Prairie Moraine County Park — Attraction in Town of Verona

I've been to a lot of off-leash dog parks, & this one is definitely one of the best. The variable terrain & scenic beauty make it far more interesting than most. It's one of the biggest I've visited, too. I've been told that walking the perimeter is about a 2 mile walk.

Starting a couple years ago, the Ice Age Trail people (& probably others) started restoring the original oak savannah, both within the park & north of it (part of the Ice Age Trail). It is all the more interesting to be able to watch as invasives are removed in favor of the original burr oaks, little blue stem, etc.

Dane County does pretty well in keeping most major footpaths covered with wood chips, so mud isn't as much of a problem here. There is also a long gravel road that runs from the entrance to the big tower, & that allows you to avoid mud. Caution: There are a couple mudholes that exist almost constantly during the above-freezing weather. If your dog likes to wallow in the mud, you may have a problem.

There are benches scattered around the park, in case you get tired. Also, my fellow dog owners are about as good at picking up after their pets here as they are at...

Wonderful area for your dog to run and roam off leash. This was my very first visit to Prairie Moraine and we didn't want to leave. We brought our 80lb Aussie Mix and he burned so much energy that he slept the whole way home. This park has many fields, trails and beautiful views for the whole family to enjoy. My 2-year-old daughter really enjoyed this park as well. Even though we attended on a very cold and muddy day, I was impressed with how clean this park was. There are benches and waste bins all throughout the park as well. My family and I have decided to make this park a weekly adventure. I...

Hands down the best dog park in the area! The trails are wonderful and the place is huge with lots of space for dogs to run. If you're not sure if your dog will return to you this might not be the best spot for you. There are many hidden trails that have been paved by dogs. There are also 3 different open areas of varying size where you can sit and play fetch if you prefer that to walking the trails. Trails are lined with many benches and also there is a gate that attached to the nearby Ice Age Trail segment if you'd like to go a little...