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Governor Nelson State Park

State park on Lake Mendota with a beach, playground, and scenic hiking trails.

4.5 (870 Google reviews)$Outdoor
  • beach
  • hiking
  • playground
  • nature

5140 Co Hwy M, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA

What locals say

Insider tip Heads up 📍 Gov Nelson State Park

Always check water quality reports before letting kids play in the water at Madison lakes.

“Before you go in the water in Madison lakes (gov nelson) always check water quality.”

Overheard on r/madisonwi · 5 upvotes

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