Madison is a dog-friendly city, and there is an abundance of parks you can visit for some playtime with your pup. But if you’re new to the off-leash dog park scene, you might not know which parks are worth a visit. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best off-leash areas for you to enjoy. All of the dog parks on our list are open year-round, and you can visit them today. My Dog and Me dog park requires a reservation, but you can drop into any of the other parks during open hours.
The 10 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Madison, WI
- Brittingham Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍326 S Broom St, Madison, WI 53703
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
Fabulous views of Lake Monona
Benches for dog owners to sit back and relax
There are no shelters or pavilions
Close to train tracks, which may scare sensitive dogs
Has synthetic turf, which cuts down on muddy paws
- Demetral Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍601 N 6th St, Madison, WI 53704
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
Regulars report that Demetral Park is often windy
Multiple in and out gates for easy access
The city prohibits alcohol in the park shelter and within a 50-foot vicinity
Families can enjoy the shelter and playground outside of the off-leash area
A spacious parking lot makes it easy to get in and out of the dog park
- McCormick Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍702 McCormick Ave, Madison, WI 53704
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
Adjacent to Starkweather Creek Path
Small, no-frills neighborhood dog park
Plenty of trees provide shade during the summer
Regulars report that few people frequent this dog park, making it ideal for dogs who need a quieter playtime
- North Star Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍502 North Star Dr, Madison, WI 53718
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
Families can enjoy the large playground outside the dog park
Dog-friendly walking trail outside the off-leash area
Picnic tables available
Spacious park in a residential area
No public restrooms, but there are port-a-potties during the warmer months
- Odana School Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍678 S Segoe Rd, Madison, WI 53711
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
Odana School Park has a separate area for small and elderly dogs
No benches or shelters
Regulars report there is ample parking
In a commercial neighborhood near Westgate Mall
- Quann Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍1802 Quann-Olin Pkwy, Madison, WI 53713
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
Access to Quann Dog Park may be limited during Alliant Energy Events
Open area with few trees
Off-leash area contains walking paths for you and your pup to explore
Dogs that like to swim will enjoy taking a dip in the creek
- Sycamore Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍4517 Sycamore Ave, Madison, WI 53704
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
One of Madison’s largest off-leash parks
No restrooms, but there are picnic tables and a shelter
Nestled in a residential neighborhood
Separate section for small and elderly dogs to play
- Walnut Grove Park Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍202 N Westfield Rd, Madison, WI 53717
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
On the northern end of Walnut Grove Park
Benches but no shelters
Outside of the off-leash area is a tennis court, basketball court, and play area
In a residential neighborhood
- Warner Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍2301 Sheridan Dr, Madison, WI 53704
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
Warner Park has access to a lagoon, but the city does not test this water. (Click here to learn more about blue-green algae.)
Parking lot may be full during Madison Mallard home games
Separate fenced off section for small and elderly dogs to play
Off-leash is a mix of open space, wooded trails, and water access
A local favorite, many visitors drive in from all over Madison
- My Dog and Me: The Dog Park at BT Farms
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🗺️ Address: 📍7451 Fankhauser Rd, Madison, WI 53718
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: $20 for 45 minutes
No public restrooms at My Dog and Me
Discounted packages and gift certificates are available
Privately owned dog park
You must book reservations online in advance
You have the entire park to yourself during your reserved time slot
My Dog and Me asks that you use their biodegradable waste bags
Conclusion You can be a good visitor to Madison’s off-leash dog parks by following some rules of etiquette. Many dog parks have poop bag dispensers, but bring your own bags just in case. “Off-leash” does not mean out of control. Your dog should still be able to follow voice commands and come when you call them. Some parks have separate areas for small and elderly dogs, so make sure you’re in the correct area. My Dog and Me is a private dog park and requires advance reservations. All of the other dog parks on our list are open to the public but require a Madison dog park permit. Sources
https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/dogoffleashpark/
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Madison is a dog-friendly city, and there is an abundance of parks you can visit for some playtime with your pup. But if you’re new to the off-leash dog park scene, you might not know which parks are worth a visit.
We’ve rounded up 10 of the best off-leash areas for you to enjoy. All of the dog parks on our list are open year-round, and you can visit them today. My Dog and Me dog park requires a reservation, but you can drop into any of the other parks during open hours.
