2010
RECREATION & PARKS & MUSEUM

Cambridge
Community Activities Program

403 Blue Jay Way

P.O. Box 54
Cambridge, WI 53523

608.423.8108

www.cambridgecap.net
 

Cambridge Community Library

200 Spring Street

P.O. Box 490
Cambridge, WI 53523

608.423.3900

www.cambridgelibraryfriends.org

Joan Behm, Director

Cambridge Historic School Foundation

and

Cambridge Historic Museum
213 South Street, 1 block south of Main Street

between Lawn & High Streets

Local History & Culture Museum

housed in the original, restored Cambridge School building.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITS

featuring local artists

PERMANENT DISPLAYS

by

Cambridge Historic School Foundation

&

Koshkonong Prairie Historical Society

OPEN:

Wednesdays and Saturdays 12:30 to 3pm

to arrange for a tour or for additional information, please contact:

Nancy Koplin, President
608.423.7629 or email  koplin1@msn.com
or
Nancy Amacher, Vice President

1.920.563.9095

No admission fee.  Donations are appreciated.

 www.cambridgehistoricmuseum.org

Photo courtesy of Kristin Soper

Cam-Rock Park I, II & III

A rather remarkable park system;  the result of a public and private venture. 
The Cambridge Foundation, in partnership with Dane County Parks, purchased nearly 500 acres of park land along the Koshkonong Creek to connect the villages of Cambridge and Rockdale.  A bridge now connects trails for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and picnicking between the two villages.  There are three improved shelter houses and playground areas within the park, plus restores prairies and rain gardens  to visit and enjoy.
For more information, call: 608.423.4438

For Shelter Reservations, call:  608.246.3896

Photo courtesy of Janice Redford

Glacial Drumlin Bike Trail
A winding bike trail running for 47.2 miles from Waukesha to Cottage Grove. Following the path of the old Chicago and Northwestern Railway that operated in the 1880s, it goes through our neighboring communities of London, Lake Mills, Jefferson and Deerfield. 608/266-2181

Koshkonong Creek
Running right through the center of Cambridge, the creek is popular with canoeists in fair weather. In the winter it is a favorite of cross country skiers who follow its path through the Cam-Rock system.

Lake Ripley and Ripley Park

Ripley Park, located on the west shores of Lake Ripley, is an 18 acre park privately owned by the Cambridge Foundation and managed by the Cambridge Community Activities Program.
This beautiful park has something for everyone!
Bring your family and friends to the park and enjoy a day at the beach.  Ripley park is home to two tennis courts, a basketball court, a children's play structure, volleyball courts and more. 
Also available is an on-site bathhouse with showers.
Don't forget to stop by the Ripley Park concession stand to check out many new items, including Slush Puppies and Nachos.

Cambridge's Ripley Park is also the perfect location to host your next event; with four beautiful shelters, there is sure to be one that meets your needs.  Rent a shelter today by calling the CAP office at
608.423.8108
www.cambridgecap.net

London
This unincorporated town north of Cambridge was once the original site of the NW Railroad which had a small train named the Cannonball running between Cambridge and London. Home of the oldest Moravian church, it's Glacial Drumlin Bike Trail will soon be linked to Cambridge.

Red Cedar Lake
A nature lover's dream, this partially marshy lake is no stranger to cranes. No motors allowed, but you're welcome to walk in and explore this beautiful, peaceful setting.

Rockdale
The smallest incorporated town in Wisconsin, pop. 235, is just south of Cambridge and is still home to the dam and mill on Koshkonong Creek. An underground beer cave located near the creek is under preservation and will soon be part of the Cam-Rock Park System.

The Village Square
Exactly what the name suggests, the Village Square is the hub of most major events in Cambridge. The site of an occasional farmer's stand, the spring art fair and the fall antique show and sale, it bustles year 'round.

Westside Park
This little park stands on the bank of the Koshkonong Creek; a popular spot for picnickers, ice skaters (the volunteer firemen flood a rink every winter), and sledders. The park has playground equipment and some remarkable old trees. Located south of Rowe Pottery and the Cambridge State Bank.