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Rennebohm Park

115 N Eau Claire Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA

Overview

Category:Best Outdoor Playgrounds
Location:Madison, WI

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

Rennebohm Park offers a comprehensive outdoor experience with its spacious, well-maintained grounds. It stands out for its newly installed playground equipment catering to children, complemented by extensive recreational facilities including soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, and dedicated picnic areas with natural tree shade. The presence of a community hall and shelters makes it suitable for events and extended visits.

Key Highlights

  • Features beautiful, newly installed playground equipment.
  • Includes a small, dedicated playground area specifically for younger children.
  • Expansive green spaces provide ample room for children to play freely.
  • The park is consistently reported as clean and well-maintained.
  • Equipped with picnic areas surrounded by pretty trees, offering natural shade.
  • Offers multiple sports facilities: a soccer field, basketball court, and tennis courts.
  • A community hall and shelters are available for organizing events or providing covered areas.

Standout Features

  • Newly installed playground equipment, providing modern and engaging play structures.
  • Dedicated smaller playground area, ideal for toddlers and very young children.
  • Extensive sports facilities including a soccer field, basketball court, and tennis courts.
  • Numerous picnic areas, often shaded by surrounding trees, perfect for family meals.
  • A community hall available on-site, suitable for hosting events.
  • Covered shelters, offering protection from sun or light rain.
  • Large, open green spaces for free play and relaxation.
  • Reported as consistently clean and well-maintained.

Perfect For

Young Children (Toddlers - ~6 years): Excellent due to the dedicated 'small playground for children' and new, general playground equipment. Ample open space for running.
School-aged Children (~7-12 years): Very suitable with the new playground equipment and vast green spaces for general play. The availability of soccer and basketball courts adds to activity options.
Teens/Older Kids (~13+ years): Good for sports enthusiasts with soccer fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Ample green space for various activities.

Ideal For

Family outings and picnics, leveraging the shaded picnic areas and open spaces.
Playdates for children of varying ages, with dedicated playgrounds and sports courts.
Sports practice or casual games for soccer, basketball, or tennis.
Organizing community gatherings or private events using the community hall or shelters.
Parents looking for a clean, well-maintained outdoor space with diverse activities for all ages.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Consider bringing your own sports equipment (e.g., soccer ball, basketball, tennis rackets) to fully utilize the courts.
  • Utilize the designated picnic areas for family meals or snacks, especially given the natural shade from trees.

Things to Consider

  • None identified. While 'new construction' was mentioned, it appears to refer to positive upgrades like the new playground equipment, rather than a disruption or negative feature.

Price & Value

Park access appears to be free, offering excellent value given the wide range of facilities and well-maintained environment. No mention of hidden costs.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accessibility accommodations (e.g., wheelchair ramps, sensory-friendly areas) were explicitly mentioned in the reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • Picnic areas are available, strongly implying outside food and drinks are permitted and encouraged. No restrictions were mentioned.

🚗Parking Info

  • While 'ample space' and 'big park' are noted, specific parking details like number of spots, type (lot/street), or cost are not mentioned. Assume on-site parking is available and likely free, given it's a public park.

👥Crowd Levels

  • No specific information on crowd levels at different times was provided in the reviews.

🛡️Safety Features

  • The park is described as 'clean and well maintained', which generally contributes to a safe environment. No specific safety monitoring (e.g., staff supervision, security measures) beyond general upkeep was explicitly mentioned.

When to Avoid

  • No specific times or situations to avoid were mentioned in the reviews.

Pricing/Package/Events

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

Winter Recreation Party Reservations

Dependent on weather and conditions, season typically ends third weekend in February for ice activities.

Varies by group

Groups can reserve a winter recreation party. All winter activities depend on the weather and conditions and are subject to change.

🍎Food Policy

  • Alcohol is permitted in most Madison Parks with a shelter reservation. Glass containers are never allowed. An alcohol permit may be obtained with a reservation.
  • Dogs are prohibited inside a shelter or other City building.

🛡️Safety Policy

  • No ice is completely safe for ice skating. Always check the status online or call the Parks office before skating. Rinks/lagoons will close if meltwater is visible to prevent extended closures from damaged ice.
  • Bikes and pets, including well-behaved dogs, are never allowed on any ice rink or lagoon.
  • Playgrounds are routinely inspected to assess equipment's conditions and repair any safety concerns.
  • Firearms or weapons are not permitted at any of the shelters.

📅Booking Policy

  • Basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals. Leagues or tournaments require online reservation.
  • Multipurpose Fields may be used on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved. Online reservation is available.
  • Shelters can be reserved online, by phone (608-266-4711), or in-person at the Parks Lakeside Offices. Full payment is due at the time of processing. Any required permits (e.g., amplified sound, alcohol) are required at the time of processing. Reservations for the following year open on the first business day in November (e.g., November 3, 2025 for 2026).
  • Tennis courts are available for individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. All leagues and lessons must reserve in advance online.

🚗Parking Information

  • Street parking is available (specifically mentioned for the shelter).
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Sep 29, 2025

What People Say

What's Great

  • Spacious play areas (mentioned in 6 reviews)

Areas for Improvement

  • Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 5 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Jess Esco

Jess Esco

3 months ago

Very nice park! Lots of room and beautiful playground. Picnic areas and pretty trees surrounding playground.

Polakshee Gogoi

Polakshee Gogoi

2 years ago

Nice big park. It's clean and well maintained. Ample space for children to play. There's a small dedicated playground for children along with soccer field and basketball court. There's also a community hall to organize events.

Bassma

Bassma

5 years ago

I used to live in a near by apartment and used to go to this park every other day .... I am missing it so much. There is a play ground for kids and tennis courts and beautiful flowers ... every thing you need is there

Drew L

Drew L

a year ago

Beautiful park with great spaces. The new playground equipment is open and a great place to play

Drew

Drew

a year ago

Lovely park and shelter. A space for everyone and a wonderful green space. There is new construction.

Contact Information

115 N Eau Claire Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA

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Opening Hours

Monday: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.7
Total Reviews300
Recent Reviews5