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.