Brittingham Park
Madison, WI 53715 Directions
Acres: 25.81
Brittingham Park stretches along Monona Bay, featuring unique park areas, including the Jenni and Kyle Foundation Accessible Playground near the reservable shelter, as well as multipurpose fields, located at 829 W. Washington Ave. At 701 Brittingham Place, features a nature nook and Madison Boats operating the beach house with watercraft rentals. Tennis/pickleball courts and an off-leash dog park.
Amenities and alternate addresses:
- Jenni and Kyle Foundation Accessible Playground, 829 W. Washington Ave.
- Shelter, season restrooms, parking lot, multi-purpose field, 829 W. Washington Ave.
- Beach House & Madison Boats, 701 W. Brittingham Place
- Boat House & Camp Randal Rowing Club, 617 North Shore
- Nature Nook, 701 W. Brittingham Place
- Off-Leash Dog Park, 326 S. Broom
- Tennis/Pickleball Courts, 388 S. Bassett St.
Visit our partner, Brittingham Boats, at 701 W Brittingham Place, offering more than 200 rentable watercraft, including giant paddle boards and fishing boats. A small cafe offers ice cream, coffee, burgers and more. They host many community events and offers 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
Update November 5, 2025: Fencing work is nearly complete and courts are open again!
Volleyball
Courts: 2, sand
Beach
See also Madison Boats for hours and rental information.
Swim Ropes: No
Shoreline on Monona Bay.
There are no lifeguards on duty.
Public Health Madison & Dane County monitors water quality from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check beach water quality.
Canoe and Kayak Launch
Access Brittingham Bay.
Fireplace
Remember to bring your own wood and extinguish the fire completely before leaving the park. Review fireplace rules.
Fishing
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. Learn more at Public Health Fish Advisories.
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.
With 160+ playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. Playground design and amenities vary by park.
Restrooms at Madison Boats
Open
Restrooms are open when Madison Boats is open. Hours vary; visit madisonboats.com.
In 2026, restrooms are open April 25 – early October.
Restrooms at Shelter
Open
At the park shelter.
In 2026, restrooms are open April 25 – early October.
Shelter
Please review reservation policies, shelter prices, and current park projects before reserving.