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McCormick Park

McCormick Park
Address: 702 McCormick Ave.
Hours: 4:00am - 10:00pm
Park Type: Mini
Acres: 0.38
Restroom: No
Drinking Water: No

Park Details

This small fenced, off-leash dog park requires a Dog Park Permit. A daily or annual permit may be purchased online. 

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    PERMIT-FREE DAYS 
    In partnership with Dane County Parks, a Dog Permit is NOT required on the following days: 
    • Saturday - Sunday, June 3-4, 2023

    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.  A Dog Permit is required. 

    2023 Fees 

    Daily $8
    Annual $43
    Annual Senior (65+) & Disabled $20
    Annual Military/Veteran (New!) $20
    Replacement $20
    PURCHASE PERMIT
    2023 permit is available Nov. 1 and is valid through December 31, 2023. 
    2024 permit is available for purchase starting Nov. 1, 2023. 
     
    • REQUIRED A Dog Permit is required
      • 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 also valid for use in Dane County Parks, City of Sun Prairie parks, and City of Middleton parks.
      • Purchase a daily or annual permit ONLINE or by calling (608)266-4711.
      • The 2023 Dog Permit will be available for purchase starting Nov. 1 and is valid through December 31. 2023. 
    • REQUIRED A dog license is required for ALL visiting dogs. City of Madison residents may purchase through 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 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 a 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. 
    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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    • McCormick Park - Dog Off-Leash Park

      Location: 702 N. McCormick Ave.
      Bag Dispenser: Yes
      Benches: Yes
      Fountain: No
      Fencing: Yes
      Shelter: No
      CLOSED

      Notes: .38 acres

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