CITY OF VERONA CO 2022-2027RECREATIONOUTDOORMPREHENSIVEPLAN
MAYOR
PREPARED BY:
PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY COMMISSION
Casey Dudley, Recreation Director & Interim Parks & Urban Forestry Director Marissa Freber, Recreation Assistant
Tyler Powers, Citizen Member, Chair
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Patrick Groom, Ex-Officio
This document was prepared by MSA Professional Services, Inc. with assistance from City staff and the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission. Project No.: 09286035
Phil Hoechst, Alderperson
Paul Schmidt, Citizen Member
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Heather Reekie, Alderperson
Luke Diaz
Paul Schmidt, Citizen Member
CITY STAFF
ADOPTION RESOLUTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Open Space and of
Needs and Demands 4.1 Quantitative Analysis 4.2 Geographic Analysis 4.3 Qualitative Analysis 4.4 Regional & State Trends Goals, Objectives and Policies 5.1 Goals & Objectives 5.2 7.1Implementation6.46.36.26.1RecommendationsPoliciesExistingParkFacilitiesNewParkFacilitiesRecreationalTrailsOtherRecommendationsTools&MechanismstoFund Implementation 7.2 Comparable Communities 7.3 Plan Adoption & Amendments 7.4 Priority ZinggAppendixParkAppendixSurveyAppendixImprovementsAResultsB&RecreationMapsCParkMasterPlan155145685544403320117
2.42.32.22.1About:1.31.21.1IntroductionPlanPurposePlanningProcessTheRoleofCityParksVeronaLocal&RegionalContextTransportation&CirculationDemographicsPhysicalCharacterandEnvironmental Resources 2.5 Existing Land Use 2.6 Future Land Use Park,
Recreation Inventory 3.1 City-Owned Facilities and Existing Recreation Programs 3.2 Privately-Owned Facilities 3.3 School Facilities 3.4 County Parks 3.5 Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities Analysis
ChapterINTRODUCTION1:
1.1 PLANNING PURPOSE
Parks, recreation and open space are important elements in the quality of life for all communities. Not only do parks and open space provide a safe and healthy place to recreate, they also serve to beautify, protect the natural environment and influence the patterns of development in and around the City.
1.1 Planning Purpose 1.2 Planning Process 1.2 The Role of City Parks
The City of Verona realizes the importance and benefits its parks and open space system has on the City’s character and quality of life and is committed to providing for the recreational needs of its current and future residents. This plan intends to guide the continual improvement of the City’s park and open space system and to maintain the City’s eligibility for State and Federal park and recreation grants. This plan envisions a connected system of parks, open spaces, and trails throughout the community, related to the city’s natural resources, geography and neighborhoods.
The plan is also intended to be a support document and component of the City of Verona Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This plan along with the City’s other longrange plans and development-related ordinances, will be used to implement the City’s parks and recreation program.
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• Recommendations for park and open space acquisition and (re) development projects, and
(Stewardship) in 1989. Named for two of Wisconsin’s most revered conservation leaders, Warren Knowles (Governor 1965-1971) and Gaylord Nelson (Governor 1959-1963, U.S. Senator 1964-1981), the purpose of the program is to preserve valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, protect water quality and fisheries, and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation. The conservation and recreation goals of the Stewardship Program are achieved through the acquisition of land and easements, development of recreational facilities, and restoration of wildlife habitat.
• Implementation and funding strategies.
This plan identifies conceptual locations and recommendations for different types of parks, trails, natural areas, and recreational facilities. In nearly every case, more detailed planning, engineering, study, budgeting, and discussions will be necessary before decisions are made to actually acquire land or construct recreational facilities.
• An inventory of existing park and recreational facilities,
• Information regarding demographic trends
1.2 PLANNING PROCESS
It’s the City’s intention to update this plan every five years, in-part to remain eligible for park and recreation grants (see side bar), and as best practice to ensure that the plan remains relevant to the community’s needs. This plan was developed following the Guidelines for the Development of Local Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans of the 2019-2023 Wisconsin State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) created by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The plan content and format have been tailored to fit the needs of the community.
CORP and FundingGrant
In 2021, the city contracted with MSA Professional Services, Inc. to assist with an update to the 2016 CORP and prepare a master plan for the City’s newest park, Zingg Park. Preparation and adoption of this plan occurred over a nine month period. Assistance was provided by City staff and the Parks, Recreation and Forestry (PRF) Commission.
• General policy direction regarding park and open space planning and maintenance,
The Stewardship grant program is the most widely used recreational grant program in the state. Eligibility for the program requires that a community maintain a local comprehensive outdoor recreation plan (CORP), updated every five years, and that the project for which grant funding is sought is described in the CORP. Many other similar state and federal recreational grant programs have similar requirements or have shown a tendency to favor those grant applications which are supported through previous community planning efforts.
• Recommendations for improving existing park facilities,
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The Wisconsin Legislature created the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program
Recreation planning has been an essential component of long-range community planning in Verona. The City has a long-standing tradition of recreation planning that dates back to 1972 when the first plan was adopted, titled An Outdoor Recreation Plan for Verona. Verona’s first parks were Harriet Park (early 1960’s), Fireman’s Park (mid 1960’s) and the first natural resources park was West Park (1984). Today, the Parks and Recreation Department consists of 33 parks and special use areas. This CORP functions as an update to the 2016 plan and proposes recreation improvements for the next five years, to 2027.
• An analysis of parkland and recreational needs and demands,
Early in the planning process the Parks and Forestry Department facilitated an online community survey to gather citizen feedback on desired public park and recreational facilities (Refer to Appendix A). The PRF Commission also set up a booth at Hometown Days to get additional feedback on desired park amenities throughout the community and initial reactions to a master plan for Zingg Park.
Specifically the plan provides:
BELONGING
The benefits of parks go far beyond simply being spaces where people can recreate. Parks contribute to the physical and mental health of individuals and provide public safety, environmental, economic and social equity benefits to our communities. Recently, parks have come to the forefront of public health discussions due to COVID-19. The pandemic has put parks in the spotlight as more people seek opportunities to be outdoors to socially distance themselves. It is important to remember the benefits parks provide to the communities they serve, which include:
According to the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), when individuals use green spaces, they have fewer health issues, improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reduced stress— which leads to a lower incidence of depression and a greater ability to face problems. According to a report by the NRPA titled “The Economic Impact of Parks,” “diabetic individuals taking 30-minute walks in a green space experienced lower blood glucose levels than spending the same amount of time doing physical activity in other settings. Thirty minutes of walking in nature resulted in larger drops in blood glucose than three (3) hours of cycling indoors.”
This plan identifies conceptual locations and recommendations for different types of parks, natural areas, and recreational facilities. In nearly every case, more detailed planning, engineering, study, budgeting, and discussions will be necessary before decisions are made to actually acquire land or construct recreational facilities.
activity. They can be places where residents gather for social events, recreational activities, and meetings about local issues, increasing social interaction and creating an overall sense of community.
1.3 THE ROLE OF CITY PARKS
COMMUNITY HEALTH
While parks, forests, and trails provide opportunities to improve the health of residents, they also contribute to the greater ecological health of the City. Parks are often tied together with environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, floodplains, surface waters, or significant woodlands which can include trails. These areas provide food and shelter for local wildlife and natural stormwater retention. Individual parks can provide important “rooms” of natural resource activity; however, they become even more functional when they can be linked together by environmental corridors, or “hallways.” Wildlife, plants, and water all depend on the ability to move freely within the environment from room to room.
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ECOLOGICAL HEALTH
PROJECT MILESTONES February 2022 PRF Commission Meeting - Kickoff, Needs Analysis, Survey Draft May 2022 PRF Commission Meeting - Survey Results, Draft Zingg Park Plan June 2022 Public Feedback Booth at Hometown Days August 2022 PRF Commission Meeting - Plan Recommendations September 2022 PRF Commission Meeting - Draft Plan Review and Recommendation October 2022 Plan Commission Meeting - Public Hearing and Recommendation November 2022 Common Council Meeting - Plan Adoption
Public parks are a unique amenity because they have the potential to be accessible to anyone in the community, regardless of age, gender, ability, socioeconomic status, race, or ethnicity. Though we often find that disparities exist in the distribution and quality of parks and recreation amenities, many parks and recreation departments across the U.S. are now rethinking how to engage and provide benefits to residents who do not currently have access to parks. If parks can be more inclusive, they have the potential to function as a nucleus of neighborhood
With COVID-19, we have seen increased usage of trails and parks. This increase in usage coupled with new ways parks are being used (e.g. WiFi hot spots) has resulted in new design challenges and opportunities. It is likely these shifts will impact parks into the future. We also anticipate the way in which parks are funded is going to shift—there will likely be a more diverse set of funding sources.
study completed by NRPA and George Mason University, 72% of the 70 communities studied use parks and recreation images in their economic development materials. The study notes that parks and recreation contribute to economic development through business attraction, business retention and expansion and talent attraction. If a park system is designed with connections to regional destinations, it can also serve to bring in additional visitors. This additional tourism can be a significant benefit to local businesses. The City’s plan aligns with regional and state plans to promote outdoor recreation in the greater area.
Leisure time is an important component of everyone’s lifestyle and increasingly people are choosing locations to live based on quality-of-life factors such as recreational amenities. According to the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA’s) Engagement with Parks Report, four out of five adults in the US seek high-quality parks and recreation when choosing a place to live. The ability to retain or attract new residents has direct economic benefits to the City. For this reason, having a great park, recreation, and trail systems contributes directly to economic
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IMPACT OF COVID-19
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Well-connected trail systems can provide an important alternate means of traveling for those who prefer to bike for health or environmental reasons and for those who lack other means of transportation due to age, income or disability. Shared-use paths also provide important connections to public transit. According to the National Household Travel Survey conducted by the Federal Highway Administration, 85% of transit trips begin and end with walking and nearly one in six walking trips is made for the purpose of accessing public transit.
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2.1 LOCAL & REGIONAL CONTEXT
Verona also offers many excellent public facilities including an impressive library, a popular senior center, numerous park shelters, and a swimming beach located at Fireman’s Park. The Verona Area School District has a strong reputation for providing quality education and is home to the Verona
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The City of Verona is located in southwest Dane County, WI located just 12 miles from the State capital. The City shares boundaries with the Town of Verona and City of Madison. The City of Verona is a growing, vibrant community with many recreational, cultural, and business amenities. Residents enjoy a high quality of life, excellent schools, and the small-town feel of Hometown U.S.A. Verona is a center for recreation in the region. It serves as a crossroads for the Military Ridge State Bike Trail and the National Ice Age Trail. These trails, which run right through the heart of the City, provide a wonderful natural setting with bicycle and walking connections to Madison and other area communities. Hundreds of acres of parkland are located in and around the City along with Reddan Soccer Park, the Eagle’s Nest Ice Arena, and Ceniti Park – a baseball, football, and lacrosse complex on East Verona Avenue.
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2.1 Local & Regional Context 2.2 Transportation & Circulation 2.3 Demographics 2.4 Physical Charac ter & Environmental Resources 2.5 Existing Land Use 2.6 Fu ture Land Use ChapterABOUT:2: VERONA
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Verona is located near a major transportation corridor for the region (US 151/18) which connects directly to the Madison beltline (US 14/18).
Source: US Census, American Community Survey, and WI Department of Administration
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*WI Department of Administration Projections have been adjusted up for the City and County based on actual 2020 Census Counts being higher than the original projections for 2020
2.2 TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION
The most recent 2020 Census count for total population for the City is 14,030. From year 2000 to
Table 2.1 Population History & Projections
Performing Arts Center and Natatorium. Verona is also a great place for business from the specialty shops in Downtown to the corporate headquarters of a worldwide healthcare software company, EPIC Systems.
This section describes some of the historic demographic trends for the City of Verona as it pertains to population, age composition, housing, and school enrollment. This includes total population data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Decennial Census and all other data from the American Community Survey (ACS) which is reported as a rolling average over a 5-year period.
202515,301 587,409 6,203,850 203016,500 610,901 6,375,910 203517,498 627,980 6,476,270 204018,382 641,927 6,491,635
Snowmobile trails expand the range of seasonal recreational opportunities available in Dane County, providing attractions during winter which promotes year-round tourism. A County-funded snowmobile trail runs through Verona.
2000 2020 99.0%31.6%9.9% 2020 2040 31.0%14.3%10.1%
Source: US Census, American Community Survey
2.3 DEMOGRAPHICS
2000 2020 6,978 134,978 530,003 2020 2040 4,352 80,423 597,917
Table 2.2 Age Composition, 2016-2020 Source: American Community Survey
Percent Growth Change
19702,334 290,272 4,417,821
Projections*
For non-motorized travel, downtown Verona is considered a desirable and walkable community. New subdivisions have been required to install sidewalks; however, many older portions of the City lack sidewalk facilities. In addition to sidewalks located along City streets, Verona serves as a crossroads for two major trails in Wisconsin; Military Ridge State Bike Trail and the National Ice Age Trail. Refer to Section 3.5 of this plan for additional information on these facilities.
Table 2.3 Housing Statistics
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The City of Verona is currently served by the Madison Metro‘s fixed route bus system, by routes 55 and 75. Both routes come into Verona on US 151/18 and connect directly to the Epic Campus. Epic is the end of both routes. Although the Metro’s route through Verona is very direct, the Military Ridge Park & Ride (2565 Old PB Co. Road near E. Verona Ave.) makes it easier for residents to take advantage of this transportation service to and from Madison.
POPULATION
19803,336 323,545 4,705,642 19905,374 367,085 4,891,769 20007,052 426,526 5,363,715 201010,619 488,073 5,686,986 202014,030 561,504 5,893,718
Population History & Projections
Based on 2016-2020 ACS estimates, there were nearly 5,400 households in the City, 37.2% of which include at least one child under 18 years of age. The total number of households was up 1,173 since the year 2010; however, the number of households with at least one child under 18 years old declined from 39.4% of all households in 2010. The average household size is 2.44 individuals, down from 2.5 in the year 2010. These trends are consistent with national trends over the past several decades and can be attributed to smaller family sizes, increases in life expectancy, and increases in single parent households.
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Age composition is an important consideration in park and recreational planning as needs and desires of individuals will vary based on their interests and physical abilities. The table on the left summarizes the age composition of the City’s population from 20162020 ACS estimates. Approximately 28.7% of the population is considered youth (<20 years old) which is below the 2010 Census count (30.8%). Approximately 17.9% of the population is considered at retirement age (>60 years old), which is higher than the 2010 Census count of 13.9%. This number is projected to grow as Baby Boomers continue to age. Similar trends are being seen across the nation. The median age of the City has risen from 37.4 in year 2010 to 38.3 in year 2020, which is slightly below the state median (39.6).
2020, the population of Verona grew by 99.0%, greatly out-pacing the percentage growth of both the County and the State. According to the WDOA, from 2010 to 2020 the City of Verona ranked 8th in total population growth (increase of 3,997 people) out of all Wisconsin cities, villages, and towns. Much of the recent growth can be attributed to the growth of EPIC Systems.
According to the WDOA population projections, the City is expected to add an additional 4,352 residents between 2020 and 2040. This represents a 31.0% increase over a 20 year period, or 1.19% annual growth. These projections are double the growth rates projected for the County and three times the rate expected for the State. New park lands and facilities will be necessary to continue meeting the demands of new neighborhoods.
2.4 PHYSICAL CHARACTER AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
LAKES AND PONDS
The City is part of the Verona Area School District. The public and private schools in Verona are listed in Chapter 3. The 2021-2022 enrollment for the entire district was 5,732, an increase of 6% from 2014-2015 enrollment.
In total there were 5,646 housing units in the City based on 2016-2020 ACS estimates; 5,463 occupied housing units plus an additional 183 vacant units. Of the occupied units, 3,719 (68.9%) are owner
AGE COMPOSITION
HOUSING
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
RIVERS AND STREAMS
The water quality of Badger Mill Creek has been significantly improved through the implementation of storm water management systems in both Verona and Madison. Though non-point source pollution from construction site erosion and run-off from rooftops and pavement continues to threaten the Creek. Agricultural practices are less harmful to the Creek because much of the land in the Upper Sugar River watershed is not used for agricultural purposes.
-occupied with the remaining 1,677 (31.1%) renteroccupied. Placement of future park and recreational facilities should consider where multi-family buildings are located or planned as these types of housing units generally lack access to green space and play equipment as compared to single-family lots.
There are three flooded quarries in Verona; one along CTH ‘M’ (Tsunehiro) and two on both sides of Paoli Street (Cleary and Fireman’s Park). Whereas the Tsunehiro and Cleary quarries are privately owned, the Fireman’s Park quarry is owned by the City of Verona. There are also other open water areas associated with the wetlands in the headwaters of Badger Mill Creek and some scattered ponds - such as Morse Pond adjacent to the University Golf Course in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of CTH’s ‘M’ and ‘PD’ - in the Verona Area.
While there are no rivers in the City, Badger Mill Creek (which is a tributary to the Upper Sugar River) runs through the City. The creek runs west through the southeastern part of Verona and joins the Upper Sugar River southwest of the City. Badger Mill Creek is designated as a Cold Water Fishery from its confluence with the Sugar River upstream to the Lincoln Street bridge. From the bridge to the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District wastewater treatment plan outfall the Creek is designated as a Warm Water Forage Fish community with trout potential.
NATURAL VEGETATION
According to the United States Census Bureau, the City has a total area of 7.48 square miles of land and 0.07 square miles is water. Using the 2020 Census, the population density of Verona is 1,876 inhabitants per square mile.
Residential development is most dense north of the US 151 bypass; however, residential expansion south of the bypass has already occurred and is expected to Commercialcontinue.
effect of the existing land use patterns and roadway system divides the community into geographic neighborhoods and can limit access to recreation facilities. The primary barriers in Verona include Badger Mill Creek and the state and county highways mentioned. Refer to the City’s Zoning Map on the next page.
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Some of the wildlife in the Verona area includes deer, fox, a variety of birds including ducks, geese, pheasant and owls. Local rivers and streams are also home to a variety of fish species, while amphibians and reptiles such as snakes, frogs, turtles and toads can be found in local wetlands, surface waters, and upland areas. Remaining plant wildlife in the Verona area includes native grasses and tree species.
land uses are scattered throughout the area. The downtown business and city services are in a compact area along Verona Avenue (Bus, 151) and Main Street (CTH M).
is also common in the area. Tall grass prairie and related oak savanna are now the most decimated and threatened plant communities in the Midwest and in the world. A prioritized Grassland/ Prairie Management Area site has been established southwest through northwest of Verona.
Significant areas of woodlands are located in the northern part of the City north and south of Cross Country Road and east of North Nine Mound Road. Significant woodland also exists in the southern part of Verona, north of Highway 151/18 and west of Paoli Street. These areas are important to the natural beauty of Verona and provide important habitat for wildlife species, outdoor recreation, education and Grassland/prairieappreciation.
The North Neighborhood is located primarily in the Town of Verona between the City of Verona to the
The neighborhood plans which have been completed for Verona are discussed below:
2.5 EXISTING LAND USE AND ZONING
2.6 FUTURE LAND USE PLANS
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The future growth of the City is guided by the City’s 2009 Comprehensive Land Use Plan—which was reaffirmed and re-adopted in 2019. The plan sets forth the desired development pattern for the city over the comprehensive planning period. The plan also gives guidance to accommodate projected population, household, and employment growth; the infrastructure and institutions required to serve residential, commercial, and industrial uses in the city; and the city’s agricultural and natural resource base. The plan identifies five areas for future urban growth; however, specific details to guide land use are provided through individual “neighborhood plans” adopted by the City.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources maintains a Natural Heritage Inventory which locates and documents rare species and natural communities, including federal threatened and endangered species. A comprehensive list can be found through the WDNR’s Natural Heritage Inventory (http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/
The industrial areas within the City are primarily located on the southwest side. This area includes the Bruce Street Industrial Park, Venture Court Industrial Park and Old Industrial Park. From 2000 to 2005, industrial development increased more than during any other 5-year period since 1970. The addition of the Technology Park subdivision on the City’s southeast side at the intersection of CTHs M and PB account for more of this new/additional industrially-developed Theland.cumulative
resources of the City are many and varied and provide an attractive character to the City and also the potential for varied recreation opportunities. Perhaps the greatest recreation potential for these environmental corridors will be as linear parks and trail corridors linking the City’s recreation, employment, commercial and school sites.
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Figure 2.8 provides an overview of existing and planned on and off-road bicycle facilities. Additional recommendations regarding planned bike facilities are described in Section 6.3 of this plan.
The planned parks within the Southwest Neighborhood plan fall within the City/Town interest area, so both communities will need to work together to realize these parks. Much of the land designated as preservation falls in the Town protected area on the boundary agreement map.
Recreation lands and the future parks and recreation needs of planned residential areas should be considered as these neighborhood areas develop, including linkages to existing City neighborhoods, parks, and businesses via bicycle and recreational trails.
The Southeast Neighborhood plan includes areas designated as both City growth area and City/Town interest area in the boundary agreement map. The City and Town will need to collaborate to ensure the preservation areas and planned parks within the City/ Town interest area are realized.
south and Madison to the north and east. Most of the residential lands have yet to be developed within the neighborhood. At least three (3) parks are planned for this area, including an expansion of the existing Country View Elementary School park facilities, a new park in the residential area and a new park in the quarry. See Figure 2.5. At the time, this plan was being developed the City was review a proposed subdivision plat for the areas north of Country View Elementary School, including a proposed neighborhood park (“Kettle Park”). While not proposed to be directly connected to existing school recreational lands, this proposed park is meant to serve as the smaller of the proposed parks in the North Neighborhood Plan.
In 2016 the City has adopted a boundary agreement with the Town of Verona (See Figure 2.9) which will help guide the growth of both communities in the future. Area ‘A’ is designated as City growth area, ‘B’ is City/Town interest area and ‘C’ is Town protected area.
The North Neighborhood plan will not be affected by the boundary agreement as the neighborhood planning area has already been identified in the City’s 2010 Comprehensive Plan as one of the best areas for growth for the City, and this is where a majority of residential growth has occurred since. The North Neighborhood is designated as City growth area in the boundary agreement map.
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The Southeast Neighborhood is bounded by Grandview Road on the north, the north-south line between the Town of Verona and the City of Fitchburg on the east, the planned corridor for the Ice Age Trail on the south and US 151/18 and Country Highway PB on the west. Residential development within the Southeast Neighborhood will occur further away from the county highways and US 151/18. The City has already platted residential subdivisions immediately west of this planning area - including the East View and Military Ridge subdivisions. The Southeast Neighborhood Plan’s Planned Land Use Map shows a planned neighborhood park near Borchert Rd and CTH M. See Figure 2.6.
The Southwest Neighborhood is bounded roughly by the Sugar River to the west, US 151/18 to the north and east and Locust Drive to the south. Residential development within the neighborhood will occur south and east of Badger Mill Creek. The City has already platted residential subdivisions immediately adjacent to the planned residential portions of the neighborhood - including the Scenic Ridge and Cathedral Point subdivisions. The Southwest Neighborhood Plan shows several opportunities for future park and open space areas. Parks are planned for existing wooded areas such as those found on either side of Locust Drive in the southeastern portion of the Neighborhood. See Figure 2.7.
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PROGRAMS
The Parks and Urban Forestry Department manages the City’s 34 park facilities totaling 195 acres. The system is represented by five types of parks: mini-parks, neighborhood parks, community parks, special purpose parks, and undeveloped lands.
Neighborhood parks are parks with a desirable size of 3 to 10 acres. These parks generally include playground equipment, athletic fields/courts, and restroom facilities.
Mini-Parks
Neighborhood Parks
3.1 CITY-OWNED FACILITIES & EXISTING RECREATION
Mini parks, or pocket parks, are small outdoor spaces, usually no more than 1 acre or less. They are typically on small and/ or irregular shaped sites, or vacant properties. Mini-parks are generally limited to passive uses such as gardens, benches, gazebos, fountains, or other small social gathering facilities.
3.1 City-Owned Facilities & Existing Recreation 3.2ProgramsPrivately-Owned Facilities 3.3 School Facilities 3.4 County Parks 3.5 Regional Parks & Recreation Facilities Chapter PARK,3: OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION INVENTORY
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Special Use Parks are areas for specialized or single purpose recreational activities, such as golf courses, boat launches, nature centers, and skate parks. Desirable size depends on function.
Central Park 0.5
Fireman's Park 18.7
Cross Country Park 5.9
Special Purpose Parks 54.9
An 18.1-acre community park located on East Verona Avenue. Facilities at the park include an enhanced baseball/softball diamond, football/lacrosse field, walking trail, off-street parking, shelter, restroom, concession stand, drinking water and picnic tables.
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Cathedral Point Park 8.6
Tollefson Park 5.1
Zingg Park 4.1
Military Ridge Reserve 27.8
Table 3.1 Verona Park Acreage
Hometown Community Park/Verona Ice Arena 20.5
Palmer Park 0.2
Hometown Junction 0.5
Behnke Park 2.6
Undeveloped Parks 19.7
Undeveloped Parks may be open space that a community intends to develop into a future park.
Meister Park 3.2
Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory 2.1
Central Park
Ceniti Park/Connor Field 18.1
Kay Park 0.9
A 0.5-acre mini-park located at the intersection of Paoli and Main Streets. The park is generously landscaped with shrubs and perennials and has a walking trail and drinking water. Its location, near the Verona Senior Center, offers a nice amenity for the senior residents.
A 2.6-acre neighborhood park with limited access, reachable by easements from Mahogany Way, Spruce Circle, Hickory Court, Basswood Avenue and Maple Road. The park provides playground equipment and picnic Cathedraltables.Point Park
A 40.2-acre community park located along East Verona Avenue, is Verona’s largest park and has the most facilities. Existing facilities include: year-round indoor skating and hockey at the Verona Ice Arena; outdoor skating, next to the arena in winter; walking/ jogging paths; a picnic shelter; restrooms; drinking fountains; Verona Little League Park with four lighted
South Main Park 8.2
Veteran's Park 6.5
Community Parks
Tower Park 2.6
Prairie View Park 2.4
Mini Parks 0.5
Vande Grift Park 1.9
Community parks are areas of diverse environmental quality and may include areas suited for recreational facilities, such as athletic complexes and swimming pools. The intent of community parks is they meet a wide variety of recreational needs and are draw for people from across the community. Typically these parks include all of the improvements found in a neighborhood park. They can also encompass natural areas and be significantly larger in size. Desirable size is at least 10 acres.
Silent Street Pond 4.5
Westridge Park 2.2
Behnke Park
Harriet Park 7.1
Table 3.2 lists each City park by park type, acreage, and amenities. The location of each park is shown on the Existing Parks and Recreational Facilities map in Figure 3.3
Neighborhood Parks 49.1
Harmony Hills Park 1.2
East View Heights Nature Sanctuary 6
Undeveloped
Scenic Ridge Park 2.1
Kettle Creek Retention Pond 7.4
Special Use Parks
Thompson Park 0.6
Wild Willow Park 1.2
An 8.6-acre neighborhood park located at Westminster Way and Chads Crossing. A more recent addition to the park system, the park currently includes playground equipment, a basketball court, shelter and picnic Cenititables.Park/Connor Field
Community Parks 70.9
Epic Park 5.2
Festival Park 12.9
CITY-OWNED FACILITIES
Raywood Park 0.9
Community Park/Eagle’s Nest Ice Arena
TOTAL 195.1
West Park 1.1
Neff Park 2.3
Cross Country Park
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Community Park
A 5.2-acre neighborhood park located at Meister Drive and Westridge Parkway. A more recent addition to the park system, the park currently includes playground equipment and picnic tables with the potential for future park facilities to bring this park from a neighborhood playground to a neighborhood park.
CentralParkPark
Epic Park
A 1.2-acre neighborhood park located south of Ineichen Drive on the north side of Verona. Facilities include a playground, full-court basketball, shelter with picnic tables, drinking fountain and it is on the proposed City bike loop with an off-road path passing through the park.
park located along Paoli and Bruce Streets on the City’s southwest side. Existing facilities associated with fenced quarry swimming include: a lifeguard on duty; beach; diving platform; slides; diving boards; restrooms; drinking fountain; and a playground. Outside of the swimming area are paths, a shelter, soccer fields, boat ramp and fishing.
Cross Country Park
FestivalParkPark
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A 5.9-acre neighborhood park with limited access, reachable by easements from Basswood Avenue, Aspen Avenue and Linden Street. Facilities include playground equipment, picnic tables, backstop, and soccer field goals.
Harriet Park
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Behnke
It can be accessed from Lincoln Street, the Military Ridge State Trail, and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. It includes a shelter with a 250-person capacity and a large open field. It is home to the annual Hometown Days
Festival Park
Harmony Hills Park
A 6-acre special purpose park located at the south end of Lincoln Street which can also be accessed from South Hillcrest Drive. It provides a walking trail and connection to Badger Mill Creek and the Ice Age National Trail. The site has a bridge across the Creek. Habitat restoration is also underway.
fields; a concession stand; Stampfl Baseball Field; two baseball/softball fields; soccer fields; a skate park; and off-street parking.
A 12.9-acre special purpose park located east of the Verona City Hall near Veteran’s Park and Neff Park.
East View Heights Nature Sanctuary
A 7.1-acre community park located along Mary Lou Street, Arthur Street, Westlawn Avenue and Harriet Street on the City’s north side. It is consistently cited as the City’s most-used park. Existing facilities include: two basketball courts; outside ice skating; a shelter with restrooms; a drinking fountain; two tennis courts; a soccer field; horseshoe pits; and a band shell.
Ceniti
Epic
Tollefson Park Tower Park
Silent Street Pond Vande Grift Park
Harmony Hills Park
MeisterParkPark Neff Park
Hometown Junction Palmer Park
Raywood Park
Fireman’s Park
Prairie View Park
Harriet Park
Scenic Ridge Park Thompson Park
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Kay
Vande Grift Park
A 15-acre community park located south of Verona
A 0.9-acre neighborhood park bordered by Gilman Street, Harriet Street and Loder Lane. Facilities include a playground, half court for basketball, picnic table and a grassy open space useful for field games and general
Kay Park
Silent Street Pond
A 5.1-acre neighborhood park located in the Hawthorn Hills subdivision at Gatsby Glen Drive and Whalen Road, in the southeast part of the City. It provides recreational space for the Glacier Edge Elementary School, as well as the adjacent neighborhood. Facilities include playground equipment, a tot-lot, paths, a shelter with picnic tables, restrooms, a drinking fountain, backstop, two soccer fields, two tennis courts and access to the City bike loop.
A 2.1-acre neighborhood park located on Scenic Ridge Drive and Whispering Pines Way. Facilities include playground equipment, a basketball court, shelter and picnic tables.
A 2.4-acre neighborhood park located along Forest View Drive & Harvest Lane. Park facilities include playground equipment, backstop, basketball court, soccer field, shelter, drinking water and picnic tables.
Creek Retention Pond (undeveloped)
Meister Park
Scenic Ridge Park
Thompson Park
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A 2.3-acre neighborhood park located on the east side of Verona, in the Valley View subdivision along Holiday Court. Facilities include play equipment, a half court for basketball and picnic tables.
South Main Park (undeveloped)
Acadia Way. Facilities include playground equipment and a picnic table.
Prairie View Park
Kettleplay.
A 3.2-acre neighborhood park located along Breckenridge Road and Jenna Drive, on the City’s west side. Park facilities include playground equipment, soccer field, shelter and picnic tables.
Raywood Park
Neff Park
Palmer Park
A 0.2-acre neighborhood park located along Melody Lane, in the south central part of Verona. Facilities are limited to playground equipment.
An 0.6-acre neighborhood park located at the intersection of Thompson Street and Edward Street, on Verona’s west side. Facilities include a picnic table and playground equipment.
An 8.2-acre undeveloped park located at the intersection of Whalen Road and South Main Street. The City currently uses this land to deposit fill material. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail passes along this site.
A 7.4-acre undeveloped park located between Cross Country Road and Country View Elementary School.
Veteran’s Park
A 0.9-acre neighborhood park located in the Raywood subdivision, in the northwest part of the City along
Military Ridge Reserve
A 1.9-acre neighborhood park located in the Eastview Heights subdivision along Parkland Drive, in the southeast part of the City. Facilities include play equipment and a soccer field.
A 0.5-acre special purpose park located in downtown Verona along the Military Ridge State Trail, at the intersection of Railroad Street and South Main Street. Facilities include a shelter with picnic tables, restrooms, a drinking fountain and off-street parking. The location and resultant character of Hometown Junction with the traditional depot styled shelter, lighting, flags and masonry makes the park a Verona focal point.
Tollefson Park
A 2.6-acre neighborhood park located in the Hawthorn Hills subdivision at Fairview Terrace and Marlow Bay Drive, in the southeast part of the City. Facilities include playground equipment, picnic tables and paths that access the City bike loop and the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Hometown Junction
A 27.8-acre special purpose park located within the 100-year floodplain and has a mix of restored prairie, wetland and forest. A bridge over the Badger Mill Creek provides connection, via a walking path, to the Ice Age National Trail and the Military Ridge State Trail.
Tower Park
A 4.5-acre special purpose park located on Silent Street and Enterprise Drive. Its primary use is as a retention pond; however, the grassy upland is mowed and has a picnic table so it is also useful for passive recreation.
A 2.2-acre neighborhood park located in the Westridge Estates subdivision, along Edward Street, in the west part of Verona. Facilities include play equipment, halfcourt basketball, a shelter with picnic tables, a drinking fountain, a tennis court and a backstop.
A 1.1-acre special purpose park located along Maple Road, just north of Basswood Avenue. This resource includes habitat restoration and a picnic table.
The City’s Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programming: 46 programs throughout the year for youth, adult and family. Programming varies by season. Between 2011 and 2021, Verona residents’ total participation in recreation programming increased by 62%. More specifically, participation by adults increased by 24% and participation by youth increased 77% during this time period. Examples of programming for youth include spring recreational soccer, babysitting class, Engineering for Kids and Kid’s Kayaking. Examples of programming for adults include makeup workshops, adult softball, knitting/crocheting and exercise classes. For current offerings visit www.ci.verona.wi.us/265/ Recreation.
Veterans Park
West Park
A 4.1-acre undeveloped future park located northeast of the Field of Dreams baseball diamonds on Robin Hill Road. Detailed concept plans for this park are located in Section 6.5 of this document.
BICYCLE ROUTES AND TRAILS
Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory
Figure 3.4 City of Verona Recreation Programming Participation, 2011-2021
A 1.2-acre neighborhood park located at the corner of Wild Willow Way and E Chapel Royal Drive. The park includes a play structure and an open lawn.
Westridge Park
Figure 3.2 (Existing Parks and Trails Map) provides an overview of existing on and off-road bicycle routes in the City. Additional recommendations regarding these facilities is described under Section 6.3 of this plan.
Wild Willow Park
PROGRAMMING
City Hall. Existing facilities include two basketball courts; a shelter and restrooms; two soccer fields; two softball fields; two tennis courts; paths and access to the Military Ridge State Trail and the City Bike Loop system; and off-street parking.
Westridge Park
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West Park
Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory
A 2.1-acre special purpose park located on Whalen Road and South Main Street. The park includes habitat restoration, environmental education, a shelter and walking trail.
Zingg Park
26 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN facilities)lightedindicatecells(highlightedInventoryAmenities&ParksCity3.2Table Park/Facility Location Acres Swimming PadSplash HouseBath RampBoat Fishing EquipmentPlayground Backstop DiamondBaseball/Softball CageBatting CourtBasketball CourtTennis CourtPickleball CourtVolleyball FieldSoccer FieldCrosseFootball/La RestorationHabitat EducationEnvironmental RampSkateboard HockeySkating/Ice TrailWalking PitsHorseshore ParkingStreetOff Mini Parks 0.5 Central Park Paoli and Main Streets 0.5 ✓ Neighborhood Parks 49.1 Behnke Park Mahogany Way, Spruce Circle, Hickory Court, Basswood Avenue & Maple Road 2.6 ✓ Cathedral Point Park Westminster Way and Chads Crossing 8.6 ✓✓ ✓ Cross Country Park Basswood Avenue, Aspen Avenue & Linden Street 5.9 ✓✓ ✓ Epic Park Meister Drive and Westridge Parkway 5.2 ✓✓✓ Harmony Hills Park Ineichen Drive 1.2 ✓✓ Kay Park Gilman Street, Harriet Street and Loder Lane 0.9 ✓✓ Meister Park Breckenridge Road and Jenna Drive 3.2 ✓✓ Neff Park Holiday Court 2.3 ✓ Palmer Park Melody Lane 0.2 ✓ Prairie View Park Forest View Drive & Harvest Lane 2.4 ✓ ✓ ✓✓ Raywood Park Acadia Way 0.9 ✓ Scenic Ridge Park Scenic Ridge Drive and Whispering Pines Way 2.1 ✓✓✓ Thompson Park Thompson Street & Edward Street 0.6 ✓ Tollefson Park Gatsby Glen Drive & Whalen Road 5.1 ✓ ✓✓ ✓✓ Tower Park Fairview Terrace & Marlow Bay Drive 2.6 ✓✓ Vande Grift Park Parkland Drive 1.9 ✓✓ Westridge Park Edward Street 2.2 ✓✓✓✓ Wild Willow Park 1000 Wild Willow Way 1.2 ✓ Community Parks 70.9 Ceniti Park/Connor Field East Verona Avenue 18.1 ✓✓ ✓ ✓✓ Hometown Community Park/Verona Ice Arena East Verona Avenue 20.5 ✓ ✓ ✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Fireman's Park Paoli and Bruce Streets 18.7 ✓✓✓✓✓✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Harriet Park Mary Lou Street, Arthur Street, Westlawn Avenue & Harriet 7.1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓ Veteran's Park Verona City Hall 6.5 ✓✓✓✓✓ ✓✓ Special Purpose Parks 54.9 East View Heights Nature Sanctuary Lincoln Street 6.0 ✓✓ Festival Park 111 Lincoln Street 12.9 Hometown Junction Railroad Street & South Main Street 0.5 ✓ Military Ridge Reserve Military Ridge Drive & Old CTH PB 27.8 ✓ Silent Street Pond Silent Street & Enterprise Drive 4.5 West Park Maple Road 1.1 ✓ Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory Whalen Road & South Main Street 2.1 ✓✓✓ Undeveloped Parks 12.3 Kettle Creek Retention Pond Between Cross Country Road and Country View Elementary 7.4 South Main Park South Main Street 8.2 ✓ Zingg Park Hemlock Drive 4.1
27CHAPTER 3 // PARK, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION INVENTORY ß G ß ß PB ß ß Mß ß PD ß ß M ß ß PD ß ß M ¾ % 69 18&151 18&151 151&18 singRdeCrosthiW SevenSprigsRdn lrTFoxHil CountryViewRd GrandviewRd RdWhalen SugarRiverRd FitchburgRd ehtroNrnLightsRd RangerlT ShadyBe ndRd DairyRidgeRd cLniEp pleGroveDraM DrLocust VictoryLn TimberLn ShadyOakLn RiversideRd FitchronaRd dRlebbHu ValleyRd 7 28 13 8 2 21 10 9 17 12 16 19 20 5 27 11 4 2623 37 6 25 36 22 24 3 32 29 18 14 15 38 39 40 34 30 35 31 39 33 OFCITY MADISONOFCITY MADISON OFCITY VERONAOFCITY VERONA PrintedBy:smorrison,File:\\msa-ps.com\fs\Project\09\09286\09286035\GIS\6_Pro_Verona_CorpUpdate\6_Pro_Verona_CorpUpdate.aprxPrintDate:7/12/2022 Sources:Data COUNTY.THEBYPROVIDEDBOUNDARIESMUNICIPALANDPARCELS MADISON.OFCITYTHEBYPROVIDEDPATHSBIKE DNRWIBYTRAILAGEICEVeronaofCity WisconsinCounty,DaneParksExisting Trailsand k School PathBikeExisting CountyDane TrailsSnowmobile TrailAgeIce RouteConnecting TrailAgeIce VeronaofCity MadisonofCity Parcels VeronaofCity PropertyDistrictSchool VeronaofTown CountyDane State ParksMunicipal ParkCountyDane AreaResourceNaturalOpenandParksVeronaofCity PlanSpace 00.250.5Miles IDParkName Park1Meister Park2Epic Park3Westridge Park4Thompson Park5Raywood Park6West Park7Behnke ParkCountry8Cross Park9Harriet ParkHills10Harmony PondStreet11Silent Park12Kay ArenaIceNestPark/Eagle's13Community 14 FieldPark/ConnorCeniti Park15Veteran's ReserveRidge16Military 17 JunctionHometown Park18Central 19 ParkNeff ParkView20Prairie 21 ParkFireman's Park22Palmer 23 ParkGriftVande Park24Tollefson LaboratoryOutdoorPond25Whalen Park26Tower ParkRidge27Scenic ParkPoint28Cathedral TrailStateRidge29Military AreaWildlifeRiver30Sugar WetlandsRiver31Sugar ParkSoccer32Reddan ParkCountyPrairie33Badger ParkCountyMoraine34Prairie 35 ForestCountyScheidegger Park36Zingg 37 ParkFestival ParkWillow38Wild SanctuaryNatureHeightsView39East ParkMain40SouthMapTrailsandParksExisting3.3Figure
28 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN 3.2 PRIVATELY-OWNED FACILITIES
Source: maysa.org
EPIC’s on-site trails run along Northern Lights Drive from West Verona Avenue to Nine Mound Road and now along Nine Mound Road north to CTH PD. A spur also runs from Northern Lights Drive to Military Ridge Trail along Country View Road. These trails are open to the public. EPIC has additional on-site trails for their employees.
