Parks & recreation in Wisconsin local government
What Wisconsin city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about parks & recreation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
2,014 Wisconsin meetings since 2024 covered parks & recreation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Wisconsin with the most parks & recreation activity
- Madison, WI (141)
- La Crosse, WI (88)
- Appleton, WI (82)
- Dane, WI (78)
- Waukesha, WI (67)
- Ozaukee County, WI (58)
- Reedsburg, WI (47)
- De Pere, WI (45)
- Ashland County, WI (44)
- Stevens Point, WI (42)
- Chippewa Falls, WI (40)
- Milwaukee, WI (38)
Latest matching meetings
Village Board holds public hearing on ATV/UTV usage
The New Glarus Village Board will convene a special meeting at 6:00 p.m. on July 29, 2026. The agenda includes a public listening session to gather resident and business input on ATV and UTV usage in the village. No formal actions or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.
Park committee tours village parks, no official business
This is a notice that a quorum of the Parks and Recreation Committee may be present for a tour of village parks. No official business or decisions will be conducted at this meeting.
Commission will discuss e‑device guidance for parks and emergency planning
The Madison Disability Rights Commission meets virtually on July 23, 2026. The body will approve minutes from June 25, 2026, hear public comment, and consider new business items including guidance on motorized e‑devices in parks and pedestrian paths, an accessible emergency‑planning guide, and goals for the Alder and…
Committee will consider sale of easement at Babcock County Park to Village of McFarland
The Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee will review minutes from its July 9 meeting, approve fund transfers, and consider several referrals. Key items include a resolution to authorize the sale of an easement at Babcock County Park to the Village of McFarland and a resolution to acquire land for…
Finance Committee to consider $7.4 million allocation for opioid settlement projects
The Committee on Finance will review several funding requests, including opioid settlement allocations and housing development funds. The body will also discuss the 2027 operating budget planning process and the 2026 year-end fiscal projection.
Committee considers creating citywide facilities security and safety manager position
The City Hall Campus Emergency Preparedness Committee will discuss the creation of a citywide security manager role and review parking facility access policies. The body also intends to submit final committee recommendations.
Commission to discuss trail coordinator position and lease agreements
The Tri-County Trail Commission will discuss the creation of a part-time Trail Coordinator position with shared funding from Green, Lafayette, and Iowa counties. The body will also consider lease agreements for the Lane Lumber Building at 247 Wells St. in Darlington.
Commission considers public hearing for Yawkey Park landmarking
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss and potentially authorize a public hearing regarding the landmarking of Yawkey Park. The body will also discuss future landmark considerations and updates to its city website page.
Committee approves $6.1M for public improvements and traffic calming
The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions to appropriate funds for public improvement projects, including a $6.1 million construction project and a $470,000 assessable improvement project. The committee will also authorize a cost-sharing agreement for traffic calming on Brady Street and approve easements…
Board to approve $1.03 M Cypress Spray Park redevelopment plan
The Board of Public Works will consider a water‑resource impact report and approve the minutes from the July 8 meeting. It will adopt several private‑contract items, including sewer improvements on Schlimgen Avenue and S. Park Street, and a maintenance agreement for N Frances Street. The Board will also vote on the…
Commission to vote on easement sale at Babcock County Park to Village of McFarland
The Dane County Park Commission will consider two resolutions: one to authorize the sale of an easement at Babcock County Park to the Village of McFarland, and another to authorize a land acquisition for Anderson Farm County Park. The meeting will also review the minutes from the July 8, 2026 commission meeting, hear…
Public Safety Committee reviews La Creperie alcohol license and traffic safety items
The Stoughton Public Safety Committee will consider an application for a Class B beer and Class C wine license for La Creperie. The committee will also discuss speed concerns on Moline Street, a resolution on automated license‑plate‑reader cameras, and several future agenda topics including parking restrictions on…
Youth Commission will vote on its Instagram name and discuss parks
The De Pere Youth Commission will consider approving the minutes from its June 24 meeting, hear a guest speaker, and review a leadership workbook. Commissioners will vote on a new Instagram name and hold a discussion about parks. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming dates, a roundtable, and commissioner…
Highway Committee to discuss 2027 budget
The Highway Committee will review the Highway Department 2027 budget. The meeting includes reports on county construction projects and a public hearing update for CTH T.
Committee to discuss sports complex recommendation and parks budget
The Park, Recreation and Forestry Committee will meet to discuss a sports complex recommendation for the Village Board. The body will also review budget needs for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and park maintenance policies.
Parks committee to discuss park contracts and bid acceptance
The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes, accept a bid for River Park, and discuss a contract with STI. The meeting will be hybrid, held at the Public Works Building.
Public Safety Committee will consider a No Parking request for Duraform Lane
The Windsor Public Safety Committee will meet to receive reports from the fire‑EMS department, law enforcement, and public works. It will address old business concerning the Windsor Road/Lake Road traffic signal. New business includes a request to prohibit parking on Duraform Lane and a petition to remove a fence at…
Public Works Committee approves additional streets for 2026 Roadway Improvement Project
The Village of Waterford Public Works & Utilities Committee met on July 21, 2026 to consider several items. The committee voted to approve and recommend approval of the Village Board for the additional streets included in the 2026 Roadway Improvement Project. Other actions included moving agenda item #5 to the first…
Committee will consider staff pay scale changes and several alcohol license applications
The Personnel & License Committee will discuss moving the Recreation Program Coordinator and Senior Center Administrative Assistant positions onto the administrative pay scale and aligning benefits. It will review proposed revisions to the sick‑leave, tobacco‑free workplace, and safety‑shoe reimbursement policies. The…
Finance Committee to approve $35,000 park study and other budget transfers
The Brookfield Finance Committee will consider several budget amendment resolutions. These include transferring $35,000 from the contingency fund to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry account for a Wiberg Aquatic Center study, and $18,000 to the Public Works account for the Village of Elm Grove agreement to repave…
Parks & Recreation Committee to discuss skate park improvements and budgets
The committee will meet to discuss future improvements for the skate park. Members will also consider CIP/CEP budgets.
