Madison Parks and Recreation

10/17/2026

Today is a big day for Rucker Sports Complex as we host the Youth Football Playoffs for the first time! 🏈

Five playoff games will be played at Rucker throughout the day, with our Varsity team kicking off at 10 AM and our JV team taking the field at 1 PM.

Come out and cheer on our Lil’ Cubs as they compete. We’re looking forward to a great day of football!

10/16/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄!

If you were planning to join us for "Halloweentown" tonight, we're still on! However, due to current weather conditions, we're moving the movie from Bicentennial Park to the Brown Gym.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟕 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔, 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐆𝐲𝐦.

Thank you for your understanding! We hope to see you there for this Halloween classic! Find all event details here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B3AEHG1iv/

Please note that this movie change will result in no youth or adult volleyball for the evening. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

10/15/2026

We want to hear from you! We’re exploring interest in new adult recreation programs and sports leagues and would love your input. If you’re 16 or older, please take a minute to complete this short survey and help us plan future programs for our community!

The survey will be open through Tuesday, October 27, and we appreciate your feedback! Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/HhQ5NmE6TJU773RaA

10/15/2026

Lots of exciting things happening this October! 🎃👻

Catch “Halloweentown” tomorrow, October 16, at dusk at Bicentennial Park, then head to Brown Gym on Friday, October 30, at 6 PM for “Hocus Pocus”! You can also check out the lighted Halloween creatures at Lamplighter Park now through October 31.

Wrap up the month at our annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 31, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Heritage Park and Trailhead! The festival is FREE thanks to Morgan Foods Inc. Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CEYFuStdB/

Check out the post below for more information on Halloween in Madison, or visit madison-in.gov/halloween.

10/14/2026

Last Friday, some of our youth football players joined the Madison Consolidated High School football team on game night, warming up alongside the team and taking part in a team huddle.

What a great experience for our young athletes! Thank you to MCHS Football Coach Morrison, Athletic Director Devin Brierly, and the entire MCHS athletic program, along with our own Athletic Director, Youth Football League Director, and coaches, for working together to make this experience possible once again.

Want to show your support for our youth football leagues? Come out to Rucker Sports Complex this Saturday, October 17, for our youth football playoffs! Games will be happening throughout the day, with our Varsity team taking on New Albany at 10 AM, followed by our JV team facing Jeffersonville at 1 PM.

Come cheer on our athletes and show some love to our Youth Cheerleaders, too, as they help cheer our teams on to victory! 📣🏈

10/08/2026

Still looking for a way to get involved in our Madison Parks and Recreation Harvest Festival? We’re accepting candy donations to make sure we have plenty of treats for everyone who joins us!

We kindly ask that all candy donations be pre-packaged. Donations will be accepted through Friday, October 23. Donations can be dropped off at City Hall, 101 West Main Street, from 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday.

We appreciate your help in making this year’s Harvest Festival extra sweet! 🍭

10/07/2026

The Brown Gym will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day. We will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13.

See the shared post below to see all city office closures.

City Hall offices, including the Water Billing Office, Brown Gym and Transfer Station, will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.

All offices and the Transfer Station will re-open for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Please note that trash and recycle pickup will be delayed by one day the week of October 12-16.

For questions regarding the trash pickup schedule, please call the City Street Department at 812-265-8304.

10/06/2026

Interested in taking a road trip to tour the Harvest Home Dairy Farm? Learn about the life of a dairy cow, farm life, crop storage, pasteurization, and many other interesting aspects of dairy farming! Following the tour, we’ll stop at “Our Best” restaurant for lunch.

We have 4 spots left for our upcoming day trip with our ! The cost is $20, with lunch at your own expense. If you’d like to join us, contact Senior Center Director Sarah at [email protected] or 812-265-4758, or stop by the Senior Center to sign up.

Don’t miss your chance to join us for a fun and educational day!

10/02/2026

Our seniors had a great time Wednesday making their own deco-styled notepads! ✂️

We love seeing our seniors get creative and try something new. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun afternoon!