Gateway Estates Retention Basin
Nearby University lands and non-profit private facilities provide valuable recreational facilities for Verona’s population. Furthermore, these lands serve as buffers to development, trail corridors and open space for wildlife. Continued cooperation between Verona and these valued neighbors will help to maintain the quality of life now enjoyed by the residents of Verona.
University Ridge Golf Course (225 acres) is located in the Town of Verona off CTH PD. Owned and operated by the University of Wisconsin, it is a nationally ranked, 18 hole layout. It provides a valuable piece of open space for the Ice Age Trail Junction Area.
Reddan Soccer Park (40.5 acres) is located in the Ice Age Trail Junction Area north of Badger Prairie County Park along Cross County Road. Facilities owned and operated by the non-profit Madison Area Youth Soccer Association (MAYSA) include 16 soccer fields, concessions, restrooms and play equipment. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail passes through the property as well. Verona plans to explore a spur to connect Reddan Soccer Park to the City bicycle loop to encourage alternative methods of transportation.
Source: universityridge.com
University Ridge Golf Course
MAYSA’s Reddan Soccer Park
MAYSA’s Reddan Soccer Park
University Ridge Golf Course
EPIC On-Site Trails
EPIC Source:Campusmadison.host.com
Gateway Estates Retention Basin (3 acres) is located near Gateway Pass, in the Gateway Estates subdivision on the north side of Verona. This is a private basin, surrounded by homes, that serves as open space for those living around the basin.
Elementary School (12.7 acres) is located on the north side of Verona on Lone Pine Way and includes Wildcat Softball Park. Facilities include a playground, basketball nets and open fields for soccer and Glaciersoftball.Edge
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Legion Street Field (5.0 acres) is the Verona Area School District ball field, located along Legion Street and adjacent to Sugar Creek Elementary School. Facilities include a lighted softball field with bleachers. The field is no longer used by the Recreation Department.
Savanna Oaks Middle School (10.0 acres) is a Verona Area School District school that is located on the west side of the City of Fitchburg, next to Stoner Prairie Elementary School and along Lacy Road. The City leases the gym for volleyball and basketball leagues. Because it is located outside of Verona, the school land does not contribute to useful open space for the citizens of Verona, except when school children are present.
Elementary School (1.8 acres) is located along Kimball Lane and is adjacent to Tollefson Park in the Hawthorn Hills subdivision on the southeast side. Facilities include basketball courts, a playground and it is located along the City bike loop (see Section 6.3 Recreational Trails).
Source: schooldesigns.com
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St. Andrew’s Playfield (3.7 acres) is located north of St. Andrew’s Church and School, on the north side of Verona, along North Main Street. Facilities include 2 softball diamonds used by the Recreation Department for City youth leagues. The fields are leased to the City and maintained by the City.
Country View Elementary School
Schools can provide many of the same facilities found in a recreational park, such as playground equipment and athletic fields. However, school properties are not completely interchangeable with park facilities because of student use when school is in session. Coordination of community recreation and school needs can lead to greater cost efficiencies. The Verona Parks Department recognizes the importance of providing safe routes to school, and is actively pursuing a bicycle and pedestrian system that permits safe travel to school. The Parks Department looks forward to continued cooperation and mutual support with the Verona Area School District. Generally, the School District uses Parks Department fields, while the Verona Recreation Department uses School District gyms for basketball and volleyball Countryprograms.View
3.3 SCHOOL FACILITIES
Glacier Elementary School
Badger Prairie County Park
Park (2.1 acres) is located north of Country View Elementary School and adjacent to Zingg Park. Facilities include two high quality softball fields, concessions, restrooms and a drinking fountain. Verona Parks and Recreation plans to work with the Verona Area School District to determine how the fields can be responsible used by the public for recreational leagues and programs.
3.5 REGIONAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
A 339-acre park located in the Town of Verona, just northeast of the City. It is accessed from Nesbitt Road near the intersection of CTH PB and USH 18/151, and from Enterprise Drive, near the Verona Library. Facilities include a trailhead and parking lot for the Military Ridge State Trail and access to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Other facilities include shelters with restrooms and drinking fountains, playfields, play equipment, an aero-modeling field, a mountain-bike trail and a dog exercise area. It also serves as a portion of the Ice Age Trail Junction Area.
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Badger Prairie Park - Existing & Proposed Trails Plan Source: Dane County Parks
Map 10 presents existing and proposed trails.
Stoner Prairie Elementary School (10.0 acres) is a Verona Area School District school that is located on the west side of the City of Fitchburg, next to Savanna Oaks Middle School and along Devoro Road. The City leases the gym for volleyball and basketball leagues. Because it is located outside of Verona, the school land does not contribute to useful open space for the citizens of Verona, except when school children are Sugarpresent.Creek
Elementary School (3.5 acres) is located in the central area of Verona along West Verona Avenue and adjacent to New Century School. Facilities include playgrounds, basketball courts and softball fields with Wildcatbackstops.Softball
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Prairie Moraine County Park
Verona is in the eastern portion of the WDNR’s South Central Region and is well served by regional parks and open spaces. There are a variety of other park and recreational facilities within close proximity to the City of Verona in public and private ownership. The following list provides the most significant facilities within the Verona region that residents most likely would use. It is not an exhaustive list, but provides a variety of recreational activities. For more information, contact the representative websites.
3.4 COUNTY FACILITIES
A 160-acre park located two miles south of the intersection of CTH M and CTH PB at Wesner Drive. Facilities include the Ice Age National Scenic Trail along the Johnstown Moraine, and both on-leash and off-leash dog exercise areas.
In 2016, the City of Verona officially became recognized as an Ice Age Trail Community. Planned as a 1,000-mile trail, the completed Ice Age National Scenic Trail will begin at Interstate State Park on the St. Croix River in Polk County, Wisconsin and extend to Potowatomi State Park in Door County. Nine of the fifty-five miles along the terminal moraine through Dane County have been acquired. In the Verona area, the trail passes through the Ice Age Trail Junction Area between Verona and Madison, Reddan Soccer Fields, Badger Prairie County Park, Community Park, East View Heights Nature Sanctuary, South Main Park, Tower Park and Prairie Moraine County Park. In addition to the Junction Area described below, parking for the Ice Age Trail is also available at Prairie Moraine County Park, Ceniti Park, the Military Ridge State Trailhead and Badger Prairie County Park.
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An area of approximately 1,300 acres intended to create a corridor for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and other resources in the area including the Military Ridge State Trail. The Ice Age Trail Junction Area includes the Madison Area Youth Soccer Association’s (MAYSA) Reddan Soccer Fields. The Junction results from a partnership between the City of Verona, the National Park Service, the Wisconsin DNR, Dane County, the Town of Verona and the Ice Age Park and
Badger Mill Creek Corridor
Ice Age Trail Junction Area
\ \ \ \ \\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\\\\ \\\\\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ New 74 ParkingCarLot Proposed Small Dog Exercise Area PB Existing Ice Age Trail Entry Gate to Remain Existing Maintenance Gate to Remain Dog Park/Church Entry Road Ice Age Trail Parking Access Only Entry Gates Removed, No Dog Park Public Access Pavement Removed Fence Relocated Double RelocatedGatesEntranceKioskRelocatedTrailRemoveInvasiveUnderstoryExistingLargeTreestoRemainExistingVehicleGate For Questions Contact Chris James at (608) 224-3763 or by email at james@countyofdane.com Prairie Moraine Dog Exercise Area New Parking Lot & Entrance Relocation Information N H:\Parks\Mapping\Parks\Prairie Moraine\Maps\Prairie Moraine Parking Relocation\PrairieMoraineParkingRelocation_KioskInformation.mxd Legend Construction Area (Exact Dates will be Posted at the Existing Park Kiosk. Will be Temporarily Closed for Public ExistingTrailExistingAccess)ParkTrailsRelocationParkBoundaryParkFencing New Parking Lot & Entrance Project 2014 Visit our Website for Information about this Project and Others at www.countyofdane.com/lwrd/parks/planning.aspx
Trail Foundation. Ice Age Trail
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Ice Age National Scenic Trail
The approximately 300-acre corridor includes the wetlands and uplands along the Badger Mill Creek from the City of Verona to the Sugar River. The Verona Parks Department supports a partnership between the DNR, Dane County, the Town of Verona and conservation groups to create a project plan for the Corridor.
Prairie
Moraine Dog Exercise Area New Parking Lot & Entrance Relocation Source: Dane County Parks
Military Ridge State Trail
The 310-acre oak-hickory forest is located on the Town of Montrose border in the southwest corner of the Town of Verona, with 160 acres in the Town of Verona. The City plans to work with the Madison School District, the Friends of the Madison School Forest, DNR, Dane County, Town of Verona, Town of Montrose and conservation groups to expand the area.
Scheideggar Forest
Military Ridge State Trail
Military Ridge State Trail Source: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/militaryridge/pdfs/
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Madison School Forest
The 40-mile trail from Mount Horeb to the Capital City Trail in Fitchburg was built on the old Chicago and North Western Railroad corridor. There are numerous access points and trailheads along the route. For the Verona Trailhead, take US 151/18 South to Exit 92 for County Highway PB. Go north on Old Highway PB for one mile. The trailhead with parking is on the left.
32 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
Scheideggar Forest is a 78.6-acre forest located in the Town of Verona at the intersection of Range Trail Road and Sunset Drive. The land has been restored from a former Dane County Sheriff shooting range to a managed forest of primarily oak and hickory. Facilities include car parking and public access, group camping, restrooms, reservable shelters, picnic areas, hiking/ natural surface trail and archery hunting is permitted.
» Quantitative Analysis – a comparison of existing parkland acreage and population projections versus park and recreational facility service guidelines, including a review of the types and amount of parkland available to City residents.
» Qualitative Analysis – a summary of public input regarding City parks and recreational facilities gathered through the community survey.
This chapter presents an analysis of how well the City’s existing park and recreational facilities satisfy current needs in the community. The adequacy of the City’s existing park and recreation system are evaluated using the following methods:
» Regional & State Trends – a summary of the demand or trends in recreational amenities at the county and state level.
Chapter ANALYS4: IS OF DEMAND & NEED
33CHAPTER 4 // ANALYSIS OF DEMAND & NEED
4.1 4.2AnalysisQuantitativeGeographicAnalysis4.3QualitativeAnalysis4.4Regional&StateTrends
» Geographic Analysis – an analysis of the geographic distribution and accessibility of park facilities in the City.
An analysis of existing recreational land area is provided to determine if the recreational needs of residents are being met. This analysis is limited to an evaluation of the space, or land, devoted to recreational use.
Fortunately for Verona residents they have access to a wide range of recreational facilities as summarized in Chapter 3, Sections 3.1 - 3.5.
4.2 City Park Acres per 1,000 residents Compared to Peer Communities
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Table 4.1 summarizes the current and projected supply and demand for total parkland acreage based on City population. For the purpose of calculating anticipated parkland demand, a level of service of 17 acres per 1,000 residents was used as this has been the policy of the City since 2000. Using a level of service standard of 17 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents the City currently has a deficit of 43.4 acres. Assuming the population projections are correct, and the City does not add additional parkland, the total deficit will grow to 117.4 acres by the year 2040.
Year20202025203020352040 Population 14,030 15,301 16,500 17,498 18,382 Total Supply (acres) 195.1195.1195.1195.1195.1 Demand (17 acres/1,000) 238.5260.1280.5297.5312.5 Surplus (17 acres/1,000) -43.4-65.0-85.4-102.4-117.4 Total Park Acreage Surplus/Deficit (in acres) Table 4.1 City Park Acreage Existing and Projected Surplus/Deficit 13.91 5.2 12.9 21.725.0020.0015.0010.005.00Verona Lower Quartile Median Upper Quartile Acres NRPA Agency Performance Review 2022
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4.2 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
Currently the City is providing approximately 195 acres of parkland, not counting school facilities, county facilities, or private facilities. This translates to .0139 acres of parkland per person, or 13.9 acres per 1,000 residents. The amount of parkland per 1,000 residents has been steadily decreasing from 17.0 acres in year 2000 to 13.9 acres in 2022.
The location of park and open space facilities in relation to the city’s residents is an important indicator of how well existing facilities meet the needs of the community. The National Recreation and Park Association, in partnership with the Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute promotes the 10-Minute Walk Campaign (https://10minutewalk.org/) which advocates that ’’there’s a great park within a 10-minute walk of every person, in every neighborhood, in every city across America.’’ The map on the following page illustrates service areas based the 10-minute walk initiative. Areas currently zoned for neighborhood and urban residential uses that fall outside of a ten minute walk radius are highlighted.
Figure 4.2 shows that Verona is near the median for acres of parkland per 1,000 residents for local jurisdictions with a population under 20,000 across the United States. The numbers come from the 2022 National Recreation and Park Association Agency Performance Review.
Acres of Parkland per 1,000 Residents (jurisdiction pop. <20,000)
Although the total acreage of park and recreation lands is an easy indicator of the presence of parks and recreation space, it is not the only indicator of whether a community is able to meet the park and recreation needs of its residents. The NRPA advocates that the location of parkland, and the types of recreational facilities offered on that land, are just as important as the total acres of parkland. A community with a lot of parkland, but few recreational facilities, is less likely to meet the needs of its residents than a community which has a lesser amount of parkland, but has a larger variety of recreational opportunities.
4.1 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
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SURVEY
» 91.2% of respondents indicated they do not have any safety concerns while using City parks. However, many comments included concerns about accessibility from neighborhoods and for disabled persons.
» Excluding winter months, 70.0% of respondents visit one of Verona’s parks at least once a week.
» Respondents’ top four favorite parks were: Fireman’s, Harriet, Cathedral Point, and Veteran’s.
Parks and Trails
» There are two areas planned as mixed residential districts, near the intersection of CTHs PD and M, that are underserved by existing parks. At 7085 CTH PD there is currently a concept plan in front of the City for 483 apartments. If this is approved, it should include approximately 20 acres of dedicated parkland to maintain a service level of 17 acres per 1,000 residents.
An analysis of the distribution of specific amenities within the parks was also performed. The Park Facilities Distribution map in Figure 4.4 shows that parks with the greatest number of amenities are currently located in the central part of Verona surrounding Verona Ave. Many of the neighborhood parks around the edge of the community offer some general purpose green space which can be used for informal soccer or baseball games.
» An additional proposed residential area outside of the current park service area is also identified north of the Epic campus and to the west of the City of Madison corporate limits. This larger planned residential area includes the Ardent Glen Concept/ Marty Property which was a concept that went before Plan Commission in 2021 and was annexed to the City that same year. The proposed neighborhood includes two parks totalling 7.6 acres.
4.3 QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
» 56.0% of Verona residents who are driving outside of the City to use recreation amenities not offered in Verona say that it is an inconvenience to travel for these amenities.
» The top three activities respondents/members of their households enjoy doing in City parks are walking, playground equipment, biking, and Verona Beach.
Planning for the Future
The map indicates the following deficiencies in the location of parkland:
Safety and Accessibility
» If additional funding was available, respondents’ top five priorities for additional public or private park facilities/services include: outdoor pool, disc golf course, adventure course, off-road shared-use paths, and restrooms.
As part of the update to this plan, the Parks and Recreation Department administered an online community survey to gather resident’s opinion regarding City park facilities and recreational programs. The following is a summary of responses to key questions. Refer to Appendix A for the complete results.
» Over 40% of Verona resident respondents believe the City should spend more on sidewalk facilities/ pedestrian enhancements, installing new park
» More than two-thirds of people leave Verona to use specific recreational facilities at least once per month. Common responses of facility types people are using include disc golf courses, dog parks, State Parks and Trails, and outdoor pools.
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Homes north of Cross Country Road and to the east of Country View Elementary School are served by Harmony Hills Park which offers limited facilities including a shelter, playground, drinking fountain and basketball court. Zingg Park (see master plan in Appendix D) will add additional park amenities to this area including a nature playground and zipline, accessible playground, shelter and restrooms, trails, and open green space. With much of the residential development occurring in the northern part of the City, there will be additional parks added here. Amenities that should be considered in the northern part of the city based on current distribution include ballfields for t-ball, restrooms, spray pad or small splash pad feature, tennis and/or pickleball, drinking water, shelter.
» 83.7% of respondents walk or run for exercise at least once per week, and 37.9% bike for exercise at least once per week. The biggest concerns about walking/biking in the community were the condition or availability of facilities, and conflicts with traffic.
In conclusion, nearly 100% of the developed residential land base in the City of Verona is served by one or more of the park classifications.
PUBLIC POP-UP BOOTH
facilities/equipment, tree plantings, and rec activities or programs.
Summary of Interactive Activity #1
» Top amenities Verona resident respondents would like to see at the park include: park shelter with restrooms, playground equipment, walking trails, and adventure/obstacle course.
Source: www.livability.com
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Activity #2 was focused on hearing from younger community members. Two modeling sets of a park and park amenities were available at the booth for youth to design their own park. From there designs we were able to identify their preference of park amenities. The most popular amenities included an adventure playground, picnic tables, a park shelter, a standard playhouse, swings, splash pad, and a pond.
booth. The interactive activities and public response are summarized below.
Summary of Interactive Activity #2
» When asked if the City should allocate funding to specific recreation programs in the City approximately 50% of respondents indicated the City should allocate funding for after school and summer programs, and youth enrichment (e.g. STEM, art) programs.
Two conceptual designs for Zingg Park, a new park on the north side of the city, were presented to the public. Design A displayed a simple park with lot of open space. Design B featured a more comprehensive park with many amenities. The public was able to vote on which park design they preferred using sticky dots on the concept boards, while leaving general comments about parks and open space in the city. Design B was heavily favored by the public with 23 votes, to Design A’s 2 votes. Comments included the need for more pickleball courts, supporting equipment and parks for all ages, and the inclusion of a pool or splash pad in the park plan.
The pop up event to reach the public for feedback on the city’s CORP update plan took place on June 3rd, 2022 at the Verona Hometown Days in Hometown Days Festival Park. A booth was set up near the entrance of the park to catch festival-goers and receive their feedback through two interactive activities. Overall, 29 adults and 9 youth participated at the engagement
Zingg Park
Farmer’s Market at Hometown Junction
» 83% of respondents indicated they would likely use Zingg Park once developed. Many indicated they would use it because it was close to home and/or something new to explore.
» Outdoor recreation equipment is too expensive
4.4 REGIONAL & STATE TRENDS
The actions listed below are recommended by the Wisconsin SCORP to help boost participation in outdoor recreation among Wisconsin residents:
» Expand efforts among federal, state, county, and local governments to coordinate and collaborate on providing recreation opportunities that leverage the unique features and facilities available at their lands and waters.
» Identify and implement programs to encourage more residents to participate in outdoor recreation, particularly as they age.
» An increase in number of nights camping from 2011 (9,691 nights) to 2016 (12,867 nights). This is a continued increase from 2007.
» Too busy with family responsibilities
» Evaluate visitor use at different types of public lands and waters.
to the 2019-2023 Wisconsin Statewide Outdoor Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), approximately 68% of Wisconsin residents walk/hike for pleasure. In addition to walking for pleasure, attending outdoor sports events and family gatherings are some of the top recreation activities Wisconsin residents participate in. Ensuring existing
» Do not have anyone to participate with
According to the SCORP, in the “Southern Gateways” Region, which includes Dane County, the highest needs activities are: ATV/UTV riding, bicycling, bird/wildlife watching, camping, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, foraging, hiking/walking, motor boating, picnicking, snowshoeing, and swimming in lakes and rivers.
Due to changing demographics, social trends, and other movements, the SCORP is projecting that the increase in older residents will drive an increase in the popularity of activities such as hiking, dog walking, bicycling, UTV riding, nature photography, and bird
» The report indicated that the top five barriers that prevent youth from getting outside include:
INSIGHTS FROM THE WISCONSIN STATEWIDE OUTDOOR COMPREHENSIVE RECREATION PLAN (SCORP), 2019-2023.
It also emphasizes a need for better understanding the impact of climate change and maintaining partnerships for research and mitigation.
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Similar to the Wisconsin SCORP, the Dane County POSP section on Adapting for the Future includes a need for obtaining a better understanding of the number, type and demographics of park users to be able to continue to meet the future public demands.
» Lake access, dog exercise areas and camping continue to be very popular uses on Dane County Park lands. Disc golf, mountain biking, and cross country skiing all showed significant use increases between 2011 and 2016.
» Too busy with other recreation activities
» Places for outdoor recreation cost too much
» Identify and implement strategies to improve access, reduce barriers, and provide desired experiences, particularly for groups that have traditionally had lower participation rates or limited access.
» Continue upgrading and developing recreation facilities to meet demand.
INSIGHTS FROM THE DANE COUNTY PARKS & OPEN SPACE PLAN (POSP), 2018-2023. In its 2018-2023 POSP, the Dane County Parks Department compared recreation uses that require purchase of a permit in 2006 and 2010 to identify trends for these park uses. Findings included:
Accordingwatching.
» Increase promotion and marketing of places that provide high-quality outdoor experiences.
and future parks offer amenities conducive to these activities is important as the high rates of participation in these activities are not projected to change.
1. Protect natural areas, including wetlands, wildlife habitats, lakes, woodlands, open spaces and groundwater resources.
This chapter describes the goals, objectives, and policies intended to provide context when making decisions regarding the development of subsequent parks, recreation and open space. GOALS
5.1
6. Provide a safe, healthful and visually pleasing environment to enhance the quality of life for all Verona residents. OBJECTIVES & POLICIES
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2. Protect economically productive areas, including farmland and forests.
5.1 Goals 5.2 Objectives 5.3 Policies Chapter GOALS,5:
4. Provide sufficient parks and recreational facilities to meet the needs of the people of Verona.
3. Preserve cultural, historic and archaeological sites.
5. Preserve key natural and cultural resources of Verona in permanent open space.
LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION
1. Seek to maintain a level of service of at least 17 acres per 1,000 people and all residential homes within a ten minute walk or less from some type of public park and open space facility.
SITE DESIGN POLICIES
2. Provide quality recreation and adequate open space lands and facilities for the community.
7. All new residential development in the City shall meet the park and open space standards and recommendations as outlined in this plan and implemented by the City of Verona Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Official Map and Parkland Dedication and Improvement Ordinance. This shall include sufficient dedicated land for use as parkland and alternative transportation corridors of suitable quality.
9. Guide the location and design of development to minimize potential adverse impacts on the quality of ground and surface waters.
14. Park and open space land should be located where it will most likely provide the greatest benefit to the population served.
1. Preserve natural features and conserve natural resources associated with Badger Mill Creek and Sugar River watersheds for the benefit of the community.
12. The park and recreation system should provide opportunities for all persons regardless of race, creed, age, sex, or economic status.
13. Seek to grow the diversity of recreational facilities and amenities available in the City through parkland acquisition and development.
5. Provide residential areas of the City with good pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular access to all Parks and Recreation Department facilities.
5.3 POLICIES
2. Coordinate the land acquisition, land use control and planning programs of parks and open space with appropriate federal, state, county and local agencies.
10. Preserve the role of wetlands as essential components of the hydrologic system and valuable wildlife habitat. Protect floodplain areas to emphasize their value to the City as potential focal points of natural beauty and recreation.
3. Verona should investigate all regulatory and acquisition tools available to preserve agricultural, natural and cultural resources.
4. Preservation of pristine lowlands, waterways, marshes and adjacent contributing uplands, including woodlands, in their natural state should receive special attention to ensure their maintenance as wildlife and fish habitats, as natural drainage areas, as areas for passive recreation and outdoor recreation, and as reservoirs for stormwater.
15. Park development should be planned to avoid creating nuisance situations between neighbors and park users. Private development near parks should do the same.
6. Cooperate with the Town of Verona to preserve highly productive agricultural lands.
11. Encourage special purpose parks, plazas and open spaces within commercial areas such as the Downtown to provide outdoor gathering places and aesthetic enhancements in these areas.
8. Detention basins are not suitable as parks due to their intended use, but they should be managed in such a way as to maximize their utility and aesthetic value.
3. Provide coordination of public park and open space lands with other uses of land and other community facilities.
POLICIES
6. Keep the cost of providing park and recreation facilities at manageable levels through policies that encourage partnership with other public agencies, governmental bodies, non-profit organizations, volunteer groups and private business.
4. Provide a diversity of recreational opportunities so that residents of all ages have an equal opportunity to enjoy the park and open space system.
5. Conservancy lands, which can be adequately
and appropriately protected without public expenditure, should be preserved. Public funds should be used to acquire conservancy lands that cannot be protected through other means, or where public access is a high priority.
5.2 OBJECTIVES
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DEVELOPMENT POLICIES
There are some fundamental differences in how accessibility in the outdoors is accommodated compared to indoors or the built environment. While restrooms, shelters, interpretive centers, and parking lots, for example, need to follow detailed ADA guidelines, other improvements such as trails or swimming beach areas, for example, do not necessarily need to follow indoor or built environment ramp grades or surfacing requirements. A good rule of thumb for the City to follow is that anything constructed must not make the outdoor experience anymore difficult than what occurs naturally. Mother Nature does not have to comply with ADA, but the City does.
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20. Facility development must be reviewed with safety in mind, adhering to accepted standards prior to installation including applicable consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards, American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards, and American’s With Disabilities (ADA) standards.
17. Verona should help private landowners acquire and locate plant buffers to maximize public and private assets when feasible. Recommendations on species and programs to help reduce the cost of purchase should be considered. Biodiversity, native and low maintenance species should be encouraged.
19. Provide that all parks and open spaces be well planted with a variety of native trees, shrubs, ground cover, and where appropriate, restore indigenous plant communities and wildlife habitats.
21. Encourage public awareness of environmental and cultural resources by installing interpretative signage or historical markers within City parks.
18. Park facilities and school facilities should be shared by both entities to be mutually beneficial to both when appropriate and feasible. This is most likely to occur through a cooperative relationship and through good communication between the Parks Department and School District.
16. All parks should have multiple access points from surrounding neighborhoods.
The ADA, enacted in 1990, clearly states the right of equal access for persons to local government services, including parks. On September 15, 2010 the Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act. The 2010 Standards included new provisions for accessible design for recreational facilities such as playgrounds, swimming pools, fishing and golf facilities. Similar to when the original 1991 ADA Standards were adopted for public buildings, a community is required to complete a self-evaluation of their recreational facilities for ADA compliance by March 15, 2012. Those communities with 50 or more full or part-time employees are also required to develop a Transition Plan, which identifies what corrective work will be completed, when it will be completed, and the individual responsible for the corrective work. Any new recreational facilities designed, constructed, or shaped after March 15, 2012 are subject to the 2010 Standards. Any alteration (not simple maintenance, but something that changes the way the site is used) must make the element altered accessible and must create an accessible path of travel through the site or facility to that element.
COMPLYING WITH THE AMERICANS DISABILITIESWITHACT
32. Encourage the establishment of special use groups that help to develop and maintain park facilities that they use. Fishing, disc golf, lacrosse, model boating and football groups are examples of possible special use groups that may benefit.
25. Develop parks as multi-use fields when feasible. For example, a field could be designed so that it is useful for both football and lacrosse. Care should be taken, so that overuse of the field does not limit playability.
31. Cooperate with other neighboring communities and non-profit organizations, to establish and manage new parkland and natural areas and to connect City parks and trails to regional parks and trails.
30. Work with developers to develop design standards for development near parklands, path corridors and natural areas (such as along Badger Mill Creek).
22. Cooperate and coordinate with other governmental bodies, the School District, and nonprofit organizations to achieve mutually agreed upon goals and objectives. For example, provide joint or shared recreation programs and services when possible.
ADDITIONAL POLICIES, SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO MINIMIZING COST WHILE MAXIMIZING BENEFIT
28. Parklands in undeveloped areas should be acquired through land developer dedications where feasible.
26. At a minimum, portable toilets should be available to all Recreation Department program participants.
24. Establish the bike loop and on-road facilities, as shown in this plan that promote safe, healthy and enjoyable alternatives to motorized transportation.
35. Consider seeking funding through private donations and corporate sponsorship of Parks and Recreation facilities and programs.
36. Explore other alternatives for funding of Parks and Recreation initiatives.
33. Establish and nurture volunteerism through an adult conservation, or a friends group, where members establish a long-term relationship with Verona Parks and Recreation staff and are capable of operating independently with minimal staff supervision. Their effort could be useful to advocate for funding, as well as provide valuable hours of service.
27. Review and update this plan every five years as a matter of best practice and to maintain eligibility for state and federal park and recreational grant programs.
OPERATIONS POLICIES
29. Acquisition of park and open space lands should occur in coordination with development, to provide for reasonable acquisition costs and facilitate site planning for development. Alternative means of reserving lands required for open space use should be fully explored to ensure that lands are obtained at the lowest cost to the public. For example, consider the use of easement acquisition to protect sensitive lands.
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23. Provide opportunities for year-round use of park facilities. Sledding areas should be designated where safe and appropriate to do so.
34. Seek financial support from State and County community assistance grant programs.
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Chapter RECOMMENDATIONS6:
The quantitative, qualitative, and geographic analysis discussed in Chapter 4 reveals the need for improvements to existing facilities, as well as, the acquisition and development of new sites for future recreational use. It should be noted that some of the recommendations in this chapter may require considerable cooperation with others, including the citizens of Verona, local civic and business associations, neighboring municipalities, Dane County, and State agencies.
6.1 Existing Park 6.2FacilitiesNewPark Facilities 6.3 Recreational Trails 6.4 Other
In nearly every case, more detailed planning, engineering, study, budgeting, and/or discussion will be necessary before decisions are made to actually acquire land or construct recreational facilities. Where identified acquisition projects will be implemented through donation, dedication, purchase, or a combination thereof.
The recommendations of this plan are divided into four major sections: (1) recommendations for existing park facilities; (2) recommendations for new park facilities; (3) recommendations for recreational trails; and (4) other miscellaneous recommendations.
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• Add trees; trim existing trees
• Add engineered wood fiber
• *Update entrance sign and improve bed plantings
6.1 EXISTING PARK FACILITIES
• Attach bench to slab
• Improve drainage
EPIC Park
• *Make park ADA accessible
*Replace existing play equipment
• Add playground surfacing
Cross Country Park
• *Better utilize the wooded hilltop
As new lands are added to the park system, the City will need to budget additional funds for maintenance and operations to maintain the same level of service and quality facilities.
• Add ADA path/ramp to playground
• Add zipline to playground
• *Repair path along east side of park
• Add trash receptacles
• Plant additional trees
• *Add open-air shelter
» Maintaining and replacing existing facilities and equipment, as needed,
• *Add more shade trees
• Create multi-use path from Aspen to Basswood
• *Replace existing playground equipment
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MINI PARKS
• Add mulch to planting beds
• *Consider installing a restroom facility/ shelter
• Cut back planting beds
• Repair/upgrade bridge to ADA compliance
• Add ADA-compliant path to basketball court.
• Edge pavers
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUNDS
• Maintain existing trees; plant additional trees
The timeline for completion of the recommendations is within the next five years, or the life of this plan. Due to budgetary constraints it is unlikely that all of the recommendations within this chapter will be implemented in the next five years. Maintenance and improvement projects to existing parks will be prioritized on an annual basis by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission in conjunction with the City Council as part of the City’s annual budget. Many of the recommendations regarding locating new park facilities will be coordinated with the annexation or approval of development proposals; therefore, the timing is much more variable.
• *Add ADA-compliant path to playground
While adding new park facilities is important to enhancing the City’s park system, the City is committed to maintaining existing parks in satisfactory condition and providing sufficient funding for operations. Such maintenance and operations include providing sufficient budget for the following:
Behnke Park
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*Clean up waterway
• *Add playground surfacing
• *Install a new park sign
Central Park
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
• Add new bench/slab
• Add slab for bench
• Grind huge stump near playground
The following is a bullet list of recommendations for improvements to existing parks. Some of the recommendations identified within this section are remnants from the previous CORP. These recommendations have been highlighted (*) where they occur.
• Add baby/toddler swings
» Maintaining the landscape at existing parks in good condition,
• Add engineered wood fiber surfacing
• Pick up wash stone from snow removal
• *Improve the park’s visibility from the street
• Clear out invasive growth
» Providing sufficient resources in support of recreational programs, and
» Maintaining a safe and accessible environment at all City parks.
Palmer Park
• *Replace pavement at entrances
• *Add more trees
• *Improve ADA-compliant access to the park; extend pavement
Thompson Park
• Add ADA accessible bench
*Install higher quality turf
lines
Harmony Hills Park
• *Add more trees
• Repair picnic table
*Install a backstop and make other improvements to neighborhood ball diamond
• Add new bench/slab
Tollefson Park
• *Repair the shelter - it has uneven settling
*Install a path that goes through the park to Hwy M
• Add trash receptacle
*Buffer view of Epic campus
• Add engineer wood fiber surfacing
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Prairie View Park
• Add trash receptacle
• Add multiuse court with portable pickleball nets
• Add ADA path to playground
• Consider adding pickleball court
• *Add edging around the play equipment area
Scenic Ridge Park
• Re-stain fascia
• Fill cracks in path
Neff Park
• Fill cracks in pavement
• *Add more trees
• *Straighten the tornado siren
• Add slab for bench
• Replace bench/slab
• Power wash shelter
Vande Grift Park
• Consider adding a restroom
• Add trees
• Add bench and slab
• Add ADA path to playground
• Improve sidewalk access to park
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• Replace outlet covers in the shelter
• Add new trash receptacle
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•
Tower Park
• Add ADA path/ramp to playground and basketball court
• Update basketball hoops
• *Make park ADA accessible
and through park
• Consider adding bocce court in flat area
• Resurface court/lines for multipurpose use
• Trim existing trees
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• Update basketball hoop
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*Install a drinking fountain
• Add ADA path to playground
• Improve baseball field
• Replace play structure
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• *Add more trees
Kay Park
• Paint/stain open air shelter
• Trim/landscape around “Bob Van de Grift” rock/ linden tree
• Replace play structure
*Replace existing playground
*Install higher quality turf
• Repair path/fill cracks
• Add ADA path to playground
• *Improve edging/wood chips in play equipment area
• Add engineered wood fiber surfacing
• *Repair drinking fountain drain
• Add trees
• Improve drainage and stormwater infiltration
• *Better maintenance on overgrown trees
• Add new bench/slab
*Replace existing play equipment
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• Remove excess vegetation around sign (including shabby cedar)
Meister Park
• Create ADA access to drinking fountain
• *Install additional benches
• *Improve park access and visibility
• Add engineered wood fiber surfacing
• *Add more trees
• *Replace/add trees
• Add benches/slabs
*Install higher quality turf
• Add new trash receptacle
• Resurface basketball court and add multiuse
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• Replace playground equipment
• *Repair path and sign bed
• *Add engineered wood fiber to playground
• Trim trees
• Paint/stain shelter
• Paint shelter doors
• Replace play structure
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• Trim existing trees
• Add ADA path to basketball court and playground
• Re-establish ball diamond edges
• Replace water slide at the beach
• Pave path near skate park/hitting shed
• Add mulch around new trees
• Develop a disc golf course
• Replace merry-go-round near basketball court
Veteran’s Park
• *Improve/repair or remove horseshoe pits
• Improve parking availability
• *Improve drainage in park
Harriet Park
• *Provide off-street parking
• Repair picnic table near basketball court
• Repair/replace fishing piers
• Update/improve baseball field
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• *Replace infield material with higher quality product
• *Add more shade trees
Fireman’s Park
Westridge Park
• Add engineered wood fiber surfacing
• *Connect the existing path to the fairgrounds
• Construct storage shed
• Add ADA path to play courts and playground
• Update ball diamond lights to LED
• Update splash pads
• Update shelter: paint, roof, picnic tables
• Fill cracks on paths
• Fix guard picnic table
• Repair dugouts
• *Maintain/improve lower stormwater area
• Remove fence posts along path
• *Do landscaping maintenance near entrance
• Remove plantings near shelter
• *Add a drinking fountain
• Paint parking stall lines
• *Repair/repave outdoor skating rink
• Add bicycle parking
• Repair netting around playground
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• Repair electrical issues with field lights
• Resurface standalone basketball court
• Add slabs for benches
• Pick up/store rubber mats and playground turf
• Install bench/slab at tennis/basketball court
*Replace existing benches
*Improve turf on upper fields
• *Fix or remove water fountains
• *Plant additional trees
• Concrete bleacher slabs
• Improve parking availability
COMMUNITY PLAYFIELDS
• Add new swings
• Maintain landscape beds
COMMUNITY PARKS
• Remove asphalt pad and landscape skating area
• Fill cracks in pathway
• *Install additional benches
• Repaint shelter doors
• Edge walkway
• Add pickleball lines to tennis courts
*Install higher quality turf
• *Add a sign bed
• Replace play structure
• Install bench/slab at basketball court
• Paint restroom doors
*Replace existing play equipment
• Paint/stain shelter
• Install weatherproof outlet covers on shelter
• Mitigate weeds around water slide
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• Improve shelter: paint doors, siding, etc.
• Trim trees
• Trim trees by material bins at Stampfl Field
Ceniti Park/Connor Field
• Update park shelter
• Add seating in pickleball area
• Add ADA path to playground/basketball court
• Treat/overseed grass
• *Install a security camera at the shelter
• Add engineered wood fiber surfacing
• Add pickleball lines to tennis courts
• *Repair/replace skatepark ramps and surface
• *Add a larger play structure
• Complete ADA path to courts
• Improve sidewalk/trail access to park
• Clean up leaves around beach
• *Install a pickleball court
• Fill cracks in pathway
• Fix drainage issues along beach path
• Add bench slabs & replace current benches
Hometown USA Community Park/Verona Ice Arena
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• *Trim/replace overgrown trees
• Install/improve lighting
UNDEVELOPED PARKS
• *Expand park per Downtown Plan
• *Prairie restoration after the site is filled and leveled
• Paint shelter doors
• Site A is an area planned as a future residential district. As development occurs, parkland dedication to maintain a service level of 17 acres
• *In the future consider converting to a park or an Ice Age Trail trailhead
6.2 NEW PARK FACILITIES
Kettle Creek Retention Pond
Hometown Junction
• Improve sidewalk access to park
• *Improve pond
SPECIAL USE PARKS
Silent Street Pond
• Establish oak savannah
• *Add trail around pond with benches
• *Install a walking path
The Potential Parks and Recreation Map in Figure 6.1 identifies the general location for potential new or expanded park facilities, based in-part on adopted City neighborhood plans (see Section 2.6). These are generalized locations used for planning purposes only.
