Law Park
Madison, WI 53703 Directions
Acres: 4.66
Alternate address: 355 John Nolen Drive
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.
Home of the Mad-City Ski Team, offering free water ski shows nearly every Sunday Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
At this Park
Boat Launch
Access Lake Monona. No trailer parking. Limited standard parking.
A Lake Access Permit is required.
See Boat Launches for more information and to purchase a Lake Access Permit.
Canoe and Kayak Launch
Access Lake Monona.
See Canoe/Kayak Launches for more information.
Canoe and Kayak Storage
Store your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. All storage racks are outdoors and uncovered. See Canoe & Kayak Storage for more information and how to reserve.
Fishing
Closed
Update May 1, 2026: Due to the expected bike path closure and detour for the John Nolen Drive reconstruction project, the fishing pier near the North Shore Drive intersection will not be installed for the 2026 season. The pier is scheduled to be installed at a new, more accessible location further north along the Law Park shoreline for the 2027 season.
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.