Outdoors NearbyDog parks in Madison, WI
15 dog parks in Madison, WI: 4 fenced. On the map, 7 have a drinking fountain, 6 have picnic tables or a shelter and 3 have a soccer field.
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What Madison requires at off-leash areas
| Hours | General park hours 4 a.m. to 10 p.m |
|---|---|
| License or permit | City dog license plus park dog permit: $8/day or $46/year ($23 seniors 65+, disabled, veterans) |
| Vaccinations | Visiting dogs need home license and/or vaccinations; Dane County requires licensed, vaccinated dogs |
| Limits | Dane County: females in heat banned; max 3 dogs recommended |
- Leash between car and fenced area
- No shared water bowls left out
- Permit also valid in Dane County, Middleton, Sun Prairie areas
- Owner must stay in dog area with dog in view
- 6-ft leash on entry/exit; carry leash (Dane County)
Source: cityofmadison.com, the official site for Madison. Madison can change these during the year, so the posted signs win.
Source: OpenStreetMap. The Madison parks department sets hours and rules; the signs on site are the final word.
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Frequently asked questions
How many dog parks are in Madison?
We list 15 dog parks in Madison and 8 more within 20 miles.
Where are the dog parks in Madison?
Warner Park Dog Park, Demetral Park Dog Off-Leash Park, Walnut Grove Dog Park, Sycamore Dog Park, Token Creek County Park Dog Park and Brittingham Park Dog Park and 9 more.
Is there a fenced dog park in Madison?
Yes, Demetral Park Dog Off-Leash Park, Token Creek County Park Dog Park, Brittingham Park Dog Park and Capital Springs Dog Park are mapped as fenced.
Which dog parks in Madison have drinking water?
Warner Park Dog Park, Walnut Grove Dog Park, Sycamore Dog Park, Token Creek County Park Dog Park and Brittingham Park Dog Park and 2 more have a drinking fountain on the map.
Where can you have a picnic near the dog parks in Madison?
Warner Park Dog Park, Demetral Park Dog Off-Leash Park, Walnut Grove Dog Park, Token Creek County Park Dog Park and Brittingham Park Dog Park and 1 more have picnic tables, and 5 of them a covered shelter.
Do you need a license or permit for dog parks in Madison?
City dog license plus park dog permit: $8/day or $46/year ($23 seniors 65+, disabled, veterans). Visiting dogs need home license and/or vaccinations; Dane County requires licensed, vaccinated dogs.
Are there more dog parks near Madison?
The closest outside town: Metropolitan Park Dog Park in Middleton (7 mi), Penni Klein Dog Park in Middleton (9 mi) and Badger Prairie County Park in Verona (9 mi).