Odana School Park Dog Park — Attraction in Madison

I wish my 2 year old Husky and I were able to enjoy this park more. The location/size is perfect (not too big or too small) Unfortunately, there’s too many stuck up dog owners that can’t recognize the difference between aggressive/mean dog behavior and ruff doggy play. My husky is extremely friendly and loves playing with other dogs. He will play mouth/play growl and chase other dogs. He’s clearly playing, but owners get defensive and leave or take their dog into the small dog section (when they have a large dog). It breaks my heart because I know he just wants to play. Also wish the park had shade (there’s no shade at all) since my husky needs shady areas...

Love this park! I have small anxious dogs, so while theres a TON of space in the main area, there's also a smaller (yet still substantial) separate area for small or elderly dogs. They also put down a bunch of mulch in the middle where it used to get super muddy. We live nearby but I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a fun place for their pups to get...

This park suffers from too much popularity. There are so many dogs there, it's like an open sewer. My dog was diagnosed with an auto immune problem. The vet said it was repeated exposure to toxins. I have no proof it's the odana park, but since we quit going there,...