My favorite dog park in the Madison area! The parking lot and once you enter the park can be busy…read moreespecially on the weekends but once you're in the park is so big with so many trails, even if it's busy you have plenty of space. The park is so well taken care of and the views are amazing. Not only does my dog love it but I love it because it feels like I'm out on a hike. It's not like many other dog parks where it's just a loop. You do need a pass for this dog park. I always leave with a very happy, very tired pup. Highly recommend!

Stunning park! Great place to meditate while your dog sniffs and cavorts. We visit as often as…read morepossible.

I read about Sunflower Days in a recent summer piece on Madison, and was happy that my Madison…read morevisit coincided with opening weekend of this year's sunflower bloom. The sunflower bloom is definitely worth the trip and parking lot traffic and walk up the hill- it's simply amazing. Over 500,000 sunflowers will bloom in a one week period! There's a bit of an uphill climb to get from the parking areas to the sunflowers and the farmland, so expect that. This is a free event, so feel free to donate to the conservancy, cheapskates! There's as much or as little walking here as you want. Get a few pics of the sunflowers and go home, or walk around the whole sun field, walk past the oak savannah and prairie, or walk around the whole farm (which is quite a hike)! Bring water, bring a blanket, bring a picnic!

Free, just minutes outside of Madison, and having all the sunflowers your heart could desire. This…read morefarm is a lovely spot during Sunflower Days when thousands of sunflowers are in bloom. There are a couple of parking areas for your convenience and plenty of volunteers around to guide you into your spot an along the route next to the field. There are also shadier areas with some lovely views and wildflower growth bordering the sunflowers. Photos are encouraged, though do be sure not to touch the flowers. We went on what was likely one of the busiest days of the Conservancy's year, so I'm looking forward to returning when there aren't hundreds of other people clamoring for their own shot of the golden beauties.

Great dog park! They have both small and large dog areas. The larger dog area is a nice loop. The…read moretrail is well maintained and there's tons of space for the dogs to run. It's a beautiful area with large prairie grass. I always have a tired dog after coming here.

A great camping spot close to everything in Madison and Monona. Resident cranes visited us every…read moreday!

The park is medium sized (size of a football field), rectangular, and has one gravel walking path…read more There's one shady spot with trees (mini forest), and another small gated park area for small dogs and training. My biggest complaint was that there was a water drainage spout near the middle of the park which resulted in a lot of runoff and muddy areas.

As long as everyone follows the rules this park is great. Unfortunately I have had dogs not being…read morewatched by their owners, or owners intentionally bring semi aggressive dogs to the park and lunge and attempt to or actually bite my dog. Which is not the parks fault.

10/10 park for the dogs! Huge space with little trails and water outlets! Definitely check it out…read moreif looking for a less confined dog park

Amazing dog park! Easy access and parking. It' is the best dog park in Dane county. Beach access to…read moreCLEAN lake/river water. It's not stagnant water covered with algae that could kill my dog.quickly. My dog and I love going to Viking park located: 2525 County Road B - Stoughton, WI

This is a huge dog park. Plenty of room for big or little dogs. They have a separate area for…read morelittle dogs. There are bathrooms in the parking lot. There are paths around the big dog park and through it as well. People have placed dog bowls throughout. There are dog bag stations. A great place to bring your pooch.

Best dog park in Middleton/west side in my opinion. Plenty of room for the doggos to roam and it is…read morevery well maintained (compared to the Madison parks and the smaller Middleton one at Penni Klein), as the grass is frequently cut, and mulch frequently reapplied. The frequent maintenance means that my dog doesn't get too muddy even after rain events. There is also an agility course area that is in decent shape near the front of the dog park. Plenty of parking up front. Just look for the compost sign off County Road Q!

Middleton Dog Park is located north of what you may think of as Middleton proper; it's off of…read moreCounty Rd Q, just south of County Rd K. It is easy to drive past, as there is a small roadside sign - you're better off looking for the sign for compost (co-located). Make sure to google map it, that will help since there's not really an address. (PS: The address listed on the park brochure is for the office so make sure you don't go there on accident!) The park is decent sized, probably comparable to Lake Farm County Park fenced in area, maybe a little bigger. It's gently sloping with scenic vistas of surrounding farmland. The trail is wood chips and grass, probably about a 15-20 minute loop with opportunities to make it shorter. One neat thing is that they have a separately fenced agility training area near the entrance with various equipment for you to work on training with your dog. There are ramps, bars to jump over, things to jump or crawl through, etc. Fun! There also is a separate, fenced, area for small dogs and senior dogs. Another nice touch! It was definitely less busy than many of the other dog parks, perhaps because it's off the beaten path or perhaps because it's practically 90 degrees. The park is mostly prairie, so doesn't offer a lot of shade on a walk. There is a nice canopy installed over two picnic tables near the entrance, offering shade to humans and canines finishing up their walks! Overall, certainly a nice park if I happen to be in the area and definitely a worthwhile trip if you are working on training your dog for agility. But, given that Leo is more likely to run through the bars than jump over the bars, if I have to drive 20 minutes to get to a park, I'll still pick Prairie Moraine.

Token Creek is a huge County park with a campground, disc golf and numerous group shelters for…read morepicnics. It's also dog-friendly with numerous trails through the park (on-leash) along with a fenced in off-leash area. The off-leash area is at the back of the park (if you enter off of 151) so keep driving back, back, back until you get to it. There is a perimeter trail that follows the fence line which is your best hope for some shade as the rest of the park is primarily prairie and sunny. You can do loops circling the whole park or cut through the middle (over a slight hill) to make your loop shorter. It's maybe 15 -20 minutes if you're doing the full perimeter loop. There also is a separate puppy / small dog area which is nice. This area offers some agility equipment but unfortunately that's not accessible to the rest of us! It's similar to other County/City parks, there are bags for poop pick-up but no running water so bring your own. There also weren't a lot of people at this park so if you're looking for fewer folks, this may be your spot. If you want a lot of canine company, you may be better off at nearby Sycamore Park. Overall, it's a great option if you're passing through town as it's right off the highway.

This park is lots of fun! It's a large circular park with one main walking trail (although there's…read morea less waked trail along the perimeter of the park). The park has a couple small forests, one of which reminds me of the Blair Witch Project- it's got these tents made out of fallen branches and sticks from the park- super creepy vibe if you're there when it's gloomy or dark out. The small dog section has these dog agility course which are great for training. This is definitely one of my favorite parks to go to!

Beautiful fenced in park for dogs with lots of space. Several benches and shade from trees too…read more Keep an eye on the front gates if you have a small dog as one could probably burrow under them.

I take my young son here often. The playground equipment is fun and safe, with three slides (small,…read moreswirl and tunnel) and a few climbing options. Shredded rubber on the ground for safety. Two swing sets, one has toddler seats. The only negative is no bathroom or water fountain.