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Olbrich Park
3527 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Metropark🪢 Leash required
80 acres
⭐ 4.7
1,820 reviews
Stroll the paths around Lake Monona in Madison's metropark with your leashed dog, near the botanical gardens. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are provided. Keep dogs on paths to respect garden rules.
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- Park
- Olbrich Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 43.0958, -89.3258
- Size
- 80 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.9 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
6.9/ 10
Solid
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Lake Monona park + Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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