Welcome to Dane County Parks
Disc Golf Course Opening Day - POSTPONED
Dane County Disc Golf Course Opening is May 1st. They may open sooner if Course conditions improve.
Mountain Bike and Equestrian Trail Conditions
- Visit our Trail Conditions webpage for up-to-date information
Notices
- Phase 1 of the Capital City Trail Pavement Restoration will occur this summer
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 2.5 million visitors annually and manages
over 12,000 acres of land including:
- 25 Recreation Parks, including 7 Dog Parks
- 29 Natural Resource Areas
- 15 Wildlife Areas
- 3 Historical/Cultural Sites
- 2 County 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.
Featured Content
- Trail Conditions
- Parks & Trails Unite Festival
- Sign Up for Our Newsletter!
- Parks Opening & Closing Schedule
- Lower Yahara River Trail
- Reserve a Campsite/Shelter
- Purchase Park Permits
- Barks for Parks - Dog Park Fundraiser
- Dogs in Parks
- Lussier Family Heritage Center
- Donation Opportunities
- Volunteer Opportunities
Events
- 4/23/2018 - Lyme Disease Prevention and Infection
- 4/23/2018 - Navigating a Challenging Dairy Economy
- 4/28/2018 - UW Madison Arboretum Core Area/Curtis Prairie Work Party
- 4/28/2018 - Wingra Creek Cleanup
- 4/28/2018 - Arbor Day at Silverwood Park
- 5/5/2018 - Mad City Disc Golf Spring Kickoff
- 5/5/2018 - Word on the Street 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Run
- 5/5/2018 - Arboretum Wingra Oak Savanna Work Party
- 5/5/2018 - WALK FOR WATER
- 5/12/2018 - City of Madison Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale
- 5/12/2018 - 7th Annual Donald Dash Trail Run @ Donald County Park
- 5/19/2018 - Plant Dane Plant Order Pick Up
- 5/19/2018 - UW Madison Arboretum Grady Tract Work Party
- 6/2/2018 - Parks & Trails Unite Festival
- 6/2/2018 - Dane County Parks and Trails Unite Festival
- 6/2/2018 - 15th Annual Ride to Farm - June 2nd 2018
- 6/2/2018 - WAGS Dog WALK
- 6/23/2018 - BioBlitz at Lake Farm County Park
- 6/23/2018 - Prairie Chase Run/Walk at Pheasant Branch Conservancy