I'm not a dog owner so it's hard for me to accurately rate the park even though I live just three…read moreblocks away. What I do want to report is that as of August 13, 2019, the newly renovated park has reopened and is Madison's first test of using artificial turf. See: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/projects/brittingham-dog-park-improvements

For a dog park that's right downtown, this is a pretty decent park. I really don't think it's fair…read moreto compare it to other parks because this is, by definition, a city park. There is ample space in this park. My dogs and I typically come here right after work on the weekdays. It's not terribly busy and we see a good mix of dogs come and go. Generally, I've found the dog owners to be pretty nice and considerate. I feel like my dog is always a troublemaker because she is just a very loud dog. She has good intentions, but poor execution. Anyway, people have been super understanding of her craziness. I like the location. Sometimes, I'll walk them along the lake first, then go to the park. Other times, I'll stay on the streets and walk here. Overall, it's convenient if you live around the square.

Token Creek Park is one of the larger recreational areas in Dane County. I frequently visit this…read morepark because it contains one of the nicer dog parks around Madison. The dog park is located WAY in the back behind all of the recreational areas. There is plenty of parking and a dog registration board in case registering your dog for the park skipped your mind. The park is SINGLE gated so please be careful that none of the furry friends get out. The park is large enough that releasing other people's dogs tends not to be an issue. Immediately within the entrance of the park there is a smaller fenced in small dog area for puppies, small dogs, and older dogs. It even has a fun little agility course and picnic table! The main park is quite large (it takes around 30 minutes to walk completely around) with some topography. The short rolling hills are a nice change from the flatter parks around Madison. The park has tall grass and plenty of trees of the dogs to run around, which is also nice from the sheets of ice and short grass in the city parks depending on the season you go during. My only gripe about this park is there are a couple owners who show up with dogs with some aggressive behavior. While is not a complaint on the park, beware that not all of the dogs you will encounter here are friendly. Do not let the chance of aggressive dogs stop you though! 90% of my experiences here have been positive!

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.

We love Quann Park!!…read more It definitely helps that it's minutes from our house and very centrally located in Madison. With 11 acres of fenced in space to rub and enjoy, Quann parks is one of the biggest and best dog parks I've ever been to. There's plenty of space for all the dogs to spread out and enjoy or to play together based on their activity level! I've been here at least a dozen times, with my dog and dogs we've dog sat! I'm excited for spring and the weather to warm up! It's important to note, it's best to access the park near E Olin Ave or John Nolen Dr. And to turn onto Expo way. If you don't, there's very poor parking or you'll walk at least a quarter mile before you get to the fenced in area

This park is pretty nice. The main entrances are double gated and have poop bags. And the field is…read morehuge! You can spend a decent amount of time going around the walking paths. In the summer, we don't usually go to the fields, though. My dog gets allergies pretty badly, and the grasses here really seem to irritate her especially badly. But she will swim and play fetch in the river for as long as we will let her. The opposite side of the river is not fenced, so if your dog is prone to escaping or getting distracted by things on the other side, this may not work for you, but our pup loves it and always comes back. The other dogs here have all been really friendly. We also almost always find a ball to play with if we forget our own. There are a couple of benches and picnic tables, although they're often covered in muddy dog footprints. My only real complaint is that this place requires a daily or annual fee. I think all city dogs should be able to run around (and pet owners already have to pay to register their pets), so it would be nice if they dropped the fee or made it sliding scale.

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.

By far this is my favorite dog park in Madison. My dog loves coming here everyday. I enjoy the…read morenature, the water, and the large area there is for my dog to run around in. Unlike most Madison dog parks, this park is large enough that it can accommodate dogs of any size. I have a particularly large dog, so other dog parks have been hard for him to have enough room to run around in. All the owners I've met are super friendly and understanding if a dog is having a rough day or needs some space. Owners are conscious on their efforts to keep the park clean and abide by the rules to pick up when needed. This park has two docks which are big favorites for pups. They even have two docks by the side of the docks for dogs that are scared to jump right in. Mine likes to soak in the water and feels most comfortable sitting there. Dane County dog parks truly take care of their parks and offer trash bags to dog owners so that owners don't have to bring their own. They also offer a lot of information for dog owners and give passes for owners for a cheap expense. I believe a one year pass is around $30-$35. This dog park also is open YEAR round unlike some of the inner city parks that close when it gets too snowy or muddy. I can't wait to take my pup back!

A pleasant surprise to finally visit this park! All prairie land with a water source (small lake)…read morein the park. There are a few piers with ramps for the dogs to walk in and out of the water easily! We did not think it was taking very long to get around the perimeter of the park, but a full lap took us about 45 min. of course allowing our dog to track and run around like crazy. Lol Plenty of space to spread out, but not so large that your dog does not get to socialize.

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!

I couldn't find it My GPS it took me into a corner and there…read morewas no dog park in sight

This park might be a bit basic, but it has some lovely features. Let me tell you about them:…read more Playground- the jungle gym equipment was updated in the last year or so. It has a tiny rock wall, some kind of a spinning death trap, and, my favorite, swings! Basketball court- full size (or pretty close, I don't know anything about sports...) Giant field- I think 2 soccer games can easily be going at the same time. Access point to the capitol city bike trail Lots of trees!- there is a wooded area with paths throughout so you can pretend you are in the forest for a few minuets. Get some fresh air. There you have it! Comes for a visit.

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!