The City of Madison Parks and Dane County Parks are hosting a Free Fun Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, 2026, with no permits required for select activities. - Disc golf courses at Elver Park and Hiestand are open without a daily or annual permit.
- Dog permits are waived for all general parks and off-leash dog parks, including Demetral, North Star, and McCormick. - Lake access permits are not needed for boat launches at Law, Olbrich, Olin, Marshall, Spring Harbor, Tenney, and Warner parks.
This initiative encourages residents to explore Madison's 290+ parks and nearly 6,000 acres of green space. Regular permits resume after the weekend.