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.
3,409 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 (140)
- Lake Geneva, WI (107)
- Wausau, WI (91)
- La Crosse, WI (90)
- Appleton, WI (86)
- Dane, WI (82)
- Waukesha, WI (68)
- Chippewa Falls, WI (67)
- Horicon, WI (65)
- Shorewood, WI (62)
- Neenah, WI (62)
- Edgerton, WI (61)
Latest matching meetings
Public hearing on proposed Parks and Open Space Plan
The Fredonia Parks and Recreation Committee is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Parks and Open Space Plan. The plan is available for review at the Village Clerk's office for 30 days prior to the hearing. A quorum of the Village Board may be present, but no official board business will be…
County Board meets; agenda is procedural only, no business items listed
This is a procedural agenda for the Dane County Board meeting on September 15, 2026. The only listed item is a notice of a potential quorum at a park celebration event; no official business, votes, or discussions are scheduled. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion.
Hillmoor Commission discusses 2027 budgets and a potential Park Foundation
The Commission will discuss the 2027 Operating Budget and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget for Hillmoor. Members will also receive an update on the Geneva Lakes Astrophysics and Steam Project and discuss forming a Park Foundation.
Committee to review 2027 Parks, Pool, and Recreation budget
The Parks & Recreation Committee will consider and possibly recommend the 2027 budgets for Parks, Pool, and Recreation and for the Chalet of the Golden Fleece. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and a monthly report. No final decisions are made at this meeting; recommendations may go to the…
Village Board to consider splitting Parks committee and new parking rules
The Shorewood Village Board and its committees will meet on September 9, 2026, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including drafting an ordinance to replace the Parks and Public Spaces Committee with separate Parks and Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety committees, a request to prohibit year-round parking on one…
Committee to review 2027 budgets and vote on selling crushing equipment
The Door County Highway & Facilities Committee will review and make recommendations on the 2027 budgets for the Highway, Airport, Facilities & Parks, and Museum departments. They will also consider approving the sale of surplus crushing equipment, review 2025 departmental closeouts, and hear updates on airport…
Board to vote on South Bridge Connector funding and easement at 747 Heritage Road
The De Pere Board of Public Works will meet to approve meeting minutes, vote on a Brown County Municipal Agreement amendment for the South Bridge Connector project, and consider a proposed easement at 747 Heritage Road. They will also discuss parking, traffic recommendations, and a yard waste site user policy.
Pewaukee Joint Parks and Recreation Board meeting cancelled
The Joint Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Committee to weigh overnight parking ban and animal fancier rules
The Community Life and Public Safety Committee will discuss and possibly act on two ordinance changes: overnight parking restrictions from October 31 to May 1, and amendments to animal fancier approval standards. The committee will also receive updates from code enforcement, fire/EMS, and police departments. No new…
Committee to review school zone safety, code updates, and nature park proposal
The Parks and Public Spaces Committee will discuss several initiatives, including updates to Village Code Ch. 207, a safer school zones initiative, and a vision triangle regulations review. They will also hear reports on the Greenways Project and a proposal for a nature playground at River Park. The agenda includes…
Council to consider $481,560 grant for pedestrian safety near two elementary schools
The Menomonie City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution setting polling locations for the November 3, 2026, General Election. They will also discuss (no action) a second draft ordinance amending Data Center Industrial (I-4) District zoning, and consider accepting a $481,560 WisDOT…
Committee to discuss Madison School and Lakeview Park redevelopment proposals
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and possibly take action on redevelopment proposals for Madison School and Lakeview Park, based on a request for proposals (RFP). The committee may also enter closed session to deliberate or negotiate on these proposals, then reconvene in open session. This is the main…
