Such a beautiful park. There's a little beach area. Plenty of benches. It's very clean with trash…read morecans everywhere. Ducks and boats in there water. Good times

what a beautiful park! great at all times of day i assume, lots of green space to sit down and…read morestare at the lake!

Awesome with a playground, restrooms, picnic tables, restrooms, boat access, and sand. I'm here on…read morea Friday morning and there are people here eating lunch while ducks quack and boats stroll by. If the weather keeps up, I may just go for a swim! It may get a lot busier during weekends but very pretty and very relaxing.

The beach is very small. There is no lifeguard and no roped-off areas for swimming. The marina is…read morevery close to the swimming area and the boat load-in is also right next to the swimming area, so boats are frequently going by. Fishing also occurs nearby. There are very few people here, maybe because it's a holiday. The water is pretty gross. Lots of rocks and seaweed everywhere. The shore smells like fish and you will only be walking in seaweed or rocks in the water. I did not put my head underwater because it was so gross. It is NOT deep at all. I almost waded out to the nearest sailboat in the marina and the water was only to the top of my waistband (I'm 5'11"). This might be a nice place for lounging in a boat. It was okay for swimming, but not the best.

Tucked into a residential neighborhood, this place is good for a quick stop. Houses overlook the…read morebeach which is odd but they are pretty houses! There is one picnic table and restrooms. There is a lifeguard when the water is open but it is closed due to water conditions I think. And like someone else said, it's hard to find, its Norman ave and can only be accessed by walking. It's a fast 2 minute walk from the parking lot across the road. Not the best here but I got studying done!

I wouldn't call this a park but more like an overlook. Theres a small playground across the street…read moreand no real place to walk around besides the neighborhood.

Great place to spend the afternoon with family. Nice pier for parking your boat. Bathrooms are…read moreclean, bike stations, adirondack chairs for viewing the lake and a sandy beach!

This is a great little park with a sandy beach in the heart of Monona right on the shores of Lake…read moreMonona. There is a small playground, bathrooms, a pier, picnic tables, and a gazebo. A recent addition is the B-bike electric bike rentals. I also have seen guys fishing along the small canal. Across the street is the bait and ice cream shop which is handy in many regards. They serve the typical hot dogs, burgers and Babcock ice cream. Once a month in summer they hold beer garden events with bands. Another plus. A nice community asset.

A beautiful undeveloped park just under 10 acres with around 1500 feet of shoreline right on the…read morelake. I was there on a picture-perfect day but when as I walked toward the water about 30 boats were parked with music pushed into distortion. Competing stereos?! Other than the pendejos, it was perfect.

This is the newest park in Monona. The city acquired this lakeshore property a year ago. They are…read moreworking on a master plan for this beautiful property on Lake Monona so for now it is a great place to sit by the lake and enjoy the views especially at sunset. There are a few picnic tables and some comfy Adirondack chairs.

One of my favorite places to be in the summer is right here at the pool! The kids love the 35m…read morepool, diving board, slide, wading in the baby pool and running under the fountain, getting treats from the concession stand, and meeting up with friends. There are locker rooms, a playground area and pavilion, and you can even rent the pool for private events! Come and check out a MoHo Gator swim meet on a Saturday morning or meet up with friends on a lazy summer afternoon. There are daily fees or season passes, each based on village residency.

Probably the best public pool I have been to. Having an assortment of water options from kiddie…read morepool, to big pool with a diving board, and even a fun slide. It's never been overly crowded and the life guards have always been so chill and fun. There is even a grassy area if you want to do a picnic or get some shade.

Located on Monroe Street, Wingra Park is a small, but mighty local park that offers open fields for…read moreplay or lounging, benches, small docks for fishing and even offers a boat livery where you can rent kayaks and more. There are walking paths that take you alongside the water front and back around to the condos and up to Monroe, but it is not for much beyond a short leisurely stroll. j The grounds were well kept and clean, as were the docks, pathways and other areas. There is dedicated parking at the entrance, but also plenty of nearby street parking. While Wingra Park is not the largest or best equipped park in Madison, the lake provides a cute backdrop and the field provides the perfect place to relax and hang out. We made two passes around before heading back to Monroe and popping into the local tavern that is essentially connected to the park. Overall, Wingra Park is a quaint spot in Madison and I can dig it!

Nice park, with a lot of kids playing soccer. The boat area was close as it wasn't the 3 weeks of…read moreWisconsin Summer. The new dock looks nice. It looks like a lot of water sports to be had on the lake from the non motorized during the weekend. Parking was full and it was a cloudy day of 50F. I would say parking would be crazy when its above 80 on the weekends.

Henry Vilas Beach is ok. We went here during a girls trip and the beach was easy because it was…read moreright across from the zoo and has a nice walk through the park. It is pretty small compared to other beaches, but it is free which is nice. The sandy part got filled pretty quickly, but there is a little grassy area were able to sit by. There wasn't really any parking around the area, but you might be able to snag a spot by the zoo. The water was shallow, so if you have younger children, this might be a good option. Overall, it is definitely a decent beach to spend a couple hours after walking around the zoo.

What a great free place to spend summer days with or without kiddos! As I am of the kiddo side of…read morethe table, I highly tout it for family fun. Lol Located directly across the street from Henry Vilas Zoo, this beach sits on the small and peaceful Lake Wingra. In the summer months, the beach is staffed with lifeguards and offers restroom and shower/changing facilities. There is a fair amount of seating on the grassy area around the beach, but I recommend bringing chairs or blankets as the picnic tables fill up fast. Henry Vilas Park does have a lot of geese and ducks, so be mindful of goose poop on the grass, although the parks department seems to keep this area cleaner. Additionally, be mindful of the fact that since Wingra is a small lake, as the temps get higher and summer wears on, it is prone to blue-green algae blooms. Fortunately the parks dept. closes the beach at those times and posts warnings. We steer clear and instead continue to enjoy the Kona Ice treats from the truck that always parks nearby!