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28 | madison originals magazine If you know the Madison area well,
chances are good that you�ve spent some
time in Tenney Park. The historical
precursor to almost all of Madison�s
city parks, Tenney�s meandering paths,
welcoming green spaces, and shining
lagoon have been backdrop to many a
memory for residents of the area. It is
strongly associated with ice skating,
as much so among the general public
as for Olympic speedskating medalists
Beth and Eric Heiden, who rst skated
on Tenney ice. With its storied past, it
would be easy to believe that this and
other parks in Madison have always been
around. In fact, the creation of Tenney
Park over 100 years ago set into motion
a rapid rise in the size and number of
Madison�s green spaces�changes which
live on in the city�s reputation as one of
the most livable in the country.
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