The Park Projects webpage provides information on active, in-progress, major construction, restoration and development projects in the Dane County Park System including the creation of new trails, dog parks, shelters etc. Project details are linked below and locations are displayed on the map. Check back often to stay up-to-date on what’s happening at your county parks.
Development of a new 40-acre dog park and a paved shared-use trail at Anderson Farm County Park.
Badger Mill Creek stream restoration and reconnection to floodplain.
A new natural playground has been installed at CamRock Shelter # 2 Area. A paved pathway to the playground will be added in August.
Multi-year trail restoration to improve surfacing, safety, drainage, and wayfinding.
Development of segment of the Glacial Drumlin State Trail from I-90 bridge in Madison to the existing Glacial Drumlin Trail Trailhead in the Village of Cottage Grove.
Removing invasive species and restoring Oak Savanna habitat
Development of Phase 2 of the trail from Fish Camp County Park to Lake Kegonsa State Park and Williams Drive.
Upgrades to retaining wall and seawall and implementing the second phase of pathway improvements along the lagoon.
Project to removing invasives and other species to help restore oak savanna habitat.
Project to improve water quality, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation in the Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
Removing invasive species and restoring the park to historical natural resource communities
Installation of floating fishing pier and pathway improvements.
Project to removing invasives and other species to help restore oak savanna and woodland habitat.
Project to removing invasives and other species to help restore oak savanna and woodland habitat.
Replacement of the wetland viewing boardwalk at Token Creek County Park
New solar panels, open air shelters and car charging stations.