The Washington County Planning and Parks Department has finalized the planning process for updating the Washington County Park and Open Space Plan. A seven member advisory commission, guiding the progress of the plan update, consists of representatives of local governments, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the Metropolitan Builders Assn. On April 21st, 2020 the Park and Open Space Plan was approved by the Washington County Board of Supervisors.
The updated plan identifies long-term needs for park and open space acquisition and development and proposes recommendations to satisfy those needs extending to the year 2035. The past 2020 plan was adopted by the Washington County Board of Supervisors on March 9, 2004. The 2035 plan also allows the County to remain eligible to apply for State and Federal park grants.
2035 Park and Open Space Plan Executive Summary
April 16, 2020 - Public Works Committee Presentation of POSP (pptx)
Park and Open Space Plan Fact Sheet
View the entire 2035 Park & Open Space plan below in the Document Container or click on individual chapters and appendices.
Chapters
Cover and Intro Pages
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Inventory
Chapter 3 - Public Opinion and Survey Results
Chapter 4 - Benefits of Parks, Trails and Open Space
Chapter 5 - Park and Open Space Needs Analysis
Chapter 6 - Recommended Park and Open Space Plan
Appendices
Appendix A - History of Park and Open Space Planning
Appendix B - Inventory Findings
Appendix C - Benefits in Detail
Appendix D - Planning Objectives, Principles and Standards
Appendix E - Public Outreach Comments
Appendix F - County Board of Supervisors Adoption