Dane County Parks
Alerts
- The restrooms at Salmo Pond County Park are CLOSED until further notice
- Slow-no-wake orders have been issued for Squaw Bay in Lake Monona beginning at sunrise on Saturday, July 20th
Notices
- Applications for the 2019 Limited Access Archery Permit Lottery for fall deer and turkey hunting will be accepted July 22 - August 20, 2019
- NEW webpage to view today's campsite availability
- NEW 1-acre small dog park at Badger Prairie County Park now OPEN
- Closures & Trail Conditions
- Important information for Indian Lake anglers (April 2019)
Located in south-central Wisconsin, Dane County Parks offers a variety of recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Natural environments are venues for quiet getaways as well as unique locations for your special event. Dane County Parks is dedicated to making your experience enjoyable and takes an active role to enhance and preserve the county’s finest natural resources.
Dane County Parks welcomes nearly 3 million visitors annually and manages
over 12,000 acres of land including:
- 26 Recreation Parks, including 7 Dog Parks
- 18 Wildlife Areas
- 14 Natural Resource Areas
- 4 Historical/Cultural Sites
- 2 Forests
- Over 100 miles of Trails - Including Bicycle, Equestrian, and Cross-country Ski Trails
- 5 Campgrounds and Multiple Adult and Youth Group Camp Sites
- Lussier Family Heritage Center
Donations, Memorials and Planned Giving:
Your tax-deductible donation will help us continue to maintain and improve the Dane County Park System. A variety of donation and memorial options are available.