Our best friends have a place to run, play, meet (and sniff) new four-legged friends and even catch a ball or frisbee.  The City of Madison Parks Division has off-leash dog exercise areas for dogs and their human friends. Ranked fourth in the nation for number of dog parks per resident, there are so many to choose from!  These areas require a Dog Park Permit. Please be aware that in order to purchase a Dog Park Permit, you will first need a Dog License. You may purchase a Dog License at the City Treasurer's Office. The Dog Park Permit is good for the City of Madison off-leash dog parks, in five Dane County Parks (posted areas only), the City of Middleton and City of Sun Prairie pet exercise areas. Please see the Dog Park brochure for details.  Fees collected by each agency are used to support their own dog exercise areas.  

2013 PERMIT FEES
Daily Pass $ 5.00
Annual Permit: $30
Senior, Disabled: $15
Replacement/Additional Tag(s): $14

Please remember that dogs are not allowed in any non-designated park, children's play areas, beaches, athletic fields, conservation parks, or in any park building. During the winter dogs are not permitted on groomed cross-country ski trails.

• Dogs in Parks: Rules and Regulations
• Dog Park brochure, dog park permit vendor list, and permit application (PDF)
• Dog Park Permit Application
• Dog License (Each dog must have a current license to be eligible for a dog park permit tag)
• Establishing a New Dog Park (PDF) 
• Dog Park Review Process Flow Chart (PDF)