Plan Commission approves Campus Park bench placement and multiple zoning amendments
The Mount Pleasant Plan Commission meeting approved several zoning map amendments, survey map certifications, and an ordinance updating introductory provisions. It also authorized staff-level approval of named and memorial bench designations in Campus Park. All motions were carried by voice vote.
Board will discuss the Horicon Parks Plan and related reports
The Horicon Park & Recreation Board meeting on July 20, 2026 will approve the previous minutes, hear public appearances, and discuss several reports including the City of Horicon sign, parks, recreation, and aquatic center. The board will also review the Horicon Parks Plan and set the date and location for the next…
Finance Committee to consider home loan and budget amendments
The Finance and Personnel Committee will review a home improvement loan request and several budget amendments for park and school facilities. The body will also review the city's financial report and accounts payable.
Council to consider development agreement, park budget changes, and licensing matters
The Monona City Council will discuss a development agreement with Galway Companies for a mixed‑use project near West Broadway and WPS Drive, and will vote on capital‑budget amendments for improvements to Ahuska Park baseball field and repairs to the Dream Park shelter. Additional items include a resolution to approve…
Committee to approve paving, parking, and grant agreements
The Municipal Services Committee will consider approving designs for Franklin Street paving, a parking change on Foster Court, and a state grant for Badger Avenue signal retrofits. The body will also vote on ordinance changes for Mission Ridge North and a temporary dumpster permit.
Committee will consider alley storm‑water improvements and cost‑share plan
The Parks & Public Works Committee will discuss proposed improvements to the alley behind Broad Street between Cherry and Orange Streets, including engineering services estimated at $8,700 and a cost‑sharing arrangement among the City and the owners of 216 and 220 Broad Street. The committee will also review Magee…
Committee discusses amendments to vehicle parking and transportation ordinances
The Civic Affairs, Cemetery, Traffic & Lights Committee met on July 20, 2026 to consider a presentation from Historic Preservation Commission Chair Dan Kallgren about the cemetery chapel and to review proposed amendments to Chapter 415‑7 C(11) on vehicle parking and to Chapter 20‑76 Article XIV on the Transportation…
Committee will vote on ordinance giving citation authority for city trails and routes
The Licenses & Fees Committee will consider an amendment to City Code Chapter 1, Section 1-14 that adds Section 90-360 for designated trails and routes to the list of enforceable citations. The amendment also assigns citation authority to the Police Chief and the Director of Parks & Recreation and sets a $50.00…
Board will consider 2026 Fall recreation program fee schedule
The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will review and possibly adopt the proposed fee schedule for the 2026 fall recreation season. The meeting also includes public comment limited to three minutes per speaker, approval of the draft board minutes from May 18, 2026, and reports from the board president and staff…
Committee considers art installations for Ellen Kort Peace Park
The Parks and Recreation Committee will review proposals for new art installations at Ellen Kort Peace Park. The body will also review the June 2026 financial report for Reid Golf Course.
Board will recommend awarding a $745,217.74 contract to rebuild Clovis Park tennis courts
The Board will consider three action items: approving minutes from the July 6 meeting, a resolution to join an intergovernmental agreement for the 2027 Wisconsin Recycling Consolidation Grant, and a payment to MCC Inc. for street construction totaling $67,174.65. It will also recommend awarding a $745,217.74 contract…
Administrative Committee to approve bills and room tax ordinance
The Administrative Committee will approve bills totaling $2,351,200.20 and discuss a proposed amendment to the Room Tax Ordinance. The body will also consider resolutions for a parks endowment fund and temporary event licenses.
Parks & Rec Committee will review multiple project updates and a naming recommendation
The Ashland County Parks & Recreation Committee meeting will consider updates on the trail expansion, urban forestry invasive species removal, waterfront development, and a recommendation for naming the Ashland Boat Launch. The committee will also hear a report on Purple Park fundraising. No formal decisions are…
Park and Recreation Board discusses new city sign and upcoming reports
The Horicon Park and Recreation Board will meet to consider a discussion about a new City of Horicon sign. The board will also receive reports on parks, recreation, the Aquatic Center, and the Horicon Parks Plan. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.
Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board to hold workshop
The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board is convening for a workshop. The agenda does not list specific discussion topics or decision items.
Committee will discuss possible ordinance for e‑bikes and scooters
The Public Works and Safety Committee will receive updates on the 2026 Road Program and the police chief, but no formal action is planned on those items. It will review the Golf View Estates public improvements and a request for no‑parking signs on College Court. The committee will also discuss a possible ordinance…
Town of Addison meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026
The Town of Addison has posted an agenda for a meeting scheduled for July 16, 2026. The agenda includes standard town business such as the Town Board, Zoning, and Sanitary District meetings.
Board to approve playground surfacing and ice center bids
The De Pere Board of Park Commissioners will consider approving bids for playground surfacing at Volunteer and Carney Parks, the Ice Arena flooring, and year-end financial statements for the De Pere Ice Center. The board will also discuss beer garden revenue allocation and accept a $3,000 donation from Aurora BayCare…
Commission considers rules for harvesting edible plants in city parks
The Sustainability Commission will consider referring proposed revisions to Section 28-3 of the Green Bay Municipal Code to the Parks Committee. These revisions concern the harvesting of edible plants, fruits, nuts, and seeds on City-owned park lands.