Free Fun Weekend in Local Parks
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Enjoy permit-free days to explore Madison and Dane County parks on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 2025. No permit is required to try out a disc golf course, bring your dog to a park or access the lakes.
Disc Golf
A daily or annual permit is typically required to play a City of Madison disc golf course. No permit required to play June 7 and 8 to check out:
- Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd.
- Hiestand, 4302 Milwaukee St.
For more information, see Disc Golf Courses
Dogs in Parks
A Dog Permit is typically required for any dog to visit an allowed general park, while on leash or to use a fenced off-leash dog park. No permit is required on June 7 and 8. Check out these off-leash dog parks:
- Demetral, 2297 Commercial Ave.
- North Star, 439 Milky Way
- McCormick, 702 N. McCormick Ave.
- Odana School, 678 S. Segoe Rd.
- Quann, 1802 Quann-Olin Pkwy.
- Sycamore, 4517 Sycamore Ave.
- Walnut Grove, 202 N. Westfield Rd.
- Warner, 2301 Sheridan Dr.
For more information, see Dogs in Parks
Lake Access
A daily or annual Lake Access Permit is typically required for the use of designated boat launches. No permit is required on June 7 or 8 for the following:
- Law, 410 S. Blair St.
- Olbrich, 3401 Atwood Ave.
- Olin, 1156 Olin-Turville Ct.
- Marshall, 2101 Allen Blvd.
- Spring Harbor, 5218 Lake Mendota Dr.
- Tenney, 1601 Sherman Ave.
- Warner, 1201 Woodward Dr.
For more information, see Boat Launches
Make the most of this weekend, and enjoy MADISON PARKS and Dane County Parks, with no permit required.
Madison Parks is a division of the City of Madison with 290+ parks and nearly 6,000 acres to explore through hiking, golfing, swimming, skating, skiing and more!