SURVEY RESULTS - City of Waupun

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Appendix A:
SURVEY RESULTS
To encourage public involvement in the Waupun Comprehensive
Outdoor Recreation Plan, the project team created an online public
opinion survey. The survey was available July 1 through August 14,
2016 and hosted on Survey Monkey.
In total, 651 individuals started the survey and approximately 540
individuals responded to questions through the end of the survey.
Eighty-one percent (81%) of those who took the survey live in Waupun.
The remainder are primarily from surrounding towns (Waupun, Alto,
Chester and Trenton).
The survey represents a diverse group demographically, though
certain groups were under- and over-represented. Generally older and
younger members were under-represented and those categorized
as middle-age were over-represented. For instance, those under 20
represented 2% of survey respondents but make up 21% of Waupun.
Those age 30-39 represented 38% of survey respondents but only
make up 18% of the population in Waupun. The figure depicting
respondents’ answers to their corresponding age group compared
to 2014 ACS estimates is shown under question 24 on page A-12.
Responses were filtered by community of residence and location
within the City of Waupun to identify any differences between the
views of residents. Any differences considered important are reported
in the following pages.
*A comprehensive list of open-ended questions and comments
is found at the end of this appendix. Questions with additional
comments/open-ended responses will be marked with an asterisk
(e.g. Q2*).
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S U R V E Y R E S U LT S
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Note: the number of respondents that answered each question is given in parentheses at the end of
each question.
Q1* WHEN VISITING CITY PARKS, WHICH ACTIVITIES OR FACILITIES DO
YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD MOST COMMONLY PARTICIPATE
IN OR USE? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. (651)
Bike/Walking Trail
Playground Equipment
Swimming
Ball Diamonds
Picnic Facilities (grills, shelters, etc.)
Athletic Fields (soccer, football, etc.)
Music in the Park
Shore Fishing
Dog Park
Basketball Courts
Bird/Nature Viewing
Ice Skating/Hockey
Camping
Tennis Courts
Disc Golf
Volleyball Courts
Other (please specify)
Horseshoe Pits
Common “Other” Responses
• Park programs
• Soccer
• Bean bag toss
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
Q2* DO YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY OR ACCESSIBILITY
IN ANY OF OUR PARKS? (647)
11%
Common Responses
• Outdated playground equipment (McCune and County
Parks)
• Poor lighting (Wilcox and Dodge Parks, Medema
Fields)
• Proximity of park facilities to waterways (Pine Street
and Harris Mill Parks; lack of fishing piers along Rock
River so people fish from the rocks)
• Bathrooms (need more, poor lighting, should be open
earlier and later in the season)
89%
Yes
No
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Q3* WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE
ADDED, IMPROVED OR EXPANDED IN WAUPUN EITHER BY PUBLIC OR
PRIVATE ENTITIES? MARK UP TO 6 PREFERENCES. (658)
Indoor pool
Indoor athletic complex (for multiple programs/sports)
Canoe/Kayak facilities
Off-road walking/biking trails
Soccer fields
Restrooms
Adult Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Splash pad
Archery/Trap shooting range
Beaches/Lake Access
Playground equipment
Fishing facilities
Site furnishings (benches, tables, grills,etc.)
ATV trails
Park parking lots
Ice skating/Hockey rink
Dog park
Sledding hill
On-road bicycle facilities
Ball diamonds
Lighted Athletic Fields
Basketball courts
Camping areas
Golf driving range
Shelters
Disc golf course
Lake & shoreline restoration
Off-road mountain biking trails
Sand volleyball courts
Bocce ball courts
X-country skiing
Tennis courts
Pickle ball courts
Snowshoeing
Football fields
Sidewalks
Park landscaping/Trees
Outdoor pool
Snowmobile trails
Skateboarding facilities
Curling rink
Park signage/Directional signage
Golf course
Boating facilities
Horseshoe pits
Equestrian Trails
La crosse fields
Top Responses Filtered by Where
Respondents Live (see map below)
0%
5%
10%
15%
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Area 1
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Indoor pool
Indoor athletic complex
Canoe/kayak facilities
Restrooms
Off-road walk/bike trails
Area 2
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5.
Indoor pool
Soccer fields
Splash pad
Area 3
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5.
Indoor pool
Off-road walk/bike trails
Splash pad
Area 4
1.
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5.
Indoor pool
Soccer fields
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35%
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Q4* REFERRING BACK TO QUESTION 3, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR
NUMBER ONE DESIRED PARK AMENITY TO BE ADDED, IMPROVED OR
EXPANDED IN WAUPUN EITHER BY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES. WHY IS
THIS YOUR TOP CHOICE? (524)
Common Responses
• Parking lots for all City parks because many don’t have them
• Soccer fields because there are not enough and they are spread out across the City
• Indoor pool
• Additional dog park because dogs aren’t allowed in City Parks
• Restrooms in all parks because some don’t have them
• More off-road walking and biking trails because they are safer to use than on-road trails
• Outdoor fitness equipment because it’s easy to use while kids play in the park
• Indoor athletic complex so sports can be played year round and this could attract people to the
community for tournaments
Q5* WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PARK TO VISIT IN WAUPUN? (561)
Waupun County Park
Waupun Family Aquatic Center
Dodge Park
Johnson's West End Park
Harris Mill Park
Pine Street Park
Rock River Trail
McCune Park Beach and Ball Diamond Complex
Medema Fields
Wilcox Park
Tanner Park
Shaler Memorial Park
Meadow View Heights Park
Heritage Park
Buwalda Park
Zoellner Park
• Dog Park
• Baseball complex
Schlieve Field
Richard Holmes Park
Oak Lane Park
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Q6* WHY IS THIS YOUR FAVORITE PARK TO VISIT IN WAUPUN? (504)
Common Responses
• Walking trails
• Close to home
• Kids play sports there
• Swimming
• Beautiful views
• Softball facility
Q7* WHAT PARK DO YOU FREQUENT THE MOST IN WAUPUN? (545)
Dodge Park
Waupun County Park
Medema Fields
McCune Park Beach and Ball Diamond Complex
Pine Street Park
Wilcox Park
Rock River Trail
Harris Mill Park
Tanner Park
Top Responses Filtered by Where
Respondents Live
Waupun
1.
Dodge Park
2.
Johnson’s West End Park
3.
Waupun County Park
4.
5.
Medema Fields
Surrounding Communities
1.
Waupun County Park
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Dodge Park
4.
Johnson’s West End Park
5.
Other (see responses below)
Buwalda Park
Zoellner Park
• Dog Park
• West End Park
• Baseball complex
Meadow View Heights Park
Heritage Park
Schlieve Field
Richard Holmes Park
Oak Lane Park
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
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Q8* WHY DO YOU FREQUENT THIS PARK THE MOST IN WAUPUN? (487)
Common Responses
• Close to home
• Nice play equipment
• Park concerts
• Walking trails
• Watch/play softball
Q9 DID ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD PARTICIPATE IN CITY
SPONSORED RECREATION PROGRAMMING IN THE PAST YEAR (E.G.
