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Monona, Wisconsin
Population: 8,637
Located in Dane County
Monona offers businesses and residents the advantages of small-town living with the amenities of a larger urban area. A variety of educational cultural and recreational resources are available.
Monona lives up to its identity as the "City of Pride .. and It Shows." From service clubs to athletic teams to city commissions and boards, there are many opportunities for community involvement. The fire department, which has the highest rating for a department for firefighting volunteers, exemplifies the community spirit and keeps insurance rates low.
The largest park in Monona comprises more than 40 acres. It includes a new public swimming pool, community center, public library, tennis courts, large playgrounds, and other city facilities. There is public access to Lake Monona and the Yahara River, making Monona an ideal location for people who enjoy boating, fishing and other water sports. Just off the lake at the edge of the city is Olbrich Botanical Gardens, a complex that includes a 10,000-square-foot domed conservatory. The city offers many beautiful trails for bicyclists and borders a nine-hole golf course in Madison. A 15-acre park with soccer and softball fields is also being developed.
Monona provides recreation programs for children and adults, as well as a variety of activities for seniors. The Ragtime Rhythm Band and the Senior Chorus perform in various communities. The community center has large that accommodates 250 people for receptions, a large meetings or parties.
A large Memorial Day parade is held annually in Monona. The Monona Community Festival is an old-fashioned, 4th-of-July celebration that includes a parade, softball tournament, arts and crafts, fishing contest, musical entertainment and the "Tastes of Monona." The Annual Chili Cook-Off event provides an opportunity for people to show off their chili recipes.
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