Board of Public Works to approve bids and pay estimates for park, sidewalk, and paving projects
The Wausau Board of Public Works will review and likely approve several contracts and payments related to city infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on timber harvesting, sidewalk repairs, asphalt paving, water treatment plant demolition, and downtown redevelopment. A closed session will address…
Antigo inland lake district approves $130,000 in 2026 levies for water quality and trails
The Antigo Inland Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District will vote on a 2026 budget that includes $130,000 in levies for lake restoration, water quality projects, and trail improvements. The meeting will also elect officers and review voting eligibility guidelines. No new taxes are proposed; funds will come from…
Fox Point Village Board to decide on pickleball courts, ATV rules, and police equipment
The Fox Point Village Board will meet in person and remotely to approve minutes, pay bills, and hear public comments. The board will also discuss and potentially act on several key items, including a pickleball court proposal, an ordinance amendment for off-highway vehicles, a capital improvements plan, police body…
Committee to vote on $600K Chicago/Golf road project, salt purchase, permits
The Public Works and Services Committee will consider several items, including a $600,000 road improvement project for Chicago Street and Golf Avenue, a $98.72/ton road salt purchase for winter, and revocable occupancy permits. It will also review contract amendments and final payments for sewer and tuckpointing work…
Council to negotiate with city administrator candidate, set library funding
The Pewaukee Common Council will consider directing staff to negotiate with a selected city administrator candidate, approve a resolution requesting exemption from the county library tax levy while committing at least $885,669 for the public library, and take action on several infrastructure and development items. The…
Parks committee to consider DNR conservation grant application
The Rock County Public Works Committee - Parks will meet to approve minutes, hear citizen comments, and review a resolution authorizing an application for Wisconsin DNR County Conservation Aids grant funds. The committee will also receive the September 2026 Parks Report. The agenda is largely routine, with the grant…
Village Board to fill trustee vacancy, review audit, discuss daycare rules
The Windsor Village Board will hold a regular meeting with updates from fire/EMS, utility, and parks departments. Key actions include filling a trustee vacancy, approving the 2025 audit, and discussing statutory changes to in-home family daycares. The board will also consider resolutions for a rock rake purchase…
Council to act on $216,196.86 in bills, review EMS study, budget
The Cornell City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and committee reports, and will act on bills totaling $216,196.86. They will also discuss the Chippewa County EMS Study Committee's final report, an update on the Old Abe State Trail bridge at Hwy 64, and preparations for the…
Ped/bike safety subcommittee to discuss Greenway Project and initiatives
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Subcommittee of the Parks and Public Spaces Committee will meet for discussion only; no formal action will be taken. Topics include the Village's Greenway Project, subcommittee initiatives, and article topics for the Village Manager's Memo. Public questions may be submitted by noon on…
Committee to review mill/overlay projects, parking lot, CDBG grant
The Public Works & Development Committee is meeting to receive monthly DPW and water/wastewater updates, plus updates on the wastewater treatment plant and lawn mowing enforcement. They will also discuss mill and overlay projects, Mill St. parking lot reconstruction, and a CDBG grant application. No votes are listed…
Human Resources Committee to vote on 2027 health plan and new positions
The Portage County Human Resources Committee will discuss and possibly act on several personnel and benefits items, including a new health plan administrator, salary study updates, and requests for additional staff. The meeting also includes reports on wellness programs, recruitment, and financial performance.
Commission to vote on restroom renovation and Independence Park playground equipment
The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider approving Design 2 for a restroom renovation and the purchase/installation of playground equipment at Independence Park. Staff will also provide updates on the Recreation Center, fall programs, sports leagues, aquatics, and park projects. Public comments are invited.
