Wingra Park and Boat Livery
824 Knickerbocker St.Madison, WI 53711 Directions
Acres: 11.76
Wingra Park, located on Lake Wingra, is popular for picnics and fishing and features play equipment, and a multipurpose field, and watercraft rentals.
In partnership with Wingra Boats visitors can rent canoes, kayaks and paddle boats. In addition, they also offer a small boat marina for storing a canoe or kayak, a kids camp, memberships and numerous community events. Bring your family down and enjoy the day boating or fishing on Lake Wingra.
Alternate addresses: 876 Terry Place, 2425 Monroe Street
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.
Basketball
Full Small Courts: 1
Definitions: Full Court = 50' x 84' and Full Small Court = 44' x 74'
Multipurpose Field
2 fields, 1 backstop
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.
Boat Launch
Access Lake Wingra. No trailer parking available.
Canoe and Kayak Launch
Access Lake Wingra.
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.
Playground
With 160+ playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. Playground design and amenities vary by park.
Restrooms at Madison Boats
Open
Restrooms are open when Madison Boats is open. Hours vary; visit madisonboats.com.
In 2026, restrooms are open April 25 – early October.