Odana School Park Dog Park
Near-west acreage with a second run for small and senior dogs
About this park
A roomy near-west-side off-leash park with a substantial main area plus a separate smaller section for small, shy, or senior dogs. The city recently mulched the center to cut down on spring mud, a welcome change from the old swampy season.
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Odana School Park Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers praise the rare-for-Madison split: a genuinely large main area paired with a separate-but-still-sizable pen for anxious, small, or elderly dogs. The mid-afternoon regulars get multiple mentions as a welcoming, well-behaved crew.
An afternoon-heavy regulars scene where the same owners arrive around the same time and catch up from the shaded picnic tables while their dogs play. Newcomers are welcomed in reviews.
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Before you go
The city-stocked bag dispenser runs empty for stretches, so bring your own supply. Shade is limited, so plan summer visits for early or late in the day.
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