Cute park for kids, port-a- potty, little old and rickety but still fun for little kids, not for…read morebig kids- for age 10 max

This is one of 5 "Dream Parks" in Dane County. They all were community built. The playground is…read moretruly huge and has tons for kids from 18 months and up to explore. Bring a picnic, there are plenty of places to sit.

This was a nice place to have a simple wedding. It had all the basics you'd need to put on a nice…read morewedding. As mother of the groom, I didn't know much about the whole process, but I helped decorate the venue. We brought & put up all the decorations so I'm not sure what they offered for that. The building is nice and large and perfect for a summer/ fall wedding.

I like Olin Park! It's large, it's grassy, it has a lot of nice shaded spots…read more I don't typically come here just to.. come here. Usually I find myself at this park when there is some sort of event happening. Great Taste of the Midwest, the Polar Plunge, the Festival in Lights. But regardless, I am still at this park at least numerous times per year. It's got a great location, right on the lake, and there is even a boat launch! I don't boat Lake Monona much anymore, but this used to be a place I came to often as a kid when my dad would take me out, we launched from here all the time! Oh, the memories :) The park is very versatile which is nice. It can easily host several different types of events easily. The playground area is nice and seems to be pretty well kept up. There is plenty of parking. And there is a ball diamond too. It's right on John Nolan Dr, which some might think, that's a busy road, not safe for the littles! But fortunately everything here is set very far back from the road. We're talking a huge wide open grassy area that separates the traffic from the fun. Plus, the park has it's own little "frontage road" type thing that keeps things even more separated from the busy road.

Great place to hike, nice combination of prairie grasses, woods, water and wildlife…read more Very scenic and inter weaves with other local trails. Nice place to hike and not difficult!

The Lakeshore Path and Preserve- how could one give it fewer than five stars! Lakeshore Path is a…read moreMadison and UW-Madison treasure, as it serves as an exercise and walking oasis between the Memorial Union, Lakeshore Dorms, Athletic Practice Fields, Graduate School Housing and Picnic Point. Walk, run, bike, the oaks and pines on one side, Lake Mendota on the other? Lakeshore Path is five stars all the way, U Rah Rah, Wisconsin!

What a wonderful park! I got to spend several hours here, across two days, and thoroughly enjoyed…read moremyself. Easily accessible by turning off of John Nolen Dr., there's a nice large paved parking area adjacent to several trailheads in the park. I spent some time just lounging near the lot, and saw Madison's finest patrol past the lot (back and forth from Olin Park) twice. The lot is clear, and easily visible from the road, so it seems like it would be reasonably safe. Nearby were several picnic tables, plenty of garbage cans, and two posted maps of the area (possibly a third). There are no restrooms or water fountains here, but they do offer them a few hundred yards up a path to the north at the Olin Park area. The interior of the Turville Point Conservation Park isn't too large, but big enough to host several looping trails spread over just under 65 acres of rolling terrain and varied biotypes. The rolling variable terrain is fun but still easy to traverse. The soft grassed trails are easy on the joints, and well maintained to not be muddy or treacherous. The trails are all good for casual strolling, without risk of falling or rolling an ankle. Only a few spots near Turville Bay were muddy, but you could easily walk around them without getting off the trail. The trails cut through oak forests (red, bur, and white oak trees of varying age); circle lovely prairie that's ideal for bird watching; run past some marshland; parallel the Turville Bay and Lake Monona coast; and offer some wonderful view of local plants and wildlife (if you're quiet enough). The view of downtown Madison in the distance from Turvilles Point is nice - you can witness the hustle and bustle of the city from the calm of the forest. I've hiked some pretty famous North American super-parks, and I have to say I actually enjoy smaller conservation parks like this. Because they're only a few dozen acres, they local crews are able to maintain the trails better, and I can see everything in a day or two of leisurely walking - no need for a full pack of gear. This small park nicely encapsulates much of what I've grown to enjoy about Wisconsin's wilderness, without having to stray too far from civilization. Some of my favorite afternoons are spent at parks just like Turville Point Conservation Park.

My wife and I really enjoyed the 1.4 mile hike around the most challenging of the three trails in…read morethe wooded area of the park, which were very well manicured. One suggestion, though, would be to make sure you have applied plenty of bug spray (our hike was in late July).

Great dog park! They have both small and large dog areas. The larger dog area is a nice loop. The…read moretrail is well maintained and there's tons of space for the dogs to run. It's a beautiful area with large prairie grass. I always have a tired dog after coming here.

A great camping spot close to everything in Madison and Monona. Resident cranes visited us every…read moreday!

I love this park tucked away in Monona. The park has roughly 56-acres that are laid out along a…read moreglacial drumlin, or small hill, not far from the eastern shore of Lake Monona. There are paths leading through woodland, savanna, and, most notably, ponds and marshes that are home to a wide variety of waterfowl. We love going for a walk or jog here when we don't want to travel far. It is a wonderful spot for a quick escape from the noise and distraction of the surrounding urban environment.

A nice get away in a little urban area.. Check out the burial mound and enjoy the water fowl.read more

what a beautiful park! great at all times of day i assume, lots of green space to sit down and…read morestare at the lake!

We came for the beach. Maps said it had one. It was so tiny, filled with seaweed, dog poop, and…read moregarbage. A huge dumpster is sitting right next to it where people were dumpster diving. We did play at the playground for a few minutes. It was fine, but small and some parts were broken. There were spiders and wasps, but not many. There were a lot of young people there playing different sports and walking/running on the trail so if you are looking for that type of fun this will be a great place. It's a large space. We wouldn't go back. My kids kept asking to leave.

Such a fun and casual park, right near the Monona bay!…read more Very dog friendly, I take my dog here often on our way around the Bay! The playground is modern and handicapped accessible. A very nice spot on a sunny day! Be sure to venture out and stop by!

I attended an event in the pavilion at Brittingham Park last week, and prior to that, I've attended…read morea handful of other events that took place in the lawn. I like this park. It's easy to access, has plenty of parking, and sits tucked back on Monona Bay, which means there is waterfront to enjoy, but far less motor boat traffic going on. There typically are quite a bit of canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats around as Brittingham Boats sits at the east end of the park. The pavilion provides a great spot for gatherings. I was there on the 4th of July. We had plenty of tables and space to spread out. There were power outlets we could use, and bathroom facilities within the pavilion as well. Just outside of the pavilion there is a large play structure for the kiddos, as well as a sand volleyball court. There is also a nice path that goes all along the edge of the bay. Watch out as there are often bikers zooming by.

This is a great little park with a sandy beach in the heart of Monona right on the shores of Lake…read moreMonona. There is a small playground, bathrooms, a pier, picnic tables, and a gazebo. A recent addition is the B-bike electric bike rentals. I also have seen guys fishing along the small canal. Across the street is the bait and ice cream shop which is handy in many regards. They serve the typical hot dogs, burgers and Babcock ice cream. Once a month in summer they hold beer garden events with bands. Another plus. A nice community asset.