Resources
The Johnstown Moraine at Prairie Moraine Park
The Johnstown Moraine at Prairie Moraine Park
The Johnstown Moraine at Prairie Moraine Park
Learn more about the central geological feature of the park and how a terminal moraine is formed.
History of Dane County Dog Parks
The Johnstown Moraine at Prairie Moraine Park
The Johnstown Moraine at Prairie Moraine Park
Dane County Parks web page and "Historic Review of Dog Parks." (2013)
Prairie Moraine Vegetation Management
The Johnstown Moraine at Prairie Moraine Park
Prairie Moraine Park Vegetation Management Plan
Learn more about the restoration work being done in the park
(October 2018)
Prairie Moraine Park Vegetation Management Plan
Prairie Moraine Park Vegetation Management Plan
Prairie Moraine Park Vegetation Management Plan
A Dane County Parks, Land and Water Resource Department, Master Plan document (December 2019)
Prairie Moraine Park Master Plan
Prairie Moraine Park Vegetation Management Plan
Prairie Moraine Park Master Plan
A Dane County Parks Master Plan document
(August 2002)
Dane County Parks - Quick Reference
Contact Dane County Parks at:
Email: dane-parks@countyofdane.com
Phone: (608) 224-3730
FAX: (608) 224-3745
TTY: Call Wisconsin Relay 711
DCP's "Report a Problem" Form
Use this online form to report downed trees, broken facilities, trail damage, vandalism or other incidents, etc.
Call 911 for emergencies.
Dog Park Permit
Dog Park Permit
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.
DCP's Dog Park Rules & Recommendations Web Page
Good to check this out before you head to the dog park!
DCP's Park Closures & Trail Conditions Web Page
DCP's Park Closures & Trail Conditions Web Page
Trail Conditions (when available)
Seasonal Closures
Temporary Closures (bottom of page)
PRAIRIE MORAINE PARK AND FRIENDS - In the Media
Channel 3000
Sadly, Best Dog Park was not a category in Madison Magazine's Best of Madison 2021 or 2022 surveys.
Channel 3000
Prairie Moraine Friends among first nonprofits to receive Dane County Parks endowment grants
September 9, 2019
The Verona Press
The Verona Press
"Prairie Moraine projects seek to attract pollinators, engage volunteers"
Web post by Samantha Christian
of Unified Newspaper Group
October 20, 2019
A great read about what's going on
in the Dog Park!
YouTube
The Verona Press
PRAIRIE MORAINE DOG PARK | Lew & Mariah's Dog Park Reviews Ep. 3
Aug 20, 2018
Great way to preview the park.
Fun and well done!
They gave us a 9 and a 9.4 out of 10!
Mad City Dream Homes web site
Mad City Dream Homes web site
"Prairie Moraine County Park
has numerous tales, trails, and wagging tails"
Blog post by Samantha Haas
April 20th, 2018
A great article with lots of pictures and interesting info!
YouTube
Mad City Dream Homes web site
Drone Flight In Prairie Moraine Park
- Verona, WI
Posted by Patrick Ryan
May 4, 2016
A unique perspective!
Short video includes surrounding farmland, but the passes over the park itself are well worth the price of admission!