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.

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!

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.

Wonderful place if you have dog that enjoys running around and getting muddy. There's a bridge with…read morea little creek that I'm sure can get pretty good water at some points during the year. Beautiful place, it says you have to have a membership to go but I'm not sure how that works.

Best place there is in Rockford to bring a dog. It may not be that big of a park, but for dogs it's…read moreenough. Searls Dog Park is located along Central Avenue and is a part of a larger park. Has a few amenities including water and poop bags. There's a few things to do before visiting. A thing to know about using this park is that it costs money to bring a dog. It's about $30 a year for residents. Those coming from outside the city can get a daily permit. A permit is good for all the dog parks in the city. In addition, dogs need to be vaccinated from rabies. Amenities are a good thing, and there's a few for the dogs. There's a few water fountains, and poop bags can be found. Great place for a dog and their companion. It's got plenty more than just a grassy area to poop in. There's also a few trails.

Great spot to take our little guy! He loves it here. A very spacious main area with lots of trails…read morebehind it. They have water available on site, as well as many tables and a shelter to congregate with any two legged friends we may have here. We didn't realize awesome spots like this existed in Rockford before having a dog. And it's surprisingly affordable! You can either get a year-long membership ( That includes all three parks) for I think $30 or $40, or you can come once and try it out for around $3. This kind of place is just another reason to love Rockford and it's park district!

Prairie Pastures is the best dog park I've been to in Iowa! A former zoo, it has been repurposed as…read morea place for dogs and their owners to spend time together engaging in any number of activities. There are over seven acres of land to explore. We loved the pond for swimming and open spaces to play fetch, but there is also a lot of agility equipment available. The other visitors were very nice, and my dogs (mostly) had fun meeting the other (mostly) friendly dogs. The park is private, and while it looks as though annual memberships are available, day passes are $3 for the first dog and $1 for each additional dog. Definitely worth the money. Go check out Prairie Pastures Dog Park!

Just left the prairie pastures dog park. I live in Stockton il and decided to make the trip down to…read moreClinton to experience the park with my dog. I have a springer spaniel and couldn't keep him out of the pond. He had a ball. We had a great time and we hope to make the trip again soon. It is about 45 mi. one way for us but well worth the time. There were no other dogs there at the time so Oats had to play alone. He slept almost half the way home. Thank you for having such a great place for people to take their dogs. Well worth $3 dollar fee. Jack and Oats

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

I found this business on a Facebook ad. I have a very active dog and cold/wet days can be a…read morechallenge. I'm typically weary of indoor facilities, but I was very impressed. First, it smells clean. They keep the schedule moving. The pool is clean, there are human and dog bathroom amenities. Need a towel? A toy? A dryer for the dog? Maybe a bench to sit down? They have it all. It really is a one stop shop.

From the owner: Madison's only indoor dog pool!! we offer: hydrotherapy, open private swimming for your dog,…read moreswimming lessons, private dock diving session, dock diving lessons.

Wowzer! Best dog park award in the country! Well made dog park in Galena, IL. Fenced in. Includes 4…read moredifferent dog areas: a small dog park area, a big dog area, a special needs dog area for training or dogs like mine that do not play well with others, and a wild "natural" dog area that is completely fenced in. I recommend wearing good hiking shoes in this area, as you kinda have to forge your own path through the thick bush. I was able to do it in sandles but I wouldn't recommend that. My Beagles are hunters and love this kind of a park...and since I'm a wild child I probably would do it barefoot if i had to, since these dog areas are rare and always make my heart sing. Good quality doggie bags provided, some shade and a picnic table in each area. The water fountain is in the common entrance area of the three parks, so that was a little different, but it was thought out well and works fine. There's a porter potty for humans and a small parking lot. It's within a forested area and away from houses or traffic. I think it was built on $62,000 of donations and that in itself is pretty cool!

This is a really neat park on the Sugar River. It starts at the "head gates" for the once brodhead…read moremill and hydro project. The park is a trail along the raceway, or mill race. This is essentially a man made canal that provides water to the mill pond in Brodhead. It is a lovely walk, very scenic with numerous wetlands, woodland, farmland, ending with a lovely stroll along the canal into the village of Brodhead. Here, along one side of the canal are numerous fun homes reminiscent of the canals in Amsterdam. If you choose to walk or kayak, once in Brodhead, stroll downtown to a local cafe or restaurant. Hint: This is a GREAT trip for a fun outdoor date! Even if the date doesn't go well, the scenery is lovely and you can enjoy the walk back alone. It's a 4+ mile roundtrip. Easy hike with gravel two lane path. Hint: Hint: oooh...you discovered the super double secret hint! This is a great place to bring your dog. Lots of room to run big! Fetch, swimming, ducks, and the water is clean so, your dog can enjoy itself! Hint: Hint: Hint: A super triple secret hint? Say it isn't so! Kayakers - pay attention! Here is an INCREDIBLE opportunity for kayaking that requires no shuttling! Put your boat in here, paddle up river a short distance (no current here) to the decatur tap, portage the dam, paddle down the Sugar River to where the race rejoins the Sugar River. Then paddle up the race to Brodhead dam. Portage the dam and bing bang boom, you're back on the race! Now it's an easy paddle up the race back to the head gates where your car is parked, waiting for you, with a cooler of beer in trunk! Cheers, you earned it! Hint 4X: A quadruple hint-o-rama....be still my palpating heart....If you want to get into kayaking and kayak this in a group, check out the Mad City Paddlers website for group kayaking and canoe trips! Or, send me an email, I kayak this at least once a year :)