Cherokee Park

1000 Burning Wood Way
Madison, WI 53704
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Acres: 18

Cherokee Park is a beautiful northside park located on the shores of the Yahara River. This park boasts a beautiful vista, large open space, canoe launch and ample place for your family to play.

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

Definitions: Full Court = 50' x 84' and Full Small Court = 44' x 74'

Multipurpose Field

1 field, 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.

Canoe and Kayak Launch

Access the Yahara River.

Canoe and Kayak Storage

Store your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. All storage racks are outdoors and uncovered.

Reserve storage space

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.

Playground

With 160+ playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. Playground design and amenities vary by park. 

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