Dane County's Best Dog Parks

Best Dog Parks in Dane County

We all love our furry family members, and sometimes we need to get outside and do more than just the same old neighborhood walk. What else can you do for some great exercise and fun play time with your pup? Dog parks!

Dane County is blessed with a great parks system and tons of people that love to get outside. We wanted to share our votes for the top four dog parks in Dane County.

One: Capital Springs is located on Lake Farm Road in Madison, just outside Fitchburg and Oregon. This off-leash park features 30 acres of play space, including a mile of limestone trails through restored prairie. Your dogs will love the large mowed area for chase and fetch and there's even a spot to catch some shade during those hot summer days. Smaller dogs can enjoy their own three acre park, fenced off from the larger area.

Two: Yahara Heights is located within Yahara Heights County Park, adjacent to Cherokee Marsh in Waunakee, just off Madison's north side.  This dog park offers the unique bonus of a canoe launch on the Yahara River so you and your furry pal can spend some time together on the water. On land, you'll find 20 acres of off-leash trails and green space, on-leash hiking trails as well as two dog piers so your pups can cool off on those warm summer days.

Three: Anderson Farm Park in Oregon is Dane County's newest park and it's a hidden treasure. This park has been developed on restored prairie and offers a variety of walking paths through trails that cover over 35 acres. The park features a centralized open space for the gang to play and a separate area for the smaller dogs. Additional amenities include permanent restroom facilities and an electric car charging station; coming soon, an edible orchard! The park is easily accessible either by a quick walk on the paved trail from town or with ample parking.

Four: Our favorite dog park is Prairie Moraine Park, just outside of Verona. Located near the Ice Age Trail, this off-leash park has almost 80 acres of winding trails and grassy areas to play and explore. The expansive trail system allows for new adventures every time you visit the park. The wide variety of trees provide shade during sunny days and put you right in the middle of nature, while being just minutes away from town.

And there you have it, our favorite dog parks in Dane County. Next time you're looking for a change of scenery, check one of these out; we promise your dog will thank you!