Just minutes from downtown Madison, Capital Springs State Park and Recreation Area and Dane County's Lake Farm Park, offer many recreation opportunities, including camping, hiking and skiing trails, picnicking, fishing and a boat launch on Lake Waubesa. The Capital City State Trail connects Capital Springs and Lake Farm Park to the city of Madison. The DNR and Dane County Parks cooperatively operate and manage Capital Springs State Park and Recreation Area. Capital Springs is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.