YOUTH SPORTS, ADULT SPORTS, DANCE, ETC.)? (582)
Responses Summarized by Where Respondents Live
5%
Not Sure
41%
No
53%
Yes
0%
Yes
No
10%
20%
City of Waupun
Not Sure
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Q10 DID ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD VISIT/USE THE COMMUNITY
CENTER (510 W. SPRING ST.) IN THE PAST YEAR? (584)
4%
Not Sure
34%
No
62%
Yes
0%
Yes
No
Not Sure
10%
20%
City of Waupun
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
Q11 DID ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD VISIT/USE THE SENIOR CENTER
(301 E. MAIN ST.) IN THE PAST YEAR? (581)
18%
2%
Not Sure
No
Yes
80%
0%
Yes
No
10%
20%
30%
40%
City of Waupun
Not Sure
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Q12 DID ANYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD VISIT/USE THE AQUATIC
CENTER (701 COUNTY PARK RD.) IN THE PAST YEAR? (583)
1%
26%
Not Sure
No
73%
Yes
0%
Yes
No
Not Sure
10%
20%
30%
City of Waupun
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40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
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Q13 EXCLUDING WINTER MONTHS, ON AVERAGE HOW OFTEN DO
YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD VISIT OR USE...? (579)
City of Waupun Parks
Waupun County Park
Dodge County Parks
Horicon Marsh
Wild Goose State Trail
Other Fond du Lac County Parks besides
Waupun County Park
State Parks
Other State Trails
0%
20%
40%
3 or more times per week
1-2 times per week
1-2 times per year
0 times in the past year
60%
80%
100%
120%
1-2 times per month
Q14* DO YOU OR MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD COMMONLY (AN
AVERAGE OF AT LEAST ONCE PER MONTH) DRIVE SOMEWHERE OUTSIDE
OF WAUPUN TO USE SPECIFIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES? IF YES, PLEASE
SPECIFY WHERE YOU GO AND FOR WHAT ACTIVITIES. (578)
46%
54%
Yes
Common Responses
• Beaver Dam (indoor pool, ice skating,
camping, volleyball, Waterworks Park, frisbee
golf)
• Lakes for boating and swimming (Fox Lake,
Green Lake, Devil’s Lake, Pike Lake, Lake
Geneva)
• Fond du Lac (aquatic center, camping, train/
carousel, YMCA, soccer complex, archery,
skate park)
No
Q15 HOW OFTEN DO YOU... (560)
Walk for exercise
Bike for exercise
Walk for transportation from home to
school, work, stores, restaurants, etc.
Bike for transportation from home to
school, work, stores, restaurants, etc.
0%
20%
40%
3 or more times per week
1-2 times per week
1-2 times per year
0 times in the past year
60%
80%
100%
120%
1-2 times per month
Q16 WHAT TYPE OF BIKE FACILITY DO YOU FEEL SAFE USING? CHECK
ALL THAT APPLY. (512)
Paved off-road trail
Dedicated bike lane, no barrier from cars
Dedicated bike lane with physical barrier
from cars
Unpaved off-road trail
I use the sidewalk even if there is a bike
lane
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
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Q17* ARE THERE ANY PARKS IN WAUPUN THAT YOU CAN’T SAFELY
REACH BY BIKE OR FOOT? (PLEASE IDENTIFY NAME OF PARK AND
CONCERN) (130)
Common Responses
• None
• County Park - there is no sidewalk or bike lane and a lot of traffic
• Dodge Park -Madison Street is busy
• Tanner Park - Fond du Lac and Madison streets are busy
Q18* NAME A SPECIFIC LOCATION IN WAUPUN THAT NEEDS TO BE
IMPROVED FOR BICYCLE OR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY. (170)
Common Responses
• Main Street
• Fond du Lac Street
• Beaver Dam Street
• Lincoln Street
• Madison Street
• Bike trails connecting to existing parks and trails
• Savage Road
• County Park Road
• Edgewood Road
• Sidewalks to Waupun County Park
Q19 HOW CLOSE IS THE NEAREST PARK OR TRAIL TO YOUR HOME?
(549)
7%
15%
79%
Within reasonable walking and biking distance
I have to drive
Within reasonable biking distance, but not walking distance
Q20* WHERE WOULD YOU PRIORITIZE THE LOCATION OF NEW BIKE
FACILITIES, ROUTES OR TRAILS? (212)
Common Responses
• South side of Waupun
• East side of Waupun to Wild Goose Trail and Horicon Marsh
• Through County Park
• East side to West side of Waupun
• Near schools
• Near the Rock River
Q21 SHOULD YOUR COMMUNITY ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO
BE SPENT ON...? (542)
Park Maintenance (maintain existing
grounds/facilities)
Bicycle Facilities/Trails
Installing New Park Facilities/Equipment
Sidewalk Facilities/Pedestrian
Enhancements
Tree Plantings/Emerald Ash Borer
Management
Parkland Acquisition
0%
Yes
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
No
Not Sure
Q22* PLEASE USE THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW TO IDENTIFY A TYPE
OF NEW RECREATION PROGRAM OR SERVICE THAT THE CITY SHOULD
CONSIDER OFFERING. (194)
Common Responses
• Continued development of McCune Park
• Soccer complex or more soccer fields
• Indoor pool
• Ice rink
• More activities for kids and adults (some offered in the evenings and during winter)
• Walking/Biking trails
• ATV trails
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Q23* PLEASE USE THIS SPACE TO PROVIDE ANY OTHER COMMENTS
RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, PARK AND RECREATION SERVICES
OR FACILITIES IN WAUPUN. (120)
Common Responses
• Update facilities at County and McCune Parks
• Have designated biking and walking paths that connect downtown Waupun to its parks
• Add more bike trails
• Improve pedestrian safety around schools
• Waupun has done a great job so far with its outdoor rec facilities
• Add more parking at the aquatic center
• Add more soccer fields
Q24 WHAT IS YOUR AGE? (538)
80+
70-79
60-69
Age
50-59
40-49
30-39
20-29
10-19
Under 10
0%
5%
10%
15%
2010-2014 ACS*
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Survey Respondents
*note: the ACS estimate includes the population living in group
quarters in Waupun, 2,433 people (primarily inmates), so the
percentage of those age 18 through 64 is likely overstated. ACS
estimates do not include a breakdown by age for the population living
in group quarters. According to the 2010 Census, 95% of the 3,146
living in group quarters at the time, were between the ages of 18 and
64.
Q25 PLEASE INDICATE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN YOUR
HOUSEHOLD, INCLUDING YOURSELF, WHO FALL WITHIN THE FOLLOWING
AGE RANGES: (534)
80+
70-79
60-69
Age
50-59
40-49
30-39
20-29
10-19
Under 10
0%
20%
5 people
4 people
40%
3 people
60%
2 people
80%
100%
1 person
120%
0 people
Q26 WHAT IS YOUR GENDER? (534)
Female
Male
0%
10%
20%
30%
2010-2014 ACS*
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Survey Respondents
*note: the ACS estimate includes the population living in group
quarters in Waupun, 2,433 people (primarily inmates), so the
percentage of males is likely overstated. ACS estimates do not
include a breakdown by gender for the population living in group
quarters. According to the 2010 Census, 91% of the 3,146 living in
group quarters at the time, were male.
