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Toggle Dropdown Translate Home Park System Find a Park or Property Dogs in Parks Search by Activity or Amenity Maps Accessible Recreation Accessible by Bus or Bike Trail What We Do Current Projects Planning & Development Park System Classification Recreation Accessible Recreation Biking & Mtn. Biking Boating & Lake Access Camping Disc Golf Dogs in Parks Equestrian Trails Fishing Foraging Hiking Hunting Shelters All Recreation Opportunities Reservations Make a Reservation Camping & Group Camping Campground Maps Shelters Frequently Asked Questions Special Events & Weddings Recurring Programs Lussier Family Heritage Center Fees Cancellation & Change Policy Accessibility Permits Purchase a Permit Gift a Permit Where to Purchase Permits Redeem a Permit Purchased at a Park Activities Requiring Permits How to Display Permits Fees Park Hours, Rules & Information Financial Assistance for Permits Get Involved Donate Web Store Volunteer Educational Programs Ways to Explore & Play Be Nature-Safe Seasonal Positions Search Events Submit an Event About Park Hours, Rules & Information Closures & Trail Conditions Opening & Closing Schedule Frequently Asked Questions Fees Newsletters Press Releases Friends Group Resources Grant Programs Contact Us Comment Card Report a Problem Committees & Commissions Search Search Dane County Parks Always in Season Make a Reservation / Purchase a Permit Online Form Maintenance Many of our forms will be down for maintenance beginning Friday, May 17 at 8:00 a.m. This notification will be removed when they are active again. Seasonal CLOSURES / Temporary Closures & Trail Conditions Visit our Opening/Closing Schedule for a list of seasonal opening/closing information. Visit our Closures & Trail Conditions webpage for temporary park closures and trail conditions. Parks & Open Space Plan Updates - Help Plan the Future of Dane County Parks Dane County Parks has started the planning process to solicit input on the 2025-2030 plan. Public feedback is important and will help shape the future of Dane County Parks. Visit our Parks & Open Space Plan webpage to learn more. Dane County Parks Located in south-central Wisconsin, Dane County Parks offers a variety of recreational opportunities for users to enjoy the outdoors. Natural settings provide scenic getaways as well as unique locations for your activities and special events. 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 is a division of the Dane County Land & Water Resources Department . Find a Park or Property Search by Activity Closures & Trail Conditions Dane County Parks welcomes nearly 5 million visitors annually and manages over 18,000 acres of land, including: 25 Recreation Parks (including 8 Dog Parks) 20 Wildlife Areas 14 Natural Resource Areas 4 Historical or Cultural Sites 2 Forests Over 100 miles of trails (bike, equestrian and cross-country ski trails) Over 3,000 acres of conservation and streambank easements 5 campgrounds and multiple adult and youth group camping sites Lussier Family Heritage Center Featured Content Parks Opening & Closing Schedule Closures & Trail Conditions Volunteer Opportunities Dane County Parks Newsletter Donation Opportunities Report a Problem Events Volunteer Educator Training 5/14/2024 Youth Volunteers for Conservation (YV4C) Spring 2024 5/15/2024 Learn to Paddle 5/15/2024 Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Day: Birding by Ear 5/16/2024 Mini Explorer Hike 5/16/2024 See All Events Dane County Land & Water Resources Department Major Donors Contact Us Copyright © 2024 County of Dane. All rights reserved. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service...