• Install water bottle fill station
• Fill cracks in parking lot
• *Continue development of trail system
• Repair or replace benches
• *Continue conducting prairie burns every five years
• *Install bike signage
The City should develop new park and recreational facilities in areas that are under served by existing facilities, where future City expansion is expected to occur, or where the acquisition of park and open space will advance the goals and policies of this plan or the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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• Pave trail
Military Ridge Reserve
• *Develop park facilities
South Main Park
• Pave trail
per 1,000 residents.
10-minute walk of a park. If development expands east of Northern Lights Road, an additional parks should be developed in this location. The Northwest neighborhood plan proposes an 40acre park including athletic fields.
• Site E is in the Whispering Coves Neighborhood which is a recently approved plat which includes 209 single family homes. Parcels 060809162122 (2.2 acres) and 060810260232 (9.1 acres) were dedicated to the city as parkland. Additional parcels within the neighborhood will be used for trails and as stormwater areas. The 9.1-acre park parcel could be considered a location for a t-ball field.
• Site D, East of Northern Lights Road, is a location where several residences are outside of a
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• Site B is at the proposed Ardent Glen Neighborhood at CTH PD and Shady Oak Ln. Concept plan includes 2 new neighborhood parks: one being 6.5 acres and the other 1.1 acres. The current version of the preliminary concept is showing 323 proposed residences.
• Site C is planned as a future residential district. As development occurs, parkland dedication to maintain a service level of 17 acres per 1,000 residents.
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recreational facilities to serve residents in this planned neighborhood. The Southeast Neighborhood Plan identifies approximately 265 acres of land south of CTH M that is currently agricultural that is planned for new residential development. The neighborhood plan identifies approximately 1,060 housing units could be built in this area. Based on the policies of this plan to continue to provide 17 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, this area will need approximately 45 acres of new parkland. To meet the needs of this area, this plan recommends Site J be expanded as a larger community park.
• Site J is identified in the Southeast Neighborhood Plan as the location for a future City park. This is a 9 acre wooded site that may-not meet the criteria for placement in an environmental corridor through a future urban service area extension and has therefore been deemed a valuable resource that should be preserved through future parkland acquisition or dedication. In addition to preserving the wooded areas for passive recreational use (e.g. walking trails) this plan advises some additional active parkland be acquired or dedicated adjacent to these woodlands to provide space for traditional
As shown in the neighborhood plan Sites K and L combined account for only 35 acres of land. Given the centralized location of Site L within this planned neighborhood, this plan recommends this site be expanded as a larger community park or community playfield. A larger community park will not only benefit the residents in this planned neighborhood but also serve as a community park for residents in the Cathedral Point and Scenic Ridge subdivisions. Other smaller neighborhood parks or neighborhood playgrounds, other than Sites K and L, will also likely be needed within the Southwest Neighborhood to serve the needs of this neighborhood.
• Sites K-L are identified in the Southwest Neighborhood Plan as the location for future City parks. These are wooded sites that may not meet the criteria for placement in an environmental corridor through a future urban service area extension and has therefore been deemed a valuable resource that should be preserved through future parkland acquisition or dedication. In addition to preserving these wooded areas for passive recreational use (e.g. walking trails) this plan advises some additional active parkland be acquired or dedicated adjacent to these woodlands to provide space for traditional recreational facilities to serve residents in this planned neighborhood. The Southwest Neighborhood Plan identities approximately 500 acres for future residential development. Based on the policies of this plan to continue to provide 17 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, this neighborhood will need approximately 85 acres of new parkland.
At 7085 CTH PD there is currently a concept plan in front of the city for 483 apartments units. If this project does move forward, it should include approximately 20 acres of dedicated parkland to maintain a level of service of 17 acres per 1,000 residents, or a fee in lieu of to be used at the Whispering Coves Parks since this is the park that will likely serve these units. If the parks in Whispering Coves are going to serve the 483 apartment units at 7085 CTH PD, there should be a trail connection between the parks and the apartments.
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• Site F is the location where 502 apartment units were approved at 2898 Stony Ridge Circle in July 2022. A dog park and community garden were included in the proposal to serve these units. Any fee in lieu that was collected should be used in surrounding parks such as Reddan Soccer Park, Harmony Hills Park, or a new park in the Whispering Coves Neighborhood. If new parks in Whispering Coves are meant to serve these 502 apartment units, there should be a safe bike pedestrian crossing and trail between the two areas.
• Sites G-I are generalized locations identified for future City community parks as part of the development of the Southeast Neighborhood. The Southeast Neighborhood Plan identifies approximately 660 acres of land north of CTH M that is currently agricultural that is planned for new residential development. The neighborhood plan identifies approximately 2,300 housing units could be built in this area. Based on the policies of this plan to continue to provide 17 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents this area will need approximately 100 acres of new parkland.
As new park lands are dedicated to the City individual park master plans should be developed in order to guide the installation of park facilities. All individual
3. Pave Military Ridge Trail through the City.
c. Add on-road bike trail connecting 7085 CTH PD to parks in Whispering Coves (if 483-unit apartment complex is approved)
8. Update trash receptacles throughout the park
In 2016 the City conducted a Bike and Pedestrian Study. The purpose of the study is to identify bike routes throughout the City in order to connect key locations such as schools, parks and businesses. A total of six bike routes have been identified. Several bike route signs are also proposed to be installed to identify the bike route direction, as well as distance to key locations around the City. Maps of the six individuals routes plus an overview map are included on the following pages. Refer to the Study for specific recommendations.
1. Continue coordination with the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Complete Ice Age Conjunction Path Connection.
i. Add RFBs to improve safety of bike/ped crossing at Verona Road and Todd Street
a. Add off-road trail extension to proposed Ardent Glen neighborhood
f. Add bike trail along old PB (in 2016 Bike/Ped Plan)
g. Complete bike lanes on Cross Country Road
4. Complete other trail extensions as depicted in adopted City of Verona Bike and Pedestrian Plan.
e. Add off-road trail along Nine Mound Road
6.4 OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
2. Construct an indoor recreation center with an indoor court space, exercise rooms, place for recreation offices and equipment storage.
5. Update parkland dedication and impact fees as necessary to reflect the policies of this plan, new capital needs, and inflationary increases.
j. Ensure paved path or bike lanes along the entire length of CTH M
h. Add Rapid Flashing Beacons (RFBs) to improve safety of bike/ped crossing at Verona Road and Legion Street
6.3 RECREATIONAL TRAILS
5. Create additional on and off road trails to new City parks.
b. Add off-road trail in Whispering Coves
6. Encourage commercial businesses to provide bicycle parking.
6. Consider apply to become a Bird City. A Bird City is a community whose government educates its citizens about birds while implementing sound conservation practices. Bird City Wisconsin provides highly-visible public recognition to these communities, and guidance on future actions, to make Bird Cities better habitat for birds and people.
7. Add ADA playground surfacing to all playgrounds.
park master plans of the City should be adopted as appendices to this plan in order to maintain eligibility for state and federal park and recreational grants.
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2. Complete Hometown Trail System. See Bike and Pedestrian Study.
aluminum soccer goals throughout City parks.
4. Consider developing an aquatic center/indoor pool. Completion of this recommendation should be coordinated with the Verona School District to avoid duplication of facilities.
d. Add on-road bike trail connecting Zingg Park to Cross Country Road
3. Remove and replace ash trees found in City Parks in response to emerald ash borer infestation. Plant additional shade trees in existing City parks as needed.
Other non-specific locational recommendations include:1.Replace
To support and aid in prioritizing recommendations from the Bike and Pedestrian Study, we asked the public for locations where new trails, improvements to existing trails, and improvements to bike/pike ped crossings are most needed. The most common locations are trail and intersection recommendations shown in Figure 6.1 and described below:
k. Assist Ice Age Trail and Friends of the Badger Mill Creek Environmental Corridor with a trail extension through the corridor.
52 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN BLUE ICE PASS ROBINHILLROAD MOCHA WAY HEMLOCKDRIVE WAYWINDRIFTSHADE PLAYGROUNDACCESSIBLECANOPY NATURE PLAYGROUND + ZIPLINE BENCH W/COMPANION SPACE (4)PUBLICPARKMULTI-USEPATHSIDEWALK PLANTING/NATIVEBIOSWALE PLANTING/NATIVEBIOSWALE GREENOPENSPACE ANDSHELTERRESTROOMSBIKERACKS(5) PARK SIGN PLANTINGNATIVE Figure 6.2 Zingg Park Master Plan
53CHAPTER 6 // RECOMMENDATIONS BLUE ICE PASS ROBINHILLROAD MOCHA WAY HEMLOCKDRIVE WAYWINDRIFT SHELTER W/RESTROOMS NATIVE PLANT BIOSWALE NATURALCHALLENGEPLAYGROUND/COURSEZIPLINE PLAYGROUNDACCESSIBLE NATIVE PLANT SEEDING SHADE CANOPY BIKE RACKS Figure 6.3 Zingg Park Character Images
TOTAL PRICE
26' Benches 4EA$1,750$7,000
9Shade Canopy 1LS$24,000$24,000
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UNIT UNIT
1LS$450,000$450,000
54 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN Figure 6.4 Zingg Park Cost Estimate DATE COMPLETED: 8/10/2022 2022 2024 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
46' Picnic Tables 6EA$1,200$7,200
18 Storm Sewer (est.) 1LS$7,500$7,500
8Burke 60' Zipline 1EA$17,000$17,000
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10 Earthwork (est.) 1LS$45,000$45,000
14Park Sign 1LS$5,000$5,000
6Accessible Playground Area 1LS$250,000$250,000
QTY. PRICE
12Native Areas/Stormwater Basin seeding (est.) 2,285SY $8$18,280
3Bike Racks 5EA$500$2,500
5Concrete Park Path 6' Pads (est.) 17,249SF $7$120,743
Inflation 3%per year $76,000 2024 ) $1,323,000 Contingency10% $133,000 Design Engineering & Bidding6% $80,000 Construction Administration6% $80,000 $1,616,000 CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL ( TOTAL COST: CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL Zingg Park Master Plan ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST CITY OF VERONA, WI ESTIMATE YEAR: CONSTRUCTION YEAR: Completed By:
13Trees 40EA$500$20,000
19 Erosion Control 1LS$5,000$5,000 Mobilization (8%) 1LS$93,000$93,000 $1,247,000
16 Restroom Water Service (est.) 1LS$3,000$3,000
11Site Restoration Lawn 12,674SY $3$38,022
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7Natural Play Area 1LS$120,000$120,000
1Park Shelter w/Restrooms (~2,400 SF)
17 Restroom Sanitary Sewer (est.) 1LS$8,000$8,000
15 Shelter/Restroom Electrical Service (est.) 1LS$5,000$5,000
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Maintenance and operational expenses of the City’s Parks and Recreation Department are generally funded through property taxes and user fees. As the park system grows the need to increase funding to meet the basic maintenance and operational costs also grows. Often there are insufficient funds to undertake major capital improvement projects. There are a wide variety of potential funding sources to assist with up-front capital costs, including acquisition of land and the development of new recreational facilities.
This chapter summaries tools and mechanisms that the City can use to fund implementation of the park and open space recommendations discussed in Chapter 6. TOOLS AND MECHANISMS TO FUND IMPLEMENTATION
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7.1
GRANT PROGRAMS
Chapter IMPLEMENTATION7:
7.1 Tools Mechanismsandto Fund 7.2ImplementationComparableCommunities7.3PlanAdoption&Amendments7.4PriorityImprovements
An important source of funding is grant programs offered by state and federal agencies, especially the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Table 7.1 provides a summary of common state and federal park and recreation grant programs. The table is not an exhaustive list of grant programs, rather those that are typically used by jurisdictions
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50% local match required 1 May DNR
Table 7.1 Park and Recreation Grant Funding Programs
Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program
Thesegoalsareachievedbyacquiringlandandeasementsforconservationand recreationpurposes,developingandimprovingrecreationalfacilities,and restoring wildlife habitat.
Aids for the Acquisition and Development of Local Parks (ADLP)
TheStewardshipProgramwasestablishedin1989topreserveWisconsin’smost significantlandandwaterresourcesforfuturegenerationsandtoprovidethe land base and recreational facilities needed for quality outdoor experiences.
Thisfundisusedtoimplementprojectsthatareidentifiedbyboththelocal and the state Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. 50% local match required
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LAWCON)
Ingeneral,landacquisition,development,andrenovationprojectsforpublic outdoorrecreationpurposesareeligibleLWCFprojects.LWCFdoesnotinclude the“nature basedoutdoorrecreation”restrictionthattheStewardshipLocal Assistance Programs do.
Mayonlybeusedontrailswhichhavebeenidentifiedinorwhichfurthera specificgoalofalocal,countyorstatetrailplanincludedorreferenceina statewidecomprehensiveoutdoorrecreationplanrequiredbythefederal LAWCON.
Maximum AwardApplication Due Date Granting Agency
Urban Green Space (UGS)
Funding Programs By Category
Helpstobuylandoreasementsinurbanorurbanizingareatopreservethe scenicandecologicalvaluesofnaturalopenspacesfornature basedoutdoor recreation, including non commercial gardening.
Helpstobuylandonoradjacenttoriverflowingthroughurbanorurbanizing areastopreserveorrestorethescenicandenvironmentalvaluesofriverwaysfor nature based outdoor recreation.
1 May DNR
Up to 50% of the total project costs of a recreational trail project. Payments are reimbursement s on costs
This is an umbrella program that funds the following grants:
Helpstobuylandoreasementsanddeveloporrenovatelocalparkand recreationareafacilitiesfornature basedoutdoorrecreationpurposed(e.g., trails, fishing access, and park support facilities).
1 May DNR
Urban Rivers (UR)
Acquisition of Development Rights Grants (ADR)
Helpstobuydevelopmentrights(easements)fortheprotectionofnatural, agricultural,orforestryvalues,thatwouldenhancenature basedoutdoor recreation.
Recreational Trails Program Grant
Eligibleprojectsinclude:maintenanceandrestorationofexistingtrails, developmentandrehabilitationoftrailsideandtrailheadfacilitiesandtrail linkages,constructionofnewtrails,andacquisitionofeasementorpropertyfor trails.
Established quarterly DNR
Alsoincludespurchaseofnavigationaids,dredgingofchannelsofwaterways, and chemically treating Eurasian water milfoil.
Community groups and civic organizations are sometimes willing to organize fundraising efforts to assist with costs, programming, and upkeep. “Friends of (name of park)” organizations can support specific parks on an ongoing basis. They may also be able to organize volunteer labor to assist with small development projects such as trail creation, maintenance, or playground installations.
COMMUNITY FUND-RAISING & VOLUNTEER GROUPS
Urban Forestry
Purchase of property or a conservation easement.
$200,000 maximum per project.
2) Communities needing worker training; and
3) Communities needing to conduct a street tree inventory.
Recreational Boating Facilities Grant
50% local match required
1) Communities needing to develop an urban forestry plan;
Designedtoassistlakeusers,lakecommunitiesandlocalgovernmentsasthey undertakeprojectstoprotectandrestorelakesandtheirecosystems.Eligible projects include:
Maximum AwardApplication Due Date
Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000.
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25% local match required.
Table 7.1 Park and Recreation Grant Funding Programs (continued)
Constructionofcapitalimprovementstoprovidesaferecreationalboating facilitiesandforfeasibilitystudiesrelatedtothedevelopmentofsafe recreational facilities.
1 Oct DNR
Providestechnicalserviceandfinancialassistancetocommunitiesfordeveloping urban forestry programs. Priorities include:
Lake Protection and Classification Grants
Lakeclassificationprojectsthatallowcountiestodesignandimplementlocal landandwatermanagementprogramsthataretailoredtospecificclassesof lakesinresponsetovariousdevelopmentandrecreationalusepressures(these grants are limited to $50,000).
LakeprotectionprojectsrecommendedinaDNR approvedplanincluding watershedmanagement,lakerestoration,diagnosticfeasibilitystudies,orany other projects that will protect or improve lakes.
to supplement acquisition and development of park and recreation areas. The National Recreation and Park Association also maintains a list of grant opportunities available nationwide. This list can be found grantshownResources/.Informationhttps://www.nrpa.org/our-work/Grant-Fundraising-at:regardingfundingdetailsinTable7.1shouldbeverifiedpriortoseekingfunding.
50% local match required.
Funding Programs By Category
Granting Agency
Restoration of wetlands.
Eligibleprojectsinclude1)Undertakingstreettreeinventories;2)Trainingfor Villagetreeworkers;3) Developingurbanopenspaceprograms;4) Developing urbanforestryplans;5)Developingatreeordinance;6)Developingapublic awareness program; and, 7) Tree planting and maintenance
1 May DNR
Development of local regulations or ordinances.
» Four percent (4%) of the total acreage intended for commercial or industrial purposes.
Local business and corporate support should also be sought. Both non-profit and for-profit organizations can be rewarded for their support with acknowledgment on a plaque or sign at the site.
The City can set up an endowment fund as an additional means of providing continual financial support for park acquisition and development. An endowment fund is a self-sustaining account in which assets are invested. The annual disbursement amount of the fund is a set percent of assets, generally smaller than the accrued interest amount, which allows the value of the fund and assets to grow over time. A park endowment fund can provide a means for residents to provide ongoing donations to the City’s park system with the certainty that the money donated will only be used for the advancement of recreation in the community. Gifts to an endowment fund are tax deductible under federal and state law.
The amount of required dedication shall be in direct proportion to the need generated by the additional new dwelling unit potential. The minimum dedication shall be:
» For a combination of residential and/or commercial uses, the minimum dedication shall be the sum obtained by adding the dedication requirements for each intended use.
» 1,250 SF (0.029 acres) per residential unit for all multifamily development.
Using the 2016-2020 ACS people per household value of 2.44, the City’s land dedication requirement provides 16.80 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents ((0.041/2.44)*1000) for single-family and duplex development and 11.89 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents for multi-family development ((0.029/2.44)*1000). The existing land dedication requirements for all residential unit types are not consistent with the City’s policy (Chapter 5) to maintain 17 acres per 1,000 residents. The City should consider increasing its land dedication requirements.
In addition to parkland dedication all lands dedicated for park and recreational purposes shall have frontage on a public street and shall have unrestricted public access of 20 feet in minimum width with a five-foot walkway and one eight-foot paved entrance. The subdivider or developer shall install water and sanitary sewer service laterals to the property line of all dedicated land where such services are to be provided to the adjacent properties.
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF)
The City currently has four active TIF Districts: #4, #8, #9, and #10. The TIDs were created for the purpose of stimulating redevelopment and new public and private investments. It may be possible to use TID #4 increment to pay for the expansion of Hometown Junction Park as recommended in the City’s Downtown Plan. Tax increment could be used for land acquisition and site development, but could not be used for construction of park shelters.
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As part of a broader plan to redevelop an area, the City can use tax increment financing to assist with parkland or trail acquisition and development. There are some limitations to what revenues from a TIF district can be used to pay for, generally the costs of constructing public buildings can not be funded with TIF.
also be possible to use TIF to pay for trail improvement projects within each district and within 0.5 miles of each district.
State statutes allow municipalities to charge a room tax of up to 8%. A room tax is a special sales tax charged when people rent lodging. At least 70% of the amount collected needs to be spent on tourism promotion and development. Use of the remaining funds is up to the discretion of the municipality. This is something other communities in Wisconsin are doing, and the City could consider.
» 1,800 SF (0.041 acres) per residential unit for all single-family and duplex development.
501(c)3 FOUNDATION
The City’s Municipal Code includes regulations regarding parkland dedication requirements. Within the corporate limits of the City subdividers are required to dedicate sufficient land to provide park, recreation, and general open space to meet the anticipated neighborhood needs of residential and development areas, as such park development is determined necessary or desirable by this plan.
Under state statute 66.1105 a municipality can use tax increment to complete public improvements within a 0.5-mile radius of the TID, so long as the use of the funds supports and benefits the TID. Therefore it may
ROOM TAX
PARKLAND DEDICATION AND IMPACT FEES
Plan Amendment vs. Plan Update
Public Hearing
In addition, at the time building permits are issued for new construction of single-unit or multi-family residential units, a one-time fee of $300 per bedroom is assessed and paid as a special charge (impact fee) for park development. This fee does not apply to commercial/industrial properties.
» $2,450 per single-family or duplex parcel.
When looking at impact fees in nearby communities, the City of Verona’s Impact Fees are calculated based on bedroom whereas Waunakee’s, DeForest’s and Sun Prairie’s are calculated by dwelling unit (See Table 7.2). For a single family home, the impact fees in Verona would be similar to Waunakee for a nine bedroom home and Sun Prairie for a five bedroom home. Verona’s fee would be similar to DeForest’s for a 17 bedroom home (when including both parkland and park improvement fees).
The land dedication requirement for single-family developments in Verona (1,800 SF per dwelling unit) is higher than in Middleton (1,444 per dwelling unit) and Sun Prairie (~823 SF per dwelling unit), but lower than in DeForest (1,921 SF per dwelling unit). Verona’s land dedication requirement for multi-family developments (1,250 SF per dwelling unit) is lower than DeForest’s (1,440 per dwelling unit) but higher than Sun Prairie’s (~823 SF per dwelling unit). The fees in lieu of land dedication in Verona are higher than all but DeForest for single-family homes and lower than all comparables for multi-family units (Sun Prairie’s fees are unknown).
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Plan Commission Recommendation
Parks, Recreation & Forestry Committee Recommendation
Plan Commission shall meet to review the plan and pass a motion to recommend approval of the plan or plan amendment.
This plan and any future amendments become official City policy when the Common Council passes, by a majority vote of all elected members, an adoption ordinance. The Council may choose to revise the plan after it has been recommended by the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Committee, or Plan Commission, and after the public hearing (optional).
» $1,700 per residential unit for each multi-family parcel.
7.2 COMPARABLE COMMUNITIES
7.3 PLAN ADOPTION & AMENDMENTS
Amendments can be made at any time, but the City should not amend the plan more than once per year. A common recommended approach is to establish a consistent annual schedule for consideration of minor plan amendments. This plan should be updated every five years in order to maintain eligibility for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Stewardship Funding. Unlike an amendment, a plan update should revisit the entirety of the plan content and include more robust opportunities for public participation.
The Committee shall meet to review the plan and pass a motion to recommend approval of the plan or plan amendment.
Plan Adoption
Prior to adopting this plan, or plan amendment, the City could hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed plan or plan amendment; however this is not required since the plan is not being adopted as a component of the City Comprehensive Plan. The meeting notice should provide a method for submitting written comments, and those comments should be read or summarized at the public hearing. The public hearing may be held by either Plan Commission or Common Council.
If parkland dedication is not possible, at the sole discretion of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission a subdivider may satisfy the requirement for provisions of such park, recreation and general open space by payment of a fee in lieu of land. These fees are collected and used for purchase, development, improvement and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, open spaces and other recreational sites and facilities. Payments are required at the time the plat is submitted for final approval. The schedule for fees in lieu of dedication is as follows:
This plan is adopted as a complement to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. As such, procedures for adoption of this plan, and future amendments, shall follow similar Committee/Common Council approvals highlighted below:
» $1,000 per acre of land proposed for commercial/ industrial development.
• 1,800 SF per residential unit for single family and duplex development
• Current rate as established by the common council for each DU
• $2,486 (for park land) and $1,308 (for multiimprovements)parkperfamilyDU
• $475 per single family DU
• $1,501 per DU
• $315 per duplex or multi family DU
• $2,486 per multi family DU
• $329,152 (recreation)
• $ 752,703 (parks)
2022 Operational Park
• $1,674,565 (parks & •recreation)$1,002,476 (conservancy •lands)$2,680,334 (golf courseenterprise fund)
• $20,000 (forestry)
• $472,657 (parks)
• $1,068,100 (recreation + •aquatics)$1,152,700 (parks)
• $96,313 (natural resources)
• $223,973 (recreation)
FTE & PTE Parks & Recreation Employees • FTE: 5 • FTE: 13 • LTE/seasonal: 100+ • FTE: 12.5 3.7 recreation/aquatics 7.0 parks 1.8 forestry • LTE/seasonal: 100+
• $703,000 (parks)
• 1,440 per multi family DU
• Land equal to ten percent of the total area proposed to be subdivided.
• $3,308 per single family/duplex DU
• $235,400 (forestry)
3 Total Number of Parks 32 28 43 32 23 Total Park Acreage 195.1 308.9 402.7 520.1 389.18 2020 PopulationCensus 14,030 21,827 30,601 12,613 9,232 Table 7.2 Parkland Dedication and Impact Fee Comparison
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City of Verona City of Middleton City of Sun Prairie Village of Waunakee Village of DeForest Park Impact Fees $300/bedroom for new construction in Group 1 area (all residential development)
2022 Capital Park Department Budgets
• $720,000 (parks & •recreation)$103,000 (conservancy •lands)$460,000 (golf course)
• $521,005 (parks)
• FTE:
• 1,921 SF per single family or duplex DU
• FTE: (shared35.4with DPW & Library)
•development4%ofthetotal
• $1,347,769 (recreation)
• $2,901 per multi family DU with two or more bedrooms
none
• $1,700 per unit for multi family properties
• $0
Land RequirementsDedication
• $1,000 per acre for commercial and industrial
• $62,000 (recreation + aquatics)
• $1,741 per multi family DU with one bedroom or less
• $85,000 (bike/ped)
• $0
Department Budgets
• $3,308 (for park land) and $1,739 (for improvements)parkper single family/duplex DU
•DU$1,873.64 per multi family
• $2,450 for single family and duplex properties
Fees in Lieu of Land Dedication
DU
• $2,755.36 per single family
•1,444 SF per DU • 823 SF per DU with 2-acre minimum per park
• $750.50 per senior (+55) DU
• 1,250 SF per residential unit for multi family acreage intended for commercial or industrial purposes
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7.4 PRIORITY IMPROVEMENTS
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Commission has prioritized the recommendations for each existing park in Verona. Table 7.3 lists these improvements along with estimated costs to be used for budgeting purposes. High priority items have a desired completion within the next 1-3 years, medium priority within the next 3-5 years, and low priority in 5 or more years.
Repair netting around playground $20,000 High
Hometown USA Community Park/Verona Ice Arena
Install higher quality turf $40,000 $60,000 Medium
Add engineered wood fiber surfacing to playground $40,000 High
Fix or remove water fountains $5,000 High
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Cross Country Park
Increase plantings or create some sort of cover for utility boxes $5,000 $10,000 High
Add new swings $8,000 $12,000 Low
Improve landscaped beds or consider removal $5,000 $8,000 Medium
Pave path near skate park/hitting shed $3,600 Medium
Fill cracks on paths $8,000 High
Replace existing playground equipment $60,000 High
Update ball diamond lights to be LED $40,000 $80,000 Medium
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Add new trash receptacle $1,000 ea. High
Thin out, add mulch, and re paint overgrown plant beds maint. $8,000 High
Improve the park’s visibility from the street maint. $10,000 High
Add rain gutters to shelter $5,000 High
Edge pavers along walkway maint. Medium
Add more shade trees $500 ea. Medium
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Behnke Park
Replace trash receptacles $1,000 ea. High
Paint restroom doors maint. High
Extend ADA path from trail to the playground $1,000 High
Plant additional trees $500 ea. Medium
Update park sign $5,000 High
Create multi use path from Aspen to Basswood and through park $75,000 High
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Attach bench to slab $500 ea. High
Plant additional trees $500 ea. Low
Install a new park sign $5,000 Medium
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Repair/replace skatepark ramps and surface $80,000 $120,000 Medium
Add engineered wood fiber surfacing to playground near skate park $23,000 Medium
Repair/make bridge ADA compliant $10,000 $30,000 High
Do landscaping maintenance near entrance maint. High Central Park
Improve drainage $20,000 $60,000 High
Table 7.3 Prioritized Existing Parks Recommendations
Add surfacing to expand fall zone around slide $7,500 High
Cathedral Point Park
Add slab for bench $500 ea. Medium
Repair electrical issues with field lights $24,000 $100,000 High
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Add ADA walkway to basketball and tennis courts $7,500 Medium
Add engineered wood fiber surfacing to playground $35,000 Medium
Update security camera $5,000 $10,000 Medium
Replace pavement at entrances $10,000 High
Improve ADA access to the park; extend pavement $24,000 High
‐
Pick up wash stone from snow removal maint. High
Update park shelter $25,000 $80,000 Low
Ceniti Park/Connor Field
‐
Add more shade trees $500 ea. High
Repair/repave outdoor skating rink $80,000 $100,000 Low
Cost (in 2022 $) Priority
Add ADA path to basketball court $4,800 Medium
Add playground surfacing $24,000 Medium
Trim trees maint. High
Repair path and sign bed $5,000 Medium
‐
Mulch new trees maint. High
‐
Add ADA pathways to basketball court and playground $5,000 High
Paint parking stall lines $2,500 $8,000 High
Add engineered wood fiber to playground $35,000 Medium
Resurface basketball court $14,000 Medium
Festival Park
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Maintain landscape beds: add to downtown contract? maint. High
Splash pad updates $5,000 $35,000 Medium
‐
Add slab for bench $500 ea. Medium
Consider installing a restroom facility/open air shelter $120,000 $400,000 High
Epic Park
‐
Make electrical repairs $5,000 $20,000 High
Repair picnic tables maint. $1,500 ea. High
Paint restroom doors maint. High
Cost
Weed around water slide maint. High
Plant additional trees $500 ea. Medium
(continued)
Add more trees $500 ea. Medium
Add zipline to playground $35,000 Low
(in 2022 $) Priority
‐
Pick up/store rubber mats and playground turf maint. High
Fill cracks in pavement $8,000 High
Power wash restroom maint. High
Replace play structure $85,000 High
Install higher quality turf $8,000 $12,000 Medium
Table 7.3 Prioritized Existing Parks Recommendations
Fix guard picnic table maint. High
Clean up leaves around beach maint. High
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Paint/stain shelter $5,000 $10,000 High
Fix drainage issues along beach path $5,000 $8,000 High
Replace water slide @ beach $75,000 $100,000 High
Develop disc golf course $10,000 $20,000 Medium
‐
Repair/replace fishing piers $40,000 ea High
Improve sidewalk/trail access to park $40/LF at 5 ft wide Medium
Harmony Hills Park
‐
Repair path along east side of park TBD High
‐
Fireman's Park
Treat/overseed grass maint. $20,000 High Edge walkway maint. Medium
‐
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Harriet Park
Establish Oak Savanna $36,000 Medium
Buffer view of EPIC campus $15,000 Low
Kettle Creek Retention Pond
Install security cameras on shelter $5,000 $20,000 Medium
‐
Repair or replace benches $2,000 ea. High
Paint shelter doors maint. High
Repair picnic table maint. High
Kay Park
Add engineered wood fiber surfacing to playground $32,000 Medium
Crack fill pathway $7,000 High
Pave trail $80,000 High
Install water bottle fill station $6,000 High
Remove asphalt pad and landscape skating area $8,000 $10,000 High
Fill cracks in parking lot $6,000 High
Add ADA pathway to playground, picnic table, ball court $7,200 High
Repaint shelter doors maint. High
Table 7.3 Prioritized Existing Parks Recommendations (continued)
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Install weatherproof outlet covers on shelter $500 High
Add trail around pond with benches $40/LF Medium
Install bike signage $500 High
(in 2022 $) Priority
Repair picnic table near basketball court maint. High
Repair or remove horseshoe pits $2,500 ea. High
Update basketball hoop $2,600 High
Resurface court/lines: could be multi use court with pickleball $2,500 High
Add bench and slab $2,000 ea. Medium
Add new trash receptacle $1,000 ea. High
Improve drainage and stormwater infiltration $8,000 $40,000 High
Resurface standalone basketball court $8,000 $12,000 Medium
Maintain/improve lower stormwater area $20,000 $60,000 Medium
Add slabs for benches $500 ea. Medium
Replace merry go round near basketball court $9,000 High
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Add ADA pathway to playground, basketball court, pickleball $22,000 High
Consider adding bocce court in flat area $60,000 Medium
Install bench/slab at basketball and pickleball courts $2,000 ea. High
Expand park per Downtown Plan TBD Medium
Paint/stain shelter $5,000 $10,000 High
Install/improve lighting $120,000 $180,000 Medium
‐
Trim existing trees maint. High
Consider addition of a restroom $120,000 Medium
Add engineered wood fiber to playground $24,000 High
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Add more trees $500 ea. High
Add trees $500 ea. High
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Hometown Junction
Military Ridge Reserve
Cost
Meister Park
Replace or trim overgrown trees $500 ea. High
Continue conducting prairive burns every five years maint. High
Add engineered wood fiber to playground $24,000 Medium
Pave trail $40/LF Low
Replace existing playground $60,000 Medium
Add engineered wood fiber surface to playground $9,600 Medium
New benches/slabs $2,000 ea. Medium
Repair drinking fountain drain $4,500 High
Add new bench/slab $2,000 ea. High
Add ADA pathway to playground and benches $7,000 High
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Playground replacement/site prep $75,000 High Palmer Park
Crack fill path $5,000 High
Add ADA pathway/pedestrian ramp to playground $3,000 Medium
Trim trees maint. High
Add engineered wood fiber surface to playground $22,000 Medium
Paint/stain open air shelter $5,000 High
Cost (in 2022 $) Priority
Add new trash receptacle $1,000 ea. High
Add shelter $45,000 Low
Clear out invasive growth $24,000 ‐ $36,000 High
Add ADA pathway to playground, shelter, basketball courts, soccer field $12,000 Medium
Remove vegetation, incl. shabby cedar, around sign maint. High
Trime/landscape around "Bob Van de Grift" rock/linden tree $500 High Raywood Park
Neff Park
Replace play structure $100,000 Medium
Add trees $500 ea. Medium
Grind huge stump near playground $1,000 High
Potential multi use court location with portable pickleball nets $120,000 High
Create ADA access to drinking fountain $4,500 High
Trim existing trees maint. High
Update basketball hoops $6,000 Medium
Add more trees $500 ea. Medium
Add trees $500 ea. Medium
Add new bench/slab $2,000 ea. High
Add trees $500 ea. Low
Repace existing play equipment $36,000 Medium
ADA pathway/ped ramp to playground and basketball court $7,500 Medium
Install a backstop and make other improvements/maintenance to neighborhood ball diamond $12,000 High
Trim trees maint. High
New trash receptacle $1,000 ea. High
Resurface basketball court with pickleball lines (multi use court) $12,000 High
Better utilize the wooded hilltop $8,000 $24,000 Medium Prairie View Park
Improve sidewalk access to park $20,000 Medium
Add new trash receptacle $1,000 ea. High
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Add picnic tables $1,500 High
Add ADA path from sidewalk to playground and bench $5,000 Medium Scenic Ridge Park
Install higher quality turf $24,000 Medium
Table 7.3 Prioritized Existing Parks Recommendations (continued)
Paint or update benches $250 ea. High
Install a drinking fountain $9,000 High
Straighten the tornado siren (it appears to be leaning) $5,000 High
Extend ADA path from street to bench and playground $10,000 Medium
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Improve pond $24,000 High
Install a path that goes through the park to HWY M $45,000 High
Add more trees $500 ea. Medium Van de Grift Park
Prairie restoration after the site is filled and leveled $2 $6/Sq. Yd. Medium
Replace play structure $80,000 Medium
Improve baseball field $50,000 Medium
Improve edging/wood chips in play equipment area $16,000 High
Power wash shelter $1,500 High
Install higher quality turf $24,000 Medium Tower Park
Table 7.3 Prioritized Existing Parks Recommendations (continued)
Improve sidewalk access to park $40/LF at 5 ft wide Medium Thompson Park
Crackfill/repair path $8,000 High
Improve park access and visibility $8,000 Medium
ADA pathway to playground, soccer, and tennis courts $15,000 Medium
Silent Street Pond
Install a walking path $50,000 Low
Paint shelter doors, replace outlet covers, re stain fascia, and repair uneven settling $24,000 High
Add engineered wood fiber surface to playground $20,000 Medium
Add baby/toddler swings $5,000 Medium Tollefson Park
Add new bench/slab $2,000 ea. High
Add ADA walkway to playground, bench, soccer fields, and tennis courts $40/LF Medium
Add more trees $500 ea. Low
Add ADA accessible bench $2,000 ea. High
Cost (in 2022 $) Priority
Replace playground equipment $36,000 Medium
Better maintenance on overgrown trees $20,000 High
Re establish playground edge/add edging $9,000 High
Install additional benches $2,000 ea. High
In the future consider converting to a park or an Ice Age Trailhead TBD Low
Clean up waterway $5,000 ‐ $60,000 Medium
Replace bench/slab $2,000 ea. Medium
Add ADA path to one ADA accessible picnic table $12,000 Medium South Main Park
Replace existing play equipment $65,000 Low
Implement Master Plan $1,616,000 High
Improve parking availability possible expansion or re configuration of current lot $50,000 Medium
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Complete ADA accessible path to courts $5,000 Medium
Improve shelter: paint doors, siding, etc. $15,000 Medium
Improve drainage in park $5,000 $25,000 High
Plant additional trees $500 ea. Medium
Remove plantings near shelter $2,500 Medium
Connect the existing path to the fairgrounds $24,000 High
Add bike rack $350 ea. High
Add ADA pathway to tennis/basketball court/playground $5,000 Medium
Repair dugouts $10,000 High
Replace infield material with higher quality product $40,000 Low
Install bench/slab in tennis/basketball court $2,500 High
Install a pickleball court $80,000 High
Add pickleball lines to tennis courts $2,500 High
Remove fence posts along path $2,500 High
Cost (in 2022 $) Priority
Improve parking availability possible expansion or re configuration of current lot TBD Low
Re establish ball diamond edges $5,000 High
Add pickleball lines to tennis courts $2,500 High
Add a drinking fountain $9,000 High
Crack fill pathway $12,500 High
Construct storage shed $15,000 Low
Table 7.3 Prioritized Existing Parks Recommendations
Update/improve baseball field $40,000 Medium
Update shelter: paint, roof, picnic tables $15,000 High
Improve turf on upper fields $50,000 Medium
Zingg Park
Add bench slabs/replace current benches $2,000 ea. Medium
Concrete bleacher slabs $6,000 Medium
Veteran's Park
(continued)
Replace play structure $50,000 Medium
Westridge Park
Add a sign bed $5,000 Medium
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69APPENDIX A // SURVEY RESULTS Yes 70% No 30% VERONA COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN SURVEY SUMMARY 1. WHAT IS YOUR AGE? 2. DO YOU HAVE ANY CHILDREN LIVING IN YOUR HOME THAT ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18? Under 1818 2425 3435 4445 5455 6465 or older 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 40.00% 45.00% 50.00% Responses 2015 2019 ACS
Village of Mount Horeb
Village of Cross Plains
City of Monona
City of Middleton
Village of Oregon Village of Belleville
Village of Cottage Grove
Other (please specify)
City of Verona WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
4. HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN THE CITY OF VERONA?
“Other” Responses:
City of Madison
70 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN 0 5 years 6 20 yearsMore than 20 yearsI don't live in the City of Verona 0.00% 5.00% 10.00% 15.00% 20.00% 25.00% 30.00% 35.00% 40.00% 45.00%
City of Sun Prairie
City of Fitchburg
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80% 3.
Most Common Town of Springdale Watertown Reedsburg Town of Exeter
Town of Verona
Village of Waunakee
Elsewhere in Dane County
month
6. WHAT DO YOU SEE AS BARRIERS TO WALKING MORE WITHIN COMMUNITY? ALL THAT APPLY.
Most Common “Other” Dangerous intersections neighborhood HOW OFTEN DO
week
week
1 2 times per 1 2 times per 1 2 times per 0 times in the past
71APPENDIX A // SURVEY RESULTS 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00%
year
Responses:
YOU....
THE
on heavily traveled roads Sidewalks not cleared of snow, or blocked by clearing roads and driveways. The lack of sidewalks for children walking to school is a safety issue My
Walk or run for exercise Bike for exercise Walk for transportation from home to work, stores, restaurants, etc. Bike for transportation from home to work, stores, restaurants, etc. 0%20%40%60%80%100%
3 or more times per
does not have sidewalks. 5.
SELECT
year
It would be nice to have a paved path on Military Ridge from Verona to Epic.
