Paunack (A.O.) Park

The entire small dog area is expected to reopen in 2023. With three locations, Odana School, Madison Parks offers nine gated, off-leash dog parks.

A charming park with a sandy beach, playgrounds, pathways, and a zoo on the banks of Lake Wingra.

The only private dog park in Madison. There is plenty of outside area to keep your dog's mind and body active.

According to the Trust for Public Land, Madison has the most playgrounds per capita in the country. Traditional swings and slides, as well as contemporary play components and completely accessible playgrounds, are constantly available.

This recreational area, which was once a quarry, offers picnic shelters with stone fireplaces and a trail network.

Hiking and mountain bike trails with steep hills, sharp turns, and rocky terrain may be found in this wooded area.