Projects & Planning Information
Yahara River Park Project
We are exploring improving the river and adjacent areas to improve recreational opportunities in Stoughton. This would include trails along the river, a pedestrian bridge, modifying the dam to make a surfing wave, and in-stream improvements for paddlers. - More Information
Yahara River Park Preliminary Concept
Current Projects
Virgin Lake Trail Extension and Reconstruction Project
The Virgin Lake Trail Extension and Reconstruction project will widen the majority of the existing trail to 10 feet and will be paved. Additionally, the trail will be extended north of Roby Road and connect through the 51 West Development providing connectivity to Eggleson’s Woods Park.
Planning Documents
2024 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
The 2024 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan is a planning document for public outdoor spaces within the City. It is updated every five years to remain eligible for DNR grant funding. The 2024 version of the plan is in-depth and includes things such as site specific needs. Public input was gathered through a public survey and informational meeting . These assisted in the recommendations and goals for the park and open space system. We would like to thank everyone who participated. The survey results can be found in the appendix of the document.
Mandt Park Master Plan
The master plan for Mandt Park was adopted by City Council on 6/9/2020. The process to complete the plan took 13 months. The master plan is a planning document that provides a long-term strategy on how to utilize the park. Full implementation of the plan may take 20 to 25 years.
Link to download the full plan (21.7 MB)
Mandt Park Master Plan
51 West Park Master Plans (Eggleson’s Woods Park & Standard Park)
Eggleson’s Woods Park
The master plans for the parks were adopted by City Council on 1/24/2023. A master plan is a planning document that provides a long-term strategy on how to utilize the park.
Bjoin Park Master Plan
The master plan for Bjoin Park was adopted by City Council on 9/8/2020. The master plan is a planning document that provides a long-term strategy on how to utilize the park.
Standard Park
Bjoin Park Master Plan