Quann Park

Address: | 1802 Quann-Olin Pkwy. |
Hours: | 4:00am - 10:00pm |
Park Type: | Community |
Acres: | 55.43 |
Restroom: | Yes |
Drinking Water: | Yes |
Shoreline On: | Wingra Creek |
Park Details
Quann Park is primarily an off-leash dog park with a reservable 12-court tennis complex. The Wingra Creek bike path runs between Quann and Goodman parks. The park has a shared-use agreement with Alliant Energy Center, which may use the park as overflow parking and event space.
Alliant Energy Center events using Quann Park
All event dates and availability are subject to change.
NAME of EVENT | 2022 EVENT DATES
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Midwest Horse Fair | Wednesday, April 20 – Tuesday, April 26 |
BratFest | Sunday, May 22 – Tuesday, May 31 |
More Than Pink Walk | Saturday, June 4 |
American Simmental Association | Friday, June 24 – Friday, July 1 |
BubbleRUN | Saturday, July 2 |
Dane County Fair | Saturday, July 16 – Monday, July 24 |
NOBULL CrossFit Games | Monday, July 25 – Monday, August 15 |
Susan G Komen Walk (More than Pink Walk) | Sunday, August 28, 2022 |
World Dairy Expo | Wednesday, September 28 – Friday, October 14 |
Madison Turkey Trot | Thursday, November 24 |
Park Highlights
11 Acres Remain Open During AEC EventsThe fence (purple line) with four gates (yellow squares), allows for 11 acres of the dog park to be open during Alliant Energy Center events. The gates (yellow squares) are closed during the events and dates listed above and may be closed before and after these dates to allow for event ingress/egress and park cleanup.

At this Park
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Dog Off-Leash Park
FREE DOG PARK DAY - No permit is required on Saturday, June 18. Note: all dogs must be licensed.
Odana School small dog area remains closed to allow for the grass to establish. We anticipate this area to reopen in June. The main area is open.
Madison Parks offers 9 fenced, off-leash dog park areas with three locations, Odana School, Warner and Sycamore, providing a separate small dog fenced area.
- REQUIRED A Dog Park Permit is required
- Purchase a daily or annual permit ONLINE or by calling (608)266-4711.
- The Annual Permit is valid for one calendar year and available after December 1 for the following year.
- A 2022 Permit will be available for purchase around November 15 and is valid through December 31. 2022.
- REQUIRED A dog license is required for ALL visiting dogs. City of Madison residents may purchase through the City Treasurer's Office.
- Dogs visiting from other areas are always welcome with proper licenses and/or vaccinations from your town/municipality. Be prepared to show proof if asked by a Park Ranger.
- A dog license is ONLY available after a rabies vaccination is administered by a veterinarian within 30 days after the dog reaches 4 months of age. Dogs under 5 months of age or without proper vaccinations, are therefore not licensed and are PROHIBITED.
- REQUIRED Dogs must remain on-leash to/from your vehicle to the inside of the dog park area.
- PROHIBITED AREAS Dogs are not allowed in any Dog Free Park, playgrounds, designated beaches, athletic fields, conservation parks, golf courses (in season) or in any park building. During the winter dogs are not permitted on groomed cross-country ski trails. LEARN MORE
- Bring Your Own Water Sharing water is not recommended and can lead to parasites and disease transmission. DO NOT LEAVE WATER OR WATER BOWLS.
PERMIT FREE DAY Madison Parks in partnership with Dane County Parks annually offer one "free day" per year when no permit is required. This is typically in June and posted at least one month in advance.
On July 13, 2016 the Board of Park Commissioners approved the Policy and Guidelines for Off-Leash Dog Park Service Area Standards within the Madison Park System with Attachment A. The Policy is intended to guide the Parks Division in planning new off-leash dog park (exercise) areas and to set standards for responding to requests for the creation of off-leash dog park (exercise) areas in the Madison Parks system. View all Dog Off-Leash Parks-
Quann Park - Dog Off-Leash Park
Location: 1802 Quann-Olin Pkwy.
Bag Dispenser: Yes
Benches: Yes
Fountain: Yes
Fencing: Yes
Shelter: No
Notes: A 33-acre park including along the creek. Usage is shared with Alliant Energy Center.
