Welcome to the City of Madison
Madison is a historic city located in Jefferson County, Indiana, just north of the Ohio River. The City of Madison offers visitors and residents excellent educational opportunities, numerous recreational activities, and an unmatched quality of life. Rich with abundant festivals, a flourishing community of local businesses, and a unique landscape, Madison, Indiana is the best place to live, work, raise a family, and visit.
Recent News
- MADISON PARKS AND RECREATION CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH BETHANY LEGACY FOUNDATION AND JANE’S KIDS TO ENSURE CRYSTAL BEACH IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALLThe City of Madison Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the return of a meaningful partnership that ens...
- American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Features Madison Rail RoadThe American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association recently featured the City of Madison Railroad for ...
- MADISON PARKS AND RECREATION LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAM AND MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION PLATFORM WITH RECThe City of Madison Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the official launch of its new re...
- Local State of Emergency DeclaredMayor Bob Courtney has declared a Local State of Emergency due to rising floodwaters and the potential for fl...
- Emergency Evacuation AdvisoryMayor Bob G. Courtney has declared a Local State of Emergency, effective Friday, April 4, 2025, due to danger...
Upcoming Events
- Memorial Day ClosureMay26All Day
- Golf Board MeetingMay275:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Historic District Board of Review MeetingMay275:30 pm - 7:00 pm
City Projects
Take a drive around Madison and you will see several projects going on across our city ranging from basketball court refurbishments, innovative parking areas, playground renovations, national retailer developments, new housing projects, and an entirely new state-of-the-art aquatic center. This is why we say Madison is "On The Move," seeking progress and change for the betterment of our unique city. Signs with this rendering identify various locations that are seeing work done as we seek to make Madison more clean, safe and beautiful for all.
See our extensive project page HERE with funding and project details and key partnerships that are making all of these wonderful improvements possible.