Warner Park
Madison, WI
Open fields, pines, shoreline trails, and the lagoon. Spacious, calm, ideal for golden-hour family shoots.
Permit Information
Status
Permit requirements vary - see details
Cost
Free for small sessions
Details
Portrait sessions OK. Large paid groups → Parks permit. Contact: Madison Parks (608) 266-4711.
Rules & Restrictions
Baseball games = full parking lots; plan around events.
Best Times to Shoot
Best Times: Evening golden hour over the lagoon. Autumn foliage = vivid orange tones.
Insider Tips
Lagoon footbridge for symmetry shots. Pine grove near north end = dreamy backlight. Ample open space for long-lens depth.