Brittingham Park
Madison, WI 53715 Directions
Acres: 25.81
Brittingham Park stretches along Monona Bay, featuring unique park areas, with unique addresses for many of the amenities.
Amenities and Alternate Addresses
- Jenni and Kyle Foundation Accessible Playground, 829 W. Washington Ave.
- Shelter, season restrooms, parking lot, multipurpose fields, 829 W. Washington Ave.
- Beach House & Madison Boats, 701 W. Brittingham Pl.
- Boat House & Camp Randall Rowing Club, 617 North Shore Dr.
- Nature Nook, 701 W. Brittingham Pl.
- Off-Leash Dog Park, 326 S. Broom St.
- Tennis/Pickleball Courts, 388 S. Bassett St.
Visit our partner, Madison Boats, at 701 West Brittingham Place, offering more than 200 rentable watercrafts, including giant paddle boards and fishing boats. A small cafe offers ice cream, coffee, burgers and more. They host many community events and offer a small boat marina for storing a kayak or paddleboard.
Camp Randall Rowing Club, operating from the Brittingham Boat House at 617 North Shore Drive offers youth rowing classes, clubs, adult programming and more.
A memorial plaque and benches honor Grammy-nominated blues musician, Luther Allison (1939-1997). The plaque reads, "Luther Allison loved the people of Madison, the lakes, fishing at Brittingham Park and the music scene. His willingness to mentor and jam with musicians of all ages and abilities earned him undying respect throughout the Blues Community."
Park Rules
In addition to the standard park rules, please also note the following:
- Alcohol is prohibited in this park. For more information, see the Madison General Ordinance 8.24. In order to have alcohol in this park, you must have an alcohol permit, which may be obtained through the Parks Administrative Office.
- 3-hour parking at all times in the parking lots. MGO 8.18(2) and (5) and Section 1.08(3)(a)
Jenni and Kyle Foundation Accessible Playground
This playground was made possible through a generous donation from the Jenni and Kyle Foundation to the Madison Parks Foundation, supporting efforts to create more accessible and inclusive parks and playgrounds throughout Madison.
The playground is named in loving memory of Jenni and Kyle Geurkink, siblings who both passed away in the 1980s from a degenerative neurological disorder before reaching their fourth birthdays. Their legacy lives on through this welcoming space where children of all abilities can play together.
In 2017, Madison's first accessible playground - the Jenni and Kyle Foundation Accessible Playground - opened in Brittingham Park.
At this Park
Athletic Fields & Courts
Most athletic fields and courts are available first-come, first-served. You must reserve fields and courts online for leagues, lessons, or tournaments.
Basketball
Full Small Courts: 1, by beach
Full Courts: 1, by tennis courts
Definitions: Full Court = 50' x 84' and Full Small Court = 44' x 74'
Multipurpose Field
2 fields
Multipurpose Fields are reservable athletic fields with no game-specific design or limitations. Often used for soccer, ultimate, lacrosse or football, yet open to your imagination. They may be used on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved.
Tennis & Pickleball
Courts: 4, asphalt
Volleyball
Courts: 2, sand
Beach
Swim Ropes: No
Shoreline: Monona Bay
See also Madison Boats for watercraft rentals.
There are no lifeguards on duty.
See Beaches for more information.
Public Health Madison & Dane County monitors the lake water quality Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check beach water quality.
Canoe and Kayak Launch
Access Brittingham Bay.
See Canoe/Kayak Launches for more information.
Fishing
See Fishing for additional locations.
People 16 years and older need a fishing license from the Wisconsin DNR.
Eating fish can be a delicious, low-cost, and nutritious meal. However, eating certain fish can also be harmful because they may contain mercury, PCBs, or PFAS. See Eating Your Catch (from the WI DNR) for more information.
Freestanding Fireplace
No description available.
Off-Leash Dog Park
Open
.36 acres of fenced off-leash area. 2019 renovations include synthetic turf and a doggy drinking fountain with ADA arm and bowl.
All dogs need a daily or annual dog permit.
Playground
Three playgrounds, including the Jenni and Kyle Foundation Accessible Playground.
Madison Parks manages about 190 playgrounds systemwide. This results in about 7 playgrounds per 10,000 residents, placing Madison in the top 10 of the Trust for Public Land's national parks ranking. Playground design and amenities vary by park.
Restrooms at Madison Boats
Closed for Season
Restrooms are open when Madison Boats is open. Hours vary; visit madisonboats.com.
Restrooms at Shelter
Closed for Season
At the park shelter.
Shelter
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See Shelter Prices for definitions and more information.
Review all Policies & Guidelines before making a reservation.
See Shelter Reservations for more information and how to reserve.