Public Hearing on Proposed 2025 Dane County Parks Fee Increases

August 16, 2024
Land & Water Resources

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Joleen Stinson, Dane County Parks Director

608-224-3730 – stinson.joleen@countyofdane.com

 

Public Hearing on Proposed 2025 Dane County Parks Fee Increases

 

MADISON, WI – August 16, 2024 – The Dane County Park Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing regarding proposed 2025 park fee increases. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, September 4 at 5:30 pm. Those interested in participating can either attend in person or virtually via Zoom.

 

The Dane County Park Commission sets the fee structure for services provided in county parks. Each year, the fees are evaluated and adjusted in order to offset operational and maintenance costs associated with various park activities. The Dane County Park Commission is proposing to keep the majority of permit fees the same for 2025. The only increases proposed are for the extra picnic table delivery fee and nominal adjustments on the educational program fee ranges. The Dane County Park Commission is also proposing a 50% discount on the recurring program permit for non-profit organizations.

 

A complete list of the current and proposed 2025 park fees is available by visiting: 

https://www.danecountyparks.com/about/fees

 

The public can attend the public hearing in person at the Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison, WI.

 

To join the meeting in Zoom, click the following link (after you fill out the form, the meeting link and access information will be emailed to you):

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wMOkHp3YQ3mQaUFuQMrsgg

This link will be active until the end of the meeting.

 

Virtual registrations to provide public comment will be accepted until 30 minutes prior to the beginning

of the meeting. In order to testify (provide public comment) virtually, you must be in attendance at the meeting via Zoom or phone, you will then either be unmuted or promoted to a panelist and provided time to speak.

 

To join the meeting by phone, dial-in using one of the following three toll-free phone numbers:

1-833-548-0276

1-833-548-0282

1-888-788-0099

When prompted, enter the following Webinar ID: 986 7997 0681

 

If you are unable to make this meeting, feedback, and/or questions can be sent to LWRD@countyofdane.com, or mailed to the Dane County Park office at 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Room 208, Madison, WI  53718.

 

Permits are available online at www.reservedane.com, by calling (608) 224-3730 or at the

Parks office located at 5201 Fen Oak Drive, Room 208, Monday through Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm.

 

For more information, please contact Dane County Parks at (608) 224-3730 or visit the parks website at www.danecountyparks.com

 

About Dane County Parks

The Dane County Park System is made up of 18,000 acres of land that features the best of Wisconsin’s natural beauty. Our Parks do not require an entry fee and offer countless opportunities to get away from it all to unwind, spend time outdoors, and make memories with friends and family. Dane County Parks takes an active role to enhance and preserve the county’s finest natural resources. We strive to create welcoming spaces, events and educational opportunities for park visitors of all backgrounds and ability levels.

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