Warner Park
Madison, WI 53704 Directions
Acres: 213.49
Distinctive for its natural beauty and expansive tracts of land, Warner Park hosts a variety of social happenings such as charity fun run/walk events and community festivals. The colorful shelter is popular for reunions and parties, while other notable attractions include the Frautschi Family Accessible Playground, an off-leash dog park, beach with a reservable shelter (electricity is available with a reservation), and a frequented boat launch with year-round open restrooms. Other important facilities in this park include the Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), with its mission to provide innovative growth and enrichment opportunities for the Madison community to connect people of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds. Warner Park is also home to the Madison Mallards ball games.
Parking
Parking is not allowed on the grass or along yellow-painted curbs. When the parking lot is full, which is often the case during Madison Mallards home games, you will need to find alternative parking areas.
Frautschi Family Accessible Playground
This playground was made possible through a generous donation from the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation to the Madison Parks Foundation, supporting efforts to create more accessible and inclusive parks and playgrounds throughout Madison.
The playground features a rubberized surface for wheelchair access, a wheelchair-accessible swing, touch-and-play musical panels, and communication boards for inclusive play. The playground is designed for all children to play together.
Bird & Nature Adventures
Bird & Nature Adventures: Explore this park with a free, volunteer-led, guided nature walk offered monthly and year-round.
At this Park
Athletic Fields & Courts
Most athletic fields and courts are available first-come, first-served. You must reserve fields and courts online for leagues, lessons, or tournaments.
Baseball
Home of the Madison Mallards and Night Mares.
Basketball
Full Courts: 3
- West of softball fields - 1
- Troy Drive - 2 with lighting
Definitions: Full Court = 50' x 84' and Full Small Court = 44' x 74'
Football - Specialized Field
This location has goal posts.
Lighted: yes
Bleachers: yes
Multipurpose Field
4 fields
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. They may be used on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved.
Soccer - Specialized Field
One field with lights and bleachers. Three fields with no lights and no bleachers.
Softball
2 softball diamonds.
Tennis & Pickleball
Courts: 3, asphalt
West of softball fields
Volleyball
Courts: 2, sand
By park shelter
Beach
Unfortunately, numerous issues have prevented the Clean Beach Treatment System from being fully operational since its installation in 2022, and it was removed before the 2025 season. We are evaluating an alternate location, if budget allocations allow, for the 2026 season.
Swim Ropes: Yes
Shoreline on Lake Mendota.
There are no lifeguards on duty.
Public Health Madison & Dane County monitors water quality from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check beach water quality.
Beach Shelter
Please review reservation policies, shelter prices, and current park projects before reserving.
Boat Launch
Access Lake Mendota. Three piers.
A Lake Access Permit is required.
Canoe and Kayak Launch
Access Lake Mendota.
Canoe and Kayak Storage
Store your canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. All storage racks are outdoors and uncovered.
Fishing
People 16 years and older need a fishing license from the Wisconsin DNR.
Eating fish can be a delicious, low-cost, and nutritious meal. However, eating certain fish can also be harmful because they may contain mercury, PCBs, or PFAS. Learn more at Public Health Fish Advisories.
Frozen Lagoon
Closed for Season
Check the status before heading out. If a rink is listed as closed, do not go on the ice.
Gaga Pit
Madison now has a Gaga Ball Pit at Edward Klief, Penn, Olbrich, and Warner parks! It's a BYOB - bring your own ball and similar to dodgeball but with a little less force! Perfect for children. Give it a try and let us know what you think! Learn more about the game and rules.
Off-Leash Dog Park
Open
Approximately 8.5 acres of fenced off-leash area. There is a separate fenced area for small dogs.
Water in the lagoon is not tested by Public Health. Always check conditions before letting your dog in the water. Learn more about blue-green algae.
All dogs need a daily or annual dog permit.
Picnic Shelter - Northwest
Northwest of tennis courts, closer to the tennis courts
Restrooms: no
Lighted: no
Please review reservation policies, shelter prices, and current park projects before reserving.
Picnic Shelter - Southwest
Southwest of tennis courts, closer to the dog park
Restrooms: no
Lighted: no
Please review reservation policies, shelter prices, and current park projects before reserving.
Playground
Two playgrounds.
With 160+ playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. Playground design and amenities vary by park.
Restrooms at Beach
Open
In 2026, restrooms are open April 25 – early October.
Restrooms at Boat Launch
Closed
Closed - portable unit onsite. Initial findings of the boat launch building found extensive settling issues causing the plumbing to break apart and fail. This project will be managed by City Engineering.
In 2026, restrooms are open April 25 – early October.
Restrooms at Shelter
Open
Inside the park shelter.
In 2026, restrooms are open April 25 – early October.
Restrooms at Softball Fields
Closed
With athletic reservation.
In 2026, restrooms are open April 25 – early October.
Shelter
Please review reservation policies, shelter prices, and current park projects before reserving.
Skate Park
Skateboarding options expanded in 2021 with the addition of the all-wheel spot.
To report any damage or debris, call 608-235-0448.
Sledding
Sledding hills are suggested with good snow cover. Open and closed statuses are not monitored.
Snowshoeing
In general parks, snowshoeing is allowed anywhere with good snow cover; typically, this means at least 6" or more. Snowshoeing is not allowed off-trail in a conservation park or on a designated cross-country ski trail.
Trails
Explore the many scenic trails and pathways throughout Madison Parks.
Warner Park Community Recreation Center
Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC) provides innovative growth and enrichment opportunities for the Madison community to connect people of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds.