Real nice park and lots of trails that would be easy to walk on. I also love the view of the water at the boat dock and we walked there from our hotel the Comfort Inn on John Nole Blvd

Ive been wanting to bike along John Nolan Drive and take photos for some time now. Today I got that chance! Jumped on a BCycle e-bike (got the last one near Machinery Row), and took a quick 30-min ride from there to Olin Park and back. What a beautiful day! Got some great shots, got some good exercise ....

Beautiful park, right next to Lake Monona. Holds a beautiful light display every year for Christmas.

Lights are cery cool kids loved it please donate because it helps

A beautiful view of the city, long-well groomed trails to hike, tins of open space to run and on the bike trail too! Decent playground for the kids to play as well... Always a nice stop!

Plenty of parking, good place to start when, walking, paddling or biking around Lake Monona, has a great view of the downtown skyline especially the dome of the capitol.

This is the Olin park at night during the holiday season. The electrician union of Madison makes an exemplary display of holiday lights. Of course there are multiple companies that sponsor this event as well. A good place to have a picnic or go for a quick run.

Great park with a small hiking trail and views of the city and Monona lake. Great for an afternoon trip. They have plenty of picnic benches and a play gym.

Stopped by the lake. It was refreshing and calm. Very peaceful environment.

Lovely park,beautiful views of the capitol and downtown Madiso

I had enjoyed viewing this beautiful light show last night. The light show would be running until 1/4/20. I would suggest everyone to have a view of the beautiful light show.-free admission-drive thruMerry Christmas ️

Great views and a nice, quiet spot to stop for a minute.

Beautiful nature available and with many views of Lake Monona current water events!

This is a very scenic park with a great view of downtown Madison and the Capitol building. Great place for the Great Taste of the Midwest beer festival. The city does a great job with this park. Please take care of it and respect the rules. There are a couple of girls within walking distance which is very convenient.

Great park and very well maintained boat launch. Need a restroom closer to the docks.

Fantasy in Lights(11.09.2019 - 01.04.2020)- Dusk till Dawn.- Free Admission.- Drive thru.**Cash Donations welcome & accepted.MerryChristmas & Enjoy️

Beautiful Landscape. Great for Events

Grounds maintained nicely, easy to reserve event space in the enclosed pavilion for gatherings large & small. Stunning view of WI State Capital looking across the lake which borders the inland perimeter of park. Nice boat launch access with concrete traction bars leading in & out of piers for optimal traction control whether launching or retrieving boats.

Great trails for a quick pick me up !

A nice peaceful place to picnic, hike or bike. Theres a playground for kids and a boat launch area.

Free parking while biking around lake. Access to lake loop trail for biking and running.

Fairly large park. Nice boat ramp but no real beach. Clean restrooms.

Love the olin park lights

Always a great place to bike or walk to and relax for a while. There are also numerous trails to go through as well.

Wonderful Holiday Lights.

Great place bring your bug spray

Light were great great for kids

Nice well managed lightings that kids and adults can enjoy alike. Just looking at the lights bring up the jolly holiday spirit. Enjoy the Hayride wagon and dress well to keep your self and little ones warm

Great for a run or a hike in the woods with the kiddos. Easy access and lovely views of Lake Monona.

We loved seeing the Holiday Fantasy in Lights display at Olin Park tonight. The many light displays were creative and clever. I urge everyone to see this.

Lovely get away after spending time by the Capitol. Great way to recharge.

Nice boat launch and nice park around the lake

Clean, beautiful! No bathrooms...

They finally changed it around this year with some new additions! Kids loved it and the channel played Christmas music! Thanks for having this free light show.

Site of the Nami 5k walk 2019. Plenty of inside seating. Nice lake views.

Ive been going to this park for a very long time (lets just say MANY years!) and it has evolved stunningly!It used to be just a boat landing into the tributary along the north side of the park. It has grown and morphed into one Madisons most used parks.

Personally I would pass on this most of the time. Ride the Drive, Holiday Festival of Lights, Great Taste of the Midwest, all great events, Id pass on this place late at night and it does get crowded in the warmer months.

Beautiful park on Lake Monona. Excellent views of the Monona Terrace and the capital.

An excellent Dane County boat lunch, beautiful large park/natural area, lots of great mini festivals throughout the Wisconsin summer schedule. Boaters beware, launch is deeper than expected at a typical Dane County launch/landing. Every thing else about the park is wonderful, plenty of spots right next to the lake to enjoy.

Nice park and access to lake for kayaking.

Good place to vist

Not much going on but I got to meet some of the crossfit finalists!

The Holiday light show that was put on by the IBEW and NECA was awesome. Nice addition to our families holiday season. Thank you.

Love this place! Great for dogs and fishing! Always something going on and a Pokemon Go hotspot!

Amazing view of the city and lakefront. Great place to hang out. I love seeing the water, but its a particularly cool way to view the skyline. Excellent picnic spot.

