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North Star Park

North Star Park
Address: 502 N. Star Dr.
Hours: 4:00am - 10:00pm
Park Type: Neighborhood
Acres: 23.59
Restroom: No
Drinking Water: Yes

Park Details

This large area park is located in the popular Grandview Commons subdivision.  The park's expansive playground equipment is popular with the young families in the neighborhood.  The park has a lot of prairie plant installations in the managed meadow areas.
452 North Star Drive, 609 Apollo Way

North Star Park At a Glance

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  • Madison Parks ranks #1 in the nation for number of basketball hoops per resident, come check out the hoops in your neighborhood! Most of the basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are planning a new league or tournament see Athletic Field Reservations.

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    • North Star Park - Basketball Court

      Surface: Asphalt
      Lighted: No
      Number of Courts: 1 full

  • Take your pooch to a park: 26 locations


    Licensed and permitted dogs are allowed, on-leash & on path as posted in the following 26 parks.

    In February 2017 the Board of Park Commissioners and the Madison Common Council approved the on-leash dog parks pilot program. More information. In summary, under this ordinance, an additional 14 parks joined the existing 12 parks where dogs are permitted on-leash and on-path, where posted. It is the intent that within these new parks, dogs will be limited to the paved paths, or within six-feet thereof, which will be posted as such at the entrances, subject to the existing requirements that the dog be under the owner or handler's control, the dog is licensed and has a permit to use dog exercise areas.

    All other parks, with the exception of the 8 off-leash dog parks, dogs are not allowed, including children's play areas, beaches, athletic fields, conservation parks or in any park building.

    PERMIT FREE DAY: Madison Parks in partnership with Dane County Parks annually offer one "free day" per year when no permit is requied. This is typically in June and posted at least one month in advance.

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    • North Star Park - Dog On-Leash Area

      Location: 502 North Star Dr.

  • Madison Parks are a unique blend of active recreation and passive recreation spaces.  Open Fields are just that - open, not pre-designed as a softball diamond, or football field.  These open fields are available in these parks to spark your imagination, play a game of tag, or follow the leader - or anything you can think of!  Enjoy your parks!

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    • North Star Park - Open Field Games

  • Madison Parks has 175 playgrounds to spark your imagination right in your neighborhood. In fact, the City of Madison has the most playgrounds per resident of any city in the nation, with almost 2 more playgrounds per 1,000 residents than the city that got second place!  From swing sets, to unique climbing features our playgrounds are perfect for your toddler to your teen. 

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