Donald Park of Dane County, WI

11/09/2020

Equestrian Trails at Donald Park will close for the year, Tuesday, November 10th, 2020. The nice weather the last several days allowed for an extension to keeping the trails open past our usual closing date. We hope you had a chance to spend a few more days on the trails. HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU--SEE YOU IN 2021!

09/21/2020

MESSAGE TO DONALD COUNTY PARK VISITORS: Nature’s healing role in our lives is more crucial than ever as we navigate the Covid19 pandemic. Parks now are recognized as essential, vital spaces--at the heart of our health and wellbeing. How can you help Donald Park, like all Dane County Parks, remain free, open to all, and fully functioning? FIRST, show you support the park by contacting your Dane County Supervisor. Tell them that you regard the County parks as essential in helping you stay healthy, mentally and physically. (Reduced tax revenue due to unemployment may result in budget cuts. Don’t let the Dane County Parks budget be cut!) SECOND, Go to donaldpark.org and make a donation to the Friends of Donald Park (tax deductible). The Friends play a crucial role at Donald Park, enhancing the quality of the visitor experience through trail development and maintenance, habitat restoration, and public education. Our major 2020 fund raising events were cancelled due to Covid19. We welcome gifts in any amount from all who value the park experience we have helped create! THIRD, Consider volunteering at Donald Park! Go to donaldpark.org for information on how to get involved.

- Friends of Donald Park Board

09/11/2020

Wonderful articles about Donald County Park in the Simpson Street Free Press by student writers, Zainab Yahiaoui and Desteny Alvarez. Thank you!.

Donald Park in the southern part of Dane County is one of the most beloved natural areas in Wisconsin. But this beautiful place wouldn't be possible without the help of two visionary women, who not only donated the land but worked tirelessly to make it available to the public. The women established....

09/05/2020

The Donald Dash trail run that was rescheduled for Saturday, September 12th at Donald Park has been cancelled due to Covid restrictions. We regret any inconvenience this has caused and look forward to hosting this trail run May 2021. Please refer to the race website www.donaldparktrailruns.com for details. We hope to see you in 2021.

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06/07/2020

A car key was lost on the trails at Donald Park Saturday, June 6th. Single black plastic key with Subaru logo on the back and punch keys and red alarm button on the front. If found please contact Amy Krohn: [email protected] or call 608-345-2496

05/22/2020

If you still need to purchase your Horse Trail Pass to ride at Donald Park, you will need to go to the Dane County Parks website to request it. Jean Warrior with Donald Park has sold out of all that she has. Thanks and happy trails!

03/22/2020

Purchase your horse trail passes now so you are ready to ride when the trails open at Donald County Park. Regular pass - $20.00, Senior pass - $12.00. Contact Jean Warrior to purchase. Phone: 608-770-3961, email: [email protected].

03/22/2020

Found this lonely goose napping on the kiosk at Donald Park--after looking closer, realized it was a decoy. Practicing social distancing--

03/14/2020

Maple Syrup Demonstration Event at Donald Park, scheduled for tomorrow (March 15th) now cancelled. We're disappointed that we've had to make this last minute decision, but changes with the COVID-19 outbreak by the hour, we want to be responsible and keep everybody safe.

Again, Donald Park remains open for you to enjoy the outdoors.

03/13/2020

It is with regret the Friends of Donald Park have decided to cancel the annual volunteer appreciation dinner scheduled for Saturday, March 21st due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We want everyone to stay healthy. The event will be rescheduled for a later date.

Good news, the Maple Syrup Demonstration planned for Sunday, March 15 at 1:00 pm at the Hitchcock Farmstead on Sutter Drive is still on.

Donald Park remains open and a great place to enjoy the fresh air and take a walk to relieve stress and stay healthy.

03/12/2020

The Maple Syrup Demonstration is still on for Sunday, March 15th at 1:00 p.m. Join us at the Hitchcock Farmstead at the south end of Sutter Drive to experience tapping of the sugar maple trees, gathering sap and boiling down to make maple syrup. Alex Britzius with Wild Harvest Nature Connection will share the history of maple syrup making.

02/06/2020

Awesome snow fort at Pop's Knoll on the weekend of Feb 1-2!