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Hoyt Park - Parking Lot Reconstruction

May 13, 2025 Update

The online survey has now closed and results tabulated.

The project is now moving to the final design and permitting phase.

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Project Details

  • Status

    In Design

  • Estimated Schedule

    –

  • Impact

    Minor

  • Alder District

    • District 5

Project Information

Madison Parks is proposing to reconstruct the parking lot, entrance drive, and several walking paths in Hoyt Park.

Hoyt Park concept plan
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If you are having trouble viewing the plan sheet or want a .pdf please contact Parks staff.

Background

Hoyt Park is located on Madison's West side and was developed in the 1930s. In 2018, the park was added to the National Register of Historic Places.  The parking lot and entrance drives were constructed in the early 1950s.

Project Needs

The current asphalt pavement is in poor condition and needs replacement.  There are currently no pavement markings and none can be installed in the pavement's current condition. The curb is also in poor condition and encroaches on several of the mature oak trees surrounding the lot.  Drainage throughout the lot is in need of improvement.  

The asphalt paths used to access the park shelter, restrooms, and other park areas are also in need of replacement and improvement to meet current accessibility guidelines. 

Key Components

The proposed project replaces the existing lot with a new configuration and several notable changes including:

  • Reduced asphalt area
  • Restoration of some asphalt area to grass
  • Maintenance of 26 parking stalls (approx 27 existing stalls)
  • Addition of concrete sidewalk pedestrian path connecting lot, playground, and restroom building
  • Relocation of curb to protect trees
  • Improvement and widening of path to shelter
  • Repaving pedestrian path from shelter to stone gate
  • Addition of bio-retention basin for stormwater treatment
  • Marking and signing of accessible stalls

Approximate Timeline
  • Stakeholder and public engagement - April 2025
  • Public Meeting- April 23rd, 2025 (see details below)
  • Final design and permitting- Summer 2025
  • Bidding- Fall 2025
  • Construction- Spring 2026

Project Updates

May 13, 2025 Update

The online survey has now closed and results tabulated.

The project is now moving to the final design and permitting phase.

April 28, 2025 Update

The public informational meeting for this project was held April 23rd, the recording of that meeting can be seen on the City Channel webpage.

March 28, 2025 Update

Community Survey

Please complete the survey about the project, which will remain open until May 7.  The survey should take about 2 minutes to complete. Parks staff will share the response data received to date at the public meeting and answer questions.

Take Survey

 

March 27, 2025 Update

Public Informational Meeting

Parks staff will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The City of Madison Parks Division invites neighbors and community members to attend and learn about the upcoming improvements.  Parks staff will make a short presentation and there will be time for attendees to ask questions and submit comments.

  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025
  • 5:00 - 7:00pm
  • Virtual, via Zoom. Registration is required.

 

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