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GO. SEE.
DO.
Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge Comfort Station (Main Street/
(US 421): A 50,000-acre nature Poplar): City-owned building offers
preserve that is publicly accessible public restrooms, seating, and infor-
from mid-April through November. mation for residents and tourists.
They have a variety of educational Crystal Beach Swimming Pool
play Bicentennial Park (Vaughn Drive/ (Vaughn Drive/between Broadway
programs and outdoor activities.
& Elm): Open Memorial Day to
Labor Day, Madison’s municipal
West): A 4.3-acre park with an am-
ALL DAY phitheater with free WiFi. This park swimming pool is the highlight of
the summer.
hosts many of the area festivals and
special events.
Fireman’s Park (Vaughn Drive/
Broadway Fountain (Broadway Jefferson): This park overlooks the
ENJOY OUTDOOR near Main): This fountain is one Ohio River and features picnic tables
RECREATION YEAR- of the most iconic landmarks in and a shelter house.
ROUND WITH THE Jefferson County. Events around the Gaines Park (Broadway/Fifth): A
AREA’S PARKS AND fountain include the local Farmer’s small park featuring a playground,
Market, Music in the Park, and the
TRAIL SYSTEM. Hispanic Festival. basketball court, and shelter house.
Hanover Park (Spruce Ln,
Clifty Falls State Park (South En-
Hanover): Hanover Park features
trance - SR 56; North Entrance - SR
an accessible playground, tennis
62): This major attraction features
courts, basketball courts, baseball
trails for beginners and expert
diamonds, soccer & football fields,
hikers, waterfalls, shelter houses,
and shelter houses.
playgrounds, camping, a swim-
ming pool, tennis courts, a Nature Hargan-Matthews Park (Vaughn
Center, and a one-of-a-kind hotel Drive/West): This newly designed,
and restaurant overlooking the Ohio riverboat-themed, and communi-
River. Admission charged most of ty-driven park is accessible to all
the year. children.

The Ohio Riverfront Madison’s beautiful riverfront walkway and bridge connects Madison to Milton,
Kentucky. They are bustling with activity throughout most of the year, attracting visitors, walkers, runners, and families. Madison’s
boat ramp, Crystal Beach public swimming pool, Bicentennial Park (site of many festivals), the local dog park, and several play-
grounds are all along the path. At one end of the riverfront walk is the Heritage Trail, which connects downtown to the hilltop.
At the other end is the city campground, which is perfect for a scenic view close to the action. Homes and businesses fit right in
with the atmosphere. You may even catch a grand riverboat from time to time!
Photo by Bill Jones, Wonderland Studios

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