Cute park for kids, port-a- potty, little old and rickety but still fun for little kids, not for…read morebig kids- for age 10 max

This is one of 5 "Dream Parks" in Dane County. They all were community built. The playground is…read moretruly huge and has tons for kids from 18 months and up to explore. Bring a picnic, there are plenty of places to sit.

Great little park for younger kids! In a quiet neighborhood so it's not busy. Unfortunately there…read moreis no bathroom but I wasn't expecting to find one here. The only swings are for babies/toddlers and they are high off the ground so it is easy to push them. There is also a nice bench and lots of shade trees.

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.

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 spent Memorial weekend 2026 camping at Lake Kegonsa State Park…read more It was a bit of a mixed bag for us. The good: +The Campground is wooded, which is our favorite type of campground +They have showers +The bathroom with the showers was kept impeccably clean +You are in pretty close proximity to shopping (15 minutes or so) so if you find you forgot something, you don't have far to go The less than ideal: +Our fire ring was in rough shape with a big hole in the grate over the fire which made it difficult when making pudgie pies +The women's pit bathroom near our campsite had a burnt out light which I discovered after dark when I needed to go. It was the last time I used that bathroom and instead walked or drove up to the flushing bathrooms near the entrance +The lake itself was full of algae and kinda stinky in spots. Not a great place to swim or really enjoy the water in any way. +Due in part (I'm sure) to the stagnant water nearby, the mosquitos were plentiful All in all, I wouldn't likely camp here again but enjoyed sleeping in the woods none-the-less!

So I'm writing this review from the perspective of a dog mom, and I think this park was a total let…read moredown for bringing your pup. We came here to visit due to its proximity to Madison and the fact that they had a dog beach. Sounds great. We parked somewhat near the beach and it's a short walk to the (very small) dog beach. Madison lakes in general are pretty gross, but today this one had a large amount of still water and algae, so wasn't really looking to stay here very long based on that. Figured we'd move on to a hike once my dog got his dunk in the water (which does kinda require a bath as soon as you get home). The trail by the dog beach then continues in different directions from the dog beach, but there are signs saying no dogs allowed. So you're kind of trapped in this small area. It was a warm summer day when we came here, so walking in the open blazing sun was not sounding great. We drove around the park to different trails trying to find something shaded and more than a quarter mile, but wasn't having much luck. The only wooded trail that was about 1.2 miles was the White Oak Trail, which looked amazing, but that trail doesn't allow dogs. Overall, I'd argue that this is not a very dog-friendly outdoor area and not worth the trip. Again, this review is solely for those visiting with their dogs, but who wants to go on an awesome outdoor adventure hike without man's best friend?

What a great spot. A lovely facility with neat trails through a variety of natural areas. It also…read moreis connected to the Edna Taylor Conservation Area so that makes the outdoor space feel even bigger, right in the heart of Monona. The staff is friendly and enthusiastic, doing a very nice job hosting birthday parties, making it really enjoyable for a group of kids. Yes, a nature-themed birthday party, what could be better! They also host a ton of other events and programs, it's worth taking a peek at their website to see stuff for kids (i.e., summer camps or nature days when school is closed) and events for the general community (adults can have fun in nature too!) A well-kept facility and park, definitely worth stopping by. No dogs allowed, don't be sad.

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.