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Parks

Canoe & Kayak Launches

Launch a canoe, kayak or standup paddleboard from any City of Madison boat launch site, lakefront park or a designated canoe and kayak launch site.

A Lake Access Permit is required year-round at:

  • Lake Monona: Law, Olbrich, Olin
  • Lake Mendota: Marshall, Spring Harbor, Tenney, Warner

If you are looking to store your kayak or canoe in a park, please visit the storage webpage.

B.B. Clarke Beach Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

835 Spaight St.
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Brittingham Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

829 W. Washington Ave.
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Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - South Canoe and Kayak Launch

802 Wheeler Road
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Cherokee Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

1000 Burning Wood Way
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Esther Beach Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

2802 Waunona Way
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Hudson Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

2919 Lakeland Ave.
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James Madison Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

614 E. Gorham St.
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Law Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

410 S. Blair St.
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Marshall Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

2101 Allen Blvd.
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Merrill Springs Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

5102 Spring Ct.
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Olbrich Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

3527 Atwood Ave.
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Olin Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

1156 Olin-Turville Ct.
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Paunack (A.O.) Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

6399 Bridge Rd.
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Spring Harbor Beach Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

1918 Norman Way
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Tenney Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

1414 E. Johnson St.
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Vilas (Henry) Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

1602 Vilas Park Dr.
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Warner Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

2930 N. Sherman Ave.
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Wingra Park and Boat Livery Canoe and Kayak Launch

824 Knickerbocker St.
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