Cross Country road
W Verona ave needs lighted cross walks!!!
Condition Lack too
Most Common Responses:
Need connecting bike paths not on roads, feel unsafe on roads.
Bike lanes on main streets
Nine Mound Road needs a separate bike line, especially the Nine Mound and Edward St intersection. Main Street is very busy and dangerous for biking.
Highway M from range trail to Wahlen road.
or
8. IS THERE A SPECIFIC LOCATION OR DESTINATION IN THE CITY OF VERONA THAT NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED FOR BIKERS/PEDESTRIANS TO SAFELY TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY?
Downtown needs to be more bike friendly with better separation between traffic and bicyclists.
Would love more trails dedicated to biking/walking
of Bicycle Lanes or Off Road Trails Lack of Bike Parking Distance
of Roads/Ease of Travel
Much
Crossing Verona Ave, commercial business bike parking options, south (industrial area like Sugar River, WI Brewing, etc) needs better/safer access from city for bikers
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Crossing main streets
Too Automobile
Condition
From Range Trail along highway M into town should have a paved path the entire way.
Other
Path to the Verona High School.
Traffic
Routes that are not safe/kid friendly
places that connect neighborhoods to the bike paths
7. WHAT DO YOU SEE AS BARRIERS TO BIKING MORE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
A bike path along old PB.
Most Common “Other” Responses:
Far
(please specify) 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
73APPENDIX A // SURVEY RESULTS Within reasonable walking and biking distance Within reasonable biking distance, but not walking distance I have to drive 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00% Volleyball Courts Skate Park Other (please specify) Fishing Pickleball Canoeing/Kayaking Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Ball Diamonds Tennis Courts Bird/Nature Viewing Basketball Courts Athletic Fields (soccer, football, etc.) Picnic Facilities (grills, shelters, etc.) Splash Pad Verona Beach Biking Playground Equipment Walking 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80% Most Common “Other” Responses: Disc golf Dog park Bathrooms Music in Park/Music on Main, festivals Aquatic Center‐ Indoor Top Activities/Facilities for Verona Residents 1. Walking (76%) 2. Playground Equipment (71%) 3. Verona Beach (57%) 4. Biking (56%) 5. Splash Pad (50%) 9. HOW CLOSE IS THE NEAREST PARK OR TRAIL TO YOUR HOME? 10. WHEN VISITING CITY PARKS, WHICH ACTIVITIES OR FACILITIES DO YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD MOST COMMONLY PARTICIPATE IN OR USE? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. 90% of Verona residents indicated they are within reasonable walking and biking distance of a park or trail.
Sand volleyball courts
Off road mountain biking trails
Dog park
Sledding hill Zipline
Skateboarding facilities
Splash pad
Park parking lots
Stream & shoreline restoration
Indoor athletic complex (for multiple programs/sports)
ATV trails
WOULD YOU
Basketball courts
Archery/Trap shooting range
Canoe/Kayak facilities Restrooms
Horseshoe pits
Outdoor pool
Responses WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES LIKE TO BE ADDED OR EXPANDED EITHER BY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES?
On road bicycle facilities
Tennis courts
Camping areas
Playground equipment (ages 6 23 months)
Playground equipment (ages 5 12 years) Sidewalks
0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%45%
Playground equipment (ages 2 5 years)
11. ALL RESPONDENTS ‐
Most Common Responses:
Disc golf course Accessibility for mobility impairment.
Paving between parking and picnic areas, accessible playgrounds Community Garden Community pool
Boating facilities
Park signage/Directional signage
Disc golf course
Off road walking/biking trails
Other (please specify)
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Outdoor Ice skating/Hockey rink
Site furnishings (benches, tables, grills,etc.)
Curling rink Snowshoeing
Golf driving range
Pickle ball courts
Rugby field
Bocce ball courts
Fishing facilities
Fitness Course
Lacrosse fields
Adventure Course
Ball diamonds Shelters
Indoor Ice skating/Hockey rink
Soccer fields
Community Center Park landscaping/Trees
Lighted Athletic Fields
X country skiing trails
Equestrian Trails
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Boating facilities
Snowshoeing
Sledding hill Zipline
Basketball courts Curling rink Camping areas
Park parking lots
Park signage/Directional signage
Lighted Athletic Fields
Golf driving range Fitness Course
Playground equipment (ages 5 12 years)
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Site furnishings (benches, tables, grills,etc.)
Playground equipment (ages 2 5 years)
Off road mountain biking trails Park landscaping/Trees
Shelters Tennis courts
Fishing facilities Splash pad
Stream & shoreline restoration
Disc golf course
Off road walking/biking trails
Bocce ball courts
Playground equipment (ages 6 23 months)
Indoor Ice skating/Hockey rink
Rugby field
Archery/Trap shooting range
VERONA
Horseshoe pits
Community Center
Pickle ball courts
Skateboarding facilities
Soccer fields
Lacrosse fields
X country skiing trails Dog park
Other (please specify)
On road bicycle facilities
RESIDENTS ONLY
Equestrian Trails
Sand volleyball courts
Indoor athletic complex (for multiple programs/sports) Sidewalks
ATV trails Ball diamonds
Canoe/Kayak facilities Restrooms
Outdoor Ice skating/Hockey rink
Adventure Course Outdoor pool
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0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35%40%
Ceniti Park/Connor Field Meister Park Hometown Junction Scenic Ridge Park Tollefson Park Tower Park Prairie View Park
Veteran's Park Cathedral Point Park Harriet Park Fireman’s Park
Any disc golf course
Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory Westridge Park Cross Country Park
Community Park/Eagle’s Nest Ice Arena
Other (please specify)
The Skatepark and paths around/near it
Kettle Creek Retention Pond… South Main Park (undeveloped)
Thompson Park West Park Palmer Park Vande Grift Park Wild Willow Harmony Hills Park Silent Street Pond Central Park Kay Park Neff Park Behnke Park
Badger Prairie County Park
Prairie Moraine Dog Park
12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PARK TO VISIT IN THE CITY OF VERONA?
Country View School
Most Common “Other” Responses:
East View Heights Nature Sanctuary Raywood Park
Military Ridge Reserve Epic Park
Enjoy the trails for running
13. WHY IS THIS PARK YOUR FAVORITE PARK TO VISIT IN THE CITY OF VERONA?
I love the playground equipment and splash pad. I enjoy sitting on the rocks in the sun while my child safely plays.
walking distance for me and so many activities there, especially farmers market and music
Swimming
Easily Accessible from streets and school walking path, lovely large green space, and playground.
Pickle Ball, restrooms, picnic, shade, music offerings
Has everything we like! Especially ice skating
A lot to offer ‐ playground equipment, basketball courts, soccer fields, pickleball courts, and ice rink
Hockey!
Has great pickle ball courts
Lots of different choices of activities for a range of ages. Playground, basketball, lots of space to run, the pond and trail around the pond, restrooms, and it's close enough for us to bike to easily from our home in Scenic Ridge.
Has little and big kid equipment, has basketball courts, a shaded shelter and plenty of other space to run around.
Horseshoe pits, Grill, Shelter, playground equipment, connection to the hiking and biking trails. Plus a gorgeous view.
Common Responses:
A lot of amenities
there is something to do for everyone (all age groups) in the family‐
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It has close access to a bike trail, has a good playground and has a paved trail for kids to bike/rollerblade around.
Great walking trails, snowshoeing, close dog park, shelter area, ease of parking,
Closest to us and has playground and basketball and green space and sledding in the winter
I love the ice age trail area in East View heights.
I love being able to take wooded walks. The trails are great. The amount of wildlife in that area is remarkable. The stream is relaxing too. It's truly my favorite area in the city of verona
Fishing, picnicking, paddleboarding, beach, playground, soccer, basketball and summer concessions
Either Fireman’s or Harriet because of beach/ trails at Fireman’s or pickle ball with tennis nearby at Harriet.
Close to home
A lot of things for the kids to look at, explore and learn.
Beach, playground, splash pad, field and basketball courts.
Dog park by the food pantry
Low traffic
Because is close to our home and is always clean
It is along the military ridge bike trail
Shelter and bathrooms with place for kids to play on with room to run. Flexible space.
Because of the fishing, beach, swimming, splash pad, and playground all in one place with nice indoor bathrooms and snacks/concessions.
Athletic field/open space
Bocce ball courts
LIKE
Pickleball courts
Other (please specify)
Playground equipment (ages 6 months 23 months)
Tennis courts
Outdoor Ice skating/hockey rink
AT
Responses: Disc Golf Course Splash pad Outdoor pool Accessible playground Community gardens Lacrosse field Skatepark
Off road walking trails
Tennis courts
Improved biking trails
Cross country skiing trails/hiking trails
Multi sport courts
NEW PARK?
Outdoor Ice skating/hockey rink
Multi sport courts
Off road walking trails
Park Shelter with Restrooms
Adventure course
Outdoor fitness equipment
Outdoor fitness equipment
Adventure course
Other (please specify)
Ball diamond/Backstop
Bocce ball courts
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Sand volleyball courts
Most Common “Other”
Playground equipment (ages 6 months 23 months)
Improved biking trails
VERONA RESIDENTS ONLY
Basketball courts
Playground equipment (ages 2 5 years)
Sand volleyball courts
Basketball courts
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Ball diamond/Backstop
Obstacle courses
Cross country skiing trails/hiking trails
Athletic field/open space
Playground equipment (ages 2 5 years)
Zip line
Playground equipment (ages 6 12 years)
Pickleball courts
Park Shelter with Restrooms
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
Sledding WOULD YOU TO HAVE THIS
Playground equipment (ages 6 12 years)
Sculpture/art park
Obstacle courses
hill and snowshoeing Trees and landscaping. 14. ALL RESPONDENTS ‐ A MASTER PLAN IS BEING DEVELOPED FOR A NEW PARK (ZINGG PARK). WHAT AMENITIES
Sculpture/art park
Zip line
More lighting at Harriet park
The basketball hoops at Epic park have been broken for a while.
Safety at Behnke Park ‐ the playground equipment is in poor condition
If it has new and fun things, my family would be excited to use it
Most Common Concern Responses:
Most common why you would or would not use this park responses:
16. DO YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY OR ACCESSIBILITY IN ANY OF OUR PARKS?
Meister park has flooding issues after rain. The ground material absorbs water creating a giant puddle under the entire playground.
Too far from home
It's close to my house
If it had a pool, we would be there all summer.
Likely 83%
15. WOULD YOU LIKELY USE THIS (ZINGG) PARK ONCE
Unlikely 17%
DEVELOPED?
If it had disc golf, I would use it very regularly
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If there are walking trails, I will definitely check it out
We do not have a fully wheelchair accessible park.
Yes 9% No 91%
Close to friends in town and easy biking distance.
More biking to parks without sharing the road.
If the park features are unique from others, we would go.
80 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN City of Verona Parks Dane County Parks State Parks, Forests or Natural Areas Military Ridge State Trail Sugar River Wetlands SNA or Wildlife Area Ice Age Trail 0%20%40%60%80%100% 3 or more times per week 1 2 times per week 1 2 times per month 1 2 times per year 0 times in the past year Poor customer service by staff Facilities are not kept clean Lack of transportation Security is insufficient Lack of personal resources (money, equipment, etc.) Operating hours not convenient Lack of accessibility Facilities are not well maintained Medical Condition/Disability Not interested Program or service is not available Overcrowding Other (please specify) Do not know locations of facilities Too far from our residence Lack of restrooms Park doesn't contain desired features or facilities I'm too busy 0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35% Most Common “Other” Responses: Lack of lighting Don't know what is available at each park or appropriateness for our kids' ages Need more recreational disc golf options closer to home No outdoor pool available 17. EXCLUDING WINTER MONTHS, ON AVERAGE HOW OFTEN DO YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD VISIT OR USE...? 18. ARE THERE ANY REASONS THAT YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES?
81APPENDIX A // SURVEY RESULTS Yes 67% No 33% Most Common Responses: Madison State Parks Disc golf courses Dog Parks Devil’s Lake McKee Farms Park Elver Park Middleton Fitchburg Dane County Parks Ice Age Trail Outdoor pools Yes 51% No 49% Verona Residents Only Yes: 56% No: 44% 19. DO YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD COMMONLY (AN AVERAGE OF AT LEAST ONCE PER MONTH) DRIVE SOMEWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE CITY OF VERONA TO USE SPECIFIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES? 20. IF YOU ARE COMMONLY DRIVING OUTSIDE OF VERONA TO USE A RECREATION AMENITY THAT IS NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED WITHIN CITY LIMITS, IS THAT AN INCONVENIENCE FOR YOU?
Special Events
Maintain Current Level of Spending
82 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN 21. ALL REPONDENTS ‐ DO YOU THINK THE CITY SHOULD SPEND LESS, MORE, OR MAINTAIN CURRENT LEVELS OF SPENDING FOR THE FOLLOWING?
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Bicycle Facilities/Trails
Sidewalk Facilities/Pedestrian Enhancements
Spend less
Installing New Park Facilities/Equipment
Spend less
Parkland Acquisition
Bicycle Facilities/Trails
Park Maintenance (maintain existing grounds/facilities)
Spend more
Park Maintenance (maintain existing grounds/facilities)
Special Events
Parkland Acquisition
Sidewalk Facilities/Pedestrian Enhancements
Recreational Activities or Programs
Tree Plantings
0%20%40%60%80%100%
Recreational Activities or Programs
Tree Plantings
Spend more
Installing New Park Facilities/Equipment
Maintain Current Level of Spending
VERONA RESIDENTS ONLY
After School and Summer Programs
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23.
Youth enrichment (e.g. STEM, art)
Youth sports (e.g. volleyball, soccer, tennis)
Adult recreation (e.g. yoga, zumba, photography)
Adult sports (e.g. volleyball, pickleball, badminton) IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE CITY TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, WHICH PROGRAMS SHOULD BE SUBSIDIZED? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) PLEASE USE THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW TO IDENTIFY A TYPE OF NEW RECREATION PROGRAM OR SERVICE THAT THE CITY SHOULD CONSIDER OFFERING.
do not believe the City should allocate additional funding for recreational programming
0%10%20%30%40%50%60% Most Common Responses: Pickleball Disc Golf Course/Leagues Outdoor Pool Community gardens, botanical gardens, nature preserves. Electric Bike rentals Archery, outdoor community pool, golf leagues for kids & adults Adult sports leagues for indoor winter sports such as volleyball and basketball. Children’s martial arts program for self discipline and personal control/growth Mountain biking Enhanced skate park. Cross Country skiing. Paved bike/walking trails. Ice skating classes, after school art classes, hiking club, more park scavenger hunts, trail with dinosaur sculptures Martial arts, intro to fishing, swimming lessons Youth track club Stem programs for youth, musical theater dance options 22.
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A disc golf course would be awesome. Disc golf is growing.
A sidewalk/bike path along M to the new Costco would be awesome!
24. PLEASE USE THIS SPACE TO PROVIDE ANY OTHER COMMENTS RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES OR FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF VERONA.
Current parks are great, but would love to see more we’ll maintained wooded/shaded walking and running trails near or along badger mill creek and connecting to ice age trail
Brochure with maps and locations of parks and recreation facilities, rules, times of operation, sports equipment
Better access to badger creek
I'm looking forward to seeing the Ice Age trail restoration. I'm concerned about standing water and mosquito populations and whether the landscaping will slope better to the creek or drain better.
OUTDOOR PUBLIC POOL, PLEASE!
Would love to see the city better connected throughout by paved‐ multi use paths so kids (and adults) can navigate to school and other activities safely.
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Most Common Responses:
Lights to help cross busy streets
Would like to see more pickleball courts.
Additional restroom and shelter facilities at parks would be useful, as well as updated and maintained equipment.
Lack of linkages between neighborhoods. (Specific example: need a pedestrian connection from Melody Lane to the bridge at the end of Lincoln Street.)
I live in the middle of nowhere.
Bike path needs to be separate from road.Cars going too fast Busy schedule Cars don’t slow down or stop especially crossing from side street across w
For my kids to walk to school I wish there were sidewalks to the school, not just a wide road
I see no barriers
Just no where to go.
Crosswalks not painted well/Cars don't stop for pedestrians
Lack of downtownbeautifiedarea.
Verona ave there should be lighted up crosswalks. It’s a horrible street to cross. We walk from berkley road to Harriet park and cars again never stop
Lack of benches on trails
6. What do you see as barriers to walking more within the community? Select all that apply.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION RESPONSES.
I think its great
Main street and Verona Ave intersection. I avoid it.
I find Madison to be very convenient walking/bikingfor to stores, etc.
downtown sidewalks are atrocious
I would like to see more connecting trails, especially to some of the neighborhoods.outerIdon't want to push the stroller on Hwy M.
I don't see barriers
ice on sidewalks in winter
Dangerous areas
Kids at various ages
Lack of lighted paths at night
Many of my trips involve heavy stuff, like groceries
More schoolscrosswalksdesignatedneartheonMainSt.
City set up for cars
I won't walk bike trail in winter due to snowmobiles
Dangerous intersections on heavily traveled roads
I have little kids who can't walk more than a mile or so without getting too tired.
Don't live close to downtown
Drivers exceedingfrequentlythespeed limit by 10 mph or more where there are no sidewalks
My neighborhood recently became more connected to the city of Verona with sidewalks and paths (Scenic Ridge
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I’d like a sidewalk on PB from Whalen Road to the trail heads.
Lack lighting for evening walks outside of main roads
I live off of Highway M
Ice age trail not pave
have difficulty walking even with a cane
Disability prevents walking
Distance to parks with Disc golf!
Dogs out on lawns not controlled
Lack of sidewalks in all neighborhoods
I live off Cross Country near Epic and the lack of sidewalks is a major concern for me and my kids - esp with the volume of Epic Traffic
My neighborhood does not have sidewalks. I don’t want to pay to put them in. The street is wide enough. The hazard is speeding cars or people not paying attention. I walk against traffic and have had to jump onto the curb more than once because I was afraid I would get hit.
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Cold weather
For me it seems like everywhere is up hill.
Health issues
7. What do you see as barriers to biking more within the community?
Verona is very walker friendly
sidewalks not cleared of snow, or blocked by clearing roads and driveways.
Not enough good restaurants to walk to Nothing Nothing
Usually what I have to carry
No barriers
Younger kids.
Trying to cross M and Verona Ave
No barriers
neighborhood). I know some families in Westridge feel it is far too dangerous for their children to walk to school or downtown Verona crossing Nine Mound Rd.
Residents drive too fast
Bike trails needing repairs
Street lights
The lack of sidewalks for children walking to school is a safety issue. Neighbors do not clear their sidewalks of snow and ice for weeks at a time in the winter and the city does nothing about it
Needing to cross major roads with cars
Not enough disc golf courses. I get my walking done there.
Would like to see connection from nine mound rd sidewalk/trails to surrounding trails
Self motivation
The downtown intersection at Main and Verona is awful to cross, with kids especially. Everything is there!
Pedestrian safety in Verona is an embarrassment
safety on bike trail
Na
Non I feel I have good access None None None
Sidewalk on n nine mound. Or traffic circles
No barriers other than my own ambition.
People not obeying traffic laws
Public restrooms and benches for sitting to rest
sidewalks stop and end in areas due to poor planning
Snow and ice
the neighborhood.Westridge
Verona Trail along Nine Mound is a tick and burr mess. Great idea but apparently a maintenance burden?
Worried about kids crossing main streets downtown
Bike frequently without a destination (work, stores, restaurants)
Vehicles speeding
Bike purchase is a future plan
There are no sidewalks in my immediate
Neighborhoods without sidewalks, especially where there is a mix of sidewalks and no sidewalks, so that sometimes you have a sidewalk to walk on or let small kids walk on for a few blocks and then you reach neighborhoods where the sidewalks are gone. The weird bike lanes that were put in on streets like Basswood did NOT help, since they seem oddly wide and placed strangely, making the street seem too narrow for cars, who are ALWAYS driving into them when passing other cars. This is especially the case on Hemlock. Also, even if kids walk and bike in those lanes, they are still walking and biking in the street and not on a Separatelysidewalk.-another barrier is lack of interesting places to walk to, in terms of businesses.
Town is divided by the 2 busy roads going through the middle.
Select all that apply.
There is nothing to walk to i.e restaurants/coffee/shoppinggood
Safety at night
Often have to run/walk on street due to icy sidewalks
Sewer closed/impairedconstructionbridge use
Speeds to fast on country roads.
Son has special needs and sidewalk condition can be tough some places
Too many road crossings because sidewalk is only on one side. This leads us to cross and then eventually have to cross back again on busy streets.
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Reckless driving and excessive speed of traffic in neighborhoods and around major crosswalks. Not enough local PSA’s and resident education on these issues.
We generally only walk there are sidewalks for leisure if we can help it.
Bike lanes full of debris
neighborhood and I find with my small children I am not walking as much as I would otherwise or hiking as much. (Kids are 0-6 yes old and we love on Aspen ave)
Weather
Stroads, poorly designed suburbs for safe walking. Need better public transport to accommodate walking.
The mobile on the corner of Main across from Park Bank is a real deal breaker for that area in terms of walking and accessibility to businesses
As anove
Typically when I go to stores I buy things and I am not going to carry them home on the walk.
Takes less time to just drive, rather than to walk
Weather
Traffic ignores cross walks
People do not clear their sidewalks in the winter in
Military ridge trail is not plowed during the winter
no desire to own a bike No sidewalks
None None
Please put a bike lane on Whalen before someone gets killed and to connect the trails!
Connect Verona to Madison down Woods Rd
Don’t want to dont bike
Busy schedule
Knee injury
Health issues
Don’t like bikes
Reckless driving and excessive speed of traffic in neighborhoods and around major crosswalks. My son was hit by a car on his bike last night at a crosswalk due to an inattentive driver. required permits
Don't have a bike
Lack of connecteddedicatebicycle paths.
Lack of sidewalks for the kids
Kids at various ages
Personal desire personally not interested places that neighborhoodsconnecttothe bike paths
I don't like biking
I live by epic, and during “rush hour” times, traffic is not acceptable
I am not in physical shape to bike.
mainly weather
I find Verona very bit able. Sure, less traffic would always be sweet, but I much appreciate the work done to provide trails and lanes
Need connecting bike paths not on roads, feel unsafe on roads.
Overall no major concerns would be nice to have a bike path on Verona ave but current parking spots work alright pave bike path blue mounds
I just avoid busy streets. Plenty of options.
Epic traffic concerns me on Cross Country for my kids on bikes.
My disability-can’t bike
I don’t bike
I
I do not like to bike.
Old bike
The weird bike lanes that aren't really safe bike lanes, like on Hemlock.
There are trails but I would love more clear signage so I know where I’m going
On busy streets need bikelanes, otherwise trails are great.
I don’t bike
My husband gave away our bicycles a few years ago.
Speeding, passing too close
Live in the middle of nowhere
Do not bike
J
Don’t bike
Residents drive too fast Routes that are not safe/kid friendly -- the few bike paths are great but venturing off that with kids is less than ideal Safety - lack of lighting Same as above Same as above See above
I feel I have good access
lack of skill/interestpersonalinbiking
don't bike
Crossing main streets
I don't bike
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I don't bike anymore
For kids, too much bike traffic to bike with small kids
I don't bike.
I don’t have a bike
No barriers
Pave military ridge trail People not obeying traffic laws
Self motivation
I ride on the roads, but PROTECTED bicycle
Motorists not properly watching pedestrians/cyclistsfor
More bike trails or lanes
Hard to find parking AND don't feel safe with the amount of traffic downtown with my children
lanes where there is a physical divide would help us be more comfortable bicycling as a family. Specifically Verona from new HS to the bicycle path at the ice rink. Also north south through town 12 from old HS down to fireman’s park.
I sweat a lot.
It would be nice if more of the bike path were paved
Not enough good restaurants to bike to not much Ok
I don't see barriers
I don't ride a bike.
I bike the trails, and they are well kept within the city limits.
N/a N/a N/a Na
Don’t own a bike
Takes less time to drive
Lack of bicycle lanes
I don’t have a bike
None None None at this time
None, I just don’t bike Not currently interested in biking
I 100% prefer off road bike paths.
Snow on paved portions of Military Ridge
City set up for cars
I don't own a bicycle
the access out of my neighborhood requires either a roads/orhighway,dangerousbusytrafficaverysteep hill
Hills--you can't help that!
N. Nine Mound needs bike lanes
4. Pave access trail in East View Heights from Arbor Vitae Place to Ice Age Trail (new paved trail area). It's almost fully accessible to wheelchair and motorized scooter (not to mention stroller, bikes)
3 blocks each direction around the intersectionmainintown.
9 mound road
Town is divided by the 2 busy roads going through the middle.
Until recently, had a physical issue preventing me from biking much. Are there even racks to use downtown?
1. Paoli St/Bruce St - I see a lot of people bike over in this area to the Military Ridge Trail but I also see a lot of traffic during peak times and sporting events.
* Snow removal on ice age trail adjacent to badger mill creek (new paved section) would be *nicesafer way for pedestrian and bike traffic to cross Hwy M near Sugar River Pizza esp once Costco is built
2. S Nine Mound Road - I have seen kids walking to school but I don't see any sidewalks. I drive from my house over near Locust and M to the shopping area by the high school. It would be great if this was more connected with walking and biking paths.
Winter and my knees
Too many children to bring with me
We have to go over the bridge on Hwy M
we live off fitchrona rdvery busy with no sidewalks- feels dangerous
What u have to carry
Would love more trails dedicated biking/walkingto
1. No trail from Hwy M to CP/Scenic Ridge. Great trail into East View Heights, but then it ends and doesn't continue across the bridge into Cathedral Point. Also the lack of path down M from Cathedral Point towards Kwik trip and Costco/SugarnewRiver
3. Firemans Beach area towards High SchoolNine Mile Road is not a bike friendly or foot friendly area, but is a way to the high school and that part of Verona.
Younger kids
Two giant blocks on each side of N Main St force riders to use the busy downtown intersection. If traffic circles are installed, be sure accommodatethey bikes.
9 Mounds Road from Edward to Northern Lights; Edward needs sidewalks for all the walking middle school kids from neighborhood;Westridgesection of connecting path from the Norther Lights connecting trail/Epic barns down the steep hill to the Military Ridge Trail needs to be
Too many bikes in the streets not following traffic laws
Trying to cross M and Verona Ave
1. Neighborhood school and walking radius for school district needs sidewalks and separated bike lanes from road
We love using bike trails more are always welcome
Too many kids
Winter weather, weather in general
Too many steep hills.
Too many people on too few trails & lack of proper trail etiquette
2.Pizza.Redden Soccer Field to the paved path that goes by dog park. The only way to get there is by walking/biking on Cross Country- yikes!
#1 Make Whalen Rd improvements (widen road and/or add trail and sidewalks)to connect to Liberty Drive business park area connecting hotel and business park to the rest of Verona's trail ecosystem then continue improvementsthese on to Seminole Drive Hwy to connect to Badger State
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8. Is there a specific location or destination in the City of Verona that needs to be improved for bikers/pedestrians to safely travel throughout the community?
We like biking Military Ridge, but it would be nice if it was paved through Verona to Epic. Biking on gravel is difficult for the kids.
Typically when I go to stores I buy things and I am not going to carry them home on the bike.
#2Trail.Recent improvements paved around Verona Beach along M are awesome and can be continued - connect Whalen Rd area along M to Cathedral NeighborhoodPointopening up this suburb to Verona's trail system, then pave (or improve) ice age trail south of this area to make it more friendly to use with a bike or running.
County Road M/Main Street and Verona Avenue
Bike trails need repair.
Around schools
Children from Westridge and neighborhoodMeister don't have bussing or sidewalks to
Bike trail needs to be paved within the city of Verona.
Bike path right by 151/18 highway.. Military Ridge? Btn Verona and Fitchrona. On weekends, it's better than weekdays with bikers. I feel safer seeing other people on the path.
Bike/pedestrian crossing on Cross Country Road
A bike lane off of nine mound would be nice.
Around Epic - west ridge neighborhood.
Cathedral Point to any of the bike trails
Continued sidewalks and bike paths around Westridge neighborhood and neighborhoodsadjacent and streets
Better bike paths from Hawthorne Hills to downtown Verona
Bike Lanes on Verona Ave and Main St
Anywhere that doesn’t have a sidewalk
ALL of Nine mound Road is incredibly dangerous, particularly the parts adjacent neighborhoods.to
Connecting to Cathedral Point neighborhood
Cross Country by the soccer fields, headed towards Fitchburg
shoveled so it can be safely accessed in the winter.
Access to Military Ridge from Dairy Ridge rd. Lots of houses going up in this area without access to the nearby bike trail.
County Highway PB
Add sidewalk on nine mound between meister and northern lights connector.
Could use a bridge over Verona Ave. to high school.
Along PB, south of M
Connectivity from north to south is lacking, and to middle school/firemensDowntown/highschools. is great, but no way to get to north side- library hill not plowed in winter
All areas elementaryaroundschools need to be done first along with areas that are easy to add in sidewalks (for example, in conjunction with a road rebuild).
Across Nine Mounds for Westridge Kids walking to Middle School.
Connect nine mound with the northern lights trail to make a loop
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Biking around the center of town is hazardous. I would bike more to local restaurants for lunch if it was safer.
A crossing over or under west Verona/main street intersection to allow for easy crossing
area between military ridge and verona ave
Bike trail along Whalen road
Corner of main and Verona Ave. Main street in general. Cars don't always stop for pedestrian crossing.
Add a lighted crossing at Richard St that's identical to the crossing at the downtown shelter. Then run a path through the community field park. This will result in two alternatives to navigating the Main St/Verona Ave intersection.
across and along Hwy M and Hwy PB
All of main street or downtown Verona, outside of trail path
Corridors coming in and out of the downtown area
Connection from Range Trail
Consider more painted bike lanes downtown.throughThatis a tough and narrow stretch to bike through with a lot of car traffic. The addition of a city pump track would also be nice. Port Washington (smaller city, similar size population) built one about 8 years ago.
Bike lanes on CR pb turning into the turn lane for automobiles
A lack of accidents and tragedies is due to diligenceextremelyonthepart of bikers and pedestrians who use and cross that road. I walk, run and bike
All of the streets around the new middle school that don’t have sidewalks. More kids walk to school in middle school and traffic Increased as there aren’t high schoolers driving and parking at school it’s all pickup/drop off.
All intersections near schools. Sidewalks in all new subdivisions.
Bike lanes on main streets
there weekly and I assure you that speeding up to 45-50 mph is common.
attwnd school at Badger Ridge
Cross Country Rd between Country View School & Epic
Any areas without sidewalks
clear weeds at bike trail and Nine Mound Rd.
Cross Country Rd between Nine Mound and NineTamarackMound from Cross Country to Basswood
A bike path along old Pb.
Cross Country Rd
Downtown neighborhoods especially around schools and parks lack sidewalks causing risks to children.
Downtown area by the bike path and for pedestrians walking to stores and restaurants. Traffics is chaotic being able to see pedestrians or bikes crossing the street is challenging
Family safe biking out to Liberty Dr. and American Way
Cty Rd M and Range Trl intersection is difficult to cross on foot and biking with the speed of traffic on M.
Downtown
Crossing W Verona Ave between Main & Nine Mound
crossing from East View neighborhood to the Library is not super easy, crossing business 151
Downtown streets- when I get off trail I feel unsafe on main street
Cross country road
Downtown needs bike lane and sidewalk
Enterpise drive area
Crossing Main Street, biking down Main St and Verona St. I would love to bike more with my 8 year old but traffic is high
Crossing Verona Avenue can be risky with the amount of speeding traffic going through Verona.
Cross country road
Crossing Verona Ave, commercial business bike parking options, south (industrial area like Sugar River, WI Brewing, etc) needs better/safer access from city for bikers
Downtown. No lanes and a lot of traffic.
Similar most cross streets on Verona Ave and M.
Crossing Northern Lights in front of Epic, should have a pedestrian light
Cross Country road
Debris on Verona Ave and on Paoli St
Cross subdivisionCountry
Cross country road bike lane toward epic should be wider.
A few of the bridges on military ridge trail are old and have split wood and potholes
Crossing Verona Ave at Franklin is difficult With a car at rush hour. With a bike or walking even more difficult.
Everywhere! Traffic has gotten so bad and no one(even police) let’s walkers cross roads. I don’t feel Verona is safe as it use to be years ago. I do a lot of walking and walking with daycare kids and sit to cross a road for a long time. And sometimes give up and go a different way
Downtown - Verona Ave and Main St
Fireman’s park/pond access form the west side of the city needs safe routes for accessing by bike- no on street protection on Paoli St or Nine Mound Rd, and sidewalks are too narrow where present to be shared with pedestrians.
Downtown. The central intersection is dangerous for pedestrians or bikers.
Cross County Rd and County M
Crossing M from range trail.
Downtown area
Downtown area
downtown
fitchrona road- please add sidewalks or bike/walking lanes- would be easier to safely access the bike path- esp with small children.
Flashing lights on Old PB is a huge help for military ridge trail. But keep bikes and pedestrians separate. Paving the road next to badger mill creek was a mistake. Bikes and walkers can’t easily exist. Bikers will always create
Cross Country Rd is dangerous as a walker or biker due to Epic vehicle traffic
Downtown. Neither of the main roads in/out of downtown (Verona Ave and Main St) have bike lanes.
Crossing Nine mound is hard for little ones.
Downtown main corridors. Pedestrian crosswalks are hidden on Main Street by vehicles parked on street and most vehicles do not stop Pedestriansforto cross.
Downtown Verona
East View Heights
Downtown. Intersection of Main and Verona Av.
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Downtown needs to be more bike friendly with better separation between traffic and bicyclists.
Cross Country stretch between M intersection and Epic campus
Cross Country Road toward Epic
Dont live in verona
Downtown, and to and from downtown.
cross country rd.,east of reddan soccer park
Cross country road light at crossing for bike trail
Downtown
Definitely connecting the Hawthorne Hills/Military Ridge neighborhoods to the area by the Brewing Company and what will be Costco.
Downtown just doesn’t have a draw to hang out
Downtown (4 blocks in any direction from the intersection of Main and Verona) is too congested from a spatial standpoint. There is no room for cars, bikes and pedestrians to coexist.
I wish there was a safe way to cross highway m and get from hawthorn hills neighborhood to the ice age trail parking lot off of M. There are no sidewalks on M if you use the crosswalk at the end of Whalen roas
Hwy PB from Verona Ave. to Hwy. M
Getting downtownthroughona bike is challenging/unsafe.somewhat
Haven't examined the issue.
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from Hawthorn Hills (Tower Park area) to Cathedral neighborhood.PointAlso from Hawthorn Hills towards Wisconsin Company/newBrewingCostco
Going down Cty M (or Whalen) toward Sugar River Pizza & Wi Brewing Co (will only get worse with TownplaceRangefestivalLincolnSidewalksCostco.)on/nearStreetneargrounds.Trailisascarytobike.(Isthataroad?)
From Range Trail along highway M into town should have a paved path the entire way.
Going to the new pool at the high school
I honestly find it pretty easy to walk around and see lots of bikers too.
I live on Riverside Rd- we would need a bike path from our home into Town
Idk
I love downtown Verona but it is often extremely congested with cars, bikes, and pedestrians. There is little parking to visit the local businesses and it’s very stressful trying to travel the main thoroughfare during peak hours, especially in warmer weather.
a hazard / stress for foot and car traffic.
Getting to Badger Ridge, Sugar Creek, and the High School. Specifically along Cross Country or Edward Street. Some of Westridge Parkway also doesn't have sidewalks.
Highway M from range trail to wahlen road.
HWY M headed south from Whalen. The bike trail going north is wonderful, but it's still hard to go the opposite direction if you are on bike or if it's snowy and you don't want to run along the ice age path.
From the Citgo to Millers is a tough trip.
I appreciate the pedestrian controls at the busy trail crossings
I know this is a Town of Verona issue - but for the sake of the survey - this lack of sidewalks with Epic traffic is my hinderance.
I live in the me.especiallykids.sidewalksneighborhoodkids.whensometimesneighborhoodRaywoodandIfeeltrappedIbike/walkwithmyOutsidethehaslimitedformyyoungNinemoundisconcerningfor
Marked bike lanes implying bike and pedestrian rights of way could be another option. Thanks for asking.
I would like a bike lane at the Verona Rd and Main St intersection
From Range Trail onto main street heading into town. No way to bike or walk on SW side of main street when crossing bridge over 151. The intersection has fast traffic and it is on a curve. I dont feel comfortable with my kids biking into town from neighborhood.our
Getting to downtown.
I live on the PB/M corridor and the traffic from Range Trail to the new bike path, while short in distance, feels too lightchildren.especiallydangerous,tobikewithIwonderifaatRangeTrailand M
Hwy M from Range Trail to Business Industrial Park by River/WisconsinSugar Brewing Company
I'm not really sure what you can do. When the weather is decent I ride
I think M between the retail center with North and South and El Charro by the new Costco to downtown needs some serious work in this area. It would be great to feel safe and secure walking on Whalen over to that area or on M over to that area.
Getting to and off Main Street
High school area
crossed without looking and have almost been hit
Hemlock drive needs a sidewalk! Access to the park on Basswood, and walking/biking to the middle school isn't safe with how busy Hemlock gets and no sidewalk. We either need a park closer to Country Elementary,Vieworsafer ways to get to the park on Basswood.
Heading south or north on north Nine Mound at Verona Road is often creepy due to heavy
traffic, lack of a sidewalk. Even a mulched path would be welcome.
Hwy M is an obstacle and Main Street isn't bike friendly.
I live in the neighborhood by the police station. I think where ice age trail crosses Lincoln street should have a little pedestrian crossing. Too many times have bikers
would help?
Main street and Verona avenue into downtown do not have enough room for safe biking.
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Intersection of Richard and N. Marietta St. for student safety. A cross walk or crossing guard for kids leaving the lot to enter the neighborhood would GREATLY improve child safety and perhaps encourage thesurroundingsattentiondriversparent/oldersomesiblingtopaymoretotheirandfollowrightofway.
Main Street near Miller & Sons, Sow's Ear.
Ridge from Verona to Epic. Epic is a really nice area to bike around, but is difficult for the kids to bike on gravel.
Liberty business park on M, crossing Verona Ave, especially by the old Verona school/new Icki Sticki location. Kids crossing the Lincoln Street bridge on bikes and needing to bike down Main Street to Badger Ridge.
It would be nice to have the military trail paved.
Main Street South of Verona Ave to Paoli Road.
Main Street - narrow sidewalks and they are not level. More bike friendly lanes along major road areas.
my bike to epic and then get on the bike path. But anywhere else isn't safe at all. Cars are constant even on roads outside of the city.
Living off M near the new Costco should require some walking/ biking trails on side of Rd where there is grass & room for a paved rd.
It would be nice to have a paved path on Military
Main Street
It is difficult to cross Verona Avenue on foot because cars do not yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. It is easier to cross Main Street now that there are flashing lights for pedestrians.
Main Street
Main St
MapleStreet. grove drive from old PB/verona Ave intersection to intersectionCountry/NesbitCross
It would be great if a safe bike path for kids could be made from Scenic Ridge and Cathedral Point Neighborhoods down to the downtown or to the path by fireman's park
Locus + M - the angle makes it so people aren't paying attention to the crosswalk going across Locust.
M between Range Trail and Locust doesn't have a consistent sidewalk and makes running/walking on that road where the speed limit goes from 3545 a bit frightening at times
Main and Verona Ave
It would be nice to have a much more connected trail/path throughoutsystemthecity
main st. area
Maybe to the high school or trail to link to trail in Fitchburg to get to soms
Intersection of Verona and M.
Main downtown lights
Main Street, from Paoli Street to Verona Avenue.
coming from town to Reddan to Badger Prairie.
Intersections by BRMS, and at Hemlock/CC & Tamarack/CC
1.ParkM should have space for cars & a separate safe path (clear of loose gravel and other safety hazards like random metal poles sticking out from the ground) for bikers to connect up the Badger Prairie 2. That whole section should have clear and safe lanes for pedestrians and bikers
Main Street between Cross Country and Paoli St is not great for biking.
