James Madison ParkJames Madison Park is a waterfront park located on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. It is owned by the city of Madison.Gates of Heaven SynagogueThe park is the home of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue. The 1863 building, a popular site for weddings of all faiths, is the eighth-Oldest synagogues in [the United States|oldest] synagogue building still standing in the United States. In the 1970s it was purchased by the city, restored, and moved to the park.Bernard - Hoover Boat HouseThe park is also home to the Bernard - Hoover Boat House. This is owned by the City of Madison, and occupied by Mendota Rowing Club.