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Q27 WHERE DO YOU LIVE? (535)
City of Waupun
Town of Waupun
Town of Alto
Town of Chester
Elsewhere in Dodge County
Town of Trenton
Elsewhere in Fond du Lac County
0%
10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Q28 INDICATE THE GENERAL LOCATION OF YOUR PRIMARY
RESIDENCE IN WAUPUN (SEE IMAGE ON THE RIGHT) (532)
14%
27%
23%
21%
16%
I live north of Main Street and west of the railroad tracks (Area 1)
I live south of Main Street and west of the railroad tracks (Area 2)
I live north of Main Street and east of the railroad tracks (Area 3)
I live south of Main Street and east of the railroad tracks (Area 4)
I don't live inside the Waupun City Limits
Q1 WHEN VISITING CITY
PARKS WHICH ACTIVITIES
OR FACILITIES DO YOU
OR MEMBERS OF YOUR
HOUSEHOLD MOST COMMONLY
PARTICIPATE IN OR USE? CHECK
ALL THAT APPLY.
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Football only, soccer is a waste of
space
We used to go to McCune a lot before it
closed
Especially soccer
Soccer field
Bathrooms
We need more soccer fields
Soccer
SOCCER FIELDS !!!!!!!!!!!
Farm Market, Art Show
Festivals held in the parks
ENJOY SCULPTURES!
Splash pad and zoo
Pokemon GO
Track for High School
grass areas for car shows and art
shows
Softball fields 4 days a week
Softball Diamonds
Bike riding
hold
meetings
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parks
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summer
I am an amateur photographer so oftentimes
have my camera with me to capture that
special moment.
Stroller aerobics in the parks
Just relaxing in the shade, chatting with
others.
Kids parks
Kayak the Rock River
open greenspace; rivers/marsh
Senior Center events, festivals
Arts and crafts in summer
Handicapped
accessibility
on
grounds, activities and bathrooms and
parking
we usually bring bean bag toss
along
Crafts
Park leader/crafts
Flag football would be great
Exercise equipment
bag toss
Disc golf
Love the boardwalk off Meadow View Cir.
and the river walk from Pine St park to
County park!
Parks program for kids
Q2 DO YOU HAVE ANY
CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY OR
ACCESSIBILITY IN ANY OF OUR
PARKS?
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Regarding the dog park, I wish the fence
was taller, consistent all the way around the
field
Always worried about safety when the
children use the bathroom in Dodge and
Wilcox Parks
I would like to be able to use the
bathrooms. When they are locked they are
useless!!!
Along the fence by the beach. It leads to the
quarry. I think Mr Navis should put a fence up
if he does not what trespassers to go on his
property. We used to frequent back there til
2 months ago when we found out it is private
property. And we got accused of stealing
and trespassing.
The park by the camp grounds and pool is
not little kid friendly and the metal slide burns
(same as the park at McCune)
Some parks are becoming outdated. Soccer
fields are outdated.
N/a
Limited
parking
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the
swimming
park.
There are some parks that need more lighting
for evening activities.
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Handicap
Safety at McCune
McCune
playground
equipment.
Wood.
Mccune park is going downhill would be nice
to have some safer kid friendly of all ages
equipment :)
“Disc golf park gets overgrown in weeds and
long grass in the summer.
Would be nice to sign or paint the streets to
connect the bike trail by school to the start
of the trail by Edgewood and signs or pain
to lead to the trail that goes out to county
park.”
Not many handicap accessible playground
equipment.
I hate seeing kids down along dangerous
rocks fishing along the river because there
is no other safer way to access those fishing
holes.
Not all restrooms are unlocked, h I had
taken a few elderly ladies there for a picnic
and after getting all set up and eating one
of them had to use restroom, only to find it
locked, was an embarrassing situation for the
lady.
I think we should have a couple park with
fences around them
It would be nice to see a few handicap swings
in our parks.
Playing at meidma fields. Diamond 3 needs
lights.
County park lacks safe playground
equipment and parking needs to be
improved.
“Bridge at park next to pine street is
dangerous. Frequently washes out on
sides of bridge with heavy rains or flooding
because of the bottleneck the small bridge
creates. It is better than it used to be but
needs improvement. Trying to get out of river
with a canoe before bridge in weeds with no
good spot to get out and fast current could
easily suck canoe into bridge.
Please get a taller bridge that can be gone
under with a canoe and/or wider bridge with
less bottleneck with gravel areas to get out of
river with a canoe. “
Woods not developed enough in campground.
Safety concern for children or people possibly
hiding out in those woods.
Just in general the vandalism that’s
been done in the parks. Better lighting is
suggested.
Harris Mill Pond/Park: the deck area is totally
open (not safe) so kids could easily fall in and
there are rocks below so it wouldn’t be a nice
splash.
Why was there not a bathroom constructed
with the newest park shelter by the Rock
River????
I would love to see fences around the park
areas.
wish we had an all-inclusive park
“McCune- Very out dated playground
equipment
County Park-Veeybout dated playground and
swings”
Lighting
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Wilcox and Dodge parks have nice shelters
that could be used in the evening but the
lighting in the park is poor for letting kids
run and play or be on the playground
equipment.
“The last time my daughter and her children
were in the FDL campgrounds, they were
scared.
Kids were taking trees down
and being very noisy and disrespectful.
They have not camped there since this
happened.
Pine street park playground is close to
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open water. It would be nice to have the
park playground enclosed with some sort
of fence to prevent little kids going near the
river.
Not enough seating or bathroom’s at Gus
Field
Harris Mill Park- the open deck
Harris mill park-the open deck
*Note: I voted not but I usually use the parks
in a group setting (family picnics/parties/etc)
not sending my family members to the park
individually / solo
I think the park by the Waupun Hospital is
beautiful. My concern is after about 6:00
at night, the people that hang out there
really deter any younger kids from hanging
out there. I won’t allow my kids there after
dark.
Go to any park in town. it speaks for
itself.
There’s a park just off fern st. And oak ln.
That isn’t being used its just an open lot and
I think it would be nice to put bean bag toss
and a few other adult activities in this area
and maybe start some tournaments for bean
bag toss
County Park’s equipment is pretty rough.
Should be upgraded.
Please do something about McCune
Beach
I worry about kids walking to West End
Park and the poor visibility with the parking
situation of the hospital. The detour traffic
this summer and their driving speed does not
help.
Some of the playground equipment seems
out dated and un-safe.
West end park, by the hospital is dangerous
after 4 pm. Rough crowd
My concern is with safety of my children when
teenagers are around. Often foul language
fights smoking etc. take place and we are
forced to leave. Happens often at west end
park.
I don’t have a safety concern of an in town
park. An off road bike path out to the Horicon
Marsh from Waupun would be wonderful. It
would be great to feel safe riding bike next to
Hwy 49. Its too busy to trust my kids & family
on the busy highway.
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McCune beach park needs to be cleaned up
and re-made into a family friendly park. It has
been part of Waupun for so long we can not
let it just sit
County park. Adults and children walking
on the road and people driving to
fast.
Too much vandalism
Only if some of equipment is getting
run down or a little out of date for safety
regulations. Only other issue would be
for me people smoking at the kids parks
leaving cigarettes and lighters behind on
benches.
West End Park
Mc cune as well as county park have old play
ground equipment that I don’t feel is safe for
my two and five year old
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Vandalism at Harris Mill Park
The bathrooms in some parks
Often find strange adults at the parks that will
sit and watch kids and at times follow them
around (wilcox specifically)
Not at this time but the city is growing. So we
do need more cops.
