid for.

Cost for use of parks:

Resident Rental Fees Are:
$50.00 - LaMar Park, South Goodrich and Central Park
$120.00 - Community House
$10.00 - Beer Permit

Non Resident Rental Fees Are:
$100.00 - LaMar Park, South Goodrich and Central Park
$220.00 - Community House
$20.00 - Beer Permit

The refundable Security Deposit for all residents is $100.00

ALSO: Should you find it necessary to cancel your reservation, you must cancel at least 30 days prior to the event in order for your deposit to be refunded.

It is your responsibility to arrange to pick up the key for the park pavilion on the Friday prior to your park use. Failure to make these arrangements may result in your being charged for having to contact the Police Department to get the key.

Person responsible must contact the local police department at 868-6910 when you are ready to leave the premises. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in denial of park permits for the offending person and/or group in the future. If no answer at local number, call Rock County Dispatch @ 757-2244 and they will dispatch an officer.

Download an application from the following links:

Link to Park Rental Permits (PDF File)
Link to Beer Permits for parks (PDF File)

Recreation Programs

The City has teamed with the Family YMCA of Northern Rock County to provide a summer baseball, t-ball and softball program. Scroll down for more information.

Many youth recreation programs are operated by the Milton Area School District, including swimming lessons. Contact the School District at (608) 868-9200 for further information.

Other recreation programs are offered by private leagues.

Senior Activity Center & Rec Programming

The City of Milton is proud to be home of The Gathering Place, a full-service senior activity center. The Gathering Place is located at 715 Campus St. in the area of the former Milton College campus. Services offered include a senior lunch program, day trips to theatre, music and sports events, games and activities, extended trips, movies, special events and workshops, special interest classes, and general health services (like blood pressure screening, notary public, exercise equipment, massage therapy and much more).

Contact Information: (608)868-3500; Fax (608)868-3471; e-mail: tgpstaff@charter.net

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday (occasional special events held evening and weekends)

Website: www.gatheringplacemilton.com

Summer Baseball & Softball Program

The Family YMCA of Northern Rock County is the coordinator of the Summer Youth Baseball and Softball Program. Sign up is through the Y and accepts applications at the Janesville and Milton YMCA facilities. The YMCA will be accepting registrations at all Y facilities including the new Milton YMCA in the Piggly Wiggly shopping mall. Extra forms may be found at Milton City Hall.

Private Youth Sport Leagues

Milton Youth Soccer Association
Contact Sue Conaway, (608) 563-2264

Milton Youth Football Association

Milton Monster Youth Wrestling

Milton Aces Youth Volleyball

Milton Youth Basketball Association

Click Here to visit the Milton Choralation & Rising Stars Show Choirs.

Crossridge Park Master Plan

A Master Plan for Crossridge Park has been prepared for development of the park. The park already includes BMX hills, a prairie grass and wild flower field, small playground, and paved trail system. Eventually, the park is planned to include a frisbee golf course, large shelter/gazebo facilities, large playground, ball fields, volleyball court, horseshoes, and additional trails. The City has also teamed with the YMCA of Northern Rock County for the cooperative development of the park, which is planned to also include a full YMCA facility. Click here to view the Concept Site Plan for this cooperative development.

Ice Age Trail

Residents looking for walking, hiking, backpacking or snowshoeing opportunities can participate in these activities on the Ice Age Trail. The Ice Age Trail is a 1000 mile trail running through Wisconsin focusing on the land formations created during the Ice Age. A segment of the trail runs through Milton.

Memberships are as low as $25.00. The fee includes a subscription to the trails quarterly magazine, discounts on merchandise, and invitations to many events through the Ice Age Trail Alliance and your local chapter.

Throughout the year the Rock County Chapter holds special events and work days. You can always log on to their website at http://www.iceagetrail.org/Rock/index.htm to view their special even calendar and other news about the chapter.

Volunteers are responsible for building and maintaining the trail. Currently around 800 feet of the Storrs Lake segment of the trail is under water. There are also other projects that are being worked on continuously along the trail. If you’re interested in helping you can contact the main office at 800-227-0046 or the volunteer chapter coordinator Mike Guisleman at (608) 884-9272 or pomeroy3@verizon.net.

Ice Age Trail Maps of Rock County
Milton Courier Article - 6/25/09