Liberty Drive and Laser WisconsinStreet Brewing Co
Main street
Main Street and Verona Ave.
Main street after passing the Middle School entrance, heading South. West Verona Avenue lack proper bicycle paths, you have to stick to residential areas to get around.
Main Street lack of lighting ‘downtown’beyond
Main street south of the bike path crossing
Intersection of Westlawn and Verona avenue, and Main Street and Verona Ave.
Main Street from Verona Ave north to Richard
Main Street. From Casey’s to millers
M near Badger Prairie
Main St from Cross Country on south, the entirety of Verona Ave
It would be awesome to have a path that goes towards Mt Horeb (but closer to the soccer fields off Hwy G)
Main Street (M)
it wouldn’t hurt to have a shoulder on country roads. Some drivers don’t understand they need to wait to pass safely.
Lucille st. Right after Harriet park. It’s by a school too and no sidewalks
Intersection at main and Verona road. Need to get rid of mobile to increase accessibility and safety. Too much traffic on that corner
M needs a sidewalk for the entire stretch.
No
Near the new middle school which also happens to be our neighborhood.
Nine Mound - wide road but needs a sidewalk or bike lane.
No
Nine Mound Road needs dedicated walking and bike paths connected to the Northern Lights Trail and Military Ridge Trail.
Nine mound
N/A
No
n/a
N/A for me
Nine Mound Road needs a separate bike line, especially the Nine Mound and Edward St intersection. Main Street is very busy and dangerous for biking.
Nine Mound road near Verona Clinic is tricky with kids-no sidewalk or large shoulders
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Need sidewalks in neighborhoods around Sugar Creek and Badger Ridge/CKCS schools. Would like more safer ways to cross Verona Ave on foot and bike.
Military ridge bike path floods in the tunnels and the bridges south of town are missing planks
Nine Mound Rd missing sidewalk between Pollow Rd and Cross Country Rd. Many people walk this stretch to get to bike
Nine mound road / cross country road.
Nine mound road could use sidewalks
Military Ridge bike path needs fixing
More marked pedestrian crossings on Main St. between the Main/Verona Ave intersection south to the Military Ridge bike trail. Sidewalks to pathNinehouses/neighborhoodsconnectonMoundtothenewonNorthernLights.
Most sidewalks on main corridors have trip/fall Bike/pedestrianhazards. lane on Nine Mound
Nine mound Road needs sidewalks kidsschool,locationpaths!designatedand/orbiking/walkingEspeciallywiththeofthenewhighthisiscriticaltosafety
nine mound road, the back road to the library by badger prairie park-traffic is fast, needs a bike lane/path
no
Need to improve bicycle/ pedestrian routes from south of highway
Very unsafe for young bikers and walkers to cross from neighborhoodoneto the next.
Military Ridge. It floods under the 151 Ramp underpass way to much.
Nine Mound needs sidewalks. I don't feel safe there.walking/running
Nine Mound Road, especially for all of the students who walk or bike to and from the new high school.
NA
Neighborhood around sugar creek/badger ridge
Near parks, and recreational spots such as disc golf courses, biking paths, maybe even some off road bike trails.
My suggestion would be to improve the bike and sidewalks around Culvers. A lot of kids bike here during the summer. There should also be more bike racks for all the kids. A sidewalk that connects from the crosswalk area to the Culvers would be ideal, so pedestrians and cyclists don't have to use the driveway to walk or ride their bike since so many cars are also pulling into the restaurant.
Nine mound could use a biker’s lane to access Military Ridge Trail.
Nine Mound Rd now that it is also major school route. Main Street downtown
Na Na
N/A
trail. There is a lot of traffic and no sidewalk.
Nine Mound sidewalks
Nine mound and leaving the neighborhoodwestridge off Breckinridge rd onto epic Ln
Nine Mound Rd Locust Dr
More ways to traverse the city from downtown to north side.
Nine Mound Road
Nine Mound needs sidewalk or bike lane, especially since the high school Is there.
N. Nine Mound from W. Verona Ave to Raywood at least needs to many layers of improvements. The high school has changed traffic patterns and people have ALWAYS speeded. Sidewalk on at least one side? Painted center line and bike/parking lanes like on Edward st ? Small traffic circle or two, maybe by the old Village of Verona Hall?
Nine Mound Rd. Sidewalks around Harriett BrucePark. Rd.
Neighborhood by badger ridge middle school and cross country subdivision
n/a
Near Reddan soccer park, paths connecting to Ice Age Trail
Nine mound needs sidewalks! Crossing from westridge to Epic.
Nine Mound Rd, Cross Country Rd near Reddan
NA
Path to the Verona High School.
South Main Street from the Paoli St intersection until the ice age trail. Walkers must cross Main Street twice because of a lack of sidewalks in the area.
live west of Main and crossing Main is our biggest challenge for biking or walking to the Library and Badger Prairie Park.
not sure
One idea is that Cross Country Road could have wider shoulders, or a bike lane, so pedestrians and
Pave the military ridge trail!
Please pave the Verona segment of the Military Ridge trail!
bikers aren't next to cars going 45+mph.
Speed limits need to be enforced for vehicles on city streets
Path to Sugar River Pizza area
See above! Whalen for sure. Traffic on M from range trail toward PB
Paoli street south of bike trail
School zones, traffic going in and out of school drop off/pick up areas make it difficult for
Sidewalk along the end of nine mound road between cross country and Pollow rd. Lots of people walk along the road everyday to reach the northern lights trail, but there is no sidewalk, cars come rushing by.
Pedestrian crossing by Sows eat
Nope
Pave the bike trails
Pedestrian areas around the middle school, especially the intersection of Westlawn and Harriet.
Several poor sidewalks. Sidewalk on Industrial Dr
No. There is more than enough options in accessibility.
Not that I know
Paved trails
Old PB. Would like to see more paved bike paths adjacent to roads/streets.busy
Roads connecting to fitchburg should have a bike lane. The beauty of dane county attracts many bikers but many of the roads remain a risky venture for bikers, such as whalen Rd.
children to bike/walk safely
Sidewalks next to Badger Ridge school area.
Sidewalk on nine mound
Places to safely cross M and Verona Ave. While their are you.trafficdesignatedplacestocross,doesn'tstopfor
North to south either on Main Street or on enterprise dr
Sidewalk on nine mound connecting moister rd to northern lights
Pave Military Ridge Trail through town.
Sidewalks on Main Street past Miller’s to bike trail, etc are very narrow, steers don’t have bike lanes and there is a lot of traffic. Makes it difficult to get to the bike trail without driving in and parking in lot.
Pave the bike trail
Some streets have sidewalks and some areas have none on either side which makes it tough for pedestrians to walk throughout town. But most of these areas have little to no traffic which does make it work.
No, I don’t want you remove threes to built bike paths anymore again
Old PB from Main St to County Rd M. We would love to be able to bike to the restaurants and businesses over there but that highway is too narrow and busy.
Sidewalks on both sides of East Verona Ave along the park and Festival to BPNN.
Not sure.
Sidewalks on nine mound
No bike lane along M north of Cathedral Point Neighborhood. Would like a pedestrian-friendly way to get to Brewing.Wisconsin:)
north side
Pave trails
Not that I know of.
Sugar Creek/Badger Ridge campus. The City
pave bike path
Please put a crosswalk by Epic park. The traffic moves very fast there due to the wide streets. Please put a crosswalk from Westridge Park to the bike trail to connect the sidewalksneighborhoodwiththe trail system.
No, very safe as is
Range Trail
North Main Street between Verona Ave and Cross Country. It would be great if we could get better closercrosswalks,pedestrianespeciallytoVeronaAve. We
North East of the Verona Ave/Main St. intersection
Not sure
out of Point/ScenicCathedralRidge along M.
Parts of the sidewalks.neighborhoodwestridgedon’thave
Side walks
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streets and access after fireman’s park
There should be a safe way to connect the community south of the beltline to the rest of Verona, there should be a sidewalk all the way up Range Trail to the bridge with a andcrossingpedestrian/bikewithabuttonflashinglights.
The neighborhood by Harriet Park could use more sidewalks
the downtown needs to be finished with nice sidewalks like on south main
There should be a direct path from the bike path to bike parking, and it should be VERY clearly marked where it crosses the path of student drivers. I’m still amazed this wasn’t part of the original design. Such a huge oversight!
The whole Main St. corridor.
Verona Ave and Main street. Cty M bike paths/lanes
The corner of Cross Country and Main Street needs a better solution for walkers. We have had our hands on the hoods of vehicles driven by inattentive drivers monthly. The cross walk on Cross Country at Gateway Estates should be flashing. Crossing Verona Ave is tricky in most spots, especially at the intersection of Main.
The older neighborhoods that have no sidewalks are scary to walk through.
Verona needs an outdoor pool for all to enjoy.
The crossing at Bering Dr and N Main st. The cars come speeding over the hill and can't slow down in time for crossingpedestriantheroads.
The route from the Westridge neighborhood to the schools needs sidewalks, as does Nine Mound to connect to the various trails/bike paths
Trail crossing on Cross Country Road
The hill at carne's coming into Verona. I hate riding that way.
needs to work with the school district to coordinate a reasonable system over there that isn't reliant on crossing guards. To knowledge,mythere hasn't been a TAP grant awarded to Verona/VASD yet. This would be a good location for one.
The winter.neversummer,dangerouswalkinghavethebetweenneighborhood(s)Westridgeandrestofthecitydon'tsidewalks!!ThelanesfeelevenintheandIwouldusetheminthe
The new high school!!!
The industrial area between Fireman's and the new High School. This will become a thoroughfare for teens and families and needs sidewalks.
Tree trimming off Edward for bike/walker safety
Verona Ave, west of Main; also the Verona Ave/Nine intersection.Mound
Verona Avenue
The entire southern Hwy M corridor
The military ridge trail is great except during snow or mud.
The main intersectionandmymakesWalgreens,intersectiondowntownwithKismet,etc.menervouswhenteenagerbikestherehastocrossthe
The bike paths around town are great but there really needs to be a connection near fireman's park. Verona is awesome but the sidewalks and roads are very bumpy.
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Town of verona, shady oak lane, speed limit to high. Lots of walkers, bikers no safe bike lane.
The new high school
The sidewalks and parking lots in the developmentscommercial that house Verona Family Dental and Hop Hause Brewery are hard to navigate with a handicapped scooter.
The newer area by Sugar River, North and South, WBC.
The hill on Cross Country Rd. to get to the path (past Reddan).
turning right on a red when I have a walk signal. Also, home owners on Main St. don't shovel the snow wide enough for a stroller to get through, and it's a dangerous road to try to push a stroller along.
Their aren't many sidewalks on East Harriet, or the side streets there on the way to the library.
To and through the downtown friendly.isMain/Veronaarea,intersectionnotpedestrianorbike
The Main St intersection can be a bit scary because of all the traffic and nobody goes the speed limit of 25 mph. Just in general it can be scary to walk around town when people aren't paying attention while they are driving and they go way too fast.
Town is divided by the 2 busy roads going through the middle. Had to go outside of the quarter of town you live in.
The intersection of Main St and Verona Rd is terrible for pedestrians. I have nearly been hit a several times by drivers
The main street/verona ave intersection is not bike friendly
from Pleasant View. These corridorsEast-Westonthehill feel pretty risky, especially with high speed traffic going into or returning from work, but there really is no safe east west corridor west of Pleasant View between Old Sauk Road and the bike path on McKee Rd.
Wisconsin Bewing/Liberty
We need a bike lane on Main Street
We need more sidewalks in our neighborhood.
Would be nice if the small streets between E Verona Ave and the library had sidewalks
Westridge to downtown
of bikers and not good visibility on a narrow road.
We are zoned to Country View Elementary, and live on the east side of the Main Street and Cross Country intersection. We would like to walk to school, but there is a lot of car traffic at the Main St and Cross Country intersection that is very intimidating with small children. We have gone so far as to apply to a charter school in order to not have to walk through that traffic (where there is no crossing guard).
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Where the Ice Age Trail crosses Cty M near Cathedral neighborhoodsConnectingneighborhood.Pointsouth of 18/151 to the trails and neighborhoods and schools north of 18/151.
Where the roads get busiest, downtown, the bike lanes disappear. This may be the place that needs protected bike lanes the most.
dog parks
W. Verona Ave.
Yes. Nine Mound Road could really benefit from sidewalks. The section of West Verona Ave from Epic Lane toward downtown Verona would also benefit from a walkway on both sides of the road.
We live in Cathedral Point, so there is trail until Carnes and then the sidewalk to small and beat up and I'm not comfortable letting the kids ride in the road since there is not a bike lane so I'm hesitant to let them ride into town
Aquatic CenterIndoor Baseball Bathroom Bathrooms
Bocce Ball Court
Disc golf Disc Golf
Would love to have connections between the Birchwood Point / Thousand Oaks / Linden Park neighborhoods of Madison and the Pleasant View path going into AlsoVerona.would love to see a bike path or lane on Mid Town going up the hill
Yes. Military ridge trail throughout the Town of Verona and the City of Verona is very hard to walk, run, or bike on during the winter because it is not plowed and ends up being a giant sheet of ice at times. The trail in the City of Verona is also difficult to use after rain, because it turns to mud, which results in deep ruts from the bikes that do use it while it's muddy.
Verona Road and Main Street - used safer side streets as a child and still do.
Where epic lane connects at west Verona avenue the sidewalk is not on the side northern side so kids would have to cross west Verona avenue (where cars are coming off the highway at very high speeds) to continue on a sidewalk. dangerous.VerySimilarly no sidewalk on the northern side at the intersection of westridge avenue and west Verona avenue.
Would like to see Military Ridge trail paved between PB and the high school and plowed during the winter
W Verona ave needs lighted cross walks!!!
Woods Rd needs on off street path
Disc golf
Disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc Golf
Whalen road to Fitchburg needs a bike lane. Lots
We need a safe way for kids near Whalen to bike to school at Badger Ridge, for those that attend there.
Walking route for kids to BRMS and Highschool from East View Heights area. Crossing of 69 towards high school. Basically anything past Fireman’s park toward highschool is bit accessible to walk/bike. Also getting out to Scenic Ridge/Cathedral point from downtown.
Where there are no sidewalks in town in some area cars go very fast to avoid main street traffic and won't move over when we are walking in the street.
West cross country from tamarack to nine mound.
10. When visiting City parks, which activities or facilities do you or members of your household most commonly participate in or use? Check all that apply.
Cross country skiing
Disc golf
where is there a skate park?
Running shelters
We use the school facilities more than City parks
Public Outdoor Pool Restrooms when available
100% disc golf course would be amazing
DISC GOLF Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc Golf disc golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc Golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf course Disc Golf Course Disc Golf Course! disc golf courses Disc golf courses Disc Golf Courses Disc golf courses are my number one priority. Disc Golf! Disc golf, picnic, yoga Discgolf Dog park Dog Park dog park dog park Dog park Dog park Dog park and concerts Dog Parks garden produce from the gardens provided by Sugar Gardeners;Rivermusic at Hometown Junction;
COURTS!!!PICKLEBALLDEDICATEDMORE
pavedrd/rollerbladingUnicycling/HoverboacOneWheeling/Electripaths
Natural areas with no chemical amendmentssoil please.
Snowshoeing and cross country skiing
Badger Mill canoe/kayakCreeklandings at
Not aware of volleyball courts, but would use. Soccer fields are also for younger kids (nets small) - would love ones for high school age as neither high school nor Reddan allows recreationalfor use.
To play Soccer walking for pleasure or transportation We really should have a city pool. Of all the nice facilities we offer, it really is lacking for this area. So many families would but membership,a as of now you need to drive out of city to join a private pool.
nearby trails NEED
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Open greenspace
night sky viewingneed fewer bright lights
People listeningwatching,tomusic
Pickle Ball Pickle ball Playing Pokemon Go Please add LIGHTS to the courts.pickleball:)
Would love a community pool
Accessibility for mobility impairment. Paving between parking and picnic areas, playgroundsaccessible
Disc golf
Disc golf
11. Which of the following amenities would you like to be added or expanded either by public or private entities? Mark up to 6 preferences.
farmers market at Hometown Junction
Please update some equipment,playground also the basketball courts need improvement.
absolutely no pool
playground/DreamAccessible Park
power outlet for chargers
Hiking trails I take my grandkids who live in Verona to several of these Ice Age Trail Indoor hockey Make use of the trail. Music in Park/Music on Main, festivals and other community organized events
Availability of summer park rec program. It filled up in a day preventing my granddaughter from participating at a nearby park.
Swimming pool The multiuseroff-roadtrail along Nine Mound Rd. Please mow more often. RdSouthtrails,unpaveddevelopPleasemoremulti-usemaybefurtheralongNineMdtributary.
Restore the trails and vegetation that was destroyed when putting in the sewer in the East View Heights sanctuary.
Badger Prairie County Park
Natural areas. Prairie and forests.
Pickleball courts)pickleball!!!!!pickleball(dedicated
Dog beach
Please add LIGHTS to the Pickleball courts.
Badger Prairie County Park
We desperately need an outdoor pool In Verona, the only summer swimming opportunities in a local pool are limited to clubs.
Disc golf course
Badger prairie Badger Prairie Badger prairie county park
Volleyball courts
Most of the choices are available in the area with the exception of an outdoor pool, which would most definitely get a lot of attention from the community.
More natural areas to bird watchtrees/plantsrestoring
X County ski lessons
Butterfly Garden
Country view elementary
Would love a recreation complex to include a 50 meter pool. Closest indoor 50 meter is in Brown Deer and Pleasant Prairie.
Indoor playground in a community center like many communities in the Minneapolis metro area have.
Grass walking/running trails
Restroooms are essential to use the parks and the trail systems
Drinking fountain
You could print money with a pool program
Volleyball Courts
Bruce street and Verona Park and Ride/Badger
Pickle Ball. Pickle Ball. Pickle Ball.
Easier access to indoor aquatic facilities... Which aren't even listed in this survey... The current facility is owned by the school district, and the open lap swim hours are very inconvenient for most people who work a normal job
Public please!!
Please see Maple Grove Minnesota park with the ice skating path weaving through the park. In summer it is park!outdoorinwalking/rollerblading/biking,forwintertheyfreezeitforskating.Beautiful
Badger Prarie
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Disc Golf Course!
Outdoor adult jungle gyms!!!
Handicapped access, including beachequipmentplaygroundandbetteraccess.
Basketball court at Meister Park!!! Plenty of room!!!
n/a
Please make more parks accessible to kids/people to with special needs!!!!
Would love to see an outdoor lap swimming pool. Also, actual pickelball courts near the ice rink.
Prairie Com Gardens
badger prairie
Disc golf course, or even just a few baskets to practice disc golf with-- a permitted, high quality course can be a great revenue source
Disc golf, Disc golf and Disc golf :-)
Off road walking - no bikes!
More times/events.Mayberecreationallesssensorywithopportunitiesrecreationalforpeopleautismwhohaveissuesandneedcrowded/noisyactivities.special
Dog park on west side of Verona.
Indoor basketball space (school costs too much for the public to use)
Open indoor Recreational area for kids to run around
youth center
City pool would bring in a ton of revenue, more jobs for high school students, and keep people from leaving the city to join a private pool. This is long overdue for this community.
Indoor pool. Indoor soccer fields , Indoor skate park
Badger Prairie Park
Swimming Pool would be so appreciated!!
More Baseball Fields with Bases and Outlets. Need Slowpitch Softball Fields as well
pavedUnicycling/HoverboardOneWheeling/Electricpaths/parks
12. What is your favorite park to visit in the City of Verona?
Restrooms (or portapotties) during the winter
Country View School
Larger Skateboarding park
Disc golf practice area
We would LOVE to have areas where we could access the natural stream in the area for my children to be able to play in the water in observe the wild life. Often the banks are too steep or the grass is too long along the shore.
More shade!!!!!!!!!
Any disc golf course
Yoga classes in the park
zipline swing
Community Garden
Badger Prairie County Park
Badger Prairie County Park.
Lacrosse equipment (goals, and bounce backs or a wall ball wall
Community pool
No favorite. We visit many parks over the course of a year.
Beach walkingbasketballtrailsview
Basketball courts
Reddan Soccer Park
Beach
Beach, play ground
Because is close to our home and is always clean
A lot to offericepickleballsoccerbasketballequipment,playgroundcourts,fields,courts,andrink
Prairie Moraine
The Skatepark and paths around/near it
Access to trails, family use equipmentplaygroundof
Beach, concessions, splash pad
Old Sugar Creek building site on W Verona Ave
Baseball field that has the bases and an outlet for pitching machine, Soccer, Tennis Basketballandareas.
Away from everyone lol
13. Why is this park your favorite park to visit in the City of Verona?
Ball Diamonds, Ice Rink.
Bathrooms! No, seriously, when you have two little kids, parks bathroomswith are GREAT! We also love the parkingthings.youspaciousgarden.vegetable/herbthesomeone.rideswingespeciallyplayground,thefunwhereyoucanacrossfromAlsolovelittleIt'salsoenoughsocandomanyOh,andeasytoo.
Beautiful
None
I use the walking paths around Epic.
Skate park
Beautiful and natural.
a more natural feel
❤ many of the parks not just one
Accessibility and opportunitieslearning for kids.
Baseball fields
Ball fieldsloop,playground,diamonds,bikingandathletics
Beach, playground, splash pad, field and basketball courts.
Beach, concession stand equipmentplaygroundand
Beach and splash pad in the summer, soccer in the fall.
Beach, splash pad, we can bike there safely from our house.
Beach splashpadand
None, but i would for disc golf
Multi use trails
Nine Springs disc golf (not sure if technically in Verona)
Area to run
I go to Badger Prairie
Because it’s close to my house. We also love fireman’s park because of the splash pad/beach for our younger kids and the nice basketball court for our older son.
It was the East View Nature Sanctuary...
Because it has the beach, splash pad, playground, and basketball court
Beach
A lot to do, large, and bike trails run through.
Basketball courts and open grass space
Beach
Beach and splash pad
Prairie Moraine Dog Park
A lot of amenities
Beach, Splashpad
beach
Bathrooms, sports fields playgroundand all in one
Because it has a FUN playground.
East View Nature Sanctuary pre clear cutting
Military Ridge State Trail
Verona Beach
Dog park by the food pantry
A lot of things for the kids to look at, explore and learn.
Beach Beach access, splash pad and playground
Baseball fields
Beach
Access to bike trail & picnic tables under shelter
Beach swimmingand
Beach
beach and splash pad
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Because it's the only park with outdoorisn'tbummerVerona,townbasketball.niceplaygroundswimming.outdoorTheisveryandithasWithaasbigasit'sathatthereasizeablepoolfacility.
The big dog park
all the availableamenitiesmakes it the most usable for our family.
Because it has a rock wall to climb
Because of the fishing, snacks/concessions.bathroomsniceallpad,swimming,beach,splashandplaygroundinoneplacewithindoorand
Can walk along ice age trail, view of creek, picturesque
Close Close Close
Because of the Pond
Best kids)(accordingequipmentplaygroundtomy
Because there is so much to do!
clean theparking,spashwonderfulbathrooms,parkandpad,plentyofswimmingifmoodstrikesus.
Before it destroyedwas,it was a fantastic trail and nature sanctuary. The paved path really ruins it as well as all the trees that were destroyed .
Big area with lots of options
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Close & activities related to my family
Best equipmentplayground
Close to home, nice place to hang out, close to other places I want to be.
Close to home, shelter, nice facilities
Close to my home, no wildlife/nature,traffic, nice trail.
Close to my home. Great facilities. Great memories
soccer, restrooms, ball diamond)
Close to my house
Close to home
Close to home, nice play basketballwalkingstructure,path,andcourt
Close to home, lots to do, know.alwayssomeonetherewe
close proximity to our home
Close by downtowntoand within walking distance of my house
Close to middle school
Cloae to home.
best chance for disc golf course!
Close to home
close to home and enjoy the quarry, but wish fishing access was easier.
Close to home
Because of the a that take place there like Hometown Days, Brewdown,Hometown etc.
Close and has paths close by Close by Close by Close by and not busy. Just enough of the right equipment.
Close to home
bike path, power outlets
Brings a large diverse group of people together. Helps to make a strong community.
Close to home - we also enjoy the quarry all year round and the kids can play on the playground all year.
Close to home. Multiple sportsforwalking/bikingplaygrounds,pathskids,fieldstoplay
Clean, shelteredamenities,tables
Big trees, lots of open space. Could use a more swings, but the playground. It has a gatheringcentralplace in the community feel to it but I don’t feel like cars a zipping past.
Close to home, nice playground, ice rink in the sidewalkwinter,path all of the way around
centrally located
Best kid activities
Big, easy drive/parktoto.
Shelter bathroomsandwith place for kids to play on with room to run. Flexible space.
close to home
Close to home Close to home
Close to home Close to home Close to home Close to home Close to home Close to home Close to home
Close to home and kid appropriate size.
Close to home
Best proximity.equipmentplaygroundand
Big, the path to get there is close to our house, has a lot of things to choose from. equip,(playgroundtenniscourts,
Close
Close to house and connects with off road walking on Ice age Trail. No bikes!
Clean and lots of activities
close to home
Central location
Close home/walkableto
best facilities with numerous activities
Close to home
because we live right next to it.
Close to home
Easily Accessible from streets and school walking path, lovely large green space, playground.and
Please meet with the neighborhood in the park to come up with plans for this space.
Close, multiple things to do
Close to our house, use it hoeing/bikingwalking/hiking/snowsfor
Closest
Closest access. There is available space in Epic Park.
Closest to our house, large with variety of activities
Close to my house. Has a shelter. Has shade. Quiet.
Close to my house
Closest to home
Closest to my house.
Closest to where I live
Disc golf Diversity equipment,playgroundof beach, basketball courts etc Dog park
close to my house
Dog park by the food pantry
Easy access
Either Fireman’s or Harriet because of beach/ trails at Fireman’s or pickle ball with tennis nearby at Harriet.
Excellent loveequipmentplaygroundm.Kidsthebumblebee.
Closest to us and has playground and basketball and green space and sledding in the winter.
Close to where I live, has nice playground, splash pad, coffee shop across the street, and swimming in the summer.
Closest proximity to home
Closest
Close to our house.
Close to my house
Enjoy the trails for running Epuc
Closest distance
Closest to our house, has park program in the summer, soccer games, new pickle ball
Close to us. A lot of activities there.
Closest to home
Closest to home. Would love for the path around the field to be paved!
Close to the house and can bike there.
Even off-season my kids are entertained at fireman's park! In season between the splash pad and beat!thecoffeeequipmentplaygroundandshopacrossstreet,itcan'tbe
Convenience
Close to our house. Nice Concertsshelter.inthe Park
Closest to home, multiple amenities, path to get there.
Closest.
Closest to me
Closest to our house
Closest to home, but wish it had some new equipment
Close to my house, wonderful ducks and geese
Close to our house, easy for kids to explore.
close, large open space, restrooms, track for kids to bike around courts,tennis/basketballon,shelter
Closest and size
Closest to home
Closest to my house
Closest to home. Weekly yoga classes in the park.
Dog park is nice Due to the splash pad and beach.
Closest to me
Close to our house, like to see the fish and frogs, kids are outgrowing playgroundsthe
Closest that we can bike to from our house in the town of Verona.
easy access, great area to gather with friends and family, lots to do with beach, basketball,swimming, shelter, pretty with woods, nature. Easy to run to or through from Hawthorne Hills area. Great bike shop across street.
Close to our house. Nice big basketballfield,courts
connects to the bike trails
Closest
Closest to our home
Closest to my home.
close to our house
closest to my home
Closest to my house. I like to do obedience drills with my dog on the large boulders.
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Convenient, has multiple activities, is large Courts, swimming and fishing.
Closest with the most facilities
Dedicated pickleball courts. crowded.Often
Close to our house. Kids can swim or fish. Lots atduringoutsidepeopleamenities.ofWishcouldswimthebeachbeachhourstheirownrisk.
Good amount of paths, structures,play and it a little less busy of an area to get to.
Facility has beach, splash playgroundpad, and basketball hoops. All the kids are happy. We just need a pool ����
Great
I can walk to it from Cathedral Point. My kids will bike to it.
fun to play a good hockey team
Has a variety of options
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great place for family picnics
Great walking trails to explore, good
Fun for all ages and variety
Good distance to bike and offers a vary of activities
Feels more like a natural area and less like you are in a city, although more so in the past currently.than
great playground, good open green space, locationconvenient
Great facilities and equipmentplayground
Has little and big kid equipment, has basketball courts, a shaded shelter and plenty of other space to run around. Low traffic
Horseshoe pits, Grill, Shelter, gorgeoustrails.hikingconnectionequipment,playgroundtotheandbikingPlusaview.
Fun
Good trail access, fishing, wooded trails nearby
I like that it has open space, pavilion,restrooms,slidesetc
Grandson plays hockey there and it is fun to watch
I enjoyed walking in the woods in the middle of the city.
Fish and kayak
Fun
I like the view of the water and that it feels a wooded/secluded.bit I do wish that the sound of traffic from
Great walking trails, snowshoeing, close dog park, shelter area, ease of parking,
I enjoy the scenery.
Fishing Fishing consessionsandsoccer,basketballbeach,paddleboarding,,picnicking,playground,summer
I am from La Crosse, but worked in Madison over the 2021 summer. I played in the disc golf leagues down there, and it was a blast. Up to 50people Monday night at Elver Park to play disc golf. Tuesday/ThursdayAnd at Hiestand Park. Great people awesomeandland.
Fishing, amenitiesnew
Has bathrooms, my kids love it, path through it that I walk on all the time, ice rink.
Has everything we like! Especially ice skating
separation of activities for the dog park and playground.kids
I haven’t been to all of the parks in Verona but I really like playground.playbikeMyreallycourts.field,waterequipment,playgroundbecauseWestridgeoftheshelter,fountain,ballandtennisIt’salsoapeacefulpark!familylikestothereandthenonthe
Hiking trails, wildlife, quiet, away from traffic
Feels safer / easier to keep track of kids vs fireman’s park. But i with playgroundthehad more to it
Fishing, swimming, and splash pad; easy access on our bikes!
Fishing and splash pad
Has great pickle ball courts
I imagine playing disc golf here
Has tablesparking,restrooms,water,
Hockey!
Has everything
I don’t go to Verona because there is no disc golf course
Hockey and baseball
Hockey
Good location, lot.fields,soccer/baseballnicehasaparking
Hope I picked the right one, it is the park by the library.
Farthest away from cars, hiking/walkingunpaved
Facilities, equipment,updatedvariety of activities, parking lot available
Has open shade.littleshelter,equipment,playgroundspace,pits,courts.Nicevarietyand
It has lots to do there for my kids!
Ice skating on winter; big shelter with amenities; centrally located
It has equipment,nice
18/151 was less audible from the park though.
I love the ice age trail area in East View heights. The Prairie loop is great and the little wooded walk is too. The new path along the stream is beautiful- I miss the tree though. I would love to see that area around the stream have paved paths that continue and connect to the prairie loop path (the dead end is kind of funny). And also have a path paved across the bridge from towards veterans park and new retention pond. That whole area could be developed to capitalize on the natural resources and draw people to a beautiful destinationcentral
Ice rink and baseball
It has a big open field with fun walking trails nearby. Cross Country park has swingsequipmentplaygroundandthatare fun for kids. It's also tucked away from traffic which makes it easier to relax and have fun.
It has a lot to offershelter, restrooms, ice equipment,playgroundbasketball,skating, open space for field sports, etc & is centrally located.
I specifically seek parks that are away from traffic and also not paved. It is very important to me that the trail is natural turf (a.k.a. grass) so it truly feels like nature. I also like that the trails here are mowed wide, and not too skinny like the surrounding Ice Age Trail, so hikers can easily pass each other. I very much appreciate that Verona space).givenot(bicyclistsisdogbecausetrailsseparatesusuallywalkingandbikingtrailswalkingmyaroundbicyclesanightmareusuallydoslowdownorusenough
I love how family friendly it is and how easy it is to sit by the water.
I realize this area isn't really city property, but they're pretty scenic, wide, and a safe way to get a few miles in without walking in the streets as I would have to if I tried to take a walk past Westridge.
I love being able to take wooded walks. The trails are great. The amount of wildlife in that area is remarkable. The stream is relaxing too. It's truly my favorite area in the city of verona
It has multiple things to do in one location. Splash pad, park, beach, basketball.soccer,My kids can get tired of the park and move to the splash pad, then move to the beach, etc. I can make the visit last longer the more there is to do.
I live next to it
I like water and watching the kids have fun. I"m not even sure where most of the parks listed are located!
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Ice skating and it is close to home
I love walking and running on Military Ridge Trail, Ice Age Trail and near Verona Beach
I would visit Verona Parks if there was a disc golf course installed
In my neighborhood
Ice rink
It has a bunch of space! I would love to see Electric bike rentals added in the city, it would be nice to have in this park.
It has a lot of unique recreation options.
I love the childthesittingsplashequipmentplaygroundandpad.Ienjoyontherocksinsunwhilemysafelyplays.
It has close access to a bike trail, has a good playground and has a paved trail for kids around.bike/rollerbladeto
I live close by.
I live right by it and it has sidewalks/paths all the way around
it has everything for my family
I open water swim, paddle board and swim my dog there. It’s a year.)moreseemedwasthesewerforresourceremarkableandplacerest.Hastheworkaffectedwaterqualityoritdrought?(Ittohavealgaethis
It’s beautiful, lots to do for parking,families,trails,
It is the closest park with the amenities.most
It is close by, Daughter and nieces grow up playing in this park
It’s very near my house.
It is where our son plays baseball
It is the sleddingkidsproximityclosestandmyuseitforalot!
It’s in neighborhood.our
It is along the military ridge bike trail
It is in distancewalking/bikingofourhome
It’s beautiful
It’s a half block from my house.
It is easily accessible from our home and
It's a lot of fun, many options of things to do.
It is closest to my house. It also has a great mix playground,of shelter, court space, and open areas. It is also well Thanks!maintained.
It is right next to my house. It has a great variety of activities. A lot of people use the park so it is a good place to socialize.
It offers so much fun in the summer! The beach and the splash pad are awesome because they are also near the restrooms and has a stand.concessionItalsohas a nice playground and covered picnic area.
It’s part of a route for daily walks. Actually, I walk at the park by the library just about as much. I’m glad the Ice Age Park is open again.
It has such a good variety of activities even in winter and a great shelter. Some parks have better equipment,playground but all around still my favorite.
It’s the closest to me
It’s the closest to us!
It's a nice trail for bike riding.
It's beautiful. Lots of trails and terrain. The forested areas are great in winter to keep out of the wind, great in summer for
It is the only park with highway.heavilywithoutchildrenequipmentplaygroundthatmycangotocrossingatrafficked
It has playgroundcourtspickleballandtheisnext to them.
It has the ages.withReallyandplayground,splashpad,beach,shelter,restrooms.nicefacilitylotstodoforall
It’s very close to my house.
It’s where crowdtheIt’splaygroundconvenientTheorganizeclassmates/schoolourmeetups.shelterisandtheisnice.prettycentralforVerona/fitchburgtomix.
basketball courts, amazing
It’s really spacious, nice shelter, fun concert basketballplaygroundevents,andcourt
restrooms, splash pad and beach. It is also close to n plus one so we can get coffee, etc. This park is not one of the closest to our house, so we travel on foot or bike (2.5+ miles each way).
It is closest.
It is between our house and the Epic bicycle path to walk our dog.
It’s great for multiple kids.
It’s closest to our house
It’s in my backyard
It’s in distance.walkingIthas lots of features for all ages.
our boys play sports there.
It’s large, central, has multiple uses, shade, and plenty of green space.
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It’s close to where I live, walking around the whole thing is nice
It is close by, has plenty of variety for the family and is a natural gathering place for neighborhood.the
It’s the only one I know
It’s a good distance from our home so it’s a nice walk. We are excited to bring our 14mo old there when she is a bit older.
It was the park I went to growing up.
It used to feel like a walk in the wood in the middle of town. Now it's just another bike path.
It is the closest park, and use it a lot when grandchildren are at our house.
It is close to our house and also has a hill for sledding.
It's very close to our house.
Location
Lots of different options m/splashfamilies/kids/play/swifor
Lots of fish to see
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shade. Nice to get the dog out too
It's close with a good variety of activities and great amenities.
Large space with shelter bathrooms,and good parking
Location- near trails and businesses
It's close and it connects with the Ice Age Trail.
It's close to our home, tennis courts where we play pickleball.
It's the only one I know of with any Disc Golf amenities.
Location to our residence. Trail with nature connected to the park facilities. Variety of activities at one park.
Location, beach, quarry, scenic running path
Location, and amenities
its close to home
It's convenient to where I live
It's large, has a restroom, pickle ball courts and tennis courts nearby, nice sidewalk around the park.
Lots of activity options in one spot
Largest park near my home.
It's close to my house, bathrooms,has has a shelter, and has things my kids like.
plenty of room for picnincing and hanging out
Lots of activities to do. forbeachplayground,Splashpad,landscaping.Beautifulandisfun&safeallages.
Location
Lots of options for the entire family.
Lots of space away from traffic. Easy to use various areas during visit, but stay together as a group (we’re “playing at this park” now….now
It's the only park close to our home in Kettle Creek North.
Kayaking, beach, fishing
Location.
Largest park closest to our home. Great place to gather with large groups.
It's easy to get to, large, and I enjoy ice skating here.
Location, less busy, open field to play, restored prairie nearby to explore.
It's closest to our house.
Lots of space
it's nearby
Lots of activities in one area
It's new, parking.shelter,splashpad,otherequipmentdifferentfromparks,biglotsof
It's the closest to us, we like to be able to walk to our parks
lots of activities for all ages (swim, splash etc)basketball,playground,pad,soccer,
It's close to home.
Lots of different things to do, N+1 is nearby, lake, trails, playground, shelter with bathroom.
Location
Just most convenient
It's pretty. It's a long enough distance from where I live that I can have a really solid bike ride.
Lots of memoriesschool
It's in my backyard :)
It's close by.
It's closest to home
Its the closest, but also has a tennis court, basketball court, soccer fields, play ground and still
It's walking distance from our home. Our child loves the splash pad and the beach in the summer.
Large, located.centrallyHasan ice rink and a shelter.
Lots of amenities
Location to our house, has rest rooms, picnic area
Location
It's closest to my home
Like walking and biking in the woods. Otherwise Harriet is nice for its open space playgroundand for grandkids.
Lots of options
It's wide open for throwing discs
Lots of ineasilyforandthepondspacebasketball,Playground,forchoicesdifferentofactivitiesarangeofages.lotsoftorun,theandtrailaroundpond,restrooms,it'scloseenoughustobiketofromourhomeScenicRidge.
Its close to our house, and never very busy
Lots of things to do
Mostly, because it was close to our old house. It’s large, has courts and lineplayCouldskatinghasequipment.playgroundalsoItalsooutdooriceinthewinter.usewaymoreequipment,zipetc…
Most appearancenatural
Most of the kids’ sports are there
My children love the "double-swing" and eating snacks on the shaded bench.
Mainly because it has a lot of events and is closest to my home. I don't even know where most of them are.
More options for the family than other parks
Most activities
Love how big the park is. A pool there would be awesome! Great shelter and playground.
Love the scenery
Plus, the athletic fields and basketball courts are great for the kids.
My kids love area,playground/playthetheshelter is right by playgroundthe and my oldest can play on the diamondsbaseballthat are nearby too. I can be in one place and see where all my kiddos are playing. There's something for each of them.
Love how much use it gets. Love that it is studied.
Multiple activities to do year round.
Mostly because it is close to our home and it equipmentprovidesfora wide range of ages. We live closer to cross county park but it is aimed for older children than I have. I would love to see a smaller section for the younger kids in our kidsintimidatingandHarrietCrosstoddlersneighborhoodtoage5atCountryPark.getsbusyitcanbeformysometimes.
My kids love the splashpad,playground,and the beach
Lots of trails to walk.
My boys love the obstacle course and fields for soccer. We also really enjoy the splash pad. I’m glad it has nice restrooms
Lots to do for all ages
My kids love the splash park, beach, and playground
we’re “staying on the basketball courts”
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Lots to do!
