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Dane County Parks

Dane County Parks & Open Space Plan

The Dane County Parks and Open Space Plan is a countywide comprehensive outdoor recreation and natural resource plan that is updated every five years to maintain eligibility for State Stewardship grant funds. Updates to the plan include identifying recreational needs and significant natural, cultural, and historical resources in the county to be considered for protection.  

Dane County Parks has started the planning process to solicit input on the 2025-2030 plan. Public feedback is important and will help shape the future of Dane County Parks. 

Public Input:
Dane County Parks is currently gathering input from the public, stakeholders, and local units of goverment. To provide feedback on the 2025-2030 Dane County Parks & Open Space Plan, email questions, comments, or input to Chris James at  james.christopher@danecounty.gov or fill out and return this Comment Form (PDF).

Public Info

Dane County Parks held three public information meetings. Presentation materials and meeting recordings are linked below each.

  • Dane County Parks held a public information meeting to present the Parks and Open Space Plan update for Eastern Dane County on April 15th, 2024 at the Village of Windsor Municipal Building.
  • Dane County Parks held a public information meeting to present the Parks and Open Space Plan update for Central Dane County on April 3rd, 2024 at the Lussier Family Heritage Center.
  • Dane County Parks held a public information meeting to present both the Walking Iron Trail and Parks and Open Space Plan Update for Western Dane County on January 17th, 2024.

Contact

Chris James, Park Planning Manager
Dane County Parks
4212 Robertson Road
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 235-2252
james.christopher@danecounty.gov