The 10 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Madison, WI
1. Brittingham Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍326 S Broom St, Madison, WI 53703
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
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- Fabulous views of Lake Monona
- Benches for dog owners to sit back and relax
- There are no shelters or pavilions
- Close to train tracks, which may scare sensitive dogs
- Has synthetic turf, which cuts down on muddy paws
2. Demetral Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍601 N 6th St, Madison, WI 53704
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
Regulars report that Demetral Park is often windy
Multiple in and out gates for easy access
The city prohibits alcohol in the park shelter and within a 50-foot vicinity
Families can enjoy the shelter and playground outside of the off-leash area
A spacious parking lot makes it easy to get in and out of the dog park
3. McCormick Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍702 McCormick Ave, Madison, WI 53704
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
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- Regulars report that Demetral Park is often windy
- Multiple in and out gates for easy access
- The city prohibits alcohol in the park shelter and within a 50-foot vicinity
- Families can enjoy the shelter and playground outside of the off-leash area
- A spacious parking lot makes it easy to get in and out of the dog park
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- Adjacent to Starkweather Creek Path
- Small, no-frills neighborhood dog park
- Plenty of trees provide shade during the summer
- Regulars report that few people frequent this dog park, making it ideal for dogs who need a quieter playtime
4. North Star Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍502 North Star Dr, Madison, WI 53718
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
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- Families can enjoy the large playground outside the dog park
- Dog-friendly walking trail outside the off-leash area
- Picnic tables available
- Spacious park in a residential area
- No public restrooms, but there are port-a-potties during the warmer months
5. Odana School Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍678 S Segoe Rd, Madison, WI 53711
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
Odana School Park has a separate area for small and elderly dogs
No benches or shelters
Regulars report there is ample parking
In a commercial neighborhood near Westgate Mall
6. Quann Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍1802 Quann-Olin Pkwy, Madison, WI 53713
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
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- Odana School Park has a separate area for small and elderly dogs
- No benches or shelters
- Regulars report there is ample parking
- In a commercial neighborhood near Westgate Mall
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- Access to Quann Dog Park may be limited during Alliant Energy Events
- Open area with few trees
- Off-leash area contains walking paths for you and your pup to explore
- Dogs that like to swim will enjoy taking a dip in the creek
7. Sycamore Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍4517 Sycamore Ave, Madison, WI 53704
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
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- One of Madison’s largest off-leash parks
- No restrooms, but there are picnic tables and a shelter
- Nestled in a residential neighborhood
- Separate section for small and elderly dogs to play
8. Walnut Grove Park Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍202 N Westfield Rd, Madison, WI 53717
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
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- On the northern end of Walnut Grove Park
- Benches but no shelters
- Outside of the off-leash area is a tennis court, basketball court, and play area
- In a residential neighborhood
9. Warner Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍2301 Sheridan Dr, Madison, WI 53704
🕐 Open Times: 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
💲 Cost: $8 daily pass / $43 annual pass; senior, disabled, & military discounts available
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- Warner Park has access to a lagoon, but the city does not test this water. (Click here to learn more about blue-green algae.)
- Parking lot may be full during Madison Mallard home games
- Separate fenced off section for small and elderly dogs to play
- Off-leash is a mix of open space, wooded trails, and water access
- A local favorite, many visitors drive in from all over Madison
10. My Dog and Me: The Dog Park at BT Farms
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🗺️ Address: 📍7451 Fankhauser Rd, Madison, WI 53718
🕐 Open Times: Sunrise to sunset
💲 Cost: $20 for 45 minutes
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- No public restrooms at My Dog and Me
- Discounted packages and gift certificates are available
- Privately owned dog park
- You must book reservations online in advance
- You have the entire park to yourself during your reserved time slot
- My Dog and Me asks that you use their biodegradable waste bags
Conclusion
You can be a good visitor to Madison’s off-leash dog parks by following some rules of etiquette. Many dog parks have poop bag dispensers, but bring your own bags just in case. “Off-leash” does not mean out of control. Your dog should still be able to follow voice commands and come when you call them. Some parks have separate areas for small and elderly dogs, so make sure you’re in the correct area.
My Dog and Me is a private dog park and requires advance reservations. All of the other dog parks on our list are open to the public but require a Madison dog park permit.
Sources
https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/dogoffleashpark/
Featured Image Credit: Roman Seliutin, Shutterstock