Lots to do.
Most to do at this spot.
My daughter really enjoys swimming in the summer. I do with there was better access for her wheelchair to the beach though. I can carry her into the water, but at the bottom of the ramp there isn't much good space to park her wheelchair.
Many availableactivities
My kids like the splash playground,pad, and the beach
Music and pickleball
Multitude of activities. You can swim, bike, and run all from 1 central area. So many area athletes train for triathlons here that Verona should take advantage of that.
Lots to do, out-ofthe-way.
Mixed use; has become town.comepointfocal/destinationaforthosewhofromoutof
More to do than just a playground
Most up to date and a nice area to swim. Wish open water swimming was allowed during the day when the beach is open, even if a fee or waiver was required.
My family likes activities rollerbladinglike and onewheels
Lots of things to climb
Most amenitiesvaried
My daughter likes the equipment here and it is the only park within biking distance
Lots to offer
Lots of convenientspace,location
Lots to do there and the trails are nice. Also, it is nice to have the coffee shop close by.
Love the splash pad option with a park nearby for kids to choose what they want to do. Also love the pavilion - used it last year for my daughter's birthday. I only wish there was parking directly at the pavilion, it was tough for grandparentselderlyto walk up to it.
Nice to walk with my dog & meet people
Our family has a lot of spendingmemoriestime at that park. Also, the location is perfect, and the size is great. The shelter is beautiful. I also like the haveeverygardencommunityandthinkparkshouldone!
New playground is great and of course the splashpad in the summer is great for the kids!
near my home
N/A
Nice restroomssplashfishing,swimming,beacharea,pad,clean
Pickle restrooms,Ball, picnic, shade, offeringsmusic
New splashplaygroundupdatedandpad
Pickle ball
Pickleball courts and a nice music stage. Pickleball courts and summer concerts Pickleball! Pickleball!!!! Play system fun for grade school aged kids and open space to run. Walkable from home. spaceequipmentPlaygroundand
Nature trail. Feel like I'm not in town for a moment.
Next to school so all can use ALL the facilities plus it has a bathroom and shelter AND sledding in the winter.
Pickle ball courts
Nice courts and walk/bike path
Near our home
Natural walking trails
Near by
Nature!
New and many activities
equipment. There is lots to do!
only public lake in Verona
Nearest my home
Our kids like the equipmentplaygroundthere.
Pickle ball courts near bathroom and equipment.playground Also, trees nearby for shade.
Pickle ball, events, bathrooms
My kids love to cross the bridge and see the fish.
Near my house, beautiful walking trails in the school forest that borders the park.
Pickle ball courts are located there. Enjoy the music concerts in the Summer
My son with autism loves playing in the water and sand.
Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball pickleball courts
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Nice parking lot, nice splash pad and beach combo with nice playset. A lot of
PickleballPlayground, Playground, splash pad, beach, walking trail Prairie Morraine Proximity Proximity Proximity Proximity Proximity Proximity Proximity proximity and outdoor skating proximity to home proximity to home Proximity to my home.
Nearby, has nice playground
Nice playground,courts,basketballdrylots of open space and a good sledding hill
Nice equipmentplayground
Nice shelter with bathrooms, fun playground. Will be extra awesome when the walking path is finished.
Our boys like the beach
Not the question but a wooden park like McKee Farms Park, would be awesome to bring to Verona.
Nice little beach and area for kids
One of the originals. Love the concerts in the summer
things to do. also love that there is a restaurant so close!
Nice play ItGrassBasketballbathroomPavilionequipmentgroundwithcourtsfieldshasitall
Not far from my home, pickle ball courts
Near home, loop available for young bikes openBasketballtrail.sidewalkbetweenandpavedcourtandfield.
Pickleball Pickleball
Proximity to my house, beach and sand, splash pad, play equipment, fun for a toddler-young child Proximity to our house
Outdoor concerts
The beach
small, restrooms, picnic area; parking So many activities year round! The beach, playground, courts, splash pad, restrooms, and shelters are all wonderful
Splash pad and beach lots to do for whole family and ages
Splash Pad
The beach is a gem, also lakefront in general. secondprairie/iceBadgeragetrail
Splash pad. Nature trail
Space to run around, variety of things for the kids to play on
Splash pad for kids Splash pad, pond, and trails. Great access walking/bikingvia trail
Soccer, jungle gym and coffee next store.
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Soccer lovecoffee,proximitybeach,SplashBasketballfield,courts,pad,TheClosetoN+1forgreatpark,Iit.
Right by home Safe access to the trails. amenities.Nice Often stopping to eat at a local place in Verona after walking the trails or going to badger prairie park.
so many options that keep the whole family busy
Size Size and variety Size, accessibility by bike Skating Sledding, walkingplaygroundbasketball,anddistance.
Space, shelter,communityrestrooms,garden,activities
Splash pad and beach, nice flat walkway for the splash pad and picnic bathrooms.area, Do not like that none of the equipment on the playground there is accessible to him.
So much to do!
soccer fields
The beach and the splash pad
Splash pad & Beach Splash pad and beach
The beach pathsrunning/walkingandnearby.
Proximity to previous home, walking area, shelter playground,restroom,with courts and entertainment l
Quiet Rec baseball + playground Relaxing Restrooms and walking paths
Softball games
Splash pad and beach
Splash pad
Something for all ages and interests
paved walking trail is great, also within walking distance to my home
Shelter, Pickleball, location shoreline, paved paths, fieldsequipment,playgroundsoccer
Proximity, scenery, and equipment
Soccer fields
Shade Shelter restroomsand
Splash pad
Splash pad and playground
splash pad and equipmentplaygroundfor my nieces and nephew to play on, nice area to enjoy nature and bird watch, also the
Splash Pad/fishing Splash pad/lake but would be way better for a pool Splash park. We need another air even better a pool Splashpad accesssplashpad/beach sports held there, they nature/walkinghave but also the parks, a lot of space, parking. Stampfl field is great Swiming, basketball courts, open green areas.
Since my kids are older now, we would stop there on our bike ride into town, and get a snack and Alsoplay. park with the beach but we have to drive.
Shelter, pickle ball, tress, size
Splash pad and playground by the bike path! :)
Swimming swimming Swimming Swimming and fishing Swimming hole Tennis courts and lots of available space Tennis basketballCourts,and play equipment plus its close to our house
Tennis courts, central location, music nights.
tennis courts, paths, access to Military Ridge trail
Splash pad
Splash pad
The beach
Variety of activities, close to home, nice facility & picnic areas, access to water
The kids love looking for frogs and turtles during the summer and ice skating in the winter
The beach.
The dog park!
down so lost the natural beauty. No longer a santuary.
Variation of offerings
Used to be more natural and a shelter from the storm, peace and quiet. Now it has paved path running through and all trees cut
There is a merry go round and BB courts and there used to be two play equipment areas
The summer music concerts
The combination of activities walkingpaddelboarding,fishing,playground,available:beach,stand-uptrails.
one space are pretty great.
Very close to our house
The kids love the zipline
The pond is a good place to watch wildlife, baby ducks are often born in the spring, just an overall nice spot
there's a lot of space and options for activities. power outlets
Variety of activities Variety of activities available, close to our home, shelter and restrooms Variety of activities to do
The pickle ball courts are great and there’s a lot of aroundJustlocatedactivitiesotherallco-theretoo.agoodallpark.
the pond
The courts/fields are great, the splash pad and beach offer something amazing that the other parks don't.
Variety if activities available
The wide variety of activities, proximity to our home, bike path and bathrooms.
Trails, prairie plants, sunset, moonriseandviews.
Variety of activities, proximity to our house, open green space to run Variety of amenities Variety of options Variety of options, able to bike once our kids get older
Very few dogs and often not a lot of people. We have two special needs kids and have a hard time finding space we can use without over
There are a lot of activities to do there
The best view and great equipment.play
Variety of activites
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The diversity of things to do and see at this park make it a nice attraction as well as its vicinity to downtown
There's something for everyone in our family, including our dog
The trails, the birds and butterflies in the prairie, peaceful with low vehicle traffic.
Things to do trails
Updated equipment
The hockey rink. Definitely the facility that is most used year-round by the community.
Variety of things between pavillion, beach, splash pad and basketball courts Variety of things to do playground,(swimming,bike / walking basketball)path,
The variety there (swimming bathrooms)food/beverages,splashpad,playground,pond,
there is something to do for everyone (all age groups) in the family-
Variety of play choices for the kids Variety of slides
Very clean trails Very close to home. Easy access.
The ice age trail runs nearby.
There are ways to stay cool in the water. It’s been sad to see that verona continues to avoid building an outdoor public pool for families to enjoy without exorbitantthecost of a private pool.
Uniqueness
The variety of options for a family in
There are many things to do there for all ages
They are all fun in their own way.
Usually not too busy and my kids like to meet up with friends to use the ball diamond, basketballfield,hoop at the school and the sledding hill during winter.
The disc golf course!
We like to play in the water (both at the splash pad and beach) and kayak in
VLL. maintained,Well a lot of amenities and ample parking.
We love it because it’s just behind our house so can walk to it really easily. We love the restored prairie habitat (birds, bugs, seasonal flora) so much and the walking trails. Being able to back up to this natural area is one of the main reasons we chose our house.
We usually mostly frequent Harriet Park since it is just a couple blocks from
Within neighborhoodour Within court.fielddistance,walkinghaslargeandbasketball Within gatherings.Greatteens,optionsdistance.walking/bikingLotsofforchildren,andadults.placefor
Handicapped accessible playground
We can walk to it from our house
14. A Master Plan is being developed for a new park (zingg park) on city owned land located northeast of country view elementary school and the field of dreams baseball diamonds. what amenities would you like to have at this new park? please select your top 5 desired amenities
We use the dog park a lot, and it has lots of natural areas with trees.
Where my kids participate in most of their activities.
We love the beach, splash pad & that we can bike there mostly on bike path
our house, but we love the playground, beach and splash pad at Fireman's Park.
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Younger kids playsets and lots of open space for running
wonderful trailsappreciate the solitude in nature
Outdoor Pool (public)
Disc Golf Course
We like the shelter, equipment,playground soccer field, and all of the community events at Harriett Park.
Wuarry
crowding or lose animals.
Walk or run while my older kids swim. I can paddle, kayak and fish. Only wish the park were larger. Otherwise, love the variety of amenities.
We used the new pickleball courts almost daily last summer. Please put in lights so we can play past dark!
the pond. Also, my kids play frisbee on the fields.
We live near it and it has bathrooms, large shelter, and great playground
bathrooms.basketball,soccerplayground,distance,Walking/bikingwater,field,shelter,
We love the FREE splash pad and beach
Water beautifulrecreation,setting.
dedicated pickleball courts PLEASE!!!!!!
We are at this park year round between the Ice Arena and Baseball diamonds. It is also awesome because it is right on the bike trail.
We love baseball and having the opportunity to use the fields and batting cages is a lot of fun for our family.
Walkable distance from home
walking distance for me and so many activities marketespeciallythere,farmersandmusic
Vicinity
Water. Trails.
Wonderful play structures that evoke curriosity and green space for multi purpose basketballuse,court. I wish it had tennis.
Vicinity
We don't have a favorite, we use a number of them, and enjoy them all.
Water Fountains
Water
Water activities
We grandchildrenhave that we take to the park.
We live right across the street
We love the beach, splashpad, and park!
We use the beach to swim.
We use the pickleball courts, shelter and restrooms there. It's centrally located.
Whichever course has disc golf! wildlife
Community gardens
We like to swim and kayak
Water options
Electric Bike rentals Outdoor pool
Disc golf practice area outdoor pool Lacrosse field
Disc golf baskets
Disc golf baskets!
Disc golf Pool
Rest Rooms
Outdoor pool I Pool pool
Outdoor Pool outdoor pool ninja course Outdoor pool I would like to see some woods restorationprairie/wildflowerandareas.
Pickleball courts
Disc golf baskets
Zipline swing Outdoor Pool is #1 Skate park is #2 Pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor Pool Disc golf course Disc gold course Natural playground Disc golf Outdoor swimming pool Disc golf Disc golf course
Trees and landscaping. I don’t know how large the site is, but those are the minimum.
An outdoor pool Handicap playgroundaccessibleequipment
Skatepark
Disc Golf baskets / holes Disc golf course Disc golf course! Disc golf course Disc Golf
Verona Area Athletic Center (something like Keva or the Y) Disc Golf Course Pool
Indoor community center like Keva sports
Outdoor POOL! Verona could use a local PUBLIC pool!
Disc golf course/dog park
Create an environment for people and nature by incorporating trees, native plants and water.
An outdoor pool would be great, sometimes the ponds aren't clean enough to swim in Outdoor pool Outdoor pool Hi
Cross Plains has an amazing playground equipementwithforall ages inlcluding young adults. Slides of all sizes and a zip line swing. They also have height adjustable basketball hoops.
Beginner disc golf course
More trees/wooded area
Outdoor pool for lessons, swim team and recreation memberships
no preference; it's not in my neighborhood not interested
Disc golf course Disc golf Disc Golf
Lacrosse equipment like goals and bounce backs or a wall ball wall (parks in Waunakee have these features)
Disc Golf
Would love to see new and different activities for kids -- things that don't exist in other Verona parks!
Disc golf
Community greenhouse Outdoor adult jungle gym!!
snowshoeingand
Disc golf course
Disc Golf Disc golf
Splash pad and/or outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool outdoor pool Swimming pool Pool Pool Disc golf Community pool Accessible playground equipment
disc golf course Disc golf Disc Golf
Accessible playground Disc golf course Outdoor pool disc golf Disc golf
Disc golf course
Disc Golf course walking trails that do not allow bicycles
Sledding hill
Disc golf course Disc Golf Course
Soft/squishy mesh ground. Look at the new Cross Plains park for equipment and actual playground! outdoor pool
Disc golf is my number one wanted
Disc golf
Playground equipment for teenagers with cognitive disabilities who still enjoy younger kids activities
Disc golf course
Disc golf course Trail from the East, through the park, around ball diamonds past the water tower to Tamarack Way and West.
Disc golf course
Disc golf if enough room
Disc golf course Splash pad Outdoor Pool!! Disc golf course Skateboarding area Disc Golf
Natural area with trees and walking/biking paths. Walking trails with actual plants and trees around. (No dogs) pool
Natural play garden;community/childrensspaced;treestreestrees!
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Disc golf disc golf course
Disc golf
close to softball fields when we are there
Disc golf
Convenient
Close to my home
Completely the other side of Verona from where we live, but we do have friends in the area, so we would use if we visited those friends.
Accessibleplayground/Dream Park
Short park style 9 hole disc golf course. Great opportunity for family's to walk together and have fun. Would definitely cause me bring my family to visit Verona more from Madison. Elver park can get busy and is too large for most kids to have fun.
Convenient location and bikeable from our house.
Couple of disc golf baskets for practice
Disc golf course
Could be a part of my walking and biking path
outdoor pool
A new version of a CrossFit/parkour type adult fitness course would be cool with kid activities in parallel so parent and kids could loop.
Mountain bike trails/pump track
Disc golf
always enjoy activities out doors, and able to find an activity with a big selection
Disc golf course. I wish as a kid I had an option to play a non-combat sport. It would of saved me a few concussions. It’s also a great sport to start young and a career path.
Close proximity to my house
Close to grandchildren
Disc golf Disc golf. Disc Golf course
All depends on what is there, and when the first geocache is placed there
Close to home.
Disc Golf Disc Golf Disc golf baskets
City softball fieldsgrowing program not enough space for having only 2 Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf course Disc golf Disc Golf Course! Discgolf Disc golf disc golf Disc golf course Disc golf course
Biking distance from home so not often but for the newness of the play equipment
Close to my home
DISC GOLF COURSE
Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf
Close to my home.
Disc golf course!
We NEED an outdoor public pool. Would there not be enough space here?
Disc golf
Close to my home
(Zingg)
Because the ideas listed are amenities we already have access too...
Disc golf please
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Absolutely would use the park, if it provide new amenities not offered at other locations (zip line, obstacle course, fitness course). Close to my neighborhood.
Another place to bring the kids
Because it would different and brand new!
disc golf course
15. Would you likely use this park once developed?
Close to friends in town and easy biking distance.
Close to our house and would be a lovely addition for Verona. Encouraging people to get out and move
Disc golf
Outdoor public pool Disc golf
A new area to explore. We have spent lots and lots of time in many of the other Verona parks.
as an avid disc golfer and nature enthusiast, i would welcome the chance to play in Verona and explore the city more
Disc golf baskets Disc Golf Disc golf course discgolf Disc golf Disc golf course Outdoor pool Disc golf Disc golf course Pool
Close to my house and easy to bike to this location.
Almost certain if Disc Golf comes there. Less likely but still likely with the other listed amenities
Close to our house. And field of dreams are softball diamonds, not baseball diamonds as in your description, which are not accessible for kids in the neighborhood to use. They are locked up which is disappointing.very The kids in this neighborhood would love to go and be kids and just play a pick up game rather than something organized but they are not Disappointing.allowed.
Another place to play with and enjoy my family or a good place for a play date
Disc golf
Disc golf
Across town from home
Disc golf courss Outdoor pool Community pool
Close to our home
I live nearby Cathedral Point and Fireman's Park. However, if they had something new/unique, like cross country skiing trails, I might check it out.
Distance from our house
Depends on what's built
Far from home
I almost didn't answer the question above because I feel like those who live close should have the most say :-).
Great location
Currently, to get to the nearest park for those in that neighborhood, we have to try & not get hit by Epic traffic at Cross County Rd & then walk along streets with no sidewalks.
Distance
For disc golf field practice
I could walk there and would hike on trails or use an courseadventure/obstacleifitwasavailable.
Depending on the amentites, we like to visit different parks in town. Our kiddos go to Country View and we have a softball player so it is close to those places
Depending on type of equipment, though it’s further away from our home
Frequently attend softball at field of dreams. Live about 1.5 miles from playground site
Don’t live near it
for disc golf filed practice if field space big enough
Distance from home
Cross Country is the closest park, and this would be the most accessible park that are not school grounds.
Fairly close to where we live
Fun to try new parks.
I enjoy hiking through parks. If it is walking trails, allowing dogs in the park would be nice.
Disc golf
Having five kids, we frequent many of the Verona Parks and live within biking distance to the new Zingg park.
I live right down the street. Hopefully it would offer different amenities to what’s already in the neighborhood at Country View. Redundancy would be a waste! I’d love to have tennis, pickle ball, archery, and an outdoor community pool there.
Depends on what is included in the park, but myself and MANY others would consistently visit for disc golf
Depends. If it has something that Harriet either doesn't have or if Harriet is full (soccer field, tennis court, skating rink). Harriet is between me and this park.
I have enjoyed using all the parks in Verona - it is nice to not travel far for these type is amenities. It is likely to be within walking, running, and biking distance from me
Depends on what’s there. Harriet is much closer if Zingg is just a playground and basketball courts.
Depends on activities planned for the park
Far from home.
I have 2 kids under 8 who love parks
I live on the other side of Verona, and there are many other good parks that are closer
Depends what is there since it isn’t in my direct neighborhood
I don't live by the park.
I live nearby and it’s very convenient to the new development we live in
Depending on what is put there would be my biggest factor. Personally I would love to see a disc golf course in Verona, but it would need a lot of tree planted to make it interesting.
Depending on usage. If only soccer fields, I wouldn't go because I don't play.
Different activities from other parks
Depends on what’s there, since it’s a couple miles from my home, so I listed amenities that are generally not in parks close to my home. Thanks! Love Verona parks.
I enjoy disc golf and would visit the park if disc golf was an option. It is unlikely I would visit the park without disc golf.
Far from our house but if different options were offered there we would be likely to go
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Disc golf please put a disc golf course in Verona all the nearest courses are on the north side or east side
Depending on what is added
I live near there.
Have Parks closer to me.might occasionallyuseof it was offering differentsomething
I have young kids!
I don't go to a ton of parks in Verona. I would go to a disc golf course often in the summer though.
Far from where we live
I know this is a town issue - but the sidewalks that would lead to this park on cross country rd would be so necessary with Epic Traffic! Would love to see sidewalks.
I live in the neighborhood. We all cannot wait!!
I live nearby and my children frequently play at Country View school's park.
Fairly close to home
Depending on what is there, it’s pretty close to where I live.
If it had the amenities I wanted there, I'd bike or drive to it.
I live very close to the proposed site
If it had very intriguing features that stood out from other parks, I would use it. Electric bike rentals, fitness courses, a skating rink in the winter, etc
If it had hiking trails and/or weplayground,course,obstacle/adventureangreatneworzipline,wouldvisit.
I would use it because it is biking distance from my house
If it had a disc golf course I would use it
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If it had a pool we would use it
If it was useful to our family- we would go
I live two blocks away
If it had fun amenities, we’d go
If it had disc golf and/or pickle ball courts I would be frequent user
If it had new things, like a zipline, that other verona parks don't have, we would come
I mean if it’s a cool new park there will likely be a meet up of friends. Weather it gets added to our summer park rotation will depend on what it has to offer that closer parks don’t have.
If it had a pool. How do we not have one in our entire community?
If it has new and fun things, my family would be excited to use it
I would use the park if it offered amenities that were unique in the City of Verona. It was amenities that I already have access to near my home, then I wouldn't use them.
If it has new amenities that aren't available elsewhere in Verona, like a sculpture park, zipline, adventure course, I likely would use it. I it's just athletic fields I definitely wouldn't use it.
If it has amenities not offered by other parks, I would go there.
I’m guessing the park will be geared more to younger families given the area it’s in. If it’s developed into more of a natural area with a few amenities, then I would use it.
If a disc golf course is built, I would travel to Verona and use that park. Otherwise I have no reasons to visit Verona.
If the park had amenities like an outdoor rink we would use the park. If it has the same amenities as other parks we would not use it due to location.
If it has something that is not available at a park within walking distance I would go to check it out.
I would be very likely to use it if there is a disc golf course.
If it has more interesting equipment (zip line, outdoor ice skating, adventure course, park shelter) we would definitely drive there to use it.
If it was turned into a disc golf course, yes. I would make the drive frequently.
If it has a pool
If their are off road walk trails
If it was different from other parks
If it had a pool - yes. If not, no.
I would use it if there was a disc golf course
If it had some of the amenities I indicated above, then I would use it. The problem with so many of the parks in Verona is the equipment is not interesting to older kids and if you don't play some kind of traditional sport then there is nothing much to offer.
If it has the amenities requested above, it would be different enough from other Verona Parks that we would travel from the other side of town to use it.
I would visit if there was a disc golf course
If it offers something that other parks do not have, I would travel to this location. Especially with my 10 year old to meet up with friends.
If it has amenity family is interested in.
I would use the park for kids Baseball or for my slowpitch softball practice. Please have power outlets for the pitching machines.
If it's different than anything else in town, I would definitely use it.
If it had an outdoor pool, I would definitely use it. I love the Goodman Center combo of prairie and the pool with areas for little ones and beautiful scenery
If the park features are unique from others, we would go.
If it has amenities I want that do not exist elsewhere.
If it had disc golf, I would use it very regularly
If the equipment or activities there were unique, then there would be a good reason to use the park.
I would travel 40 minutes away from my home to play your local disc golf courses
I would not chose to go to this park unless it had something different from others in the area, or I was meeting up with people and it was convenient for them.
It’s close
In my neighborhoodcan’t wait!
It would depend on what is there, but we aren't within walking distance to it. If an outdoor pool was put there, we'd drive there.
If this park has a pool, we would use it frequently through the summer. Without a pool, we would likely still play at Fireman’s park and hike in Badger Prairie park.
It would depend on the features.
It is within close driving distance, our kids play softball near there all the time
It’s close to our house
If there is something different this park has to offer I would use it. There seems to be plenty of soccer fields and baseball diamonds everywhere else.
If there is something unique that sets it apart from other parks I would go, otherwise may not use as much as it’s not in a very easily accessible location for most of the city of Verona.
It is relatively close, biking close at least. But if is had a great space and more/other to offer from my kids and our friends we would love to have a new place to play and relax.
It seems like it'll be a nice park to visit.
It is close to our home and would be the most convenient park for us to use.
It would be the closest park to my home; if it had tennis courts my kids would have somewhere to play tennis that is walkable to get to. Also would greenspaceappreciatebeing left in the area.
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it is near to our home and away from major roads.
It is within walking/biking distance of my house
It would depend on what is developed there. If just same, repetitive features, would like use ones closer to my home.
It is close to home.
If this park has novel amenities (i.e. zip line, adventure course, obstacle course, or bike trails), we would use this park a lot!
if we wanted to book it for a family picnic and it was not available
If there is a Disc Golf Course I will If there is not a Disc Golf Course I will not
It is near my home. I walk in the almostneighborhooddaily.Thanks for asking!
It looks large and is near by.
It would be great if there was an outdoor pool in Verona like all of the surrounding cities have.
It is within driving/biking distance from our house. If it had the right amenities, the whole family could use it.
It would be the only patk within walking distance
If there are activities different than what is already in Verona, I would use it
If there are walking trails, I will definitely check it out
It depends on what is offered. I live on the other side of town so if the park offers what I already have nearby then I wouldn’t use it.
If there were walking trails, absolutely!
If there's a disc golf course, I'll certainly use it.
It’s at the other side of Verona & there is not a good way to get there without driving in heavy traffic.
Inconvenient location
It’s kind of far, but I would travel for a new and interesting place to hang out for free.
If there was Pickle Ball, Pickle Ball, Pickle Ball & walking trails.
If walking trail(s) added then would use
It is not close by, unless it has an ammenity I want to use to drive there.
It is within walking and biking distance to our home.
If there were specific events, I would attend. If it had a pool, we would be there all summer.
It would depend on what was there. We would have to drive to that park but if the amenities were unique we would definitely go.
If there was disc golf I’d come
If there's disc golf I'd use the park. Otherwise it's unlikely as it isn't very close to me.
It is very far from our house on the other side of town, so unless it has some amenities that we could not find closer to home, we likely wouldn’t drive across town to use it.
If there is a disc golf course, we will use it.
If there is disc golf
It is close to my home.
It really depends on what features are added. Its far enough away from our home that we would have to drive, but if it had amenities we can make use of, it could be worth the drive instead of walking to a nearby park.
It’s close to my home. An option from Countryview playground. I can walk all the way there.
It is close to my house
Many parks are closer, but a zip line, cool playground equipment, or cross country ski trails would be a draw.
It's close to my house
My children would want to play at the new park if there was equipment.playgroundMyhusband I
Like to try new things.
Its near a lot of houses in the Country neighborhoodView-so I would assume (which could be wrong) that it would always be busy with those families that live near it.
maybe if something not offered closer to my neighborhood. wouldcountry/snowshoecrosstrailenticeme
It's far away from my house - I live on the South East Side of Verona.
Likely if it had obstacle course or something like...
Likely if there were amenities not already at other parks
Moving out of Verona within the year. :-(
Live relatively nearby
Location is far from home
Location relative to my house.
Neighborhood parks within developments tend to be small with few amenities. I used to live in the scenic neighborhoodridgeand the park there was basically a single empty lot with some equipment.playground
My kids' are older and it's kinda far from our house.
It's not close to home.
Listing what I'd like to use if it was installed. I'd travel to use those facilities.
It’s reasonably accessible to where we walk
It’s within easy biking distance of our home
Like close destinationsoutdoor
Location
Lots of other parks closer to me -- Harriet and Cross Country to start with.
New facility with new equipment
Near my home. New place to hike and play.
Location is good
l'd use it if it had something unique that wasn't available closer to home
Location.
It's not close to our house but if it offered something that other Verona parks don't, we would make the trip
Living in currently,Madisontryingto buy home in Verona.
It's close to our house
It's far from where I live, but if it had unique amenities I would go there.
It's very near our home and fills a gap in the park availability in this area.
Location
Multiple times per week.
My kids could play while I walk
My two youngest kids go to Country Elementary,Viewsoit would be convenient for them to play at the park after school.
New park with amenities!
It's not super close to where we live, but if the right amenities are there we'd likely use it
Like to use all parks
Nice to outdoor spaces
Live in neighborhood
Need open fields to play lacrosse or other field activities. Lost open field at country view to parking... too close to use open space without hitting cars. Schools added so much playgrounds that open space limited there too. Dangerous when kids present.
Nearby and enjoy visiting new parks
It's closer than some but still a ways off so would go if it had something that epic or Harriet didn't have
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New
It's close to my home. If the amenities that I checked are added it would be beneficial to my health!
Near our house. We love the school playground but can’t use it when school is in session.
My kids loving going to different parks
New equipment
Next to field of dreams softball fields. Will not go out of my way to use this unless it has things I would use. Might not use it is not big enough for multiple soccer/la crosse fields.
My kids love to drive around or bike to find new parks.
It’s pretty close and on the way to many places.
It's a park reasonably close to me.
It's walking distance to my home, and we're not currently walking distance to any other parks.
Most likely We would try it if it’s different from other plain play parks for little kids. Verona has a lot of parks that are made for toddlers/little ones but no one thinks of older kids. They need stuff to do as well
Love visiting different parks
Moving close to it
Live very close!
Location-it’s far away and not on our typical driving route.
would use it if it had walking trails.
It's a park
Lighted pickleball courts for evening play
New park
not interested
Only if it offered nice trails
Proximity to home-not far for kids to ride their bikes to it.
This would be the closest to my house and daily commute.
Not close to home
Our family likes to check out numerous parks in Verona!
Outside of the school playground there are no other options
Pickle ball and out side exercise.
This is an easy drive and within reasonable biking distance from my home. If it had new and unique features my family would definitely use it.
Of their is a Disc Golf course then off likely either bike or drive to play
Proximity
Other side of town
Take grandchildren for variety of activities.
on the other side of town
Probably we would give it a go but not as often since further away
This will be right near my house! We homeschool my oldest due to his special needs and we would be there everyday!!
Not close enough to my house.
not walkable from my house
Not in my neighborhood. Would be great for younger people
Not as close to home
Not close to house
Proximity to my house
Not in the area
This would WONDERFUL!!be Kite flying, together!needswhattennisequipment,playgroundhopefullycourts.Itisjustourneighborhoodtobringfamilies
Proximity
Right by my house
Playground program location
There are parks closer to me.
Proximity to home
Please build it! Our area of town has really needed a park for a LONG, LONG time!
Reasonably close in distance
The location is not too far from home and kids enjoying different parks in town
The only way I would use this park is if there were off-road walking trails. Parks without trails are useless to me because I feel like there is nothing to do there if you don't have kids, but walking trails are usually utilized by everybody. I would love to have a new park this close to where I live too.
This depends on how it is developed. Verona needs more gardens and nature trails.
Only if it was the only location for the use- it’s not near me and hard to bike to
Only likely if you add a disc golf course.
rest area while out biking
not in my neighborhood, if offerings are the same as at other existing parks in Verona
This park would not be visual except for neighbors that live in this neighborhood. It would have to be really something for people to search for this park and then drive here to use it. It looks like the school already has open fields and baseball diamonds, so adding something like tennis courts and basketball courts would be beneficial to the school too. They would be able to walk to this park and use the courts. It would be nice to have a nature trail or walking path. I would survey the students at the school and see what fun ideas they come up with since the park is so close to their school.
The community already has plenty of baseball, football, and soccer fields, I would not use them here. Instead, I would use different and unique facilities not found in verona
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proximity to my home
Not too far from home. New. If had some of amenities above/park near home does not.
this is at the opposite end of town from where I live.
There are other parks closer to where I live.
Not a convenient location for me personally.
Our kids love trying new parks
The city has plenty of parks and if there isn't anything different that it offers, I would not make a trip there
not very big
No in my area.
This park is right by my house and we would use this park very often. We would love a playground since there is no playground on our side of cross country road.
Proximity
There are a number of other closer parks.
Our family spends time at field of dreams for softball so we would venture to a nearby park - we also visit new parks for weatheroftenrecreation/playoutdoortimeasaspossibleinwarmmonths.
Proximity
Outdoor equipmentfitnesswould be huge perk! Would incorporate this park into my running route to use the equipment. Also, close enough for my kids to bike to
We get to all the parks and could bike there easily. I would love to see some variety! Several parks in Janesville have ziplines and they are awesome! We would also love to see outdoor
We live on shandy street and would go all the time.
Too far away
We are at field of dreams a lot in the summer, so it would be very close by.
We frequently ride to that area (there's nice pavement and paths)
fitness equipment or an adventure course.
Unless it had unique features, there are a number of parks which are closer to us.
We go to all the parks.
Too far from home. It would have to have something the other parks don't have like an adventure course.
To be active and get fresh air!
Too far from my house, no young children at home
We live close by and usually go to the Country View school to play. This new park will be great!!
We live two streets away
We love exploring new parks in our city-it would be near our school (Sugar Creek)
We are Town of Montrose so a bit far. But would use if I were that way.
We like checking out new parks. We would LOVE a sculpture park
to far away
We have lived in Kettle Creek for years and were always disappointed our neighborhood didn’t offer a park.
Too far from our home
Verona needs there own outdoor pool. Community would most definitely support it! Enough said
Too far from home
We are in that area often and have 4 kids who like to stay active. New active ways to be outdoors excites us!
We like to play at all different sort of parks
Too far from home
We have playdates with friends who live in the neighborhood and would likely meet there in good weather.
Walking the dog would be an everyday routine. Family and friend picnics.
We live in Gateway and dislike the very minimal city park options near us.
Too far. But I would travel and visit wererestaurants/barslocalifthereadiscgolfcourse.
We have some friends that live in that area so we could meet there and have a blast!
We live very close to this area.
Too far from our house
Too far away
We live in Kettle Creek Phase 3. Like most other families building over here, we have kids. The only current park is at Country View and sometimes that one is a swamp. They could use some water management over there as well.
too far for us, but it's a nice area
To explore what the new area of town is like.
Too far away. Closer parks. Don’t use parks that Moremuch.interested in kayak facilities on Sugar River
Too far
We love having parks to ride our bikes to and a new park would be super fun
Too far away Too far away.
We like to explore parkw
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We are also close to this park/ within walking distance
We are a softball family and are constantly at the field of dreams having a park close by or more softball fields would be Littleamazing.League has 4 city fields softball used 2 school district fields
we are trying to visit all of the parks-this is fairly close to us.
Too far from home for small park.
We love visiting new parks with likeWouldplaygrounddifferentequipment.lovesomethinganadventureor
We don’t have a park in this neighborhood
We frequently visit local parks as a family.
Too far from my home in Westridge.
Walking and kids playing on the playground
Too far from home
Too far to walk or bike to
Too far from my house
Too far from home
We live on the south side of town. We’d bike that way, though.
Unless there is playground equipment for my older son to use.
To disc golf
Unlikely due to distance from home, but would use if there are baseball fields/open areas for practice space.
Unlikely unless it has something new to offer. We live in East View Heights and have parks nearby that we visit.
To far from where we live in Verona on too far
We don’t live near there. We typically walk or bike to all of the parks we visit.
We could walk there from where we live
I have felt that a bicycle may hit me on the bicycle trails toward the Ice Age Trail and the tunnel under
We rotate parks we go to - even driving distance ones - when the weather is nice enough to go outside. We do a picnic dinner with the kids at least once a week in all seasons but winter.
Does Verona even have accessiblebutFiremen'saccessibleADA-compliant,parks?comesclose,lacksafullyplayground.
We would use a park that offers something other parks don’t have and that is new because it would be in great condition. Our student also attend country view so even though we don’t live nearby, we go there
Yes if it has off road walking trails that exclude bicycles. Many of the cyclists around here make the trails scary to walk on.
We would definitely check it out, but it would not be easily accessible from our home without driving.
Within biking distance from home
It a fan of the new equipment at the “blue park”. The green bridge type element seems so unsafe.
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ADA
by Forest View & Harvest. No equipment for 0-3 year olds.
Fireman’s Park, I have witnessed some odd behavior with cars parking up on the hill and secluded. They sit in the cars for long periods of times and exchangesmake—this was several years ago but it made me worried they were doing illegal activity.
Within walkingreasonabledistance
We really like pickleball and the current courts are really busy
We use all the parks.
Harriett can be unsavory after dark.
We love visiting parks!
Community Park by Stampfl needs attention. Seems in rough shape compared to other parks in Verona. Also some parts of Benhke Park in Cross Country Heights.
Would have some things not currently in parks.
Would be closer than existing park and could be reached without crossing busy road (e.g. Cross Country)
Would love to see disc golf incorporated into verona parks and this side of town
We usually check out all the parks in the area at least once
obstacle course for older kids. They can benefit from time/exercise.outdoor They get too old for playgroundregularequipment.
We need more disc golf courses in Dane county
Would frequent regularly if disc golf was an amenity, even if were pay to play
All the parks need to be assessed for accessibility issues.
Behnke park playground equipment is old and too big for young children to use.
Yes if it has a pool
16. Do you have any concerns about safety or accessibility in any of our parks?
Would serve as a great link to other parts of the area for walking/biking.
We would becauseinfrequentlyprobablyuseititsabitfar for me and my kids to ride bikes to from the Raywood Neighborhood.
Cross Country Park has a metal climber that is angled and has sunken down over the years and it makes the gap from the climber to the platform larger
Fireman’s park is hard to keep track of children at
Would likely check it out but have many other parks walkable from home so it probably wouldn’t be visited often unless it’s really cool.
We would check it out and then decide if it appeals to us. If it has just playgrounds and ball fields, there's not much attraction for those without kids.
However, extra lighting is always beneficial
With amenities,adventure/obstaclemorewewould likely try it out
We visit parks frequently with 4 boys.
Within biking distance from our home
and families can't use them. Make them accessible for a group of kids to just go play and have fun.
As I just stated. The softball diamonds near Country View are locked up. Lots of time that they are not in use and kids
Children with disabilities would have a hard time at alot of the parks I've visited with my kids. Something for those kids would be great
Concerned about the occasional loose dog
always concerned about accessibility for those with physical limitations
Glacial Valley Park in Cross Plains is amazing for reference.
We would live less than a mile away, so yes!
Lack of upkeep on cutting the grass, trimming around equipment areas and trees in the park. Poor upkeep of mulch in play areas.
Not as accessible for those with mobility limitations
Many of our playground aren’t accessible for children with diverse physical abilities.
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No sidewalk on Hemlock with too many cars makes it unsafe to access park on Basswood .
East Verona Ave. aka some users are not aware of other users or don't want to share with other users. I think the tunnel is great for safety of everyone.
Old playground features, paved walkways, uneven grounds have not been updated at some of the smaller parks
Meister park has flooding issues after rain. The ground material absorbs water creating a giant puddle under the entire playground.
It would be great to see an accessible park for children who are blind or have other disabilities
Mixing bikes with pedestrian traffic is stressful. Having bikes silently zip past while walking is a constant state of stress when walking should be a stress release. It is less stressful to walk on the street with car traffic than paths that are mixed use with bikes. The gutting of the Badger Mill area has been nothing short of tragic in my estimation. A separate walking path is being planned right next to bikes zipping by. Waiting to see how that ends up. And I love biking on the military ridge trail. But expectations of bike traffic are high on that. Badger Mill creek was exclusive to foot traffic but we paved paradise to put in a sewer / bike road. I love you mayor, but that was a big misstep in my book when the Military Ridge bike option was just a couple blocks away to get from one side of the south side to the other. Another paved road for bikes was not needed.
I wish there was better lighting at night - some parking lots are not well lit after dark.
no restrooms
Many of the fields are not lit at night.
Many parks do not have a way for people with mobility issues to safety use what is there from a simple path to the shelter or fed to watch their kids play or a way for kid to join peers at the park.
lighting
Many parks have benches to sit on, but no trail to push a wheelchair, walker or stroller to the park equipement
More biking to parks without sharing the road.
None of the playgroundscitywe have been to are really accessible to children with physical disabilities (especially wheelchair users). When my daughter was at Glacier Edge elementary they put in a swing she could use, and as far as I know its still the only such swing in the city. I was also disappointed that the splash pad at Fireman's park wasn't a little more accessible. The ramp down to the beach is nice, but there should be a flat sheltered area off of the sand at the bottom to park a few wheelchairs and/or strollers that won't be in the way of other users.
