The City of Madison wants your help to complete the 2025-2030 Parks and Open Space Plan.
What is it?
This planning document is used to “guide and inform public parks policy and park facility decisions.” Essentially, it’s a handbook created by city employees using a public input process to improve our parks through the lenses of equity, public health, adaptability, and sustainability.
Goals for past plans included:
- Increase connectivity between parks via pedestrian, bike, and water trails
- Improve and preserve the unique ecosystems in conservation parks
- Promote winter recreation opportunities
- Preserve and enhance historic parks
- Prioritize acquisition of land adjacent to existing parkland
Drop-in sessions
Now that you have a better idea of what the Parks and Open Space Plan is, stop by one of the remaining drop-in sessions to learn more and give your input. Each open house session lasts two hours, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 25 | Warner Park Community Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Dr.
- Thursday, May 2 | Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave.
- Thursday, May 9 | Madison Parks Lakeside Offices, 330 E. Lakeside St.