Mostly I have no concerns, as I feel our parks
are great, but I’ve always been concerned
about the “fireman’s pole” at Wilcox Park.
I’m surprised no one has fallen off of there
and/or gotten seriously hurt. I don’t have
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a solution. I just usually watch my kids
closely.
“McCune Beach-Young children do not feel
safe here. Older children bullying issues and
cigarette and drug use issues seem to be a
problem.
Should be handicap
accessible for
children.
McCune park needs playground upgrade.
Would be nice to have old beach converted
to fishing hole.
Handicapped Parking at the baseball
complex.
Although there are stalls for
handicapped people, they are still very far
away from the little league diamonds - if no
4th diamond is going to be put in, possibly
put in handicapped stalls closer to the
diamonds.
All parks with shelters that are vandalized.
Some are locked because of the continual
damage.
At the softball Diamonds, you have to worry
about parking and you have to worry about
your car getting hit by a softball.
Would love to see the Dutch wind mill on
Brandon street in motion more often, it is
a site to see! It could be used as a tourist
attraction.
More handicap accessible
unsupervised
kids
that
cause
problems
The bathrooms are never open in the Mill
Pond Shelter area.
The bathrooms in some parks have poor
lighting
and no door lock or door to
stall.
Q3 WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING
AMENITIES WOULD YOU LIKE
TO BE ADDED, IMPROVED
OR EXPANDED IN WAUPUN
EITHER BY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE
ENTITIES? MARK UP TO 6
PREFERENCES.
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have had dog jump the back fence by the
woods 3 times and run off so we can no
longer go there
Open McCune beach back up
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better softball fields
There are more than enough soccer fields.
We need to use that space better than for
just soccer.
McCune beach missed by many
Outdoor Track
SOCCER FIELDS!!!!!!
Need improved acoustic band shell in Dodge
Park for annual concerts.
What about a decent Senior Center...
Community Center...a place to have classes
and hold events for the community..but
yes ..the Seniors would just love an indoor
complex... it would be of great value as
most of us have silver sneakers and the
centers would be subsidized... right now we
have to go to fdl or Beaver Dam for these
activities.
Paved bike trail east of school
High dive at the pool.
handicapped park
Add garage cans to walking trails especially
by Edgewood
Safe bike trail to connect city with wild goose
trail
Miniature Golf
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Handgun and rifle range
Rock Climbing facility
High School Track
Additional Parking for new pool
drone obstacle course
Improve the softball diamonds, Weed control
should be number 1
Softball
Diamonds,
improvements
Would love a long bike ride path out around
town not just in town. Would love adult swings
like Beaver Dam has by the lake to be able to
swing with the kids/grandkids.
Band
shell
for
concerts
in
the
park
x-country & snowshoeing can be done on
current walking trails
I have no other, but can’t progress without
saying something.
Access to McCune again; outdoor
rink for public use (West End or
elsewhere)
none
better care of the sand box/weeds around
playground at wilcox
We miss the higher diving board at the
Aquatic Center
National
Archery
in
the
Schools
Program
Archery in the Schools Program
track
all-inclusive park
Give McCune Park “new” purpose!
Beach=fishing pond (no swimming allowed),
Bath House=Event facility, etc. Beautiful area
being wasted!
quarry beach
I think the beach should be reopened.
Outdoor ice skating rink
shuffle board
I think the current park facilities are
sufficient
dirt bike track/park
year round bathroom
Parking at the Aquatic Center! Such a
beautiful facility but someone wasn’t
thinking when they designed the parking
lot.
Outdoor
skating
rink/Pond
hockey
rink
Archery/trap facilities
Band Shelter
more adult activities and mini golf like we use
to have
More trees in the dog park. I think the city
has them and needs to plant them and fix the
mud holes
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Historical and art tours, Waupun has a very
interesting history it would be great if the
historical society had the resources to exploit
that history.
Dedicated bike lanes and ENFORCED
statutes for biking safety. Also Pokemon Go
stations
Cleaner restrooms
Mini Golf
change
mccune
beach
to
softball
diamond
Track
Added 4th little league field.
fenced
wild
animal
park
(deer,
etc.)
Parking at Aquatic Center
mini golf, update BB courts at Mcune Park
add things to do
Dog swimming area. McCune would be
perfect for that.
Miniture golf
Miniature golf
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accessible
for
handicap
children.
Accesible equipment
natural areas and music pavilion
A track to hold track meets
Add parking to softball fields, use one of the
soccer fields
Q4 REFERRING BACK TO
QUESTION 3, PLEASE INDICATE
YOUR NUMBER ONE DESIRED
PARK AMENITY TO BE ADDED,
IMPROVED OR EXPANDED IN
WAUPUN EITHER BY PUBLIC OR
PRIVATE ENTITIES. WHY IS THIS
YOUR TOP CHOICE?
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Either the dog park, improve the fencing, so
bigger dogs that leap can have a contained
space to run, or the off-road trail, to connect
with gold star trail, or the wild goose
trail
Taking McCune Park and turning it into a fish
pond
Ball diamonds--I know we have those
wonderful little league fields but they aren’t
open for the public. The neighbors at Wilcox
Park do not want to have hard ball played
on the diamond there and have harassed
our kids for wanting to play there. The man
took our sons’ ball. Where else can they play
nearby??
A finished around the City bike trail instead of
the hodgepodge we currently have. I thought
the WARP was a group formed to do just
that.
The bike trail. Would like to see it completed
into one circle around the city. It is safer to bike
on a trail than on the streets
Soccer fields. This program is expanding
beyond the available resources.
Soccer fields/facilities. Because of the
number of kids currently playing soccer and
the difficulty for spectators/fans to park and
get to the fields to watch games.
Bike / walk trail down County Road
MM that connects to the trail on Shaler
Drive.
Ice skating / Hockey rink
Restroom
in
The
Pine
Street
Park
ATV Trails - We have lots of snowmobile trails
but no place to ATV in this part of the state.
Might be a good draw for ATV enthusiasts so
they don’t have to drive 3 hours up north to
get to the good trails.
Indoor pool
1 nice one
Soccer fields
Beach. My kids miss McCune.
More
parking
by
the
aquatic
center
Camping areas
“Basketball courts
Soccer fields
Indoor pool
Biking/walking trails
McCune. We live in that area. We used to
go to McCune alot. Now if we want to go
swimming we have to drive or ride our bikes
across town to the over crowded smaller
pool
“Bocce Ball Court
Played
it
in
Nashville.
Great
fun!”
Soccer
fields
for
youth
program,
improvements to our ice rink. The warming
room is outdated, no stools left to sit on, looks
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old.
Indoor pool
Soccer
Soccer facility
Athletic complex
Splash pad
Soccer fields
Dog park. To let dog run
Indoor athletic complex, it would get more
people into waupun during the year the same
way that the new baseball diamonds have.
It would be nice to host more basketball/
volleyball tournaments
Soccer fields
Restroom / family picnic areas need some
upkeep
Playground equipment. We have multiple
smaller children.
Connect our present bike and walking
trails.
Indoor pool. We have none.
