Owen Conservation Park

Madison Wisconsin Hikes , Madison Wisconsin Parks , Madison Wisconsin Trails

Welcome to Owen Conservation Park located in Madison, Wisconsin. This beautiful piece of land located on the top of a hill was once an operating farm of a University of Wisconsin Professor named Edward Owen. Today, what was once owen's farmland is now returning to a state of nature. The park protect the habitat of many species of wildflowers including bluestems and goldenrods. In 2008 the City of Madison replaced an eroded channel with two wildlife ponds that not only give habitat for numerous bird and aquatic animals, but help prevent sediment from reaching nearby Lake Mendota. Come out and explore this unique and natural scenic beauty. 

While visiting any City Park in Madison, Wisconsin it is important to obey the rules.

*No dumping or littering. Please place all trash in proper containers and remember to recycle.

*Alcholic beverages are prohibited in the following parks, James Madison Park, Tenney Park, Penn Park, Lake Edge Park, Brittingham Park, and Demetral Park. 

*All vehicles must stay in designated areas and obey all traffic laws.

Rules of Conservation Parks

*When hiking please stay on designated trails.

*The following are all prohibited; picnic fires, animals, hunting, weapons.

*No removal of plants or animals without special permit.

*All Conservation Parks open at 4am and close one hour after dusk. 

*To contact the park office please call 608-266-4711.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Wisconsin and United States statutes. Be safe and come out and have fun.