We were traveling 2 hours, stopped to play in park upon reading reviews. 3 facilities around for…read morebathrooms and ALL LOCKED! NO porter potties, 5 people, 3 kids. 6 minutes later we left super disappointed.

Elvehjem Park is best recognized by the reservable shelter that is built into the side of a hill…read more Long and low, it's kind of weird looking but it does the trick. Bonus points for having an attached restroom. I enjoyed a visit here when the weather was warm and the air moves through the shelter to keep it from getting too stuffy. With the wide open spaces of the field my pasty body appreciated the shade.

Hiestand's good for Disc Golf and sledding. The disc course isn't as scenic (or as clean) as Elver…read morePark on the west side. But, for beginners, it's much more friendly, as there's less trees to hit, and the holes are generally just easier. For sledding, there's a couple large hills that are great to go down on, but they're a bit torn up, and could use some patching. There's other amenities as well, like a playground, and baseball field. It's overall a decent park!

Truly a beautiful disc golf course on any day of the week. We came here from Texas and played the…read moreAMWorld Championships and it was a great time.

McClellan Park is a very small neighborhood park. There is nothing special about it, but if it's…read morethe closest park to your home, it would obviously be a convenient choice. It's far enough from Cottage Grove Rd to be quiet. I'd call it a quaint park. Unfortunately, there aren't many big trees around to provide shade. The playground set is completely exposed to the sun, as are the benches. Any children and parents visiting this park may find themselves rather uncomfortable on a hot day. I didn't see any water fountains either, which wouldn't help matters. There is a full basketball court, but it doesn't appear to be lined. It also lacks shade so there may be better options unless you're just up for some quick practice. Like most public parks in Madison, no dogs allowed.

Definitely a great park for a walk! It has a paved trail, which makes it much easier to get around…read morewith a stroller. The park also has additional nature trails you can explore, which is fantastic, although they can be a little bumpy for strollers. There are lots of birds to see, and occasionally you might spot some deer as well, which is very cool. The trails are usually quiet, and the people there seem very friendly. Highly recommend this park!

I would have had no idea this park existed if I hadn't started dating someone who lived in the…read moreapartments that run behind this park. We mostly explored the prairie and pond that abut the apartment complex, so I was surprised to find later that there is a playground as well as basketball and tennis courts. The fact that I couldn't see it from one end should give you an idea of the park's size. Definitely a nice amenity to the neighborhood!

The pups are big fans of the spacious sunny expanse that includes some hilly bits, some high…read moregrasses to wander through, plus a picnic table to leap on. Plenty of space to race around and meet/chase their many dog pals. No trees or bodies of water to play around here, but a nice hearty outdoor space that's clean. Visitors do a good job tidying up after their dogs.

This is one of my favorite parks in Madison. It's a LARGE circular park with three walking paths,…read moreand an open area in the middle that has benches and shade. There are usually lots of dogs here so your dog will definitely have a buddy. Sunset from the top of the hill (middle of the park) is also an amazing view!