Tanner park - Good location
Tennis
it’s an awesome sport for all
ages
Soccer fields indoor or outdoor complex
similar to what the baseball program
has.
Archery is my top pick
golf course
Indoor pool
Soccer Fields
“Soccer field improvements!
Lake and shorelines cause if these are better
taken care of more people of all ages will go
fishing
More soccer fields and space for the youth
soccer players in Waupun.
Soccer Fields.
The current fields are
cramped and chaotic.
beach access we used the beach daily until it
closed. the diving boards were a big hit with
all my kids
Soccer field
Soccer fields
“Adult
outdoor
fitness
equipment
It would be a nice alternative to
inside”
Fitness training park. It can be used by
everyone and encourages a healthy
waupun.
Soccer fields because it is a growing sport
and the is not enough room for all the kids in
the area we have now
Soccer the kids love to play .
Soccer fields
Kayaking renting.
soccer fields
The
ATV
trails
would
be
outstanding
Parking
Indoor athletic complex (for multiple
programs/sports) This would allow for so
many more opportunities for all ages year
round.
McCune opened back up cause the
sand beach is missed by many many
people
Soccer field
Soccer fields
I think some of the parks need better lighting
for evening activities.
Indoor pool
Soccer
Soccer fields because there are so many
kids that love to play and need adequate
space to do it and be able to have
practices.
Update bathrooms,
1. Soccer fields. So many children utilize the
program
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Snowmobile trails
Soccer fields, it’s a huge growing program
with no space to grow basically.
Soccer fields...is it not obvious
Na
soccer field complex, over 500 kids out for
the sport and there is no where for these
kids to have practice or play, everything
is very scattered. it would be nice to have
a complex just like the baseball/softball
fields
I’d say it’s a tie between the soccer fields and
outdoor pool. Soccer fields because they
have random fields all over waupun. And they
aren’t even real fields. We need a designated
spot for all the kids in all the levels to play
soccer on regulation fields. Soccer seems to
be a growing sport in town and we should
embrace it and help these kids out and give
them the fields they deserve. I also choose
outdoor pool because the one we have is
nice but now that it’s the only one in town
it’s always crowded. I know so many people
that live in town that go to other towns to
swim because they have more parking and a
bigger pool. We need to keep business in our
town. I think they needed to plan better with
the pool we have. We need more parking for
one. And we need more pool space so we
can accommodate more people and keep
everyone coming to ours and not giving
business to other towns. So we as a town
need to rethink our athletic fields for soccer
and our outdoor pool situation.
It’s hard to enjoy a park if there is
either no restroom or the restrooms are
locked.
Soccer field
Soccer
“Soccer Fields.
Lots of kids are getting involved
1. Sledding Hill
Soccer field
Soccer fields
Soccer fields because there is a lack of
space for the youth to play games on and to
practice on.
Indoor facility with pool, it gets cold here
and having things do to in the colder months
would be nice
Soccer field
Soccer fields
Soccer
fieldsbecause
they
are
needed
Soccer fields
Archery
Added: indoor sports complex-we shouldn’t
have to drive to Oshkosh for my daughter to
play indoor soccer
Indoor pool....so it can be used year
round!
More
soccer
fields
or
a
soccer
complex.
Soccer fields . when we wanna play soccer
its not alot of space
Trapshooting, it’s a growing high school
sport in Wisconsin. Introducing a trap
shooting facilities can help bring awareness
to the sport giving them access to college
scholarships. Not only does it give kids
a scholarship opportunity it gives them a
chance to connect with people of different
ages and different generations. When done
right trapshooting teaches kids responsibility,
respect and gun safety. I think building a
trapshooting facility can offer entertainment
and enjoyment to all ages about 9 and up
kids and adults. Teaching the kids these
things and giving them these chances is
important because after all they are our
future and this sport teaches them great
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forever.
A public indoor athletic complex because this
will allow many youth programs in Waupun
to have a place where they can practice and
play games other than the high schools and
RRI. This will also give more room for multiple
sports on any level to practice without
splitting the Sr high gym.
splash pad
Indoor
athletic
complex
with
pool
Hmm tough choice! I’d have to say the indoor
pool- I love to swim for exercise, and my kids
love it as well. It would be awesome to be
able to use one year round. (Locally; the
Y is so expensive, and although it isn’t too
far away it’s far enough we don’t use it.) It’s
so important for everyone to be a proficient
swimmer, and it could also give our high
school the opportunity to add another sport
to its roster. Possibly 2 if they add diving
boards.
Soccer fields for recording league!!!! There
has been over 500 kids the last several
years!!!!!!! We have to make the fields
smaller than they are supposed to be just to
fit in the amount of fields that we need ! This
year we have 62 teams . Our numbers have
went up every year parents complain with
multiple kids playing they cannot be at the
same place to watch both of them at one time
and our fields are not quite up to par as far as
level fields and the required field size there
are a lot of ball diamonds around and I think
with softball and baseball we outnumber
them together we have been making do with
what we had but it’s just getting to the point
where we just can’t make do anymore there
have been several sites that would work for
us we would also like to have a concession
stand which would help us raise money that is
needed to purchase land or better equipment
for the kids I strongly urge this city to help
us find land so that we can have the correct
field sizes for our kids to play on and Fields
that don’t have a bunch of divots to wear it is
possible they get injured we have kids that
come from Fondulac Brandon Beaver Dam
and Markesan just to join our rec league!!!
Please please please please please help us
find a place for our kids !!!!!!
It would be nice to have all of the soccer
games in one location. Expand the # of
fields so more games could be played in one
evening.
We need a soccer facility
Canoe/kayak I feel the river in a canoe
or kayak is a great asset and it would
be nice to make it easier to canoe or
kayak
Canoe/Kayak. A different type of outdoor
fitness activity families or individuals may
enjoy.
The soccer facilities need expanding and
equivalent amenities as the softball and
baseball fields. The league has over 525
players this year.
Indoor pool
More grilling/picnic areas. We have a large
family and enjoy all getting together for a grill
out.
“Walking/biking trails
Our house is in dodge near dodge
correctional and the walking trails aren’t near
us.”
indoor pool
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Walking/biking trails
Walking trails
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Indoor pool with early morning workout
hours
indoor athletic complex
Soccer
Band shell upgrade
Indoor pool
Sidewalks on all sides of parks and ball
diamonds
Archery/Trap shooting range
adult fitness would be something all could
use thank you
ATV
trails, would be a fun and
different.
Playground Equipment, I believe that we
should get an out door obstacle Play60
obstacle course from gametime. I believe
that this would get everyone out more and be
a lot of fun for everybody!
Camping Areas
Canoes
Shoreline restoration. Lots of fishing by
kids.
canoe\kayak
Park parking lots-most people need to park
on the street and parking is minimal on the
street
“INDOOR Athletic complex
On road bicycle- safety concerns is main
reason.
ATV Trail. I have one and would like to use it
close to home.
It will make the trail more useable by the
public if it is paved.
Off road walking biking trails
Snowshoeing
Indoor
pool.splash
pad.
snowshoeing
Indoor pool waupun is so limited especially in
the colder months especially for children we
need more options for our kids to stay out of
trouble and be safe without having to drive
distances to options!
indoor pool
indoor swimming, provide opportunity to
swim year round
High dive. The pool is not as fun without
it. All other community pools have
one.
