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Paunack Park Access

Paunack Park Access on Lake Monona's south shore offers foot and bike access to a scenic shoreline location near the Yahara River outlet, with parking available on nearby Waunona Way.

The park features a canoe and kayak launch site, fishing access, and a picnic shelter, though the shoreline can be weedy. This location is a well-known landmark on the Lake Monona bicycle loop and provides a non-motorized entry point for paddlers and anglers.


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