Nautilus Park Playground
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September 21, 2026 Update
Construction on the nature play area and walking path is now complete!
Outreach for the park/playground design was done in 2023 by Parks staff. Residents had no objections to the chosen design. Prioritization of projects delayed construction till 2026.
If you have questions, reach out to the project manager:
Emma Krug
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Project Information
Background
The Parks Division maintains a replacement schedule for all of the city’s playgrounds and the playground at Nautilus Point Park has been identified for replacement in 2023. The typical lifespan of post and platform playground equipment is 20-30 years. With the somewhat recent expansion of stormwater management facilities in Nautilus Point Park, Parks has determined this playground location will not be replaced with typical post and platform playground equipment due to space constraints. Instead, we are proposing to replace it with a small nature play area and walking path, including typical bench seating and “porch swing” type seating.
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Project Updates
September 21, 2026 Update
Construction on the nature play area and walking path is now complete!
Outreach for the park/playground design was done in 2023 by Parks staff. Residents had no objections to the chosen design. Prioritization of projects delayed construction till 2026.
If you have questions, reach out to the project manager:
Emma Krug
July 6, 2026 Update
Construction for the new playground and walking path is anticipated to begin in July 2026.
If you have any questions, reach out to the project manager:
Emma Krug ekrug@cityofmadison.com