I love this park tucked away in Monona. The park has roughly 56-acres that are laid out along a…read moreglacial drumlin, or small hill, not far from the eastern shore of Lake Monona. There are paths leading through woodland, savanna, and, most notably, ponds and marshes that are home to a wide variety of waterfowl. We love going for a walk or jog here when we don't want to travel far. It is a wonderful spot for a quick escape from the noise and distraction of the surrounding urban environment.

A nice get away in a little urban area.. Check out the burial mound and enjoy the water fowl.read more

I think this park is awesome. There is a Biergarten, bathrooms, a beach, kayak and SUP rentals,…read moresand volley ball courts and lots of trees for shade and grass areas. Dogs allowed on leash. The lake front views are beautiful too.

We stumbled upon the park almost by accident. We only stopped to look at the lake and were…read moreoverjoyed to find an area where our son could be entertained as we sipped on a beer from the nearby biergarten. Our son especially enjoyed the sandbox. I'm sure there are other features that I missed but it was a nice way to spend an evening before heading back to the hotel.

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!

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!

We came for the beach. Maps said it had one. It was so tiny, filled with seaweed, dog poop, and…read moregarbage. A huge dumpster is sitting right next to it where people were dumpster diving. We did play at the playground for a few minutes. It was fine, but small and some parts were broken. There were spiders and wasps, but not many. There were a lot of young people there playing different sports and walking/running on the trail so if you are looking for that type of fun this will be a great place. It's a large space. We wouldn't go back. My kids kept asking to leave.

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.

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.

I went for the annual maple syrup weekend and enjoyed the visit. It is definitely more of a…read morechild-oriented place, but if that's what you're looking for it seems like a great place for outdoor education with indoor exhibits and classrooms plus a good-sized outdoor area with a pond and some forest.

Beautiful and scenic location that's absolutely perfect for letting my toddler run off some extra…read moresteam before bedtime. We haven't gotten to try the indoor aspects yet because their hours are pretty tight, but my boyfriend grew up going there every weekend and says it's more than 5 stars! We will definitely be here often this summer!