Fox Lake discusses 2027 budget, new recreation department, and TID negotiations
The Fox Lake Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2027 budget, the founding of a City of Fox Lake Recreation Department, and municipal financing needs. The body will also discuss regulations for E-Bikes and scooters. Three closed sessions are scheduled to negotiate the disposition of municipal lots in TID 2, a…
Board considers 2027 budget update and amends human services fees
The Ozaukee County Board will review the 2027 budget update and accept several Wisconsin DNR grants for park and water projects. The body will also vote on a resolution to increase 2026 revenue for Land & Water, Parks, and Planning, and amend the county code regarding human services fees. Additionally, the board will…
Committee to review 2027 land management proposal and roles
The Token Creek Conservancy Committee will discuss and possibly act on the 2027 management services proposal from Quercus Land Stewardship Services, an update on Culver Springs improvements, and the roles and communication between the committee, Friends of the Token Creek Watershed, and the Village. The agenda also…
Advisory Park Board to elect officers and hear park updates
The Fond du Lac Advisory Park Board will hold its regular meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, approve minutes from April 27, 2026, and receive a report from the park superintendent covering events, projects, and ordinances. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Committee to consider Eagle Scout hammock forest and tennis records board proposals
The Altoona Parks & Recreation Committee will discuss and consider two proposals: an Eagle Scout project to build a hammock forest at Altoona City Park, and a request from the boys tennis coach to install a records board and state championship banner at the city park tennis courts. The committee will also receive…
Committee to review 2027 forestry budget and property acquisitions
The Douglas County Forest, Parks & Recreation Committee will review the proposed 2027 budget, including a $4.66 million forestry budget and personnel costs, and consider property acquisitions in the Towns of Bennett and Wascott. The committee will also discuss a property expense reimbursement policy for the…
Waukesha committee to weigh no-parking zone on Dopp Street, speed study on River Valley Road
The Building and Grounds Committee will review and possibly act on several traffic-related items, including establishing a no-parking zone on Dopp Street, conducting a speed study on River Valley Road, and rescinding two previously approved sign resolutions. The committee will also consider renaming itself to the…
City Works Committee to discuss truck parking, weight limits, budget
The City Works Committee is meeting to discuss matters under its jurisdiction, including truck parking, weight limit signs, and the budget. A quorum of the Common Council may be present. The agenda is brief and does not include specific proposals or decisions.
Trail commission to consider TDS utility permit at Cheese Country Trail
The Tri-County Trail Commission is meeting to discuss trail operations, including a utility permit application from TDS Telecommunications LLC at the intersection of Cheese Country Trail and 6th Street in Mineral Point. They will also review encroachment issues, trail usage, conditions, grants, maintenance needs, and…
RDA to consider River Point District land deals, parking pact
The La Crosse Redevelopment Authority is meeting to review monthly financials and project updates, and to consider several actions related to the River Point District, including a snow fence installation cost, a parking and maintenance agreement, a purchase option extension, and land acquisitions. The agenda includes…
Committee to review 2027 budgets and new county ordinances
The Douglas County Public Safety Committee will hear updates from multiple departments, review proposed 2027 budgets for 12 departments, and consider six new ordinances covering parking, phone misuse, computer misuse, loitering, golf carts, and theft. The meeting also includes informational items on Flock Safety…
Park Commission to discuss Glacial Drumlin Trail agreement and conservation grants
The Dane County Park Commission is meeting to discuss two referred resolutions: a memorandum of agreement with the Wisconsin DNR for the Glacial Drumlin Trail Connector, and a Conservation Fund grant award to Clean Lakes Alliance and the Committee to Preserve Lot 3 Sunnyside. The commission will also hear a…
Windsor conservancy committee to review 2027 land management contract
The Token Creek Conservancy Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving August minutes and financial reports. The main items are a proposed 2027 management services contract from Quercus Land Stewardship Services and an update on Culver Springs improvements, plus discussion of roles with…
Windsor Parks Committee to review 2026 special parks projects
The Windsor Parks Committee is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, hear the Parks & Conservancy Manager's report, and discuss 2026 special parks projects. No new business items are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural.
Cedarburg CDA to discuss Letter of Intent for Hwy 60 Business Park Lot 1
The Community Development Authority will hold a regular meeting, including approval of prior minutes and a closed session to discuss a Letter of Intent for Lot 1 in the Hwy 60 Business Park. After the closed session, they will reconvene in open session for discussion and possible action on that Letter of Intent. The…
Green Bay Parks Committee meeting cancelled for August 26
The Parks Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.