It is unclear when safety inspections are completed. Failing or broken equipment is not repaired. Basketball hoops at Epic Park have not been adjustable for over a year-some people bring their own tools to try to adjust. Climber at that park seems to have a loose piece.
Neff park gets vandalized often. Also since neighbor was attacked on Military Ridge trail, I won't go there alone at night.
No sidewalks to get to the park on Basswood.
Parking at various parks, especially at end times of sporting events is problematic. Veterans Park has not enough parking and people coming from all directions. Epic Park, Harriet Park, Westridge Park, and probably more, the street is not really
Many parks with playground equipment do
Meister park - is always flooded. It’s essentially unusable most of the time.
In general
Nothing specific. We need to continue to make sure our parks are as accessible to as many community members as possible.
More lighting at Harriet park
Normally I'd say no - the only issue is Harriet after school, the middle schoolers can be mean and have a potty mouth around the younger kids.
Many parks are not accessible for kids with special needs to participate
not have equipment.accessible
Please add more drainage or material to soggy portions of the trail system.
Speed of traffic through neighborhoods
We have observed that Little League gets first choice of fields at the complex with lights while the girls teams don't have access to such facilities.
sometimes the sidewalks in front of central park and hometown junction (and in front of the senior center) are not kept icefree. Homeowners seem to do a better job than the city, possibly because the city goes through once and plows, but doesn't go back as things thaw, then freeze, leaving ice
It is designed to let the child out onto the sidewalk! Even with the mat below kids are constantly falling and slipping onto the sidewalk injuring themselves. This was a bad design! Slide should be replaced or rerouted into the rubber ground!
Too much use of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers is dangerous for us and pollutes our water table.
This is a stretch but, when the toddler swing vanished at Thompson Park last year that seemed a poor call. One of each kind at least would be best. That is such a good size park for grandparents to take under 5 year olds too. And most of the equipment is also for littles.
Safety at Behnke Parkthe playground equipment is in poor condition
The basketball hoops at Epic park have been broken for a while. Previously, the hoops could be raised and lowered. Now they are stuck in the lower position and older kids cannot play. I think it makes sense just to get hoops that are not able to be lowered if it increases longevity of the hoops. Typically only older kids use the hoops anyway.
Verona beach should be more accessible to swim
Scenic Ridge park has a tornado siren that is leaning precariously to one side. Is it going to completely fall over one day and injure someone?
If where the Little League plays and practices is funded by community tax payers $$ then it should be available to both girls and boys.
The open area of Westridge park of often flooded, making it difficult to use the baseball field. It’s also hard to find the bases.
Vandalism at Harriet Park has been a problem for years.
It's not like that in other towns (such as Middleton) that we play.
Van de Grifth park play structure has a bridge with very low side walls. I'm afraid my kids could fall off.
The large dog park in Verona- was there and heard semi-automatic rifles going off a few times. Not sure how far from the park this was going on, and whether it was in limits of where it could be done legally. I left the park, it was scary. Would love not to hear semi-automatic guns going off while I'm in a park.
Some of them like the one behind the library by the dog park, don’t know the name is in a beautiful place but it’s way old needs updated for safety Some that are closer to trees or shrubs need to have lights
Some parks need better lighting and more regular patrols to keep crime under control
Additionally, on shared paths where walkers and bikers both use the path, I've often had cyclists come up behind me way too fast and not give me and my dog enough space.
The only downside to some parks (and this is the case everywhere, not just Verona) is that many dog owners let their dogs off-leash which is a major safety issue, so I would like to see enforcementmorethere.
Some have old or limited play equipment
Tube slide at fireman’s park playground is dangerous! Especially when wet kids use it after the splash pad or beach.
Playgrounds too close to open space. Too many playgrounds.
wide enough for both sides to have people parking on them and to cross the street or even drive safely.
Prairie View and Vande Griff Parks are not every accessible for wheelchair or stroller. Also Prairie View Park baseball diamond is extremely neglected maintained.andIt could be an easy fix to help provide another practice option for teams town. It seems like there is a need for more playing field (we have a daughter who plays Club softball).
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The lighting in some of the parks and the trails through them is very dim in the evening and early morning hours. Pathway lighting would be nice.
The updated.ParkequipmentplaygroundinBehnkeneedstobe
Lack of lighting
Parks programs keep most very busy in the summer
I was pregnant and it was hard to get out in winter but used the parks in summer
No bathroom facilities available in the winter, makes it hard to bring young children
Madison Parks (disc golf)
Use Badger Ridge and Military Ridge for hiking
Ability to reserve pickle ball courts
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Need more for older kids
Lazy, allergies to burning vegetation , biting insects.
We use cross country ski trails weekly
None
Parks that have restrooms close them in colder seasons which is understandable but my 3yo can't go without one for long.
No outdoor pool available
Dog Park - 1-2 times a week
Lack of information about them. What even are the Sugar River Wetlands or Wildlife Area? What can I do there? My perspective is wanting to know whether this would be an interesting place to bring my kids and what we can do there.
Often the programs are full the day Specificallyopportunitiestheopen.thebiking and tree climbing!
One member currently injured
Frequently use biking trails from Verona to Mt. Horeb and to Madison.
17. Excluding winter months, on average how often do you or members of your household visit or use...?
Madison Parks 3-5 times per week
Added cost for Town of Verona residents
Why did you take the baby swing out of Thompson park? There are two park structures clearly intended for two different age groups so the swings should reflect that.
more in the summer
I would love to see more emergency phones.
No troubles other than unleashed pets at times.
City of Madison Parksdisc golf courses
Fitchburg park with great walking/bike trail and playground structure for me and grandson. Use 23 times a month
Lack of disc golf course.
Don't know what is available at each park or appropriateness for our kids' ages
Verona Beach - Once per week in the summer, weather permitting.
Don’t know where to go to start using the ice age or wetlands
Elver Park & Hiestand Park (twice weeklyeach)
18. Are there any reasons that you or members of your household do not participate in recreational activities? If yes, check all that apply.
Need a closer Disc golf course to home!
outdoor skating rinks are not well constructed
Need more recreational disc golf options closer to home
Use some things like dane county parks more in winter (xc ski)
Once COVID is gone, I may attend more classes and activities
No disc golf course
I run or bike on the trails, with and without family.
City of Madison parks several times a week for disc golf
The nearby City of Madison parks are great and worth traveling to.
Lack of bubblers
Program is full
Not enough disc golf courses
Madison Parks: 3+ times per week... Marshall parks 1-2 times per week.
A map of rec.areas in our area
Not enough open space
in when life guards are on duty.
Club sports sometimes use different parks/fields because of size and availability.
Just lazy. motivationNeedtoget moving.
Not enough trees (Not enough shade in the summer months, too windy in the winter months
We do not have a fully wheelchair accessible park. Many parks have playground equipment only geared towards older kids and not the 3 and under crowd.
Not enough pickleball courts
Yes. I’ve seen other people being up comments on having a park in the city that provides accessibilityADAto those who are handicapped.
Water quality for swimming at Fireman’s beach
Not sure which parks are city or county.
Covid
Wslking and snow shoeing
More times in 2020 than in 2021/22.
older age
Skate park is very unfortunate in comparison to communities.neighboring
Weed control needs to happen more frequently at parks in the Westridge subdivision
We just moved here and need to learn more about what's available. Injury prevents some activities.
Rec department should include all who are VASD district in the residential rate since we pay taxes for all of this
Mt. Horeb - Pool
Youth summer program at nearby park filled up in a day.
State parks, dane county madisonparks,parks
Waunakee for their lacrosse amenities
Drive to Mount Horeb pool often during the summer
19. Do you or members of your household commonly (an average of at least once per month) drive somewhere outside of the City of Verona to use specific recreational facilities?
Other cities' parks to play ultimate frisbee with MUFA. Sledding and ice skating at Elver.
State parks camping
Dane county parks, state parks for hiking and walking with
State parks, county parks, scenic areas.
Wood chips get soggy and float away at Meister Park
Disc golf- traveled to Beaver theandStoughton,Evansville,Dam,MiddletonDeerfieldjustinlast3weeks.
We live in fitchburg, go to Verona schools but are surrounded by Madison. We often do fitchburg rec programs because it’s cheapest even though some Verona and Madison parks are closer. It’s dumb. I wish rec programs didn’t charge more depending where you live, especially when you’re part of a different cities school district.
I live outside the city of Verona
Verona needs a pool
Prairie Moraine Dog Park
wish there was one universal fee sticker for all
Middleton outdoor pool
Pheasant Ridge, Ice Age sections outside Verona, Madisonandtrails.
We love to hike so we drive to county and state parks in Wisconsin.
use dane county facilities boating/fishingfor
Music lessons in SomeMadisonparks in Madison have a better selection of play equipment
Sewer project has been a huge disruption during the pandemic.
Windsor Community Park is awesome. Love renting boats at Wingra, too.
Nature parks with unpaved hiking trails for walking or Woodedrunning. areas for orienteering and Discexploring.golf.
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downtown to lake front parks or to Pope Farm
Swimming, Martial Arts, Ninja Warrior, Bowling,
Elver, sledding, ice skating + equipment.playParks in pad.castle/fort,Fitchburg-woodensplash
Indian Lake, Donald Park, Stewart Lake, Devil's Lake
Hiking
Downtown Madison by the lakes.
The Arboretum or other natural areas.
dog. Tennis courts for league play
Senior activities generally happen at the Senior Center, not city parks.
Hiking/ walking. Ice Age trail. Donald County Park. Blue Mound State park. Gov Dodge State Park. Biking on different sections of military ridge trail. We’ll drive west to mount horeb parking, etc
Will not take my dog to parks other than the Verona dog parks, due to the shooting of dogs 'mistaken' for coyotes a few years back. Do not feel safe.
Madison parks
They offer what we don't have here
State parks- hiking
We go to Mount Horeb for a pool during Summer
Times don’t work
Keva sports for volleyball
Anything, no specific preferences.
Indoor tennis
County and State Parks
we do participate
Pickleball
Hawk's Landing for the pool.
Golf, odana, yahara.
Disc golf
Goodman’s Pooloutdoor private pool
dog park
Dog park, camping
We like to visit the Dream Parks in
Different hiking and mountain biking trails to do different.something
clubs/programs have around the area (not counting Reddan since that is Dane County and has a cost for them.)programslocaltouse
State Parks for hiking, etc.
Playgrounds that have bathrooms
Brooklyn Wildlife area, state parks
State Parks for hiking
City golfCountyMadison/Daneofparksdisccourses
Hockey games, soccer games swim and dive meets, lacrosse games , volleyball games
I hike at oneobstacleadventurelovecountystateandLakeshorethePreserve,inanumberofparksandparks.Iwouldtoseeazipline,orcourseinoftheseparks.
State parks, hiking, swimming
Disc Golf FieldsUltimatePlaygrounds,Course,Frisbee
I disc everywheregolf from Richland Center to Milwaukee.
Disc golf courses all around dane county. Sometimes outside dane county
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Horicon Marshbirds
State and nationwide for hiking, biking, fishing etc.
disc golf
Disc golf courses in other cities
There’s a park in Cross Plains that has a zip line and 3 story slide
Disc golf courses around the state
Donald Park - Nature Hiking
Camping
Blackhawk ski club for mountain biking trails
State parks for camping
County Parks, and other municipalities that have disc golf courses at their parks
Elver Park, softball and disc golf. Hiestand Park, disc golf.
State parks, hiking, camping, art
Princeton Club in Fitchburg for water aerobics and exercise classes.
Usually Togo to larger parks that are in more rural areas like the South Kettle Moraine Forest or Devils Lake.
Pool at Blue Mounds state park.
We travel out of Mt. Horeb to play disc golf all the time
Oregon: to play pickle ball.
Lacrosse facilities
Disc golf
Quarry Ridge to mountain bike, Military Ridge Trail to Madison area trails, State Parks to camp and bike/hike.
We have a camper that we use 2-3 times a month, May through October.
Dane county and city of Madison disc golf courses
Blue Mounds/Elver Park for XC Ski Various State parks for camping
Gibbs Lake and Cherokee Marsh for kayaking
we travel all over south providedparksbeyondWisconsincentralandtoenjoyandamenities
I live in La Crosse but disc golf all over Wisconsin and parts
Disc golf. Madison
No need, other parks have doesopportunitiesrecreationalVeronanotoffer.
I drive into Verona for Club sports, rec sports and school functions. I would love to have facilitiessoccer/lacrossebetterlikeother
I go to Madison and Dane county parks for disc golf.
Dog parks, disc golf
Kayak sugar river, ice age trail hikes. Bike rides on paved trails around state.
Museums. Galleries. Parks for fresh a ir and exercise
Devils Lake, Blue Mounds GovernorandDodge for hiking. Also, drive to Ridgewood Pool daily in the summer months.
of Minnesota multiple days per week.
State parks
Drive to ATV trails and biking trails and to Fitchburg for pickle ball.
disc golf
Lake Ripley summer-wouldin love that here!
City of Madison or other area parks to check playgroundsout with our kiddos. For youth sports eventswherever they are scheduled outside of verona. Trail running and hiking. Enjoying the area lakes and beaches to play, relax or kayak/sup.
Usually Wingra for kayaking paddleboardingand/or
Dane County dog parks
All of dane county to try different parks
Cross country skiing and biking
indoor basketball and volleyball courts
Only to run on other trails and for the pool. We really wish Military Ridge was paved in town. Will drive to Madison to run on different paths. In the summer we go to Madison or Mt Horeb to use their public pools
Our son is on a Lacrosse team, so they regularly have practices across town - Prairie Athletic Club, Tierney Park
Public / Community Pools
to state parks like blue mounds or devil's lake
Madison lakes for Whenkayaking;kids were little we went to madison for indoor winter activities every week. (Open gym, kid friendly shows)
caliber (and TAX RATE).
MSCR soccer
There are times we go to the Middleton splash pad, or other parks to mix it up a bit. I don't believe there are any good mountain biking trails in Verona either. Mcfarland is the closes shootingoutdoorrange. If there were one in Verona I would sign up immediately.
OUTDOOR PUBLIC POOL! We pay a bunch of money to be members of a private pool... it is really an amenity that we EXPECT to find in a community of our size and
nearby cities and we also visit other aquatic centers in the area.
Dane County Dog Parks
Fitchburg park oundbiking/walking/playgrforstructure.
All the time, we travel weekendsmostto hike nearby county parks, or the arboretum, or
Forward Athletics and Breakaway for sports
Mountain biking Pool. Anywhere
County dog parks in the area, State Parks for camping/hiking.
outdoor pool, lines/etc)equipment/zipparks(playgroundlarger
The Riverside park in Sauk City during the
Fitchburg
Dream parks around dane county
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I drive to ride different trails on my electric unicycle
Elver park for sledding, ice skating, cross country skiing and disc golf.
Breakaway Sports for PremierSoccerFields for Soccer
High Point Pool
Swimming pool
We have to pay for membership at Hawk's Landing to have access to an outdoor pool. Verona needs an outdoor pool!!
During the summer go to Lake Wingra to go paddle boarding. Devils lake to go swimming and hicking. Winter play brooball on Vilas Park hockey ring.
Stand up board/kayakpaddle
Token Creek Disc Golf park, Yahara disc golf, MarshallBirds ruins disc golf, capital Springs disc golf, elver park disc golf, heistand disc golf, Watertown- rock River disc golf
Blue Mounds - hiking trails, pool/splash Mt.padHoreb- outdoor IcepoolAge segmentstrailfor hiking
Other parks that have trails/naturedsequipment/playgroundifferentorhikingtrails
Pheasant walk/run(Middleton)ConservatoryBranchto
Elver Park for ice skating and sledding Waltham Park for the playground and shelter
McGaw park for pickleball, McDaniel park for biking and running
Forward seasonFitchburg.Athletic,Off-baseball
Monona Community Pool. Other pools in Madison.
Stewart Lake - Mt. DevilsHoreb Lake
skatepark- Monona or Mount Horeb
Outdoor Seminolepool.
Mckee Farms and Elver
Usually state parks or different areas on Ice Age Trail.
Pools
McGaw Park
Belleville lakes and parks, paoli park, New Glarus park
Disc golf at Tyrol, elver, radar, and more
Splash pads in Fitchburg and Elver Park. Disc Golf in Elver Park. Multiple playsets for 4 y/o in Fitchburg with better layouts.
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Fishing, mountain biking
For organized club & high school sport events
Camping, hiking, and enjoying sitting by water - not water activities.
Many parks around dane country feature more playgroundaccessible
Gov Dodge and Devils Lake for the water and hiking activities.
Madison & Middleton for Disc Golf
We go to the gym for swim and other exercise equipment. In the summer, we regularly go to the Mt Horeb pool.
We drive to many pools outside of Verona
Prairie Moraine dog park, isandfreewayandaalwaysforanPrairiebecausesureparksFitchburg’sMadisonoccasionalgroups).(alonerunning/bikingMadison’strailsandwithAlsovisitstoorcitydog(yikes,notthat’slegal)theBadgerdogareaisicy/mudslimedpithalftheyear(andatthefootofdumpforrunoffnexttothefornoise)PrairieMoraineveryheavilyused.
Elver Park for frisbee golf
Lack of baseball fields
Trail hiking
We use other pools in the doesn'tbecausesummerVeronahaveone.
We drive Fireman'stoPark for the splash beach.playground,pad,and
Donald park
Parks with cross country ski trails
Dog park
State parks for access to nature
Madison swimming/basketballfor
Swimming pool
I don’t live in verona
During seasonssoccermayhave to go to fields outside of Verona for practices or games
Different parks around the city of Madison elsewhere.andWe also travel outside of Verona for softball. We like walking at Pleasant Branch (beautiful waterway), Picnic Point (again water), and Olrich gardens.
Drive to Ridgeway for baseball field
Other Ice Age trail locations in area for change of scenery
Fishing area lakes and streams
summer. It has a splash equipmentplaygroundpad,and a zip line, along with walking trails and a little strip of beach along the river.
Disc golf
We drive to State Parks or parks that are near water or are in forests.
Outdoor tennis courts lighted up at night
baseball facilitieshard to find fields in the summer; outdoor ice rinks within the city are not great
Indoor facilitiesbaseballinFitchburg
We like to visit various state parks, typically within an hour of Verona.
We play pickleball at Garner becauseParkthey have an open play culture where anyone can join. We also visit Donald Park to go hiking.
during the summer months we drive multiple times a week to a public pool in a Madison)(middletoncommunityneighboring&
State park hiking and camping
Outdoor pool - mt horeb ; like the three zones with water slide (good for wide range of ages); pool; and zero depth entry for little ones
McKee farms parkRidgewood/mtequipment,playground Horeb - outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Cross Skiing.Country
Trees, water viewing, nature, etcsticks,watching.birdCarryingstones,leaves
Only if sport has a game outside of Verona. Otherwise, choice is to stay in Verona and we have what we need mostly. sometimesWe go elsewhere for diverse hiking
Splash pad/zip line in Sauk City, outdoor skating rinks in Wexford Park, Madison
State Parks
Drive to use outdoor pools. Would much prefer to therewithinmembershipspendmoneythecity,butarenooptions
Community pools (wish we had one in Verona)
Pool space - outdoor and Pavedindoorrunning trails
Lake Devil'sRedstone,lake,400 trail, Elroy-Sparta trail
McKee farms park (wooden playground, walking trails, splash pad), access,(wildlife,Frautschiwildlife),totrail,corridorBranchPheasantCreektrail(walkingnature,accesswater,shade,trailsalongpointwaterhikingtrails),
Middleton, athletic fields for various sports; communitiesother to access pools
parkSkateboard/scooter
bowling McKee Park…it’sFarmsasfar from us as Verona, but the free splash pad and wooden play structure are a nifty treat.
Ski hills.
Sand courtsVolleyball
Keva for indoor soccer or basketball
We go to similar parks in Dane County to meet friends sometimes. We don't drive to a different park because Verona parks undesirable.are
Monona parks Golf Elver park
Pool
Lake Monona
baseball fields for team sport not connected to Little League
Hiking at various state parks
Keva playgroundskatingMcKeevolleyballfarmsparkand
Mount Horeb Aquatic Center
Keva for kids sports
We like to visit the state parks in our state. There are so many that have unique features and we like to explore.
McKee Farms Park for walking trail
Madison to kayak. Because we can rent them there.
Outdoor pool in Middleton
Bluemound State Park
Pool or a park with better adventureequipmentplayground(moreoriented)
Seminole pool in Fitchburg because we do not have an outdoor pool in Verona.
State bikingswimming,park-camping,hiking,
Fitchburg-parks, pool Mt pool,Horeb-parks,beach
Devil's Lake
swimmingRidgewoodpool for swimming. It would be amazing if Verona had an outdoor pool!
Hawk's Landing pool
Out of town: devil’s lake, Fitchburg, other places nearby
Goodman Centeroutdoor pool
Often go to Indian Lake County Park and Blue Mound State Park to hike forested trails with my dog
equipment. Also, many foundopportunitiesrecreationalaccessibleareelsewhere.
Devil's Picnic/Boating.Lake.
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Dream Park for away games
(Ie Miracle Baseball)ChallengerBaseballLeagueorLeague
Elver playgroundPark and splash pad, McKee Farms playground and splash pad, hiking/walkingbeaches, trails
go where the schedule tells us to go
Devils lake, mirror lake, or park…weelverhike. We can spread out but still be together as a group and not get lost among a crowd.
Golf - Mt. Horeb, Glenway or Vitense; Indoor and/orfacilitiesBasketball-FitchburgMt.Horeb
Verona needs an outdoor pool
dependsWalking/hikingontime of year
Ice Rinks and sledding at Elver
State park
We also use Badger Prairie County Park, Prairie CountyMorainePark,and the Ice Age JunctionTrailquite a bit, but I don't think of that as Verona.leaving
A martial arts studio
Blue g/skiing.camping/hiking/bikinadvancedetc,Andre,Peninsula,mounds,KohlerDevil'sLake,formore
Peninsula State Park for hiking & camping, kayaking, etc..
Keva, Breakaway or Firward Athletics Dane County Dog Parks Rec RockclimbingOutdoorgympool gym
Hiking in wooded areas Scheidiggerlike Park. Also, Devil's Lake, the IndianArboretum,Lake.
Ice skating (Elver), McKee Farms park (large playground), Indian course.range(sledding),LakeDrivingandpublicgolf
We go to various locations geocacheto
We drive to Belleville to fish at Bellevue Lake.
Princeton club
State and county parks for hiking.
John Powless Tennis Center or Neilsen Tennis MadisonStadium,IceArena
We like to see different parks and different equipmentplayground
Middleton to use parks by our family
Outdoor splash pad or pool
Outdoor pools
Outdoor sinceswimmingcleanpoolswedonot have one in Verona.
State parks and disc golf courses (Elvers, Tyrol, and Nine Springs)
Hockey rink and facilitiesbasketball/soccerindoor
Oregon, soccerindoor practice
Hawks etc.Madisonpicnickingthroughout@fishing,Head,Cascade,skiingbikeMound,KegonsahikesPicnicWI),centralMononaWingra,addlecanoeing/kayaking/pNineStandingMound/ElverRidge/BluetrailsMound,QuarrybikingoutdoorLandingpool,mtntrails@Ridge&Bluex-countryski@University(+Rock&Mile),boardingonMendota&(aswellas&northernwalkingtoPoint,candlelit@Lake&BlueCapitolCitytrail,downhill@Tyrol,Devil’sNordic&UP,tentcampingvariouslocationsthestate,@variouscityparks,
Ice Age MountainTrail.Biking in Middleton and Madison.
Parks, athletic fields
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Mount outdoorhoreb-pool. Almost daily.
lakes
McKee farms park for the volleyballsandcourts and the playground.unique
We travel to Madison to use their outdoor pool facility.
To the Goodman Pool, To Keva Sports Center
Outdoor walking trails that we can take dogs on but without the dogs running loose.
Monona park for swimming, McKee Farms park & other Fitchburg parks for tennis & archery, Mauston equestrianfortrails, Gov Dodge park &
Various mountain bike trails
We visit other facilities just for variety as we frequent the Verona parks often.
We go to State and County parks to hike or snowshoe. Most often Donald County Park and Governor Dodge State Park.
Other baseball fields, hitting pitchingsheds,cages, ice rinks, equipment,fitnessetc.
Sliding hills
Indian Lake Park, hiking, dog walking, site seeing Mt Horeb GoodmanPool,Pool
We have traveled to Stewart Lake Park for kayaking. And Indian Lake for hiking.
Adventure park in Kenosha
Bike to Memorial Union
There are many unique parks to check out!
Fitchburg park .
Hike and Kayak
Dane county dog parks
Running in the City of Fitchburg parks
Token creek, any and all disc golf courses, scenic hiking trails
cross country skiing (typically go to U Ridge, Elver Park, Olin Park, Odana), hiking segments(variousofthe Ice Age trail), paddling (canoe, SUPtypically go to Wingra, Steward lake in Mt Horeb, Sugar River for canoeing), Outdoor Pool Landing)(Hawk's
Devil’s Lake: hiking
Yes, in summertimethe we frequently parks/playgroundsuse in Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg or farther.
We visit elver park, as well as the dream parks in monona and Fitchburg. There is a new park in cross plains that we like to visit as well.
State and county parks for hiking and dog walking
Disc golf courses
months for kids to get some exercise.
Donald Park for hiking, Fitchburg for paved bike/stroller trail, Blue Mounds for hiking
disk golf and long bike paths for exploring towns
State parks, enjoy more natural areas
There is no disc golf course in Verona. County parks and Madison parks have disc golf courses.
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In summer, we go to Fitchburg or Madison for outdoor pools (Goodman center on PD is lovely, but not open during daytime hours). Cross Country Park for soccer fields since Reddan won't allow recreational use of
We belong BasinregularlyarethatDanetrailsregularlycommunityMiddleton’sRidgewoodbeforeRidgewood,toandjoiningweusedpool.Weusehikingthroughoutthecountyparksaren’tpavedandwooded.WegotoTyroltoski.
Disc golf courses all over Madison.withinespeciallyWisconsin,thoseonehourof
Frequently go to Madison for disc golf.
playgroundsSometimes in other cities nearby to meet friends, often hiking trails in other parts of Ice age trail
Basketball or baseball
Walking in state and county parks
Devil's Lake, Donald County Park
State Parks outside of Dane County, City of Madison parks and trails, kayaking rivers outside of Verona.
Madison for lakesswimming and kayaking
fields (perhaps city could rent certain ones?)
MTB trails in Madison and Dane County as well a Cam Rock. State parks. for swimming. Cross Plaines and Blue Mounds for Cycling.
Red Mouse for a baseball field with lights that is available for my son's team to practice.
pickleball courts limited in Verona.
Hunting,Paddlesports,Camping,Fishing.
Baraboo/Dells area
I'm in Madison near Middleton... I drive to the east Marshall,side,The Dells, and even Sparta just to play Disc Golf. Verona substantiallyis closer than any of those locations.
We use Ridgewood pool in the summer. Wish we had a outdoor pool here in Verona.
Playground
Madison for disc golf
Pool
Disc golf courses volleyballcounty,madison/danearoundalsoindoorvenues
Verona parks are awesome during the warmer months, the city does a great job having nice parks and amenities. It would be great if Verona had some open gym time during the winter
Guided nature hikes -all season
Middleton splash park, walkingpheasantNelsonGovernorbeach,branchtrails
Ridgewood pool.
Indoor pickleball courts in Fitchburg
State parks
We love checking out all sorts of new places
disc golf courses. county parks, other city parks, private properties - ALL FOR DISC GOLF
I drive to Lake Kegonsa state park to bike around. It will be great connectedMcFarlandwhenis
disc golf
Cross Country ski trails
Mountain biking in Madison Fitchburg.andThere is none in Verona. Badger Prairie is not really mountain biking
Evansville for Lake Leota
Elver, Cap Springs, 9 Springs, Tyrol Basin are places where me and my disctimesregularlybuddies(multipleperweek)playgolf.
To Madison area for disc golfing
Disc golf courses around Dane County and beyond
Donald park
Mountain bike trails, hiking trails in Dane County
Madison city, and Dane county disc golf courses several times a week.
Dane county parks/ Madison parks for disc golf!
I live in Beaver Dam, but frequently come to various Dane County parks for disc golf!
or Capital Springs Disc Golf courses, one or twice a week at a minimum.
Elver Park for disc golf, Verona really needs to get a course somewhere!
Travel for disc golf all throughout the state
Disc golfing in Madison
Disc golf courses in Madison
Gotta go elsewhere for a disc golf course. ;)
Disc Golf courses at Elver Park, VallartaAst, frequentYahara.Bird'sCapitolHiestand,Springs,Ruin,andAlsowalking and hiking trails at state and city throughoutparksthe area.
Will gain access to the trails via other Mypoints.family and I also frequent Elver park
Cross Plains Park with the zip line or Stoughton Park with the zip line. We also go to the Fitchburg Dream Park and Monona Dream park
Disc golf courses
Camping and fishing
Disc golf courses at Elver, Hiestand, and Token Creek
We drive to disc golf courses outside of Madison and Dane county, so if you built one (or two) we would definitely play it!!
All NewasandAgecountysurroundingparks.IceTrailsegments,stateparkssuchBlueMoundsorGlarusWoods
Disc Golf Course! I travel around an
Middleton outdoor pool.
We enjoy disc golfing and riding veryhaveOnewheelsourwhichbeengettingpopular.
Hiking, usually at a Dane county park or the arboretum
Elver, Cap Springs, Heistand, Vallarta, Yahara, others for disc golf. Usually twice a week with a couple of neighborhood).neighborsmy(Raywood
We visit Mount Horeb and Middleton for their outdoor pool and slides.
The few available here are crowded. It has become so popular with all ages, not just older people. that it is difficult to play. It is a long drive into Madison or Oregon to play.
3-4 times per week playing disc golf, would play more if it was available in Verona
Disc golf
We drive and pay other places to swim. We also drive for cross country skiing and mountain biking.
Elver Park
Elver, IceRuins),MarshallToken,CapitalHiestand,Springs,Yahara,(Birdsfordiscgolf.agetrail
Various Madison and surrounding parks
Disc golf. Any and all parks Madisonaroundthat have courses.
Outdoor playgroundspool,in other communities with zip lines, bigger slides, parent/child shared swings, etc.
Elver park for sledding, ice skating, x country skiing. Rentals are key.
Camping overnight
Elver Park & Hiestand Park Twice each weekly
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I work on the Eastside of Madison and live in Ridgeway!
McKee Farms Park
Public pools in Mt. Horeb Middleton,and hiking at various county/state parks in Southern WI, FitchburgdiamondsandbowlingandMuseumChildren'sinMadisonBlackEarth,inFitchburgMiddleton,ballin
We disc golf and go to dog parks all around Dane County
All over for disc golf
Hiking trails
Go to Dane County parks and City of Madison parks to use their disc golf courses.
Disc golf
McKee park, for the bigger playground
Outdoor swimming pool in weekmonthssummer7/daysper
I drive to city of Madison and Dane county parks for disc golf
Cross country ski
Hiking. The big playground castle in Fitchburg.
Multiple parks in Madison for discgolf
Prairie CountyMorainePark
Donald county park for their trails
We go to state parks and county parks to hike and camp. We visit other city parks to play on a variety of playgrounds and explore.
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We frequently visit state parks to camp
Mount Horeb public pool - affordable pool with hoursaccommodating
Public outdoor pool for summer outdoor swim lessons. Drive to Middleton. Verona residents really want their children to be able to do outdoor swim lessons/swim team in the summers in Wisconsin. This is a priority for our family.
I'll admit in the winter we don't get out so much, but in the summer we do drive to go places where we can kayak and take longer nature walks.
McKee Farms Park, Urban Air, Legacy Academy, SkyZone
Disc golf- a couple times per week.
Stateexpensive.LandingHawkswaitlist/tooparks—hiking.
Mount Horeb pool
Harvey John and Lucille MemorialTaylorPark in Middleton has a music game feature that our kids love.
Disc Golf
Downtown Madison for SUP.
Lake Wingra for boating outdoorlocationsmultiplebeach/swimming,Michiganlogrolling,andLakeforhikingandpools.
Drive to any good walking areas, disc golf courses, and xc ski trails
Disc golf
Madison area splash pads and parks. Also outside of Dane county
Various lakes and creeks for canoeing. Over to Elver Park for sledding and skating at a place that rents skates.
disc golf
Variety swimmingplaygrounds,ofpool
Blue Mounds state park for swimming in the summer
Hiking- Couple times per month- go to state park or Donald County Park. Bike rides- go to various bike trails that have parks along it to play/ have lunch.
City and county disc golf courses. Elver park, most often.
Disc golf courses farther away.
Disc golfing at various parks in Madison
Like a variety of places to walk/hike.
Middleton or Madison parks
McKee FarmsFitchburg changeplayground,forpath,ofscenery
Outdoor poolHikingRidgewoodtrails at Donald County Park
We go to disc golf courses all over the country.
Elver, hiestand, cap springs, token creek. All for disc golf.
Picnic Point—firepit and trails.
Disc golf courses
hour or less to play around the area
disc golf in the Madison parks system.
We travel to Belleville to swim in the outdoor pool and the lake to go swimming and kayaking. Fireman’s beach and park is way too crowded
Have kids that like variety and to explore. We love our hometown parks.
3-4leaguesyear old soccer programs
art and music for kids, especially middle school ages.
Children's art, greater preschool programming
Adult leagues - tennis Rec dance classes for kids or family Rec acting classes
Adult sports leagues for indoor winter sports such as volleyball and basketball.
Tennis courts at McKee Farms Park and Wildwood Park in Fitchburg, tennis courts
Running
adventure / ropes course / ninja training
An outdoor pool
Atving
Adding at least 1 disc golf course
Family art classes
All rec sports starting at younger ages! Evening classes of (gymnastics,thingsart, etc)
An outdoor city pool with a Verona swim team. Teen nights that are chaperoned.
An outdoor pool.
Community gardens, botanical gardens, nature preserves.
Maybe offer an outdoor winter activity or two, like cross country skiing or snowshoeing.
Adult Sand Volleyball for the AdultsummerSoftball Leagues
beach volleyball leagues
?
23. Please use the space provided below to identify a type of new recreation program or service that the City should consider offering.
adult running club
Adult volleyball club. Kubb Club.
cardio drumming or adult beginner dance classes
Biking group for kids
Badminton. Mountain biking
Adult art classes in the evenings at the high school
Bcycle bikes, mountain bike course, pump track, bike rodeo/learning type park
A Verona park disc golf course would be very welcome. This is a rapidly growing sport and participants are willing to pay a reasonable fee for course use.
A community outdoor pool
Adult water fitness Facility like YMCA for families to do together, kids to keep busy and adults to exercise or have family time
A new disc golf course would be incredibly popular if maintained well enough
A community center centrally located with recreational opportunities for children and adults would be a wonderful resource for Verona. Would support increasing city taxes to fund.
climbing wall outdoor pool
McKee Farms Park, Middleton Lakeview Park
City wide composting
A junior park ranger program where kids can learn about what it takes to maintain the city parks and the equipment and they can help with various tasks/projects.maintenance
Biking/hiking equipment for people disabilities.with
Adult sand volleyball Adultleaguesoutdoor soccer
City pool
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Be more coordinated with fitchburg rec.
Community pool, swim team
Archery, communityoutdoorpool, golf leagues for kids & adults
An outdoor pool
Arts opportunities for youth and adults
Art, nature education
City pool (with swim lessons)
Adult sports in evening. More leagues like volleyball and softball
be competitive to MSCR offerings
Adult zumba would be very fun! Or even outdoor adult exercise classes. This would cater to young/single adults without kids which is a growing proportion of Verona.
Bird and butterfly watching
Adult enrichment classes like arts and crafts
A disc golf course
consider partnering with Tri 4 Schools for their triathlon training program
A disc golf
Adult workout classes (zumba, etc)
Adult exercise circuits
Art classes, volleyball space
B-cycle like shared bikes
A pool.
City of Verona Outdoor Pool
Rennebohmat Park in Madison.
After school offerings
?
Children’s martial arts program for self discipline and BoxingArtcontrol/growthpersonallessonsprogram
Art
Allow MUFA to use city fields for frisbee games
archery
gymnastics/tumbling for kids (ages 3+), martial arts (probably age 4+), swimming (not sure if that's currently offered, it's hard to find info on it if it is offered), ice skating, fitness classes for adults
Disc golf league
Disc golf leagues
Disc golf would be great, but only if we plan to create a unique and challenging experience that would draw people from other areas. I don’t think the greater Madison area needs more smallscale or Creek,Vallartacourses.beginner-onlyForinspiration,ASTinTokenElverPark’sdisc
disc golf course
Disc golf leagues
Disc golf!
Disc golf course and program.
through the spring or summer
Disc golf clinics! Disc golf club
Creative writing classes. Cross country and/or nordic skiing and have rentals cross country ski instruction, trails. outdoor pool for improved access for people of all means, swimminglearninginquarry is not the same.
Disc golf course
disc golf instruction
Disc golf courses
Disc Golf introduction events
Disc golf please!
Disc golf course Disc Golf Course Disc golf course
Disc golf please.
Disc golf, volleyball sand courts,
Disc Golf. Disc golf.
Disc golf courses-multiple disc golf courses
Dancing - hip hop, belly dance, folk dances
Disc Golf course.
Disc golf is a fast growing sport that can be loved by all people of all ages. I believe getting a course in Verona would be amazing.
Disc golf.
Cooking classes
Enhanced skate park. Cross Country skiing. Paved bike/walking trails.
Curling
Expanded summer programs.
Disc golf senior, adult, and youth Leagues
Disc golf is becoming popular and it would be great to have a course
golf course, and Bird’s Ruin in Marshall are all examples of great courses that bring people in from all over to play.
Boys volleyball
Disc Golf Course for your community and other surrounding communities to enjoy and bring more revenue to your city with purchases to local gas stations, restaurants and coffee shops, including disc golf permit fees from put of town guests.
family friendly discgolf course!
Pottery, fiber dying, sewing disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc golf disc golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf disc golf Disc golf DISC GOLF Disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc Golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf Disc golf
Family yoga
Disc golf, please!!
Disc Golf Course!
Disc golf/ Frisbee golf/ frolf, Ultimate Discgolf Dog parks. Include trash cans with poop bags for people to clean up after their dogs. Because dogs are in the park regardless of the city prohibitingordinanceit.
Exercise classes that are challenging for people over 55. ( NOt arm chair exercise!)
Electric Bike rentals, fishing ponds, a trap shooting range would be very nice
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Expand city rec offeringsprovide art and music offerings for youth
Groomed cross country ski trails
Disc golf is a great family activity!
Eau Claire, WI Senoir Center has electric bikes available for the community to check out. That is an amazing benefit that Verona could consider offering.
Cycling group for teens
Disc Golf Course. maybe allow area high schools to use it for education,Physicalorhave disc golf teams for area high schools. You would be surprised how many students would want to join.
Disc Golf!!!!!
Ice Hockey at VIA
I'd like to see more parks and rec programs for toddlers. this is highly peronsal at the moment as the mom of a 3 1/2 year old who is not yet old enough to join youth programs, but would love to participate in a variety or other activities.
I would like to see more options for kids to try something new for the first time. Intro to ballet, gymnastics, tennis, archery, frisbee, etc. Its
More rec dept activities for the under 5 crowd
More STEM and other types of activitiesenrichment
Ice skating classes, after school art classes, hiking club, more park scavenger hunts, trail with dinosaur sculptures
Involve young people in park maintenance so they will appreciate the work involved in maintenance.parkIt may prevent vandalism. Give youngsters pride in their community.
Have some youth activities go into higher ages, such as soccer and baseball for kids who want to keep playing after 3rd grade but don’t want to play club level/ little league.
I don't need care for summer programs or after school programs at this time I just know a lot of my friends and have seen a lot of parents in local Facebook groups that are having a really hard time finding programs for their kids. They have mentioned a need for more spots in the parks program for kids and don't know where to send their kids.
Indoor recreation during winter months. Teen and or high school age activities.
Martial Arts for school aged boys. The private businesses are way too expensive. Maybe you already do offer this? My son is 8, and I remember not being able to find a class for him.
