{"id":48,"date":"2022-11-22T09:56:21","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T15:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/?page_id=48"},"modified":"2025-10-03T14:00:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T19:00:28","slug":"recreation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/","title":{"rendered":"Recreation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/trails-and-parks\/\" title=\"Outside in Middleton\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tOutside in Middleton\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>No matter the season, visitors will be sure to find ways to explore Middleton&#8217;s scenic spaces and outdoor places. From leisurely strolls to adrenaline-pumping parks, take a look at where and how you can move around in Middleton.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>From skate parks to bike parks, and golf carts, Middleton&#8217;s recreational opportunities follow your pace.\u00a0 Come and see all there is to do here.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/trails-and-parks\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/pheasant-branch-conservancy\/\" title=\"Pheasant Branch Conservancy\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tPheasant Branch Conservancy\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/lake-mendota\/\" title=\"Lake Mendota\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tLake Mendota\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/trails-and-parks\/\" title=\"Parks &amp; Trails\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tParks &#038; Trails\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/pleasant-view-golf-course\/\" title=\"Pleasant View Golf Course\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tPleasant View Golf Course\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tCXC Outdoor Center\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The CXC Outdoor Center includes cross-country ski trails and bike trails. Middleton is partnering with CXC to expand trails, build a trailhead, and a bike park. Right now, visitors can rent skis, enjoy the slopes, and take part in events hosted by the center. So much more in store for this space!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/cxc-outdoor-center\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/pheasant-branch-conservancy\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/PheasantBranch-grandma-1.jpg\" alt=\"a woman sitting on a park bench with a child on her shoulders\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1280\" width=\"1920\" title=\"PheasantBranch-grandma\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/pheasant-branch-conservancy\/\" target=\"_self\">Pheasant Branch Conservancy<\/a><\/h3><p>Considered Middleton&#8217;s scenic jewel, Pheasant Branch Conservancy is 682 acres of protected prairie, woods, and waterways that invite hikers, bikers, photographers, and birdwatchers to enjoy nature at its finest. Open year-round, the conservancy&#8217;s trail systems are all ADA compliant and dogs are welcome on their leashes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/pheasant-branch-conservancy\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/lake-mendota\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Middleton_Lake_Mendota-paddleboard.jpg\" alt=\"a person riding a paddle board on a body of water\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1200\" width=\"1800\" title=\"Middleton_Lake_Mendota-paddleboard\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/lake-mendota\/\" target=\"_self\">Lake Mendota<\/a><\/h3><p>Wisconsin is known for its beautiful lakes and Middleton shares a border with the area&#8217;s largest-Lake Mendota. There are public boat launches and a local rental shop if you&#8217;re looking to\u00a0 canoe, kayak, paddleboard, or pontoon.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/lake-mendota\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/trails-and-parks\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pheasant-Branch-Corridor-Trail_bridge-and-bikes.jpg\" alt=\"People using a multi-use trail; a man walks a dog, two women stroll, and another group approaches a wooden bridge surrounded by greenery.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"995\" width=\"1500\" title=\"Pheasant Branch Corridor Trail_bridge and bikes\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/trails-and-parks\/\" target=\"_self\">Parks &#038; Trails<\/a><\/h3><p>Home to more than 30 parks and natural areas, and 30 miles of multi-use areas, Middleton&#8217;s parks and trails are waiting for you to explore, play and discover why you&#8217;ll want to come back and explore it all again. <\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/recreation\/trails-and-parks\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tEnergi Station\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>There&#8217;s a great way to get a free and fun workout in Middleton. Five ENERGI<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> stations are installed along Middleton&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/location\/south-fork-trail\/\">South Fork Trail.<\/a> ENERGI<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> combines functional fitness and body-weight training to deliver a synergistic workout. In addition to illustrated signs, smartphone users can download an app and scan barcodes at each ENERGI<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0 station to receive video instruction from their own personal, virtual trainer.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tSeasons in Middleton\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Enjoying quality time together, finding something special at the shops, and taking in the fresh air while you discover the outdoors, these are the &#8220;middle things&#8221; that make any season special in Middleton.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/plan\/seasons\/spring-summer\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/plan\/seasons\/spring-summer\/\"  target=\"_self\">Spring\/Summer<\/a><\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/plan\/seasons\/fall\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/plan\/seasons\/fall\/\"  target=\"_self\">Fall<\/a><\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/plan\/seasons\/winter\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmiddleton.com\/plan\/seasons\/winter\/\"  target=\"_self\">Winter<\/a><\/h3>\t\n<h2>\n\t\t\tRelated Content\t<\/h2>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Outside in Middleton No matter the season, visitors will be sure to find ways to explore Middleton&#8217;s scenic spaces and outdoor places. 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