Woods Farm Park Development Plan
September 18, 2025 Update
The City of Madison Parks Division conducted the first public engagement meeting for Woods Farm Park and Canter Park on September 4th. Following this meeting, there was also a survey to seek more detailed community input. The survey is now closed here are some of the things we learned:
- Managed meadow and preservation of the natural ecology is a top priority
- Amenities and sports courts are more desirable than recreation fields
- Community members appreciate park features that cater to a wide range of age groups
- There is concern over the proximity of sports courts to homes and the nearby roads
- Pickleball and tennis remain highly desirable amenities
- There is interest in nature play in parks rather than traditional playgrounds
- A community garden is not currently a priority
Next steps:
New concepts are being drawn up following this feedback. To further contribute to these park concepts, please attend our last public engagement meeting on October 29th, 2025: Registration link
Project Details
Woods Farm Park
Project Information
The City of Madison Parks Division is starting the design process for both Woods Farm Park and Canter Park on the northeast side of the city. Each park is approximately 5 acres. In anticipation of further growth in the neighborhood, a master plan is being put together to guide the development of these two existing parks. There will be public information meetings to discuss both parks on:
Public Input Meeting #1
- Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Public Input Meeting #2
Parks staff will present a design option based on input received.
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Registration link
Online Survey
The online survey has closed.
Project Updates
September 18, 2025 Update
The City of Madison Parks Division conducted the first public engagement meeting for Woods Farm Park and Canter Park on September 4th. Following this meeting, there was also a survey to seek more detailed community input. The survey is now closed here are some of the things we learned:
- Managed meadow and preservation of the natural ecology is a top priority
- Amenities and sports courts are more desirable than recreation fields
- Community members appreciate park features that cater to a wide range of age groups
- There is concern over the proximity of sports courts to homes and the nearby roads
- Pickleball and tennis remain highly desirable amenities
- There is interest in nature play in parks rather than traditional playgrounds
- A community garden is not currently a priority
Next steps:
New concepts are being drawn up following this feedback. To further contribute to these park concepts, please attend our last public engagement meeting on October 29th, 2025: Registration link
September 5, 2025 Update
Thank you to all that attended the first public engagement meeting for Woods Farm Park and Canter Park! We will have another one at the end of October that you can register for here.
Missed the meeting and want to see a recording? Click here to watch!