Hudson Park
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Hudson Park
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Overlooking Lake Monona is a long tailed effigy mound that has been referred to as a turtle, lizard, panther and water spirit. Part of the tail was cut off when Lakeland Avenue was constructed. This mound was originally part of a dense and extensive cluster of mounds that extended from the Yahara River to what is now Olbrich Park. The site was still a favored Ho-Chunk campground as late as the late 19th century. The mounds are considered sacred by modern Native Americans and should be treated with respect. The Hudson Park Mound was designated a City of Madison landmark on May 7, 1990 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
This small 4.75 acre park offers a canoe and kayak access ramp. No restrooms or drinking water available.
What's Nearby
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1
Frozen Assets Festival
2/03/2025 - 2/09/2025
Madison - 2.53 miles away
2
Shucked
2/04/2025 - 2/09/2025
Madison - 2.56 miles away
3
Star Wars: A New Hope - Madison Symphony Orchestra
2/22/2025
Madison - 2.56 miles away
4
Limmie Pulliam, tenor with Greg Zelek, organ: Overture Concert Organ's 20th Season
2/25/2025
Madison - 2.56 miles away
5
Hugh Jass Race Series – Race 5
2/22/2025
Middleton - 11.56 miles away
6
Scandihoovian Winter Festival
2/08/2025 - 2/09/2025
Mount Horeb - 21.28 miles away
7
Fossil Tours at Cave of the Mounds
2/02/2025
Blue Mounds - 24.42 miles away
8
Cave After Dark: Love on the ROCKS
2/15/2025
Blue Mounds - 24.42 miles away