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Prairie Moraine County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 442 Google reviews · Running trail in Verona, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prairie Moraine County Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Rolling 160-acre park offering scenic views of its glacier-made geology & exercise space for dogs.
What runners say about Prairie Moraine County Park
“Even though we attended on a very cold and muddy day, I was impressed with how clean this park was.”
“This park has many fields, trails and beautiful views for the whole family to enjoy.”
“As long as there aren't too many people we have a great time and usually all the dogs are very friendly and well mannered.”
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.
Among all the dog parks in the great Madison area (and by that, I mean of course the ones I've visited with my dog), Prairie Moraine stands out. It's huge (the perimeter trail is approx 1.
Best off-leash dog park in the area! Hills, prairies, forest...just lots and lots of space for dogs and humans to walk/run/play/socialize. We're so fortunate to have this in our area.
Really nice big dog park. For the most part owners don't bring aggressive dogs. There are miles of trails. More waist cans would be nice as it can be a long walk carrying a poop bag. A sepertately fenced area for small dogs would be nice. Afternoons and weekends on a nice day can be overly crowded.
Trail conditions & character
“Among all the dog parks in the great Madison area (and by that, I mean of course the ones I've visited with my dog), Prairie Moraine stands out.”
“This park has many fields, trails and beautiful views for the whole family to enjoy.”
“Even with all the cars in the parking lot on a nice Saturday morning, there was more than plenty of running space and trails for all the dogs.”
“Mostly wooded with some open areas, dirt paths, and frequented by consistent crowds.”
“Even though we attended on a very cold and muddy day, I was impressed with how clean this park was.”
“Water stations would be great , but otherwise make sure bring water for your dog.”
Plan your run at Prairie Moraine County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedanecountyparks.com
- Phone+1 608-224-3730
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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