Prairie Moraine Friends Inc, Verona, Wisconsin
Doing more together
Supporting your favorite Dane County dog park and Ice Age Trail hiking.
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Enjoy native flowers and grasses in Prairie Corner
The Geology of the Moraine
12-acre park expansion area is being cleared of honeysuckle and other invasive shrubs so that it can be fenced and added to the park.
The Geology of the Moraine
Enjoy native flowers and grasses in Prairie Corner
The Geology of the Moraine
Check out the new "geology of the moraine" signage installed at the entrances to the Ice Age Trail and at the overlook (wooden viewing platform) on the ridge of the moraine. Plus: A guided interactive tour of the northern half of Prairie Moraine!
Enjoy native flowers and grasses in Prairie Corner
Enjoy native flowers and grasses in Prairie Corner
Pollinator Garden Comes to Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Added in the summer of 2020, it is an area planted with over 40 species of native Wisconsin prairie grasses and wildflowers. It will act as a second pollinator garden and as a preview for the prairie restoration work in the park.
Pollinator Garden Comes to Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
Pollinator Garden Comes to Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Check out our pollinator garden, planted in spring of 2020, with over 30 species of Wisconsin wildflowers to support our native pollinators including butterflies, birds, and bees.
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
The northern half of the park features the Ice Age National Scenic Trail corridor.
Dogs are welcome in this portion of the park as well, but - as part of the Ice Age Trail - they must be kept on leash.
Off-leash Dog Exercise Area Largest in Dane County
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail - Prairie Moraine Park, Verona, Wisconsin
At 80 acres, Prairie Moraine Park's off-leash dog exercise area is the largest in the county. An extensive network of trails allows for a variety of walks through woods and fields; rolling terrain and steeper hills; on a gravel road, wood-chipped trails, or grassy paths.
Prairie Moraine Dog Park - History and Development
Invasive Species Management at Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Restoration of Natural Areas at Prairie Moraine Park
Created in 1994, Prairie Moraine Park was one of the first off-leash dog parks to be established in the U.S.
Restoration of Natural Areas at Prairie Moraine Park
Invasive Species Management at Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Restoration of Natural Areas at Prairie Moraine Park
The work of Dane County Parks' natural areas program has been ongoing for some 20 years or more in the Ice Age Trail portion of the park. Enjoy the beauty and quiet of the restored oak woodlands, savanna, and prairie communities.
Invasive Species Management at Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Invasive Species Management at Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Invasive Species Management at Prairie Moraine Dog Park
Prairie Moraine Friends and other park volunteers work to control invasive species and protect native habitat.
Trail Ambassador Program
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Invasive Species Management at Prairie Moraine Dog Park
The Trail Ambassador Program is a self-directed effort for volunteers who want to help at the park but have day-to-day scheduling conflicts. “Trail Ambassadors” clean park trails, learn about park resources, and share their knowledge with others.
Dog Park Permit
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Permit is valid at all Dane County Parks, City of Madison Parks, City of Sun Prairie Parks and City of Middleton Parks. Purchasing through the Dane County Parks Store ensures the money goes to support your favorite dog park.
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Prairie Moraine - In the Media
Prairie Moraine Park Partners
Learn more about the latest
"Bluebirds in the Park" project as well as the ongoing bluebird monitoring activity.
"Animals are so pure and good ...
this park brings joy to so many.” - Hannah