I think this park is awesome. There is a Biergarten, bathrooms, a beach, kayak and SUP rentals,…read moresand volley ball courts and lots of trees for shade and grass areas. Dogs allowed on leash. The lake front views are beautiful too.

We stumbled upon the park almost by accident. We only stopped to look at the lake and were…read moreoverjoyed to find an area where our son could be entertained as we sipped on a beer from the nearby biergarten. Our son especially enjoyed the sandbox. I'm sure there are other features that I missed but it was a nice way to spend an evening before heading back to the hotel.

Henry Vilas Beach is ok. We went here during a girls trip and the beach was easy because it was…read moreright across from the zoo and has a nice walk through the park. It is pretty small compared to other beaches, but it is free which is nice. The sandy part got filled pretty quickly, but there is a little grassy area were able to sit by. There wasn't really any parking around the area, but you might be able to snag a spot by the zoo. The water was shallow, so if you have younger children, this might be a good option. Overall, it is definitely a decent beach to spend a couple hours after walking around the zoo.

What a great free place to spend summer days with or without kiddos! As I am of the kiddo side of…read morethe table, I highly tout it for family fun. Lol Located directly across the street from Henry Vilas Zoo, this beach sits on the small and peaceful Lake Wingra. In the summer months, the beach is staffed with lifeguards and offers restroom and shower/changing facilities. There is a fair amount of seating on the grassy area around the beach, but I recommend bringing chairs or blankets as the picnic tables fill up fast. Henry Vilas Park does have a lot of geese and ducks, so be mindful of goose poop on the grass, although the parks department seems to keep this area cleaner. Additionally, be mindful of the fact that since Wingra is a small lake, as the temps get higher and summer wears on, it is prone to blue-green algae blooms. Fortunately the parks dept. closes the beach at those times and posts warnings. We steer clear and instead continue to enjoy the Kona Ice treats from the truck that always parks nearby!

A beautiful undeveloped park just under 10 acres with around 1500 feet of shoreline right on the…read morelake. I was there on a picture-perfect day but when as I walked toward the water about 30 boats were parked with music pushed into distortion. Competing stereos?! Other than the pendejos, it was perfect.

This is the newest park in Monona. The city acquired this lakeshore property a year ago. They are…read moreworking on a master plan for this beautiful property on Lake Monona so for now it is a great place to sit by the lake and enjoy the views especially at sunset. There are a few picnic tables and some comfy Adirondack chairs.

This is a great park and splash pad. Everything is clean and well kept. There are changing rooms…read morenext to the water features and bathrooms in the picnic building. We will be back to this fun spot again!

Nice place for a softball tournament. Clean, tidy fields with plenty of places to sit and watch -…read morebleachers or green areas for your camp chairs. Decent amount of parking, too. No concessions while we were there. Lots of play areas for the kiddos.

Located on Monroe Street, Wingra Park is a small, but mighty local park that offers open fields for…read moreplay or lounging, benches, small docks for fishing and even offers a boat livery where you can rent kayaks and more. There are walking paths that take you alongside the water front and back around to the condos and up to Monroe, but it is not for much beyond a short leisurely stroll. j The grounds were well kept and clean, as were the docks, pathways and other areas. There is dedicated parking at the entrance, but also plenty of nearby street parking. While Wingra Park is not the largest or best equipped park in Madison, the lake provides a cute backdrop and the field provides the perfect place to relax and hang out. We made two passes around before heading back to Monroe and popping into the local tavern that is essentially connected to the park. Overall, Wingra Park is a quaint spot in Madison and I can dig it!

Reserved 2 kayaks for a Sunday! Went really well. Very friendly staff :) They maintained social…read moredistancing.

One of my favorite places to be in the summer is right here at the pool! The kids love the 35m…read morepool, diving board, slide, wading in the baby pool and running under the fountain, getting treats from the concession stand, and meeting up with friends. There are locker rooms, a playground area and pavilion, and you can even rent the pool for private events! Come and check out a MoHo Gator swim meet on a Saturday morning or meet up with friends on a lazy summer afternoon. There are daily fees or season passes, each based on village residency.

Probably the best public pool I have been to. Having an assortment of water options from kiddie…read morepool, to big pool with a diving board, and even a fun slide. It's never been overly crowded and the life guards have always been so chill and fun. There is even a grassy area if you want to do a picnic or get some shade.

This five acre park features a hiking trail and...wait for it..a small pond. There's also a dock…read morefor fishing and a bench that provides a pleasant view of this largely undeveloped plot of land near the Waunakee Village Center. No playground equipment and no bathroom facilities, but the hike around the pond is a pleasant one.

Great park with clean restroom facilities and water fountain under the pavilion…read more There's one basketball court with two hoops, a handful of tennis courts, plenty of playground equipment with soft shredded rubber instead of wood chips. Lots of mature trees line the entire park so pull up a blanket or have a picnic in many of the picnic tables sprinkled throughout and enjoy the outdoors.

Rennenbohm Park is beautiful. In the winter there is typically a community maintained ice rink, and…read morethe rest of the year it's beautiful to play at. There is a path that lines the outside of a large field in the park. A garden to admire. There is a shelter for birthday parties, a couple of play structures for kids to enjoy. The park has tennis courts, a basketball court, a chess/checker table for you to bring your own chess set to, and a ping pong table. In summer they hold Orchestra in the park. Only 4 stars as I'm not a fan of tar chips being used. Turf at this point would be better.