I checked "increase funding for recreational activities" and marked options for kids not because I am aware of there not being enough options, but because these are important options for kids.
I think cooking classes or pottery would be fun.
Martial arts,
Junior Rangers type program for older kiddos that get them involved in the Parks service.
Martial arts, intro to fishing, swimming lessons
More Pickleball courts and programs!!
I don't own horses, but maybe a sequestrum on the outskirts of town
More classesclassesenrichment/creative(likedifferentartorcooking)
More rec opportunities in the summer.
Horseback riding
More programs like the “Playground program” except include VASD students, even if the live outside of Verona
Look at Mount Horeb. They offer gymnastics, pool, and other different rec activities for kids that are more affordable
Kid's Yoga, especially outdoors
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more pickle ball courts
hard to find offerings like this that aren't a huge time and commitment.money
More for people over 70. COVID has disrupted so many activities and I for one am not ready to exercise with people unless I can social distance. I liked the senior water exercise classes. I don't like that is part of the parks department.
Indoor pickleball facilities and senior citizens indoor walking facility or access to Verona High School track
I would love to see an outdoor pool that is in Verona. I would also love to see a park that would engage older children age 8 and up, like an adventure park or Ninja course.
Martial arts
It would be wonderful to have more options for our TEENS in the community!
I have no idea .
Improve and encourage kayaking and canoeing on Badger Mill Creek, I believe it to be a diamond in the rough, and it provides access to the Sugar River
I would love to see zip line, adventure course, obstacle course, outdoor fitness equipment or sculpture park. I don't know if any of these exist in city parks or nearby county parks currently.
Kickball league
More camps, after school programs
I would always advocate for youth programs. Let’s keep focus on families in Verona. But please allow for foot traffic in sensible ways and not having to fight with bikes silently zipping by. It’s dangerous and is and forhaveonbutpath.partDesireeconsequenceunfortunatelyofthetoconnecteveryofthecitywithabikeItmayseempetty,whycan’tbikesrideroads?Whydowetopavehikingpathsthem?
Kids with disabilities programs - hidden included like autism.
Outdoor pool/water park.
pickleball
Picked ball
Pickleball tournaments. Pickleball open-play dedicated times for people that don't have a group to play with.
Outdoor Swimming Pool.
Outdoor recreation for seniors
Obviously Disc Golf! Open gyms during colder months.
Not sure if there are any recreation classes currently? They used to be at the schools I believe. Wonder if they could offer yoga, martial arts, etc.
Pickleball leagues
Programs like the summer park program, but maybe throughout the year or on a weekend day to encourage kids to get outside and play all year long!
Pickle ball leagues
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball classes, pickleball leagues or Citygroups.Recreation walking groups, biking groups
Provide enough.
More youth Gymnastics.programming.
Public Outdoor Pool. We very much want our kids to be able to do Outdoor lessons/swimswim team in the WeSummer.donot want to do indoor swimming lessons in the Summertime in Wisconsin when children and families can be getting sun, vitamin d, exercise, friendship, valuable outdoor time. Having a public community.neededwonderfulVeronapoolprivate/affordableoroutdoorlocatedinthecityofwouldbeaandverymuchadditiontothe
Protected forest, meadow, wetlands.
pickle ball, local kayaking
Outdoor public pool
Pickleball classes and/or competing league for youth. My 12-year-old loves to play but there are no teams, no classes she can join.
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Public Outdoor Pool. 25 Meter w/ Diving Well
OUTDOOR PUBLIC POOL, PLEASE!
Open water swimming in the Quarry. Outdoor activities, camping etc summer camp for kids Outdoor music venue, golf driving range and/or mini golf outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool Outdoor pool like Middleton has.
Outdoor pool!
Mountain bike trails could be made in the area the city owns between Nine Mound Rd and Epic. These could also be walking trails. Mountain biking Mountain biking Mountain GymIndoorSkateboardingbikingrecfacilityorymca
wonderful! Special Olympics has some opportunities, but it’s not the same as what is offered to our other kids. My daughters can participate in many activities, but not my son. He has missed out on soccer, basketball,baseball,etc.All of our kids should have these opportunities. We need more of these in Dane County and Verona could be a leader here!
PEV (personal electric vehicles - escooters, ebikes, one wheels, electric tours/clubsunicycle)
Pickleball instruction Bocce Beginningleaguesgolf instruction for WalkingHikingadultsclubsclubs
Mtn biking & nordic skiing nighttime sky viewing not interested Not sure
Programs for youth and adults with disabilities.
Outdoor pool. carts.walking/running.IndoorFood
Outdoor pool Winter equipment rental (outdoor skating, x country skiing)
Pickleball courts at Harriet Park
Promote the activities offered by the senior center, as if it is just another "park & rec" facility. Remove the stigma of that being only where the old people go. It could and should be multi-generational for the benefit of all citizens.
Outdoor swimming pool
Outdoor pool with outdoor swim team like Middleton Gators, so you don’t have to pay a huge pool fee to be on an outdoor swim team. Outdoor pool with slides! Outdoor pool
Outdoor public pool!
Pool
Pickle ball courts and van da griff park
Programming for children/teens with special needs would be
Mountain biking, pump track
Mountain Bike Trails
XC Trails and Shelter Outdoor Pool
Would love more yoga offerings. Also maybe a cooking class.
We need thataffordablecheaperafterschoolisofhighquality.
There should be a rec league for baseball after the age of 10
Winter Paddle Ball courts and Pickleball courts
Verona has a fantastic recreational program, but it would be awesome to add rec hockey and rec volleyball.
There should be an outdoor pool for the kids, adults and seniors in the city of Verona. It is sad that we are a city of this size, that continues to grow quickly and there is not an outdoor pool. I grew up in a town of 1500 people and we had an outdoor pool. I learned to swim there, rode my bike there, spent the summer there. Great memories and experiences. I think it is horrible that we continue to find other ways to spend those dollars that should be going to this resource. Use the new space you are talking about to build a pool. My kids will be too old to still want to join, but it should be done.
Classes, group activities (such as public art shows, an arts center for classes, more focusedperformancesondifferent types of music and dance, etc.) and other offerings.
Restoring natural habitat.
Swimming lessons in summer outdoor pool
This city is a great place to live for athletic kids, and a unsupportiveterribly community
Stem programs for youth, musical theater dance options
Swimming
Public swimming pool
Public pool or water park
Summer programs for kids.
Public outdoor swimming pool (sorry, trying to show my strong desires here - I like Verona beach but it's crowded and I think this town should have something in addition to a natural swimming facility) I also think a maker space would be cool
Shooting Sports. Sporting Clays, Trap, Rifle Range.
Take a look at Mt Horeb or Fitchburg's offerings. They offer much more variety and options than Verona, especially for children. A community pool would also be a great addition.
We need to have a pool. It's embarrassing that a city this size does not have a public outdoor pool.
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Yoga/Pilates in the park, art in parks for kids
Your Cathedral Point Park Program is overflowing. I think adding a Park Program at Scenic Ridge would be popular but needs bathrooms. Maybe consider Park Program at the new park
Something for kids who have disabilities.
STEM
Teen yoga. Verona is so sports heavy, it would be nice to see more variety in offerings. Arts classes would also be an asset so families do not have to rely on MSCR for those things.
Single track biking
Stem club. Codeing
for kids invested in the arts (particularly music, dance, and development).artisticWe need to increase support to the schools and the community for those with children interested in careers in the arts.
Worrier courses, outdoor winter activities.
Summer day camps
The city needs an outdoor pool
Summer Music events
Swim dive program within the city. There would be a TON of interest as many many families drive outside of the city to join private pools during the summer.
Sand Volleyball lessons / teams / (Especiallyleagues.middle to HS Sugarages) river kayaking and canoeing and tubing.
Summer day trip to six Skiingflags? at Tyrol during the winter?
The city really needs a community center. Relying on the schools for indoor space is very difficult.
senior fitness center- or a community fitness center
Putting a disc golf course in a Verona park.
Teen rec sports, such as soccer.
Would love to see a pickleball program or league
Robotics for kids, board game hour
Walking club (senior citizens)
Trap or Skeet Shooting
There is a severe lack of after school programs in Verona.
Verona needs a community pool with summer programming for kids
Yoga
Sand volleyball
Yoga- was so great at the library!
Public pool
Slow Pitch Softball
Recreational sports for older kids
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Youth disc golf and Ultimate instructionFrisbee
better access to badger creek
Improve and add sidewalks
Youth Archery Youth Cheerleading
It is not valid to ask people if more, less or the same amount of spending on items is preferred when you don’t tell us how much is currently being spent.
behind Country View when built. Assuming lots of young families will move in near there. Needs bathrooms for sure.
The parks are maintained well overall, and the number and variety of parks are an attraction for families.
Would love trails for walking biking connecting all city parks.
i'll just reiterate the need for better bike lanes/paths in near the intersection.street/veronamainave
I'm looking forward to seeing the Ice Age trail restoration. I'm concerned about standing water and bushesblueberry/blackberrytodrainbetterthepopulationsmosquitoandwhetherlandscapingwillslopetothecreekorbetter.I'dalsoloveseeintherestoration
Something needs to be done with traffic. Verona has gotten way too congested. Can’t get anywhere anymore.
youth enrichment for tweens, more baseball fields as it is hard to find open fields to use for fun that aren't under Little Leagues control or booked by them for practice
Verona needs a place for family’s to do things together or middle/highforschool kids to keep busy.
Would like to see more pickleball courts. The 4 at Harriet Park are nice but have had to wait 6090 minutes on multiple occasions to access. Getting more crowded all the time.
Youth golf
Zip line!
I’ll never get behind inviting bike traffic into foot traffic areas.
24. Please use this space to provide any other comments relating to pedestrian, bicycle, park and recreation services or facilities in the City of Verona.
Youth pickleball
I love the often.evenspacetheplushiking/bikingEasyatmospheresemi-ruralofVerona.accesstothetrailsisabeforme.Thanksforallworkyoudo.Greenisalwaysimportantifnotusedvery
I think Verona parks are great! Would love to see some brand new equipment and a discount golf course the most.
Need to pave the Verona bike trail
Perhaps Reach out to Bcycle Trek and see if they will put a pilot program in place for Electric bike rentals. Many people could use them for commuting to save gas, and recreation.
In general, the city has a lack of availabilitysidewalkespecially in older warmwalkingexample)Veronalonglackhavefoot.exploringtowardshashereAscloserneighborhoodstoCentralVerona.someonewhomovedfromMadison,thisbeenabarrierwalkingandthecitymoreonThemainroadsdosidewalks,buttheofshadetreesanddistances(EastAvenueforcanmakeunpleasantinsummerweather.
Youth track club
Zipline, volleyball for younger ages, expanded summer playground program
demand will continue to increase.
After school recreation programs (in the school facilities)
Wonder why walking & biking lanes are not marked on Nine Mound Rd. This would be a great place for protected lanes, and sidewalks.
Due to the popularity of Pickle ball the city of Verona should build more courts. The Harriet park courts are very nice but how often crowded and difficult to get a court. There are plenty of open spaces and areas for many types of activities across the city but pickle ball is in short supply and
I would like lights at the Harriet Park pickleball courts and 2 more courts would be nice. There are cracks though which is disappointing as they aren't even a year old
Bike and pedestrian lanes have been improved for those of us living close to Epic but I would like to see better lanes for getting people I to downtown without driving. The city just doesn’t have a walkable vibe.
It would be really nice if there was a clock on the shelter at Verona Beach that was clearly visible from the beach.
Youth disc golf program.
youth cooking
I love the city of Madison, and it’s suburb cities including Verona. I worked in Verona a few times and it had great infrastructure. (Near festival foods). I know there are a lot of disc golf courses in the area, but adding one more would provide more balance to the amount of players trying to play at the same time. It can get backed up really quick.
Walking dogs on city streets w/o sidewalks to get to trails can be scary. Many people here drive way too fast, more than 10 mph over the 25 mph limit, and there doesn't seem to be enforcementanyof the speed limit.
You do well
There are not enough sidewalks in Verona, especially in the older neighborhoods. My home does not have a sidewalk,
A disc golf course would be awesome. Disc golf is growing. At Elver there’s often a 20 to 30 minute wait to start during peak times. If it’s built people will come.
Last year Verona added a paved trail off of Hwy M between locust drive and whalen Rd that will soon connect to Ice Age Trail in 2022. The amount of people walking, biking, or runnning on this paved path since it was started in 2021 is amazing to me and it connects many neighborhoods and greater access to get to
clean bike paths , fill in holes
The people who mow the grass at the city parks should trim more often. LOL. Other than Main St. being congested I think there has been a huge improvement in pedestrian and bicycle access in recent years. And we love the parks. The bathrooms are always clean.
I am disappointed that only Harriet Park has pickle ball courts.. Other tennis courts which have previously had court markings for pickle ball have removed them.
Brochure with maps and locations of parks and recreation facilities, rules, times of operation, sports equipment
I realize it's a state trail but Military Ridge trail that runs through Verona is in rough shape. Nails sticking out of bridges, potholes, flooding, etc.
More trees.
With a few connections to main arteries Verona could greatly expand our pedestrian and bike trails to increase access for all.
we need a disc golf course!
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Thank you for continuing to add trails for biking, hiking and walking. They are really important to a thriving community that cares for the our land.
Don’t pave all the trails. Keep working on connecting parks and trails for safe travel of both pedestrian and bike wooded/naturalKeeptraffic.some areas within parks for exploring and nature viewing.
More trails for folks to walk and bike upon.
Good park system. Looking forward to the improvments
We love to bike this trail but have had to reduce our use of it.
Outdoor pool, please!!!
Disc golf would be great to have
Disc golf course would be amazing. Sport has become incredibly popular.
I’d like to see more 10’ wide and lane striping especially for families with young children. It’s safer for anyone using sidewalks.
More locations for dog walkers to find supplies for picking up and disposing of dog waste. The pet waste is out of hand on all trails and city streets. Maybe more awareness of general rules in this regard.
add more trails for walkers
Investment in parks and recreation will improve our city and quality of life. Would have loved to have had additional amenities when our child was young. We used to spend a lot of time driving outside Verona for activities with her. So would be happy to support development of some of these things for the next generation of Verona families.
Keep up the good work!
and I would be more than happy to deal with snow removal to have a safe walking place for pedestrians.
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I run and bike a lot and connect into all of the trails we have to offer.
These trails are great!
Verona had a lot of great green space!
Please put sidewalks or bike/walking path on NineMound Rd between Raywood neighborhood (Acadia) and W. Verona Ave
link bike trails with bike lanes in the town of Verona.
The facilities we use are well kept. & staff is always helpful.
It would be nice to have more of a European style community where there is a pedestrian green space downtown - a square where people can sit, have yoga classes outside, and meet others and be a community.
Keep it up! I’d like to volunteer.
Please maintain what we have. I see landscapingtheat the beach already has dead trees. Weed the plantings. And do something about the weedy flowers along the fence at the Mobil station. It’s at the intersectionmainand looks terrible.
Help connect the areas south of the beltline to the rest of the city in a safe way.
Develop more of the mountain bike trails at Badger Prairie, Dane Co and other groups started additional work last year
we love Verona parks!
Signs for bikers that they also need to stop at stop signs. Also the city police should start to enforce rules of the road for bikes. There are so many bikers that think that they own the road. They are required by law to also stop at stop signs, yet they very rarely do. But if a car driver doesn't follow the rules of the roadwhoa! This has become a HUGE problem.
Maintain goods sidewalk or paths for the kids to bike in town
Skateboard park needs maintenance & updating
We need sidewalks and a pool. Towns with less than 1000 residents in WI have both of these and we don't.
You're doing amazing sweetie.
I'm very excited to have a new park in the city!
to Fireman's Beach and splash pad?
We would greatly benefit from a Rec/Community Center
Don't try to put sidewalks in old neighborhoods that don't have them. That's just gonna homeownerspissoff. I don't want a sidewalk running through my front yard.
more sidewalk and trail options to get from the town of verona to the city of verona would be wonderful.
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Thanks for asking!
Where the bike path along verona ave meets the little league parking lot needs a ramp. Parking lot is a couple inches lower than trail. Most sidewalks need updating. Currently cracked, risen, or too narrow. More butterfly gardens.
we rented Harriet park last year for a family picnic and it was perfect! It was clean, lots of outlets for hot dishes, lots of picnic table there and nearby, and there were facilities for the kids to play on. It was great...rent seemed a bit high, but my only complaint.
More/wider sidewalks and bike/multi-use paths!
They appear to be well maintained.
Creating spaces and activities for our our teens is incredibly important for their physical and mental health! THis age group often gets overlooked and they still need access to healthy and safe activities. A public pool, disc golf, basketball courts, tennis, mini- golf.
Summer youth parks program needs more slots for kids. A nearby park program filled up in a day so my granddaughter couldn’t participate in something she was looking forward to.
Enjoy the get on/off by the new high school for the bike trail. Would like to know how accessible the fields and courts are at the new High School.
Please improve the skatepark or remove it entirely, it's embarrassment.an
not interested
OUTDOOR PUBLIC POOL, PLEASE!
In general, there are plenty of places to walk and bike, but bike & walking for transportation is hard because business areas are designed for cars.
Where Main St becomes County M the traffic can be tricky and fast. What's the best way for residents coming from Whalen to cross this street and walk/bike over
This city is not walkable, meaning there aren't enough businesses within walking distance of my house
A sidewalk/bike path along M to the new CostCo would be awesome!
places in Verona more easily. Keep taking these actions as it impacts the quality of life in Verona and makes it a great place to live.
Would love a community pool
Thank you for making Verona beautiful!
Again, I would love to see an outdoor pool that Verona residents can benefit from like the surrounding cities.
Please continue to enhance the bike trail system. Some work is needed on the military ridge trail between the prairie and the ball smoothing/leveling.diamonds,
Need indoor volleyball center, need additional indoor hockey rink to attract tournaments which will be huge revenue generating income for hotels, restaurants in Verona many of which are locally owned. The biggest return on investment would be to add a volleyball court rec center and additional indoor hockey rink for multi day tournaments. Verona is missing the opportunity to host hockey tournaments due to only having one indoor rink. Most other cities in dane county have 2! Verona hockey is ranked highly in the state. This would draw a ton of money in to the community as hockey has many different levels from under 6 to high school.
park periodically for broken equipment (as mentioned previously the basketball hoops at Epic park have been broken for about 1 year. Perhaps there was no funding to fix them or no one in charge was aware they were broken?)
I wonder if the playground program sign up options could be altered to offer 2 and 3 day options as well as 2-3 withoutparticipateansothroughoutsessionsthesummerthatmorepeoplehaveopportunitytointheprogramincreasingthe
Difficult to get to bike trails without driving due to lack of bike lanes and narrow sidewalks
We very much appreciate the trailsbiking/running/hikingandthedogparks.
I think with careful planning Verona could develop a trail system that could become a desired aspect of the community and as a destination for people outside the community which would bring in money.
I love living in Verona and I am grateful for all of our parks! It would be nice if someone checked each
I live very close to the technology park where I work yet it particularlyisn’tsafe to bike down M to get there due to incomplete/narrow bike lanes and heavy traffic.
staff and resources needed to run it.
Raywood park has a large open area that would benefit from a shelter, picnic tables, restroom and get a lot of traffic
We live in Fitchburgabout 8 minutes from Verona - my son goes to glacier edge because we’re a part of the Verona school district. I want him to be able to participate in programs that his friends from school do, but we have to wait to register because we don’t live in Verona. Spots fill up so quickly that he has never been able to do the programs his friends do unfortunately. I find that frustrating considering we’re a part of VASD (not by choice).
Let’s make Verona and biking city!
We often use Fitchburg (they include Town of Verona as residents since Verona schools are in Fitchburg-or at least used to) and Mt Horeb, as they’re a bit more welcoming to nonresidents. We opt for club sports when possible.
I think the city has excellent bike trails and parks and I do not think it is an area that really needs improved
Lights to help cross busy streets
Better, and more, pedestrian and bike infrastructure should be priority 1, with nothing else even close. Get rid of cars, build Verona that serves people.
The addition of the walking/bike path linking neighborhoods south of town to town and Fireman’s park has been a wonderful addition!
We will need a new outdoor rink if the Verona Ice Arena expands into the current outdoor rink with the second sheet of indoor ice! We are so excited about the second sheet of indoor ice, but would love a place for outdoor skating too.
Hard to say that city funding should be allocated when we’re Town of Verona-not sure why I got this survey. As far as Verona Rec is concerned we’re considered non-residents so not really encouraged to use/participate in Verona Rec programs.
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Add more spots/locations for the summer program. Everyone loves it and it fills up so quick.
I think paving the military ridge trail out to Epic would/will (?) be great. It is so rutted and muddy that its hard to use for many months of every year. Thanks!
Please give us an area we can access Sugar Creek for water play.
More green, more parks, more bike trails, more outdoor options for kids and families are great! Anything to get us off electronics and outside living!
Overall, you’re doing a great job, and I really appreciate the opportunity
See above.
We have been very pleased with Verona parks and recreation having five kids grow up here.
I just wish our downtown was more vibrant with restaurants, shops, things to do. We would walk/bike there all the time!
Add some more on typical travel paths.
No more Spending on bike, walk-in go paths. The ones in place are already underutilized.
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We need more sidewalks to increase walkability. We live in Westridge,
More parking options near parks
We need safe areas for road bikes and my bike course would be nice as well as cross country skiing
maintain as all parks are good
It’s disappointing that the city doesn’t yet have an outdoor pool. Neither the indoor pool at the high
improved access out of neighborhoods to downtown would be helpful especially with Costco going in there will be more traffic and I will be more concerned with allowing my kids out of the neighborhood
I don’t bike - but I know TONS of people do and I’d love a place for them to ride safely. I am a runner, and a nice running path would be wonderful too!
A comprehensive review of certain streets that are much busier now and should be evaluated to see if sidewalks and or bike lanes would improve safety. Especially walkers and bikers to and from the new high school.
Mostly good so keep it up!
The entire length of Nine Mound needs to be more consistently pedestrian and biker friendly. In some places its very wide, giving plenty of room for non-vehicles, but its not marked with a bike lane. The north part of Nine Mound is more narrow and has no sidewalk or bike lane. Living in the mycomfortabledon'tisorcloserorthatconnecttakeneighborhood,RaywoodwecouldNineMoundnorthtotothebikepathisonNorthernLightstakeitsouthtogettothehighschooldowntownareas,butitsoinconsistentthatIfeelalwaysfeelusingitwithyoungkids.
Seems like we need more programming like the park program. It filled up so fast with long waitlists.
to weigh in on future plans. This was a thoughtful survey!
I love biking in Verona.
Can there be a continued walking path that connects the zing park to tamarack. Many people walk there dog this way (by the water tower next north west end of country view elementary)
Would be great if there was a safer option to cross downtown streets by foot or bike.
Each level could have a tournament!
I love Verona and its parks. It’s a great city.
An outdoor pool in the city of Verona would be fantastic!
Nature Sanctuary needs to be restored to go back to a nature sanctuary instead of paved path.
Please consider adding sidewalks/trails to both sides of road along M, Locust bridge, Bruce street. Lots pedestrianscrossingsunnecessaryofroadmadebybecause the paths don’t all align.
An outdoor pool for our community would be great.
Ice Age corridor needs to be restored since many extra trees were eliminated unnecessarily.
Thanks for sending thisit was nice to be able to preferences/ideas.provide
It is worth being proactive about this now while the City is growing. Multi-modal systems are hard to retrofit and Verona is already a patchwork community.
I love that the walking and bike paths continuemaintained.arePleasetoimprove and add these services.
Please add LIGHTS to the Pickleball courts. And build more lighted courts at other parks.
We’ve used many of the cities recreation programs and would like to see those programs continue.
school nor the beach provide an equivalent experience for a child in the summer.
City could mow less of wildflower areas (nine mound berms, detention areas behind Meister Park as example) to decrease climate-friendlycosts/increasepractices
Verona should put in a public pool by fireman’s park & the splash pad. There is a field that would be a perfect spot for it.
Online options are needed for purchasing trail passes!
It was so surprising to me when we moved here that Verona does not have an outdoor pool. Also, we noticed that we could not access the outdoor ice skating rinks because there were no skate rentals. In Monona there is a beautiful park with skate rentals in the winter.
You need to establish and enforce better rules for the special parks (e.g. Military Ridge Reserve, Eastview Heights Nature Sanctuary). Also establish new special parks like those. Look for corridors
Connect Madison to Verona on Woods Rd
Overall really enjoy and appreciate the park staff and facilities!
A disc golf course would be great for Verona!
I reiterate, disc golf would draw a consistent number of people to any park. Disc golf benefits greatly
Trying to bike north of PD and west of M is tricky, lots of traffic at intersection
I am a frequent user of the Military Ridge trail, specifically around epic. I would like to use it more in the summer, but there is little to no shade. I end up walking helpful.moreofneighborhoodsthroughinsearchshade.Ithinkplantingtreeswouldbevery
Need sidewalk on Nine Mound Rd between Pollow and Cross Country. Pedestrians walk along road to get to bike trail.
Bike lanes separated by divider from road would be ideal. Bike lane that doubles for parked cars is not helpful.
Public education goes a long way in helping a community understand the diverse population that lives in and around our city, and the users of all these Collaborationservices.with local media would benefit our community so everyone understands that we have a diverse population with a variety of interests.
Please continue to emphasize restoration of the East view nature sanctuary/Ice Age Trail. The parks department is the most restoration.workorganizationlogicaltoorganizedaystopromote
through the city, especially minimalsubdivisions,newwheredevelopment is done with the goal of having natural areas where wildlife can live and pass thru. You have to break up the block after block of houses with something more than tidy parks. Think of them as green highways.
Expand the paved bike path
Do not plow the paved path in East View Heights Sanctuary as you had promised in 2021.
I would like to see more accountability from bikers. They often zip across PB and Main Street and I’m always afraid I’m going to hit them when driving. I’d like to see some bridges or something installed to help keep the flow of traffic for both cars pedestrians/cyclists.and
Disc golf please, can come with pay to play daily/annual passes, to counter initial cost, pay for upkeep/maintenance etc
We could REALLY use an outdoor community pool. The splash pad shelter, playground, and landscaping really need more attention. They are often dirty and there is a lot of garbage in and around the landscaping. Please dedicate more resources to keep the splash pad and beach nice and clean.
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the downtown sidewalks and lighting sucks, make it all match south main!!!
Consider more bike lanes, a pump track, and off road trails.
Verona is growing and beautiful parks, trails and sidewalks would be something for all to enjoy
Please consider a disc golf park. Available for all ages and brings people around the state and out of state.
Dedicated Pickleball Courts
which has the potential to be very pedestrian friendly, but Nine Mound, W Verona Ave and Cross Country Rd are not pedestrian friendly.
I have met with the City in the past to discuss developing a mountain bike and multi use area in the parcel on the southeast corner of Northern Lights Road and PD (similar to Quarry Ridge). I would welcome the opportunity to discuss planning and funding sources for this area.
Please have more dedicated crosswalks next to city parks and bike/walking trails
Derek (608.712.0652).Johnson
Continue to expand and improve bike paths
Other cities in wisconsin paint bike lanes on streets that have no sidewalk in residential areas. I found this helpful for both cars and pedestrians because it clearly identifies the area of use. I often see people walking in the middle of the road or cars driving way too close to the side where people are walking.
I think developing multiple disc golf courses would be a great revenue source and quality of life improvement for the city
The zip line park in cross plains is really cool. That would be a beet addition for Verona.
The reason I chose to live in Verona rather than any other suburb is specifically because of the Ice Age Trail, county parks, and easy access to state parks. I use these spaces typically 6 days a week, and they are extremely important to me. I would love any additional funds to go toward maintaining and/or increasing these green spaces for community.ourIwould also like to see more green spaces for "silent sports" (such as hiking and bird watching) since there are already many parks with playgrounds and other spaces for kids, and quiet places that truly feel like nature are the top priority for me.
Disc golf is just as complicated as golf but way more affordable for the community and can make money for the community. Which gives everybody the exercise in relaxation of Disc golf!
good job on Badger Mill Creek trail restoration. Looking forward to the tree plantings
Let me just say that overall I think recreation services and facilities are quite good here and your work is appreciated! That said, I do want to say one thing relating to pedestrian paths: Even if lanes."socrazysafely.ourBasswood?)(EdwardsonesidewalkstotheWestridge,thesidewalksexpensiveimpossible/prohibitivelyit'stoinstalleverywhereinneighborhoodsnexttoIreallythinkcityshouldfindawayinstallactualpathsoralongatleastsideofmajorstreetsandforkidsinareatowalktoschoolItrulythinkit'stoexpectkidstodointhestreetin"walkingIt'saconstant
source of angst amongst Westridge parents who realize their kids will have to do so. Posts fly on social media fast and furious and, as someone who has lived it, it really is distressing. You end up bending over backwards to find ways to get your kids to school to avoid having them walk nearly a mile in a lane right next to oodles of cars (some of them driven by new drivers who are themselves heading to school). It was truly a relief when my kids were old enough to drive, but I think this issue needs to be :-).considerationhardThankwell!thatwhoalsoproposednow.withsolved—especiallySugarCreekthereHonestly,thesepathswouldbeniceforadultswouldliketowalkdirectiontotownasyouforallofyourworkandyourofmyidea
Better lighting throughout town. It is so dark at night. Feels unsafe
Verona needs a disc golf course
The city has done a great job connecting the city with more bicycle and pedestrian paths. However, I think more can be done to make a
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from a welcoming and friendly community, and is a very fun sport for any age range and skill level.
We need an outdoor pool!!!
Disc golf course would be great. I live in Madison, <10 minutes away from Verona, and would frequent any nearby park if this were offered.
I’m uncomfortable on the bike path being a mom with 4 boys. I’d like to see more opportunities for biking in town
Verona has grown a lot in the last 10-15 years and it continues to show it's potential. provide bike paths that businessesconnectandparks
Disc Golf Course
I would love to see more educational placards around identifying native plants and ecosystems and teaching people about the natural areas and such we have here.
Disc golf
The tennis courts near the old high school used to be open all day. Now they are only open after school and other tennis courts are now pickelball. We need more tennis courts that are open during the assessableday,toeveryone.
Disc golf. If a proper course is put in, the city can hold tournaments. This could bring in good money for the local economy.
Like why is the pond at the park and ride a hot spring that never freezes?
If a disc golf course were available, I would use it weekly!
See #23
Disc Golf Course is needed
I’d love to see a bridge for bikes and pedestrians over County M near Whalen.
I do hear a lot of feedback about certain parks filling quickly for the summer playground program.
Please install disc golf course
More sidewalks in neighborhoods around schools!!
Really enjoy interconnectedthebike trails
Additional restroom and shelter facilities at parks would be useful, as well as updated and maintained equipment.
truly good option for residents to get around the city. There has been talk about paving some of Military Ridge east of the new High School, however, that means we will be losing wonderful unpaved trails. I feel if those are to be paved, something needs to be done to bring more unpaved trails that feel more natural.
An Outdoor Swimming pool in the city would be a huge amenity, and should have more strongly pursued with the sugar creek redevelopment.
Current parks are great, but would love to see more ageandalongandwooded/shadedwe’ll-maintainedwalkingrunningtrailsnearorbadgermillcreekconnectingtoicetrail
The Parks RecreationandDepartment is a great asset to the City of Verona.
A pump track would be awesome!
I think you should expand the summer playground program since there is such a high demand, and it is a great way to get our kids outside in the summer.
street lighting
A bathroom/pavilion at Cross Country park would be really nice
Would love to see the city better activitiesto(andmultithroughoutconnectedbypaved-usepathssokidsadults)cannavigateschoolandothersafely.
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We should design a separate network of bike/pedestrian routes that allows anyone to safely and efficiently get to different parts of the city without encountering car traffic. We should make efforts to reduce traffic traveling through our city.
Need more times for summer program. They full up so fast that lots of kids miss out on doing fun thinks. I would even pay a little more to pay for high schooler or college kids to run more programs.
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Appendix B: PARK & RECREATION MAPS
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150 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN k k kk k k k k ß ß M ß ß M ß ß PD ß ß G ß ß PD ¾ 69 18 & 151 18 & 151 SevenSpringsRd RdViewCountry Riverside Rd WhiteCrossingRd NorthernLightsRd Dairy RidgeRd EpicLn TimberLn Victory Ln TRangerlLocustDr SugarRiverRd Shady OakLn Riverside Rd Hubbl e Rd Valley Rd 7 28 13 82 21 10 9 17 12 1 19 5 27 11 4 2326 37 6 25 36 39 22 3 32 29 18 15 38 40 30 31\\msa-ps.com\fs\Project\09\09286\09286035\GIS\6_Pro_Verona_CorpUpdate\6_Pro_Verona_CorpUpdate.aprxFile:smorrison,By:PrintedPrintDate:7/12/2022 Park ID Name 1Meister Park 2Epic 3WestridgePark Park 4Thompson Park 5Raywood Park 6West 8Cross7BehnkeParkParkCountry Park 9Harriet 10HarmonyParkHills Park 11Silent Street Pond 12Kay 13CommunityPark Park/Eagle's Nest Ice Arena 14 Ceniti Park/Connor Field 15Veteran's Park 16Military Ridge Reserve 17 Hometown Junction 18Central Park 19 Neff Park 20Prairie View Park 21 Fireman's Park 22Palmer Park 23 Vande Grift Park 24Tollefson Park 25Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory 26Tower Park 27Scenic Ridge Park 28Cathedral Point Park 29Military Ridge State Trail 30Sugar River Wildlife Area 31Sugar River Wetlands 32Reddan Soccer Park 33Badger Prairie County Park 34Prairie Moraine County Park 35 Scheidegger County Forest 36Zingg Park 37 Festival Park 38Wild Willow Park 39East View Heights Nature Sanctuary 40South Main Park
151APPENDIX B // PARK & RECREATION MAPS k ß ß PB ß ß M 18&151 18&151 FitchburgRd ShadyBen d Rd Whalen Rd MapleGroveDr FitchronaRd Grandview Rd 16 20 24 14 38 34 35 39 33 CITY VERONAVERONACITYMADISONMADISONOFCITYOFOFCITYOF Data Sources: PARCELS AND MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY. BIKE PATHS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MADISON. ICE AGE TRAIL BY WI DNR City of Verona Dane County, Wisconsin ParkAreasService k ParkSchoolService Area (0.5 Mile) Rivers & Streams Lakes & Ponds CityParcelsof Verona City of DistrictProposedServiceProposedNaturalDaneMunicipalMadisonParksCountyParkResourceAreaResidentialOutsideAreaMixedResidential City of Verona Parks and Open Space00.250.5MilesPlan
152 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN k k kk k k k k ß ß M ß ß PD ß ß M ß ß G ß ß PD ¾ % 69 18 & 151 18 & 151 SevenSpringsRd RdViewCountry Riverside Rd WhiteCrossingRd Dairy RidgeRd Epic Ln TimberLn Victory Ln RangeTrl LocustDr SugarRiverRd Shady OakLn Riverside Rd Hubble RValleyd Rd e g j bdb c j j j a A B D C E F LK i h 7 28 13 82 21 10 9 17 12 1 19 5 27 11 4 26 23 37 6 25 36 22 3 32 29 18 15 38 39 40 30 31 39\\msa-ps.com\fs\Project\09\09286\09286035\GIS\6_Pro_Verona_CorpUpdate\6_Pro_Verona_CorpUpdate.aprxFile:smorrison,By:PrintedPrintDate:9/14/2022 Park ID Name 1Meister Park 2Epic 3WestridgePark Park 4Thompson Park 5Raywood Park 6West 8Cross7BehnkeParkParkCountry Park 9Harriet 10HarmonyParkHills Park 11Silent Street Pond 12Kay 13CommunityPark Park/Eagle's Nest Ice Arena 14 Ceniti Park/Connor Field 15Veteran's Park 16Military Ridge Reserve 17 Hometown Junction 18Central Park 19 Neff Park 20Prairie View Park 21 Fireman's Park 22Palmer Park 23 Vande Grift Park 24Tollefson Park 25Whalen Pond Outdoor Laboratory 26Tower Park 27Scenic Ridge Park 28Cathedral Point Park 29Military Ridge State Trail 30Sugar River Wildlife Area 31Sugar River Wetlands 32Reddan Soccer Park 33Badger Prairie County Park 34Prairie Moraine County Park 35 Scheidegger County Forest 36Zingg Park 37 Festival Park 38Wild Willow Park 39East View Heights Nature Sanctuary 40South Main Park
153APPENDIX B // PARK & RECREATION MAPS k ß ß PB ß ß M 18&151 FitchburgRd Shady BendRd Whalen Rd Maple Grove Dr FitchronaRd Grandview Rd g f k G H J I 16 20 26 24 14 38 34 35 33 Data Sources: PARCELS AND MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY. BIKE PATHS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF MADISON. ICE AGE TRAIL BY WI DNR City of Verona Dane County, ProposedWisconsinParksandTrails Proposed Park a Proposed Trail a Safety ExistingProposedImprovementTrailBikePath k RiversSchool & Streams Lakes & Ponds City of Verona City of DaneMunicipalMadisonParksCountyPark City of Verona Parks and Open Space00.250.5MilesPlan
154 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
155APPENDIX C // ZINGG PARK MASTER PLAN
Appendix ZINGGC: MASTERPARKPLAN
BLUE ICE PASS ROBIN MOCHA WAY HEMLOCKDRIVE PLAYGROUNDACCESSIBLESHADE NATURE PLAYGROUND + ZIPLINE BENCH W/COMPANION SPACE (4)PUBLICPARKMULTI-USEPATHSIDEWALK PLANTING/NATIVEBIOSWALE GREENOPENSPACE PLANTINGNATIVE
ROBINHILLROAD WAYWINDRIFTSHADE PLAYGROUNDACCESSIBLECANOPY PLANTING/NATIVEBIOSWALE SHELTER AND RESTROOMSBIKERACKS(5) PARK SIGN
BLUE ICE PASS ROBIN MOCHA WAY HEMLOCKDRIVE NATURALCHALLENGEPLAYGROUND/COURSEZIPLINE PLAYGROUNDACCESSIBLE NATIVE PLANT SEEDING
NATIVE PLANT BIOSWALE
ROBINHILLROAD WAYWINDRIFT
SHADE CANOPY BIKE RACKS
SHELTER W/RESTROOMS
UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
5Concrete Park Path 6' + Pads (est.) 17,249SF $7$120,743
14Park Sign 1LS$5,000$5,000
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20 Mobilization (8%) 1LS$93,000$93,000 $1,247,000
26' Benches 4EA$1,750$7,000
46' Picnic Tables 6EA$1,200$7,200
19 Erosion Control 1LS$5,000$5,000
Inflation 3%per year $76,000 2024 ) $1,323,000 Contingency10% $133,000 Design Engineering & Bidding6% $80,000 Construction Administration6% $80,000 $1,616,000 CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL ( TOTAL COST: CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL Zingg Park Master Plan ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COST CITY OF VERONA, WI ESTIMATE YEAR: CONSTRUCTION YEAR: Completed By:
13Trees 40EA$500$20,000
6Accessible Playground Area 1LS$250,000$250,000
9Shade Canopy 1LS$24,000$24,000
15 Shelter/Restroom Electrical Service (est.) 1LS$5,000$5,000
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1Park Shelter w/Restrooms (~2,400 SF) 1LS$450,000$450,000
3Bike Racks 5EA$500$2,500
17 Restroom Sanitary Sewer (est.) 1LS$8,000$8,000
18 Storm Sewer (est.) 1LS$7,500$7,500
NO.
DESCRIPTION
160 CITY OF VERONA // COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN DATE COMPLETED: 8/10/2022 2022 2024 ITEM
10 Earthwork (est.) 1LS$45,000$45,000
7Natural Play Area 1LS$120,000$120,000
8Burke 60' Zipline 1EA$17,000$17,000
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16 Restroom Water Service (est.) 1LS$3,000$3,000
11Site Restoration 12,674SY $3$38,022
12Native Areas/Stormwater Basin seeding (est.) 2,285SY $8$18,280