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Approving the Event Permit Application from Special Olympics Wisconsin for the 2026 Polar Plunge at Vilas Park on February 13 - 14, 2026.
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Special Olympics Wisconsin has applied for a Park Event permit for the 2026 Polar Plunge at Henry Vilas Park, scheduled for Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14, 2026. Planned activities include events inside Henry Vilas Zoo and at Vilas Beach, with the event culminating in plunges into Lake Wingra. Due to the event’s size and complexity, Facilities, Programs, and Fees Subcommittee review is required for this first year.
Madison Parks staff recommends approving the event based on the submitted Park Event permit application, multiple meetings with the organizer, and the proposed conditions outlined in the draft permit.