Tenney Park · Lake Mendota
1414 E. Johnson St. Follow permitted general-park paths around the lagoon and along Lake Mendota. Do not take dogs onto the designated beach. Official Tenney page ↗
Take the scenic dog walk.
Try Lake Mendota paths, Lake Monona skyline views or Wingra Creek—and stay on dog-permitted trails.
Olin Park · Lake Monona
1156 Olin-Turville Ct. Find walking paths with downtown and Capitol skyline views. Do not take dogs into adjacent Turville Point Conservation Park: all Madison conservation parks prohibit pets. Official Olin page ↗
Quann and Wingra Creek
1802 Quann-Olin Pkwy. The shared-use path runs near Wingra Creek between Quann and Goodman parks. Leash dogs outside Quann's designated off-leash area. Event use may affect the dog park. Official Quann page ↗
Warner Park · north side
2301 Sheridan Dr. dog-park address. Pair a fenced dog-park visit with permitted leashed general-park paths. The city warns its lagoon water is not monitored for quality. Official Warner page ↗
Don't mistake a lake walk for a dog beach
Madison prohibits dogs at designated park beaches and in beach water. Keep dogs leashed in allowed general park areas and watch for playground, shelter, conservation-area and seasonal trail restrictions. Read current city rules ↗
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