Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood Ave.Madison, WI 53704 Directions
Acres: 90.01
Whether you are looking for a day of leisure, a picnic with your family, or just a great place to revitalize, Olbrich Park is the place to be. Located on Madison's East side along the shore of Lake Monona and adjacent to Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Olbrich Park is one of Madison's largest lakefront parks.
Alternate addresses:
- 3301 - 3401 Atwood Ave.: west lakefront and south boat launch
- 3402 Atwood Ave.: softball fields and north boat launch (canoe/kayak)
- 201 Garrison St. : ice rinks
- 502 Walter St.: softball fields
The Biergarten at Olbrich Park and Rutabaga Paddlesports rentals are open seasonally.
Learn about the history of the public process for the Biergarten.
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.
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 Courts: 3
- near Walter St. parking lot - 1
- Near Biergarten parking lot - 2
Full Small Courts: 1
- Garrison Street
Definitions: Full Court = 50' x 84' and Full Small Court = 44' x 74'
Multipurpose Field
6 fields, 1 backstop
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.
Softball
4 softball diamonds, lighted
See Baseball & Softball for more information and to reserve.
Tennis & Pickleball
Courts: 2, asphalt
4 pickleball courts with portable nets share the space with two tennis courts.
Volleyball
Courts: 4, sand
By beach
Beach
Swim Ropes: Yes
Shoreline: Lake Monona
See also Rutabaga 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.
Boat Launch
Access to Lake Monona from the mouth of Starkweather Creek.
A Lake Access Permit is required.
Boaters are advised to use caution when navigating the narrowed channel and may consider using an alternate launch site. Boaters may consider launching at alternate sites such as Olin, Tonyawatha or Winnequah.
See Boat Launches for more information and to purchase a Lake Access Permit.
Botanical Gardens
Olbrich Park is adjacent to Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
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
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.
Gaga Pit
See Gaga Pit for more information.
Hockey Rink
Closed for Season
Check the status before heading out. If a rink is listed as closed, do not go on the ice.
Ice Skating
Closed for Season
Check the status before heading out. If a rink is listed as closed, do not go on the ice.
Playground
Three playgrounds.
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 Beach
Closed for Season
Restrooms are open when Olbrich Biergarten is open. Visit olbrichbiergarten.com.
Restrooms at Canoe Launch
Closed for Season
Near softball diamonds.
Restrooms at Lakeland Ave
Closed for Season
No description available.
Restrooms at Walter St
Closed for Season
No description available.
Shelter at Walter Street
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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.
Sledding
Sledding hills are suggested with good snow cover. Open and closed statuses are not monitored.