Bike trails
To
make
swimming
an
all
year
activity.
More parking at the pool
ATV
Archery
Fourwheeler trails other than the goose trail,
trails that allow both quads and snowmobiles
and trails that allow quads/fourwheelers in
the summer. Many people in town I know
have quads and have to drive multiple hours
to access good quality atv trails and ones
in town would both bring riders in from out
of town, and let people in town explore how
beautiful our town actually is.
My kids fish a lot along the shore or the
mill pond. Cleaner shore would be a plus
instead of having to find a spot that’s not so
weedy
both equally important
Older people go to either Beaver Dam or
FDL YMCAs. Biking trails are used by a great
deal of people. Expand on the nice trails we
already have.
Canoe/Kayak facilities. I chose because we
have the river which is a wonderful opportunity
for kids, families, individuals to get out and
exercise while enjoying nature
Archery/Trap range. It would be nice to gave
a rifle range open year round.
Disc golf back in city so we have a choice
of easy course with less weeds and harder
course.
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Tennis courts- the state of the tennis courts,
even since I played in high school 10 years
ago, has gone drastically downhill. The
court conditions and the lack of windscreens
especially are noticeable by recreational
players, which is what I think would be the
main draw aside from High School team
events.
Soccer fields
Miniature golf as it could involve all ages and
physical abilities.
ATV TRAILS
I believe a bike/walk trail should be built
towards fond du lac county park along north
Brandon street to the park. It is a high traffic
area with many people walking and riding
their bikes on that skinny road. Fearful of an
accident happening.
Adult outdoor fitness because not everyone
has money for a gym and play equipment will
help get adults healthy
Bigger outdoor shelter for bands plays etc at
an in town park like Dodge Park
Off road walking trails
Bike lanes trails
Beach access. i really miss McCune beach
and being able to lay out in the sand. There
is just something about a beach compared
to a cement pool that makes it feel more like
summer.
Pickle ball courts
Restrooms ~ some parks have them & some
do not ~ the ones they do have need to be
larger (i.e.: Dodge Park).
Youth soccer fields; not enough room at
MVP
Ice Skating
Beaches
Canoe and kayak area. You can only go so far
and then trees block the river.
Indoor pool with a lazy river so that more
families can afford this versus having to go
to the Dells.
a splash pad in one of the major parks
because it gives underprivileged kids and
families who cant afford the pool, a place to
go cool off and stay safe in the summer heat
and being in a major park would make it more
centralized than the aquatic center which is
pretty far out for a lot of people. I see a lot
of kids wander the streets all summer who
cant use the pool cause of money and my
heart goes out to them. i know quite a few
personally
More
closed
shelters
for
holding
events
Connect all of the trails for walking/
biking.
Indoor pool - it can benefit people of all ages
and abilities and be open year round. High
school swimming could be added as a sport.
Swimming and water safety are important
life skills to be learned and swimming is a
great life-long activity that is gentle on joints
and can be enjoyed by people with many
different disabilities. The temperature of the
air and water of an indoor pool is much better
for teaching children and for most people to
enjoy that the current outdoor pool and there
would be many more opportunities to offer
swim lessons and exercises classes that
would better fit people’s schedules. This is
the only activity on this list that I absolutely
would drive to the next town over to get and
many Waupun residents do and we would
love to not have to drive to Beaver Dam
or Fond du lac to do it, especially in the
winter.
Leashed dogs allowed in all parks.
Recycling facilities in parks. (If not already
available.
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Expand the Disc golf course. It’s an activity
our whole family’s enjoys.
Sledding hill
anything with water (natural water) No more
money into the pool
Indoor athletic complex because it is
important for our youth sports programs in
the community
Indoor athletic complex. I feel that Waupun
is know for its sports teams, and there are
some teams that don’t have such great fields
or equipment as others. I think it’d be great
to see an indoor track and football or soccer
field for year round use by both high school
and summer rec teams. It’d be nice to open
this to both Waupun public school and CWC
to utilize by all students.
Better playground grounds like the Lakeside
Park in Beaver Dam with its rubber mat
flooring
Indoor pool. It would be nice to have
somewhere to swim and do aquatic exercises
in the winter months in town.
The camping area could use a few more
amenities, to draw visitors in.
Lights at meidma
Waupun needs to work with local players and
fine access to enough land for a championship
caliber disc golf course.
See my input to question #2, and more
designated
easily
accessible
canoe
launching areas with sand or gravel and
parking very close to launch area. Atv trails
would be nice but probably not feasible
unless willing to allow on snowmobile trails
in winter.
I think we need to improve the Ice Hockey/
skating rink. Though my family and I are not
involved in either, I feel that the facility looks
and feels old. This is not meant to disrespect
or belittle the volunteers who have worked so
hard to make the rink run smoothly. I just feel
that because of the number of participants
in the programs that Waupun has, we could
have more funding to make the building
more attractive. I think the building makes a
huge impression on visitors--even driving by.
We should make it bigger and better. New
paint on the outside? Cleaner concrete and
bathrooms? This will probably take a major
private donation in addition to public funding,
and grant writing. Again, no disrespect to
the past and present leaders of the Waupun
Community Center...Just speaking my
mind
Dog park. Lots of room, but the areas get
muddy and dogs get dirty. Not much to do
other than walk/play fetch. I also believe there
is only one shade/sitting area.
It would be nice to have the Mill Pond Park
bathroom open after the Memorial Day
Parade. Many people park there and want
to use it.
Indoor pool. This allows fitness to happen
without putting extra stress on joints. I would
also like to see swimming lessons happen in
the winter.
Biking
sidewalks to all our streets, there are several
areas where people HAVE to walk on street
because there is no sidewalk
Site furnishings,
not all parks have nice
benches and tables
Site furnishings.....sometimes it is. Nice
to be able to sit and just enjoy the park or
area.
Bathrooms. The ones we do have are
outdated and there aren’t enough of them.
They are also closed during parts of the
spring/fall or even winter when people
may still be out using the parks for various
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activities/events. This is especially important/
helpful with children.
Indoor sports complex for variety of sport
programs.
Indoor pool
Indoor athletic complex There seems to
be a struggle when it comes to available
practice space for teams. Not to mention
if you add additional courts we could
potentially host more tournaments here in
the city
Get some real estate so that these
bigger items could have a future
somewhere.
More swimming. Re open McCune or
something. That waterpark sucks. There is
no parking and it’s so packed it’s not even
fun. I live in waupun and have for 10 years.
We used to go to McCune once a week. I
went to that waterpark twice and never will
again. I couldn’t even get a chair. I drive to
Fond du lac or Beaver Dam to utilize their
facilities.
“High School Track
We don’t have one”
Parking for pool
Site Furnishings/Playground equipment
- Fond du Lac County Park needs some
updated playground equipment and grill area
for picnics. Would also be beneficial to the
pool and campground.
Archery range
Splash pad
Archery, trap shooting. Because it would give
the kids a place to shot Archery since you
can’t shoot in your own yard
Adding to the softball complex would be great
for the city. It brings other towns to Waupun
which then helps our city. If there was two
fields added and a bigger concession stand
in the middle of the complex I truly believe
it would expand the program and benefit the
city.
