Esther Beach Park
Madison, WI 53713 Directions
Acres: 1.60
Improvements in 2018 to Esther Beach Park include a restroom building and reservable picnic shelter, a raingarden and a new play area with an accessible path, repaving of the parking lot, shoreline restoration, adding a stormwater swale, and reconstruction of the storm infrastructure to reduce the total pollutants and runoff events into the lake. The area includes Esther Beach Rd right-of-way north of Waunona Way.
This mini-park has much to offer -- a playground, canoe/kayak storage, a reservable shelter with picnic tables, electricity (with reservation), and restrooms. Dogs are not allowed in or near the shelter or the beach, leaving a little space for leashed and licensed dogs.
At this Park
Beach
Swim Ropes: Yes
Shoreline: Lake Monona
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 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.
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
Closed for Season
No description available.
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.