Garner Park
333 S. Rosa Rd.Madison, WI 53705 Directions
Acres: 41.83
Madison's first dedicated pickleball courts, located in Garner Park, opened in 2016. The greater part of this park's 42 acres rises along a knoll to an overlook, where the award-winning Garner Park shelter is located. Patrons may reserve this unique facility for picnics and social gatherings. Opera in the Park, hosted by Madison Opera, is an annual free community event.
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: 1
Definitions: Full Court = 50' x 84' and Full Small Court = 44' x 74'
Multipurpose Field
3 fields, 1 backstop
Includes a charge for lighting if a reservation is after sunset.
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.
Pickleball
Courts: 6, asphalt
Volleyball
Courts: 1, sand
Fireplace
Remember to bring your own wood and extinguish the fire completely before leaving the park. Review fireplace rules.
Playground
With 160+ playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. Playground design and amenities vary by park.
Restrooms
Open
In 2026, restrooms are open April 25 – early October.
Shelter
Please review reservation policies, shelter prices, and current park projects before reserving.
Sledding
Sledding hills are suggested with good snow cover. Open and closed statuses are not monitored.
Snowshoeing
In general parks, snowshoeing is allowed anywhere with good snow cover; typically, this means at least 6" or more. Snowshoeing is not allowed off-trail in a conservation park or on a designated cross-country ski trail.