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 government. To provide feedback on the 2025-2030 Dane County Parks & Open Space Plan, email questions, comments, or input to Alex DeSmidt at desmidt.alex@danecounty.gov or fill out and return this Comment Form (PDF).
Dane County Parks posted a public survey for feedback on the 2025-2030 Parks and Open Space plan update. The survey opened on January 29, 2024 and closed on May 1, 2024 and was available in both English and Spanish with 1,958 responses received. See survey summaries here:
Dane County Parks held three public information meetings. Presentation materials and meeting recordings are linked below each.
Alex DeSmidt, Senior Landscape Architect
Dane County Parks
desmidt.alex@countyofdane.com
(608) 445-8665
