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Experiences

Your pass to fun! Lodging-only guests can purchase a Recreation Pass to enjoy many of Madden’s resort amenities. With the purchase of a Recreation Pass, you get access to activities and lawn games at The Tennis & Croquet Club, golf on the Social 9 (carts and clubs additional), non-motorized watercraft at the Marina, plus many scheduled activities during the summer.

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On Property Activities

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Tennis & Croquet Club

Madden’s Tennis & Croquet Club is home to tennis courts, pickleball, bentgrass croquet and lawnbowling lawns, shuffleboard, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball and mountain bikes.

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Marina

Madden’s has a full service marina for all your watersports needs: pontoon boats, fishing boats, runabouts, tubes, waterskis, kayaks, canoes, water bikes, stand up paddle boards, and rowboats.

Pools & Beaches

Make a splash at one of three sand beaches, two indoor pools, and two outdoor pools — including the NEW saltwater pool at Madden Inn & Pool Deck. When the water is warm enough, you’ll find the inflatable water park on Steamboat Bay Beach.

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WAKE SURF & WATER SKI SCHOOL

The experience of a lifetime awaits you in Madden’s Wake Surf & Water Ski School! Our expert staff will instruct you through all your water sport activities. We GUARANTEE your success in getting up on the skis if you reserve a one-hour lesson- or the first ½ hour is on us! Available Memorial Day-Labor Day

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Trapshooting

Unique to Madden’s, this fun and exhilarating sport will put your reflexes and aim to the test! Our professionals will provide instruction to all skill levels (we love teaching first-timers!).

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Adventure Cove

Kids will play, explore, and discover while parents enjoy the resort! Adventure Cove is a supervised resort activity program for children ages 4-12 who are staying at Madden’s on Gull Lake. Every day brings a new adventure, including swimming, fishing, kids archery, indoor games and crafts, and so much more!

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Explore the Brainerd Lakes Area

The Brainerd Lakes, Nisswa, and Cuyuna areas are filled with quintessential Minnesota adventures! Madden’s is just a short drive to experiences like zip lining through the treetops, world-class mountain biking, boutique shopping, breweries, and more.

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