Glendale Homes for Rent

Glendale, a neighborhood in Madison, features wide, tree-lined streets and spacious lawns. The area predominantly consists of ranch-style homes, with some bungalows and split-levels, many of which have attached garages and generous backyards. While sidewalks are limited to major roads like Monona Drive and Pflaum Road, the streets are wide and quiet. Residents enjoy ample green space, including Edna Taylor Conservation Park with its trails and wildlife, and the nearby Aldo Leopold Nature Center, which offers monthly guided nature walks. Winnequah Park, located about 2 miles west, features the “Dream Park” play structure and access to Lake Monona for canoeing and kayaking. Dining options are plentiful along Monona Drive and Broadway, with local favorites like Salvatore’s Tomato Pies and the Red Rooster jazz club. Glendale is well-connected, with major thoroughfares like U.S. Route 51 and Monona Drive providing easy access to downtown Madison, which is about 7 miles away, and the Dane County Regional Airport, 6 miles north. The neighborhood is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District, with Henderson Elementary, Sennett Middle School, and La Follette High School nearby. Some homes near Admiral Drive fall within the highly rated Monona Grove School District. Glendale also benefits from proximity to events at Olbrich Gardens and Monona’s seasonal activities like the Biergarten at the Beach series.