Indian Lake Dog Park

"Festge County Park was established in 1963 after Otto and Evelyn Festge generously donated the original acreage for this park. It is located in the Driftless Area (unglaciated area) of Dane County and offers a scenic view 100 feet above the Black Earth Creek Valley in the Town of Berry — one of the county's more spectacular views.

Salmo Pond is a 7.5-acre county park with shoreline fishing, three handicapped fishing piers, two handicapped shore fishing stations, and picnic spots. A 3-acre lake (originally a rock quarry) with a maximum depth of 15 feet can be found there. Panfish and trout are the most common fish species. Scherbel Road, 1.5 miles west of the Village of Cross Plains and south of USH 14, leads to the park entrance.

A six-acre fenced area designed as an off-leash exercise area for dogs and their owners is available (daily visitor permits are $5 and can be purchased at the park's self-registration station), as well as a wildlife viewing platform where park visitors can observe a variety of grassland bird species.

Mendota County Park is a few miles southwest of Governor Nelson State Park, off County Rd M near the intersection of County Rds Q and M in the Town of Westport. A 30-unit campground and a 5-unit boat camping area are available in the park. Each campsite has a 30-amp power outlet. Some recreational RVs may require an extension cord to connect to the electric pedestal.

Grundahl Park, on Blue Mounds Street on the Village's southwest side, was built in stages during the 1980s using funds raised from the annual Summer Frolic celebration. Electric outlets, a drinking fountain, and a grill are available in the open octagon shelter, which can accommodate up to 200 people. There is also a heated, enclosed shelter with restrooms that can hold up to 50 people. Both shelters are available for reservations all year. A illuminated ball diamond, playground equipment, basketball court, sledding slope, and a community stage that hosts a summer music series are among the park's other features.

This fenced, 9-acre off-leash dog park is well-known for its cleanliness and upkeep. An agility facility with two jumps and a tunnel is included. Please be aware that park entry requires a permit.