Dane County hopes to purchase 295 acres adjacent to Indian Lake County Park and expand the total space of the park to nearly 800 acres, making it the largest recreational park in the county, according to a Wisconsin State Journal report.
The $2.9 million property – featuring rolling hills, fields, wooded areas, a stream, and six greenhouses – was purchased with money from the Dane County Conservation Fund. The purchase would allow for the rerouting of trails experiencing erosion and create new options for connecting to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail nearby. The proposal needs approval from the County Board.