Splash
pads--something
different
to
offer
park signage directional
Better
playground
equipment.
Kids
love playing at the parks with more
options
Weed control and over seeding the grass at
the softball diamonds
Indoor Complex. Nothing like that in or
around Waupun. Be great to have an off
season training facility
Soccer fields I hate having to run all over
town to watch my kids play soccer. I wish all
fields were in one spot. As it is now I have
to choose between my two daughters to go
watch. They play same time one at the high
school on at meadow view. We really need a
soccer complex.
Soccer fields because the ones we have are
bad.
We could use better softball diamonds
like the baseball diamonds due to we
can bring in more revenue with more
tournaments!
Soccer fields
TANNER PARK,!! They have a lot of activities
by the hockey rink/ball field and Juniper hill
it would be nice to have some things for the
kids to do. It is a nice stop after or before a
walk on the trail.
Bike trails
There needs to be better parking at the
pool.
Fishing facilities - it’s very relaxing for people
that can’t own a boat.
“The campground needs expansion, clean up
tree area, more activities for dampers in the
park, Friday evening some type of activity,
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Saturday some type of activity
Open the park earlier in season latter April,
close later October ish
Your pool needs longer hours open in
the morning til evening open early May til
October ish “
More Stuff in the Dog Park. Such as another
garbage can along the back and one more
in the middle along with maybe some dog
obstacle stuff or even a small pond for the
dogs to play in especially during the summer
when its hot out
indoor pool
A splash pad
More parking at the pool!!!!!!!!!! Because I have
no where to park ever and I would rather park
on a parking lot then grass.
INDOOR POOL
Indoor red/fitness center. There is not a good
place in town to run around a track, walk
safely indoors (high school is not a great
open with kids roaming the halls), and to play
indoor basketball, etc.
Bike trails out around Waupun for a long
continuous,
enjoyable bike ride. Right
now only out at the marsh can you enjoy
that
Band shell.
Concerts have been well
attended and the current facility is inadequate
and makes it difficult to host.
Beach
More
variety
of
playground
equipment.
Indoor pool
Waupun needs indoor activities other than
HOCKEY to draw people to use facilities in
our city.
Beaches A smaller Mc Cune beach would be
nice. in stead of the current eye sore. Less
then half the size would control cost and give
the sand lovers a place to go.
Adult fitness equipment. I know that Lakeside
Park in Fond du Lac has done this and I hear
a lot of great things about it. I think it’s great
to have things for both adults and kids to use
in places.
parking lots. most city parks don’t have them.
creates traffic congestion
Lake and shoreline restoration. It is important
to maintain/enhance the shorelines for today
and for future generations.
Indoor pool so we can swim year round
and get more use out of the pool. Also
restrooms is up there because sometimes
the restaurants are locked in the parks when
you have children and need to go it would
be nice to have them available.
Archery shooting range. It would give the
residents that live in the city, a safe place
to shoot. It would bring in people from
surrounding areas, which would help local
businesses. It would be a fairly inexpensive
addition to the city of Waupun.
because I have a dog
Canoe/Kayak facilities may be a draw
for future revenue and great for all
ages
fitness equipment
Beach access.. take the fence down at
McCune and treat as pond with sand
beach.. when frozen can use for ice skating
as the community center is over run with
HOCKEY
snowshoeing
Outdoor ice skating rink - It is extremely
difficult for non-hockey people to have
decent time at the community center rink.
Many people don’t want to skate with the
hockey/figure skaters due to ability in skating
and falling, etc.
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I would love to see our pavilion at Dodge
built to be more acoustic for music concerts
if possible.
splash pad
off-road walking/biking trails - to be able to
bike long distances without riding on streets
or highways is important to me
Adult Outdoor Fitness Equipment I already
walk and bike and I think this would be
a good addition for another physical
activity.
Archery
High Dive at the Aquatic Center. A lot of
money was invested into the Center, looks
like an “eye sore” without the it.
Lights on all of the little league fields would help
that league schedule games
ice rink
If this is going to be a park for public use,
why not a public toilet with the shelter like the
other parks in city of Waupun?
We do nothing for the Kids that are less
able to participate in physical sports, I have
Taught Archery for over 30 years, and have
great success with special needs kids, and
every year have a number of 3 year olds,
...Teach with DNR, Horicon Marsh Bow,
Mayville High School, 4H...Dave Kottwitz
920-948-4085
National Archery in the Schools Program,
Great Confidence builder for kids who are not
as good in highly physical sports. I have been
Teaching Youth Archery for over 30 years, I
teach classes at Horicon Marsh Bowmen,
We also work with Mayville High School
Classes, 4H, DNR in Horicon, and Taught
at Wisconsin Deer Expo, and Cabellas. We
have never had an age Restriction, and
every Year we have tremendous success
with 3 year Olds..
Indoor pool because I go out of town to swim. A
YMCA with exercise programs.
Lake and shoreline restoration - because
trees fall down into the river and lay there for
a long time before being removed, the weeds
along the river are out of control, and the
river/shoreline should be preserved rather
than be allowed to erode
Indoor pool for year round use
Splash pad
Skatepark!! Give the kids a spot to bike and
skate
splash pad
soccer fields
“A 4th little league field. We have one of
the best complexes in the state and adding
to that can only help our city. We currently
have two other communities that play in
our league regularly and could add more
teams during the week and for weekend
tournaments that will benefit the hotels and
restaurants.
The next would be to add new locker
rooms to the community center and try to
have a Junior Hockey team play out of the
community center during the winter. This
would add quite a bit of activity in the nonsummer months. “
I would love more convenient places and
spaces to fish in Waupun (though I’m not
sure how possible that is).
I would like to see our trails connect us to the
Marsh. WARP has done a super job so far,
it would be nice if we could follow the river
under 151 out to the marsh.
Ball diamonds...keep improving the softball
diamonds.
“Park / direction signage is important.
We have fantastic walking trails but the
signage is confusing. Visitors could get lost
easily.
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Indoor athletic complex - Gives opportunities
for doing more things for inclement weather
days.
Walking and biking trails - safety for
residents
Indoor complex-most sports are year
round and we’re having trouble finding
places to practice if other sports are
scheduled.
Off road biking walking trail. Safer than on the
streets and more interesting
Bmx park. Nothing for kids to ride their bikes
or scooters
Indoor pool. A place to go in the
winter for activity/exercise would be
wonderful.
Camping would be a great asset to the
city.
Indoor athletic complex.
Would benefit
many people/ sports and be used year
round
Bathrooms and site furnishings need to be
kept up and cleaned!
golf driving range
Beach and I skating rink. And I skating
rink could bring more competitions are
tournaments to the area
Indoor pool. If is a great way to rehab don’t
want yo drive to beaver dam
Adding Restrooms at Pine View
Restrooms!!! I feel that most of the city’s
restrooms are dark and dingy. It makes it
scary for kids, a lot of spiders, and it makes
me feel dirty when leaving.
“Atving
Bring more revenue to the city”
Adult outdoor fitness equipment
Ball diamond softball
Soccer fields
soccer fields
A indoor facility for winter, for children to play
and be active
Indoor complex to keep kids active in their
sport year round
Snowmobile trails. need more open in
winter!
I believe an appropriate soccer complex is
needed
Love to play pickle ball
Canoe/Kayak
facilities
We
need
more.
