Badger Meet-Up

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Bruce Fritz

UW-Madison Alumni Park between Memorial Union and the Red Gym, including One Alumni Place, UW Memorial Union, Red Gym,

media release: Badger Meet-Ups return on Fridays for summer 2024.

These events offer the opportunity for alumni, friends, and fans of UW-Madison to enjoy the afternoon on Lake Mendota.

Family-friendly activities including:

• Yard and indoor games
• Fun giveaways
• Refreshments
• Pontoon boat rides for Wisconsin Alumni Association members (more info below)
• Photo opportunities with spirited props
• Tours of Alumni Park (upon request)
• Activities will be available in Alumni Park and in the indoor visitor center, One Alumni Place.

All activities are subject to change due to the weather.

Pontoon Boat Ride Information

Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) members and their guests can enjoy exclusive, complimentary pontoon boat rides on Lake Mendota. Boat rides require in-person registration at One Alumni Place. Registration will start 30 minutes before each ride. Capacity is limited, and rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ride Schedule

1:15–1:45 p.m. (registration begins at 12:45 p.m.)

2–2:30 p.m. (registration begins at 1:30 p.m.)

2:45–3:15 p.m. (registration begins at 2:15 p.m.)

3:30–4 p.m. (registration begins at 3 p.m.)

Rides last approximately 30 minutes. At least one person in your party must be a WAA member to participate. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian; no infants or children less than 18 pounds. Ride schedule is subject to change, and rides may be canceled because of the weather or lake conditions.