Dane County Parks and the Foundation for Dane County Parks hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday at Mendota County Park to kick off construction on a multimillion dollar park improvement made possible by philanthropic support in honor of Karen and Tom Ragatz — a local educator and volunteer, and attorney and civic leader, respectively.
In 2016, Dane County Parks completed a master plan for Mendota County Park, incorporating input from the public, stakeholders and staff. The plan assessed the park’s existing conditions and outlined recommendations for future improvements. The full master plan is available here.
More than $1.6 million in philanthropic support, alongside $1 million in county funding, will be invested in the following improvements:
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Replacement of the existing park shelter;
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Installation of a new accessible and inclusive playground;
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The addition of a paved walking trail;
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Rehabilitation of the basketball court; and
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Reconstruction of parking areas to improve circulation, accessibility and stormwater management.
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Construction will begin in May, with completion expected this fall. More details can be viewed here.
