Madison Reporter

Madison Parks is pleased to announce a significant development in the transformation of the Lake Monona waterfront. The approval of the Lake Monona Waterfront Master Plan by the Madison Common Council sets a new community vision for one of the city's prominent public lakefronts. The master plan, which has been in the making for decades, aims to create an activity-rich signature park that reflects the values and character of the city.

According to a statement from Madison Parks, the adoption of the master plan is a crucial milestone in realizing a new vision for the Lake Monona shore that will extend for decades to come. The plan's approval paves the way for City agencies to seek outside funding to bring the goals outlined in the plan to fruition.

With the backing of the Friends of Nolen Waterfront, a non-profit advocacy group dedicated to advancing the Lake Monona Waterfront as a distinguished civic park, Madison Parks is gearing up to kick off the initial phase of implementation. This phase will focus on the Community Causeway, bridging Monona Bay and Lake Monona. However, the successful implementation of the plan will rely on securing support from various external funding sources, including federal, state, and private contributions.

Community members are encouraged to stay tuned for upcoming announcements this summer regarding opportunities to get involved in realizing the exciting first phase of the Lake Monona Waterfront project.