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Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Park Trails
This 95-acre park was acquired by M-NCPPC in 1976. Many visitors enjoy the picnic area and the small lake.
Martin Luther King Jr. Heart Smart Trail.
Follow this level 0.8 mile hard surface path around the park. Bronze medallions are embedded in the path every 1/10 of a mile so walkers may track the distance they travel. This HeartSmart trail is 0.8 miles in length and starts at the kiosk by the path next to the parking lot just past the Swim Center. If you are interested in other walks, there are two other trails laid out in the park you can follow. Click here for maps of all our HeartSmart trails
Unless noted otherwise on the map, trails marked "Natural Surface" and "Hard Surface" are "Shared by All" trails which includes hikers, bikers and equestrians. Additional information about permitted uses of Park trails is available on our Trail User Information page.
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Park Trail Map (pdf)
Activities |
Hiking, Biking and |
Location |
Just north of the Beltway and east of New Hampshire Ave.1120 Jackson Rd., Silver Spring, MD |
Trail length/surface |
There are 2.8 miles of hard surface trails in the Park that also connect to the Paint Branch Stream Valley Park Trail. |
Trail characteristics |
Easy to follow, gentle grades. The trails wind in and around the whole park and its sport facilities. |
Drinking water |
Throughout the park in the recreation buildings. |
Restrooms |
Throughout the park in the recreation buildings. |
Access and parking |
Ample parking is available throughout the Park. The hard surface trails in this park are fully accessible, especially the Heart Smart Trail loop. |
Contact |
SmartParks: 301.670.8080 for non-emergency & trail maintenance. |
Date of last update: February 14, 2013


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Funky Dance Madison
Sad to see the Monona Terrace summer rooftop concerts come to an end? Well, check out Funky Dance Madison! The area's hottest DJ's and bands heat up the dance floor on cold winter nights! For the price of a movie, enjoy an evening out and support a worthy cause, because ticket proceeds support the summer Dane Dances on the Monona Terrace rooftop!
Friday, February 20, 2015 Get tickets here on Eventbrite!
7:30-8:30pm DJ Pain 1
8:30 - 10pm The Eddie Butts Band
Grab a friend and get ready to get sweaty, get down and get funky at FUNKY DANCE Madison! Family friendly fun in the Monona Terrace Exhibition Hall. Food and beverages available for sale on site.
Concerts on the Rooftop
Rooftop Garden, 7-9pm
A truly unique Madison experience! Enjoy spectacular local bands accompanied by the best views in the city! Concerts on the Rooftop offer a wonderful opportunity for networking after work, or kicking back with friends and family. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair; seating on the rooftop is limited. The Lake Vista Cafe will be open for your enjoyment. Picnic baskets are welcome. Sorry, no carry in alcohol. Proudly serving Great Dane beer, Monona Terrace offers a selection of beverages and casual gourmet faire on the rooftop. In the case of inclement weather, please call 608.261.4000 after 3pm for concert location. Concerts will be moved inside unless otherwise indicated.
Friday, 6/19- The Boogie Men
Friday, 6/26- The Jimmys
Thursday, 7/9- Madison County
Thursday, 7/16- Start Making Sense (Talking Heads Tribute)
Thursday, 7/23- ABBA Salute
Also supported by :
• Madison Arts Commission with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board
• MGE Foundation
Here's what some past participants had to say:
"We love attending these outdoor summer concerts and are pleased with the growing numbers of people participating. It is fun to see young, old, not-so-young and not-so-old coming together to enjoy a fun evening of music and dancing." - Janet H., Madison
There's no better place in Madison to see live music!"– Michelle L., Madison
LOVE the rooftop concerts, and also that the cafe is open during them! Such a beautiful view, & so much fun for our entire family! Thank you, & please keep the free concerts coming!"– Jan F., Madison
Dane Dances
Fridays in August, 5:30-9:30pm
Monona Terrace is thrilled to again serve as the home of Dane Dances! This summer music series is of Madison's most popular summertime events! Great dancing, eclectic food and the opportunity to connect with other people from diverse backgrounds draws an average of 3,000 people to the rooftop every Friday evening in August. These special concerts were created to help break down racial barriers and bring people of all backgrounds together for a night of free entertainment and dancing. Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair; seating on the rooftop is limited. The Lake Vista Cafe will be open for your enjoyment. Food vendors open and cocktails are available for purchase beginning at 5 p.m. Picnic baskets are welcome. Sorry, no carry in alcohol. In the case of inclement weather, please call 608.261.4000 after 2PM for concert location. Concerts will be moved inside unless otherwise indicated.
7 - DJ Ace/ Kinfolk/ MadiSalsa
14 - DJ Ace/ Charange Agoza/ Eddie Butts
21 - DJ Pain 1/ Christopher Project/ VO5
28 - DJ Pain 1/ Megan Bobo/ Grupo Candela
Tunes at Monona Terrace
Wednesdays, 5:30-7PM
Exhibition Hall
Slip on your dance shoes and enjoy familiar tunes from the heyday of live dance music. Tunes' concerts feature the talents of local and regional musicians showcasing a wide variety of musical genres including polka, big band, swing, 50s & 60s, Blues, and tribute bands. A cash bar and light fare are available for purchase at 5pm. Ample seating available. A wooden dance floor will be available at all in door concerts.
18 - All That Jazz Big Band
01-Fuzzy Side Up
29 - 5 Card Studs
Additional support provided by Oak Park Place, Oakwood Foundation, and Capitol Lakes.
Here's what some of our past participants had to say:
"This is a wonderful thing for the community. Everybody's welcome and it's free! Nice variety of music, it's a good venue and the time is nice-right after work. It's music I want to hear: blues, classic rock, and disco." - Lori W., Madison "It's a nice place to gather with friends after work. Something different to do, yet a fun event." - Angela R., Sun Prairie "This is an excellent contribution to the Madison community. It brings together all ages and a diverse population. Please keep it up." - Joann J., Madison

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