Great little park for younger kids! In a quiet neighborhood so it's not busy. Unfortunately there…read moreis no bathroom but I wasn't expecting to find one here. The only swings are for babies/toddlers and they are high off the ground so it is easy to push them. There is also a nice bench and lots of shade trees.

We spent Memorial weekend 2026 camping at Lake Kegonsa State Park…read more It was a bit of a mixed bag for us. The good: +The Campground is wooded, which is our favorite type of campground +They have showers +The bathroom with the showers was kept impeccably clean +You are in pretty close proximity to shopping (15 minutes or so) so if you find you forgot something, you don't have far to go The less than ideal: +Our fire ring was in rough shape with a big hole in the grate over the fire which made it difficult when making pudgie pies +The women's pit bathroom near our campsite had a burnt out light which I discovered after dark when I needed to go. It was the last time I used that bathroom and instead walked or drove up to the flushing bathrooms near the entrance +The lake itself was full of algae and kinda stinky in spots. Not a great place to swim or really enjoy the water in any way. +Due in part (I'm sure) to the stagnant water nearby, the mosquitos were plentiful All in all, I wouldn't likely camp here again but enjoyed sleeping in the woods none-the-less!

So I'm writing this review from the perspective of a dog mom, and I think this park was a total let…read moredown for bringing your pup. We came here to visit due to its proximity to Madison and the fact that they had a dog beach. Sounds great. We parked somewhat near the beach and it's a short walk to the (very small) dog beach. Madison lakes in general are pretty gross, but today this one had a large amount of still water and algae, so wasn't really looking to stay here very long based on that. Figured we'd move on to a hike once my dog got his dunk in the water (which does kinda require a bath as soon as you get home). The trail by the dog beach then continues in different directions from the dog beach, but there are signs saying no dogs allowed. So you're kind of trapped in this small area. It was a warm summer day when we came here, so walking in the open blazing sun was not sounding great. We drove around the park to different trails trying to find something shaded and more than a quarter mile, but wasn't having much luck. The only wooded trail that was about 1.2 miles was the White Oak Trail, which looked amazing, but that trail doesn't allow dogs. Overall, I'd argue that this is not a very dog-friendly outdoor area and not worth the trip. Again, this review is solely for those visiting with their dogs, but who wants to go on an awesome outdoor adventure hike without man's best friend?

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!

Beautiful, Peaceful . Changes every few weeks as new, seasonal perennials bloom. Ornamental…read morestructures are impressive.

Go there. It's a lovely neighborhood garden in Mansion Hill. The place was once an abandoned space,…read morebut now a beautifully restored garden/urban oasis thanks to generous efforts of volunteers.

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

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.

Great little secret/intimate spot along the lakeshore where you can watch the sunset... It's small…read moreand only has one park bench, and it can get muddy at times, but don't worry -- you'll clean up good, kid! Amateur (and professional!) photographers start to appear with their tripods and fancy cameras for the Spring and Fall Solstice sunsets, as those are the 2 times in the year when the sun is aligned perfectly across the lake from the park and sets behind the Capitol building. Beautiful! Dogs are allowed in the park, on a leash (owners must pick up poo, of course!).