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Quann Park

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.

  • The main dog park may be closed before and after the dates listed due to event ingress/egress and park cleanup.
  • 11 acres of dog park typically remain open, cross-fenced (purple line on map) gates are typically closed
  • Tennis court parking lot may not be accessible, please contact Madison Parks.
NAME of EVENT 2025 EVENT DATES
Midwest Horse Fair Thursday, April 10 – Wednesday, April 16
BratFest Thursday, May 22 – Tuesday, May 27
American Truck Historical Society Monday, June 2 – Sunday, June 8
American Junior Simmental Wednesday, July 2 – Sunday, July 15
North Central Reining Horse Assn. Monday, July 28 – Sunday, August 3
World Dairy Expo Thursday, Sept. 25 – Thursday, October 9
Madison Turkey Trot Thursday, November 27

Updated 07/11/2025

Park Highlights

ALWAYS OPEN: 11 Acres of Dog Park
Thanks to the fence (purple line) with four gates (yellow squares), 11 acres of the Quann Park dog park are ALWAYS open, including times during Alliant Energy Center events. This section is accessible from the Wingra Creek Parkway side of the park. 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. 

open fenced area at quann park

At this Park

  • Dog Park News

    • Temporary Closure Notice: Sycamore Off-Leash Dog Park will be closed for maintenance in the morning on Tuesday, July 8. We anticipate the area will reopen by 12pm. 

    While leashed dogs are allowed in most Madison parks (see dog-prohibited areas), we also offer 9 fenced, off-leash dog park areas. Three of the locations, Odana School, Warner and Sycamore, also provide a separate small-dog fenced area. 

    2025 Fees

    Daily $8
    Annual $43
    Annual Senior (65+) & Disabled $20
    Annual Military/Veteran (New!) $20
    Replacement $20
    PURCHASE PERMIT
    • REQUIRED A daily or annual dog permit is required and may be purchased ONLINE or by calling (608)266-4711
      • 2025 permit is valid from the time of purchase through December 31, 2025. 
        • A permit is required in order to bring your dog to any park, off-leash and on-leash, where a dog is allowed. See Dog Free Park for exceptions. 
        • The dog permit is part of the Cooperative Dog Park Program and is also valid for use in Dane County Parks, City of Sun Prairie parks, and City of Middleton parks.
      • 2026 permits go on sale November 1.
    • A dog license is required for ALL visiting dogs. City of Madison residents may purchase through the City of Madison Treasury 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 veterinarian administers a rabies vaccination within 30 days after the dog reaches 4 months. Dogs under 5 months of age or without proper vaccinations, are therefore not licensed and are PROHIBITED.
    • REQUIRED Dogs must remain on a leash to/from your vehicle to the inside of the dog park area.
    • PROHIBITED AREAS
      • Dogs are not allowed in any conservation park, near playgrounds, designated beaches, athletic fields, in or near park shelters, and a few other notable locations. See Dog Free Parks for a complete list of locations.
      • During the winter dogs are not permitted on designated cross-country ski trails. See Cross-Country Skiing for locations.
    • Bring Your Own Water Sharing water is not recommended and can lead to parasites and disease transmission. DO NOT LEAVE WATER OR WATER BOWLS. 
    WARNER PARK LAGOON Unlike the water at public beaches, the water in the lagoon at Warner Park is not tested by Public Health Madison & Dane County. Always check the conditions before letting your dog in the water. LEARN MORE 
    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. 

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    • Quann Park - Dog Off-Leash Park

      Location: 1802 Quann-Olin Pkwy.
      Bag Dispenser: Yes
      Benches: Yes
      Fountain: Yes
      Fencing: Yes
      Shelter: No
      OPEN

      Notes: A 33-acre park including along the creek. Usage is shared with Alliant Energy Center.

  • Open or 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. Multipurpose Fields are located throughout the city and may be used on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved. RESERVE ONLINE

    SPECIALIZED FIELDS
    Specialized fields include soccer, cricket, ball diamonds - baseball or softball and both fenced and non-fenced, may be viewed on the individual pages. See the sidebar on the Athletics webpage. 

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    • Quann Park - Soccer

  • Parking lots in parks are available for park programs or events during regular park hours: 4:00 am to 10:00 pm. 

    Parking Rules

    • Driving or parking motorized vehicles is not allowed on the grass or near a shelter and is subject to a citation.
    • Three-hour limit in all parks, as posted.
    • No parking after hours: 10pm to 4am. Overnight parking is not allowed. 
    • Conservation park hours are 4am until one hour after sunset
    • Follow all onsite parking regulation signs.
    • Violators are subject to a fine.
    Law Park: metered parking stalls
    The parking lot located on the eastern side of Law Park, commonly known as the Blair Lot, is a metered parking lot, enforced by City of Madison Parking Division between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 
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  • Picnic shelters, also called sun shelters, are smaller, open-air structures that provide a little shade and typically some seating. They do not protect 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 2025 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 is the only accepted method of payment. 
    • Need to CANCEL? All reservations are subject to our standard cancelation policy. 
    • Opening day to reserve a park picnic shelter for the following year begins on the first business day in November. 
    • 2025 reservations are open as of Friday, November 1, 2024.
      • IMPORTANT: Canceling a reservation made on opening day will result in a 50% refund and must be submitted at least 11 or more days before the event date. No refunds are given if the request is submitted 10 days or fewer before the event. 
    RULES & TIPS
    • 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)

  • Restroom Updates

    • McPike Park - as of July 14, due to mechanical issues, the restrooms at McPike Park are temporarily closed until further notice. 
    • Rennebohm Park - due to mechanical issues with the locking system, the restrooms at Rennebohm Park are closed. We apologize for this disruption of service and are working with the contractor to repair this issue. In the meantime, we have placed a portable unit on-site. 

    Madison Parks offers seasonal and year-round restrooms throughout the park system. Indoor restrooms are open daily, approximately 10am to 8pm. 


    Open Year-Round 
    • Brittingham Park (2) at beach house and boat house+
    • Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North*
    • Door Creek Park+
    • Elver Park enclosed shelter*
    • Owen Conservation Park*
    • Warner Park boat launch* 
    *Indoor
    +ADA Accessible Portable

    NOTE: Portable toilets not identified on this page are most likely arranged by a user group, such as an athletic organization and may not be accessible. All portable restrooms identified on the page are arranged by Madison Parks and are ADA accessible. 
     

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    • Quann Park Portable

      Location: near tennis courts
      OPEN

  • Tennis Court Update

    Brittingham Park - Staff replaced the south side poles and fencing with temporary 6ft fencing. This is due to significant metal corrosion observed, posing a potential safety hazard. See the Brittingham Park project page for updates and replacement information.  

    Madison Parks offers nearly 100 tennis courts, many are dual-stripped for tennis and pickleball.  While the courts are available for individuals on a first-come, first-served basis, ALL LEAGUES AND LESSONS MUST RESERVE IN ADVANCE. RESERVE ONLINE

    Practice Wall Locations
    Bordner, Brittingham, Elver, Olbrich, Tenney, Waunona and Westmorland

    Vilas Park Tennis Courts (as of April 30, 2024)
    Due to the deteriorating conditions and safety concerns, the Vilas Park tennis courts are closed. 

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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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