Dane County Parks

We are excited to announce that we have been awarded an Organics Management Grant from Dane County Department of Waste + Renewables to pilot a scrap stop at the Lake Farm campground.

Scrap Stops are residential food scrap drop-off locations. These scraps are collected by Dane County Department of Waste + Renewables and taken to Purple Cow Organics where they are turned into nutrient-rich compost instead of taking up space in our landfill.

Campers and local residents can bring their fruit and vegetable waste, eggshells, and other acceptable materials to deposit in the bins. Once you arrive, scan the QR code to register your household and get the code for the bins.

Learn more about this program at: https://landfill.danecounty.gov/compost

Check out our June newsletter to find out what is happening in Dane County Parks!

June 2026 Newsletter Check out this Presentation designed by Dane County Parks.

🚌New Field Trip Alert🚌
We are partnering with Dane County Department of Waste + Renewables on a new field trip option - Resource Rescue. Booking now for September/October. Bus wavier up to $250 available for schools who serve 40% or more individuals with free or reduced lunch. Learn more at: https://www.lussierheritagecenter.com/Field-Trips

🚌New Field Trip🚌
and the parks are partnering up for a new field trip option - Resource Rescue. n Resource Rescue the group will start at the Dane County Landfill and Trash Lab to explore what happens to ‘things’ we throw away. To build up the conservation action of your group, this converstaion will continue with an afternoon field trip at Lussier Family Heritage Center to learn the importance of resource conservation.

Bus wavier up to $250 for schools who serve 40% or more individuals with free or reduced lunch.

Fall dates listed at our website now for reserving.

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬

The Dane County Park Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m. to review proposed 2027 park fees. Community members may attend in person or virtually via Zoom.

Each year, the Park Commission reviews and updates the fee structure for services in county parks to help offset operational and maintenance costs.

A full list of current and proposed 2027 fees is available at: www.danecountyparks.com/about/fees

Learn more about the public hearing at:
https://lwrd.danecounty.gov/PressDetail/11880

⚠️ 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎 ⚠️

Prairie Moraine Dog Park is planned to be 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 from 6 am - 5 pm on Wednesday, May 20. Staff will be preparing the dog park expansion area for opening. This work is weather dependent.

Sign up to receive closure notifications on this or other Dane County Parks properties at: https://www.countyofdane.com/parksnotifications