Sunnyside Dog Park
Shaded Fitchburg loop with a multi-spigot dog water fountain
About this park
Sunnyside Dog Park is a smaller, well-shaded Fitchburg run with a gravel loop, a short wood-chip path through the trees, and a proper water fountain with multiple spigots for filling bowls. The whole loop stays in sight from anywhere on it, which suits owners who would rather not lose track of a dog behind a hill.
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Sunnyside Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers single out the multi-spigot water fountain as rare for a Madison-area park, and the combination of gravel loop, wooded path, and genuine shade gets repeat praise. A reliable neighborhood favorite for Fitchburg residents.
Friendly, responsible regulars fill Sunnyside most days. Reviews consistently mention owners cleaning up after their dogs and dogs that behave around strangers.
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Before you go
The parking lot is small and the sign caps the park at 15 dogs at a time, so plan for off-peak visits if you're coming from outside Fitchburg. There are no restrooms on site.
Frequently asked
- Is there drinking water for dogs?
- Yes, and it is the feature reviewers mention first: a fountain with several spigots sized for filling a bowl, which most parks in the area do not have.
- Is there a separate small-dog area?
- Yes. Sunnyside Dog Park keeps a small-dog section alongside the main loop.
- How big is the park?
- Small by dog-park standards. A few laps of the gravel loop covers it, and the sightlines stay open enough that a dog never fully disappears.
- What is the surface like?
- Mostly gravel path, with some grass stretches and a wood-chip section through the woods. Shade trees cover a good share of the loop.
- How many dogs are allowed at once?
- The posted sign caps the park at 15 dogs at a time, and the lot is small enough that the cap matters on a nice evening. There are no restrooms on site.
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