Beautiful lakeside park with a great pavilion and more.

Fun time volunteering

ANOTHER great Madison park with much to offer! Featuring happenings, and wonderful seasonal events. A must visit. For schedule and more info see online.

Great park and awesome place for an Ironman. The view of downtown Madison from the shoreline is perfect!

Beautiful views and setting

Extremely beautiful

Perfect light display every year!

Great view over the skyline

The new additions have been a great improvement to past years!

Always been an amazing park.

This park has fields to play soccer or frisbee, there are restrooms and some trails to walk but not many for bikes. There is also a tiny beach and now you can buy your boat permit right there. You can have a nice view of the city skyline from there.

The house on the corner of Gammon Road and Colony Drive is out of this world!!!

The light show in Olin Park was great! Its not very long, only took about 15 minutes to drive through with traffic. All of the different light displays are great! Its a nice way to get some holiday spirit with some excellent views of the lake and city as well!

Great views of the Madison skyline

Great view of madison

Local large old historical park. It is set amongst century old trees and diverse prairie hills flourishing with flowers. Excellent view of the capitol as well. There are trails off to the side to explore for those who like to be more adventurous.If you have a boat, there is space to launch it into Lake Mendota and park your vehicle.Also happens to host the best Beer Festival in Wisconsin every August (in this writers opinion.) Thanks to the Madison Homebrew and Tasters Guild.Highly advise going for a relaxing time.

Lots of vehicles but kept moving. Wonderful displays! Always amazed at the lights.

Scenic and tranquil park with a boat launch. Well-tended prairie restoration patches. Clean restrooms and nice picnic tables and benches.

Just another beautiful park here in the city of Madison. Great views of the capital.

It was crowded because of the ironman tomorrow. No ones fault nothing any one could do about that. And some dork went the wrong way and caused a traffic jam in the parking lot again only his fault no one else. Found a spot and had a great bike ride along lake and enjoyed the beautiful view.

I loved the Christmas lighting

Beautiful view of downtown

Great view of the capital. A good place for picnics on the lawn or a walk in the woods. Also has beach, boat launch, fishing and soccer fields.

Great views of downtown Madison.

Nice and quiet

Its a beautiful little park and walking trail. Love it.

The Holiday Display at Olin Park is Awesome!! Go if you can!!️

Good spot to get your pole wet

Spacious park with excellent across-lake (Monona) views of the capital + skyline. Multiple different areas of the park to utilize, so many parties may coexist uninterrupted. Wheelchair accessible pathways, structured bathroom complex, playground, and a pavilion that may be publicly rented. There are limited parking spots near the pavilion and two main lots closer to John Nolen (accessible by Lakeside St OR Olin Turville Rd (the latter road may not be used as a cut through between the two)). Street parking is also available. Be aware of limited-hour parking spots.

Another beautiful part of Madison Wisconsin

Beautiful park on the lake, the Christmas light display was excellent.

Its a park. No bums in sight. 5 stars

I was there for the Great Taste. Cheers!

Another nice drive through light show

I loved the Olin park lights so much

Quiet place with great views of the lake... no dogs allowed on trails though

Nice park with a 3 pier boat launch. Nice walking path. No dogs allowed in the park itself.

Nice trail

Love the Christmas lights here in winter!

Nice small park. Has a boat landing and a nice view.

Nice by the lake. Bike trail. Only downside is the proximity to a busy road.

Great park but tons of weeds in the lake

Great little running trail in the Turville portion! Very hilly and right be the lake!

This was a fun way to start the holiday season off! Taking the Madison Hayride was an excellent way to take in the Holiday Light displays provided by local businesses. The view of the night time Madison skyline was an extra treat. I look forward to checking out this park during the day and during a warmer season.

Great Madison Park, best suited for the Annual Great Taste of the Midwest beerfest in August. Also has trails for hiking and Lake Monona Boat access.

Easy access to lakes. Plenty of parking.

Nice big park on the lake and it offers a great view of the Madison skyline

Great park, peaceful, and when there isnt an event, its hardly used and a nice getaway from city life.

Superior views. Great boat landing. Bike and running path. Bathroom facilities best of all parks in Madison. Large barn to rent out. Dance the night away. Always a nice breeze. Play ground equipment. Park. Jump on two wheels or walk the Lake Loop.

Beautiful, nice and large park setting, playground, shelter, prairie plants, trails, nice shade trees, Lake Monona shoreline with downtown Madison views!

Great taste of the Midwest is at Olin Park. What a great place to have the event.

View of the city beautiful at night . Thier Christmas light display just as good

Its really close to the lake & a perfect spot to get on the lake loop trail around lake Monona.

Nice holiday light display. Free light display sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Drive through display is open until 10 pm for 6 weeks near Christmas. Takes about 20 minutes depending on how many pictures you choose to take. Nice that there are places to pull off the road and take multiple pictures.

Great view but not much else there