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File #: 74555    Version: 1 Name: Parks and Open Space Plan Update
Type: Miscellaneous Status: Items Referred
File created: 11/4/2022 In control: PARKS LONG RANGE PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Parks and Open Space Plan Update
Attachments: 1. Parks Planning 6.2023 v3.pdf, 2. P1776_Questionnaire_Review_V01.pdf, 3. Parks Planning 09.2023 v4.pdf, 4. 2023-11-29_P1776_Proposed Timeline_ V01.pdf, 5. POSP Update Progress Memo Dec 23.pdf, 6. Issue Papers POSP 2024(9).pdf, 7. 1.1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.pdf, 8. POSP Recommendations_Strategies.pdf, 9. POSP Update Progress Memo Jan 24.pdf, 10. 2018 Compared to 2012.pdf, 11. POSP Update Progress Memo Feb 24.pdf, 12. 1.2 History of Madison Parks.pdf, 13. 2025 POSP Park Shelters Reservations Map.pdf, 14. 2025-2030 POSP Park Athletics Reservations Map.pdf, 15. Final_Chapter 4 Parkland Inventory.pdf, 16. 2_Existing_City_Parks_OpenSpace_Optimized.pdf, 17. 3_ExistingParks_CityOwned_ByType_Optimized.pdf, 18. 4_Existing_Other_Parks_OpenSpace_Optimized.pdf, 19. Chapter 3 Plan Purpose, Vision and Mission Statement.pdf, 20. Final 3-12-24_Chapter 4 Parkland Inventory.pdf, 21. Park Shelter Existing Conditions_3_12_2024.pdf, 22. Pickleball Existing Conditions.pdf, 23. POSP Update Progress Memo March 24.pdf, 24. Tennis Existing Conditions.pdf, 25. Rec Biking Existing Conditions.pdf, 26. POSP Update Progress Memo April 17.pdf, 27. Chapter 3 for LRP Review 4.12.2024.pdf, 28. Chapter 5 for LRP Review 4.12.2024.pdf, 29. 74555 Climate Resilience Issue Paper _LRP Version.pdf, 30. Future of Golf Review Draft _ LRP Version.pdf, 31. Volunteers in Parks Issue Paper _ LRP Version.pdf, 32. Comments from Steve_Grant_ Catie.pdf, 33. POSP Update Progress Memo June.pdf, 34. Updated_UW Survey Summary_Madison POSP 2025-2030_7-12-24.pdf, 35. POSP Acquisition Recommendations (1).pdf, 36. Table of Contents Comparison Aug 2024.pdf, 37. POSP Lake Access Recommendations.pdf, 38. Volunteers in Parks Issue Paper _ Aug 2024 LRP Version.pdf, 39. POSP Update Progress Memo August.pdf, 40. POSP Strategy Accomplishments LRP Version Sept 2024.pdf, 41. POSP Update Progress Memo September.pdf, 42. Sustainability and Adaptability LRP Version Sept 2024.pdf, 43. Draft Engagement Summary October 2024.pdf, 44. POSP Strategy Accomplishments LRP Version Sept 2024.pdf, 45. POSP Update Progress Memo October.pdf, 46. Sustainability and Adaptability LRP Version Oct 2024.pdf, 47. Issues Papers Introduction November 2024.pdf, 48. November POSP Status Update.pdf, 49. POSP Update Progress Memo November.pdf, 50. Section 8.1 - Adoption Procedure.pdf, 51. 3.5 Recreation Needs Analysis.pdf, 52. POSP Update Progress Memo Dec 2024.pdf, 53. POSP Draft Recommendations Discussion .pdf, 54. Recommended Strategies Discussion.pdf, 55. POSP Update Progress Memo Jan 2025.pdf, 56. Parks Operational Resources.pdf, 57. Draft Strategies 02.14.2025.pdf, 58. LRP- Feb 2025 Progress Memo.pdf, 59. Capital Resources 02.19.2025.pdf, 60. POSP Update Progress Memo March 2025.pdf, 61. Draft Recommended Strategies 3.19.2025.pdf, 62. Funding Mechanisms 03.19.2025.pdf, 63. Funding Mechanism Appendix Materials.pdf, 64. Full Content Draft 1 04.08.2025.pdf, 65. POSP Update Progress Memo April 2025.pdf, 66. 5.21.25 Madison_POSP_5.14_Export_Ch1and2.pdf, 67. 5.2125 Meeting Materials.pdf, 68. 5.21.25 POSP Update Progress Memo May 21 2025.pdf, 69. 5.21.25 FULL CONTENT REORGANIZED.pdf, 70. POSP Update Progress Memo June 4 2025.pdf, 71. Appendix A. Parks Division ADA Transition Plan.pdf, 72. Appendix C. Historic Resources.pdf, 73. Appendix D. Additional Maps.pdf, 74. Appendix F. Madison Park Facilities.pdf, 75. Appendix G. Community Engagement Summary Data.pdf, 76. Appendix I. Parks Division 2025 Adopted Budgets.pdf, 77. Appendix J. State and Federal Grant Opportunities.pdf, 78. Appendix K. Trust for Public Land ParkScore Analysis.pdf, 79. Appendix H. Athletic Organization Engagement Survey.pdf, 80. Appendix E. Ongoing Initiatives.pdf, 81. Madison_POSP Full Draft SPREADS_5.30.2025.pdf, 82. POSP_Final Public Comment Received & Staff Revisions 6.13-7.7.2025.pdf, 83. City of Madison_POSP Final_2025.07.10_ONLINE VIEWING.pdf, 84. City of Madison_POSP Final_2025.07.10_PRINT VERSION.pdf, 85. Madison_POSP ALL APPENDICES Final_2025.07.10.pdf, 86. POSP Update Progress Memo July 16 2025.pdf
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Parks and Open Space Plan Update

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Parks Division staff, along with the Long Range Planning Subcommittee, began the process of updating the Parks Division’s Park and Open Space Plan (POSP) in July 2023. The Madison Parks Division’s 2018-2023 Park and Open Space plan expired at the end of 2023. As such staff requested and were granted a “Grant Eligibility Extension for Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan” from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to ensure compliance with DNR Chapter NR 50 and NR 51 and maintain grant eligibility.

The 2025-2030 POSP serves as the Parks Division’s five-year strategic plan. The POSP was developed under the guidance and oversight of the Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee over the past 24 months. The POSP will be adopted as a supplement to the City of Madison Comprehensive Plan and is required for participation in state and federal grant programs. An analysis of park land inventory was completed, and the POSP incorporates public feedback received, analyzes park use and trends in recreation, and takes into account overall City, County and State planning efforts to determine park and recreation needs for the community.

The 2025-2030 POSP provides a roadmap for addressing the many challenges faced by the park system. The recommended strategies and actions build on those from the 2018-2023 POSP and incorporate feedback, trends, and data gathered throughout this planning process. The recommended strategies of the plan are aligned with the 7 elements of a great city as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. 2025-2030 POSP recommended strategies call for Madison Parks to:

• Increase connectivity between parks to enhance access.

• Reduce parkland deficiencies and respond to increasing residential density.

• Create welcoming and inclusive park spaces and programming.

• Foster meaningful connections with groups and organizations th...

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