Madison Parks offers various locations to launch a canoe or kayak and is allowed at all of Madison Parks motorboat launch sites. Additionally, the parks listed below have a specially designated area for launch.

If you are looking to store your kayak or canoe in a park, please visit the storage webpage.
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Watercraft Storage Spaces 

Explore Madison's beautiful lakes, rivers, and creeks by paddle and store your canoe, kayak or paddleboard on the shores of your favorite park. All storage racks are outdoors and uncovered. The annual storage period begins each year on April 1 and ends on March 15 of the following year.
 
How to Reserve:

• You may be placed on our waitlist at no charge by calling (608) 266-4711 or EMAIL. Please include your name, phone number, email address, and any order of preferences on storage location.
• Current users can renew their watercraft storage yearly in late winter/early spring and no later than March 15.
• As spaces become available, those on the waitlist will be contacted after April 1 and offered the opportunity to reserve a space.  

2025 Fees
 

City of Madison Resident - Annual, single watercraft	$135
City of Madison Resident - Annual, 2 watercraft, same space (100# max)	$200
Non-resident - Annual, single watercraft	$260
Non-resident - Annual, 2 watercraft, same space (100# max)	$380

(fees include tax)

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Watercraft storage rules include:

• Watercraft must not exceed 100 pounds, 18' length, 42" width or 24" height.
• Storage is for permitted watercraft only. No personal property or other watercraft may be kept on racks for any length of time.
• Watercraft must be secured to the boat storage rack. The owner accepts all liability for theft or damage to their property.
• Parks Staff reserves the right to cut any lock and remove any watercraft, under any condition it deems necessary for the function of the boat storage program.
• View 2025 Agreement and Rules.  

Additional storage may be available at the following:

• Brittingham & Wingra Parks: Madison Boats
• Olbrich Park: Rutabaga Paddlesports

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Many of the Madison Parks are located in ideal locations for sight seeing.  Enjoy the view! View all Scenic Overlooks