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
The Church Basement Ladies in Last Potluck Supper
6/05/2025 - 7/20/2025
Fort Atkinson - 9.09 miles away
2
National Trails Day
6/07/2025
Madison - 20.74 miles away
3
Madison Black History Walking Tours
6/05/2025
Madison - 21.08 miles away
4
Free Fun Weekend
6/07/2025 - 6/08/2025
Madison - 21.17 miles away
5
Rock County Mega Sale
6/07/2025
Janesville - 21.87 miles away
6
Take a Kid Fishing Derby
6/07/2025
Janesville - 22.06 miles away
7
Music at the Marv
6/03/2025 - 8/26/2025
Janesville - 22.6 miles away
8
Festa Italia
5/31/2025 - 6/01/2025
Fitchburg - 23.08 miles away