- REQUIRED A Dog Park Permit is required
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Parking Lot
Parking lots are available in these parks for the programs or events in these parks. Parking lots are available from 4:00 am to 10:00 pm. Overnight parking is not allowed. Parking regulations specific to that park are posted at the entrance of the park. View all Parking Lots -
Picnic Shelter
Picnic shelters are smaller, open-air structures that provide a little shade and typically some seating. They do not provide protection from severe weather, such as lightning. A picnic shelter may be reserved or used on a first-come, first-served basis if not previously reserved.
- See SHELTER PRICES for 2022 rates.
- BEFORE reserving, be sure to see Parks Projects. We are continually improving our park system and some of these improvements may impact a nearby shelter.
- RESERVE Three Ways
- ONLINE
- Calling (608)266-4711
- In-person at the Parks administration office
- Full payment is due at the time of processing your reservation, along with any required permits.
- Credit card (MasterCard or Visa) is the only accepted method of payment.
- Need to CANCEL? All reservations are subject to our standard cancellation policy.
- Madison Parks does not guarantee absolute privacy to any group. Your reservation will reserve only the facility you are using, not the entire park or other facilities within the park. If you are interested in reserving the entire park, please visit Special Events.
- Alcohol is permitted in most Madison Parks, as long as there is no glass. A handful of parks are alcohol-free and require a permit to bring alcohol. You must have a reservation to obtain an alcohol permit.
- All picnic shelters are open year-round, however, if the picnic shelter has restrooms, these are open seasonally and closed for the winter typically October - April.
- In the event of severe weather, picnic shelters are not lightening protection areas. Please seek an alternative location.
- Firearms or weapons are not permitted at any of the shelters. Violators may be considered trespassers and may be subject to forfeiture or arrest.
- Park improvements and/or construction may be underway during the time of your reservation. The City of Madison Parks Division makes every attempt to schedule around events and shelter reservations whenever possible, however, this is not a guarantee. Please keep in mind improvements to parks and infrastructure continues throughout the year. Please see Park Projects for park improvement that may impact a nearby shelter.
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Quann Park Picnic Shelter
Location: near tennis courts
Restrooms: No
Lighted: No
Notes: Electricity: Y (by key when arranged with reservation)
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Restroom
Open public restrooms are listed below. All portable restrooms are accessible.
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Year-Round: Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North, Warner Boat Launch, and Owen Conservation Park have restrooms that are open throughout the year.
Late April through First October Weekend, 10am to 8pm daily: seasonal restrooms are open the first Saturday on or after April 20 and closed for the season on the first Monday in October.
Winter: Elver, Tenney, and Vilas have open restrooms when the winter recreation amenity of that park is open. Please check Winter Fun for the status of winter recreation at a specific park. Other portable restrooms are also added in a number of popular winter recreation locations.-
Quann Park Portable Restroom
Location: near tennis courts
OPEN
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Soccer Field
Many of the soccer fields are programmed with youth and adult league play. If you would like to reserve a field or facility, please call the Athletic Scheduler at (608)266-4711. Find out more about Athletic Field Reservations.
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Fields, open or closed?
If a field reservation is canceled, a notification is emailed to the user who made the field reservation. Notifications are sent by 2:00 pm Monday through Friday and by 9:00 am on weekends and holidays.-
Quann Park - Soccer
Bleachers: No
Lighted: No
Setup: Adult
Type: Game
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Tennis Court
Madison Parks has nearly 100 tennis courts. Most of the tennis courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. When courts are reserved, at least one must be left available for pick-up play. Please note that all tennis leagues and all tennis instructors must pay for a reservation, no matter the location. Go to: Athletic Field Reservations
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Practice Wall Locations
Bordner, Brittingham, Elver, Olbrich, Tenney, Waunona and Westmorland
Shared Pickleball Courts
Brittingham, Door Creek, Elver, Heritage Heights, Kennedy, Nakoma, Norman Clayton, Northland Manor, Richmond Hill, Tenney, Walnut Grove, Waunona, and Westhaven Trails.
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Quann Park - Tennis
Surface: Asphalt
Lighted: No
Number of Courts: 12
Notes: Courts are used heavily by leagues.
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