County
Park.
Because
its
the
biggest.
Athletic complex
“Adult
outdoor
fitness
equipment.
I
know
of
no
park
with
these
items”
Indoor swimming pool. It’s my top choice for
a number of reasons. It’s Wisconsin. We
would use an indoor pool year round (rather
than 2 months a year like the one in county
park). This form of exercise is helpful for ppl
of ALL ages. We can derive revenue toward
its maintenance through lessons, host swim
meets, memberships, etc. It would be an
amenity not available in many/most nearby
townships.
Indoor pool, park bathrooms, ice/hockey
rink
all-inclusive park
“Indoor athletic complex.
Currently not enough space for existing
programs. No room for growth / expansion.
This would allow for more involvement at all
levels. (Youth - Senior Citizen)”
Softball and Baseball fields. This is my
top choice because I feel youth sports are
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the most important for our community and
these 2 sports have well over 500 kids
playing
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Indoor complex for walking during the winter
/ Indoor pool. Winters are long in Wisconsin.
We need to have access for all ages so we
all stay healthy & active.
Restrooms
Splash Pad...fun for all!
“I would like to see more biking and walking
trails!
This seems to be a priority in many other
communities! It sure adds to the quality of
life!”
Splash pad
A splash pad would be a great addition
for affordable ways kids can keep cool in
summer. There isn’t anything like it in the
surrounding towns.
More softball diamonds and parking.
We have a need for more space for the
growing program, I would like to see
McCune park be reopened with a pool and
beach
Off road biking/walking trails. Would love
to have more options as we use this very
frequently
Soccer fields/track facility for high school...it
is needed so badly and these sports are up
and coming!
Walking/running trails. I get sick of running in
the roads
I do a lot of biking and walking.
Indoor pool. Usable year round.
Soccer fields. Waupun has a huge youth
soccer program that has been developed
by many adults through the years including
myself but the city has never made a serious
effort to establish permanent fields for them.
They lost their space for fields at Washington
School and are always begging for space.
This program is a strong feeder program
for both WHS and CWC high school teams,
who have both experienced great success
with their teams due to the youth soccer
program.
“Adult
Outdoor
Fitness
Equipment
Not everyone can afford a gym membership,
and want to get outside to workout. This
would give them something other then
walking/running/biking. Also, it would be
nice to have something while the kids play
at the park.”
Indoor pool
More walking paths would be fabulous! Love
the ones we have so far.
Canoe facilities
Indoor pool or sports, not a lot to do in town
in the winter.
ATV trails. We have driven numerous miles
north to get to counties with fun trails to
explore. This would really be much bigger
than just Waupun. Would need to be a
county or even multiple county commitment
but I feel it could bring in revenue and visitors
as people from the south would not have to
drive so far.
Soccer fields
Adult outdoor fitness equipment (there are
some great examples in lakeside park , fond
du lac)
Canoe/kayak facilities. All my grand children
and daughter are really into this sport. No
place really to do it in Waupun.
Off-road walking/biking trails because we
enjoy doing this but it can be dangerous on
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the city streets.
Off-road bicycle facilities through County
Park. It is my favorite place to bike but it is
very tight on the road. Running with a stroller
through that stretch is not a safe option
either because there is no way to get off the
road when cars come through.
Baseball complex 4th field and or lights for all
fields. Spend all summer there.
Soccer fields. The kids have no soccer fields!
Buy the land, put them north of Claggett
St.
Golf complex. Great sport those teaches
people of all ages respect and appreciation
for others and the outdoors.
Bring back ice rinks to all the city
parks.
Equestrian Trails
Indoor Athletic Complex because I feel this
will not only improve and encourage my
youth to get active and participate in sports,
but bring business and attention from area
communities.
off road walking / biking
Indoor pool
More marked walking trails
Walking trails
Indoor pool!!!!!!!
Lighted athletic fields
pickle ball courts - something for order adults
to participate in
Park Parking Lots - Aquatic Center needs
more parking.
Off road walking / trails
Flower beds in the Parks. Low maintenance
native plants would be great.
“Canoe/Kayak facilities
This is one of my interests”
year round bathroom no bath room when
walking or biking
I don’t have a number 1
Indoor swimming pool
Archery range, there is no where to practice
your crossbow
Walking trails
We have ample parks; there is always room
for improvement but I believe the restrooms
at each park could be updated / cleaner
to help with overall satisfaction of the park
experience.
Outdoor
skating
rink/Pond
hockey
rink
adult
outdoor
exercise
equipment
Indoor pool
utilizing the rock river better
Basketball courts - it’s something that is for
people of all ages and any gender. Having
some hoops that are for younger kids would
be great. We only have 1 outdoor court in
the whole town
Fishing facilities
kayaking
Adult workout equipment
A beach. Not necessarily re-opening mccune
beach but a nicer beach area.
It would be great to have a public pool to use
in the winter.
on-road bicycle facilities; with small kids, we
need safe options for biking around the city
as a family.
Being in a wheelchair and having to wear
diapers, bathrooms with large handicapped
stalls is essential and also for those of us
that have to wear diapers toilet covers for
something to sit on to put the diaper on.
Also handicapped parking for those of us
that have ramps to put down to get out.
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Most spots are not accessible for that and
we need enough room to get out without a
vehicle parked right next to us.
Band Shelter. The way the park concerts are
done now is kind of hokey with limited band
area and poor visibility.
By
old
high
school
close
to
home
More playground equipment because that is
what my daughter uses most.
Biking
Expand walking and biking trails to connect
to the Wild Goose Trail. It provides for better
biking, running, and walking opportunities in
the community.
indoor pool. a place to swim in the
winter
Canoe / Kayak facilities - - we kayak on
vacation but not around home
More adult activities so the young at heart
can still have fun
indoor athletic complex
The mud holes are terribly enticing for some
pets
Off-road walking/biking trails. It would be
nice to connect the trails to the one by the
Marsh.
Indoor pool, because we live in Wisconsin it
makes the most sense from facilities stand
point. It would allow additional exercise for
winter and would keep business in Waupun
vs people driving to Beaver Dam to use the
YMCA.
I’ve never found any restrooms in the
parks.
A gravel or wood chip loop path inside the
dog park, so it can be utilized better in poor
weather, its hard to walk there in the spring
or after a rain.
Connecting
bike
trail
to
marsh
trail
xxxx
Indoor pool. Year round access. Don’t
have to go to another community in the
winter.
Historical sights and tours
Biking around the city is difficult at times. The
disc golf course is great and is a huge draw
for area disc golfers from Madison up to the
Fox Valley.
Improve the rest rooms - self explanatory.
Women
need
more
toilets
than
men.
Splash pad for the kids
Mini Golf ~ Hopefully great family
participation
Trails
Changing McCune beach pool to a
softball diamond, because it is currently
a waste of space and Waupun could host
tournaments and possible move Women’s
league on Thursdays next to the Men’s
league.
An indoor pool and/or sports complex. Kids
and families need something to do in winter,
and adding indoor soccer leagues, as an
example, would improve our soccer program
by giving kids longer seasons etc. our family
travels outside of Waupun to go to other
cities with these amenities don’t ring winter
months.
Soccer is a growing sport and we have over
500 youth involved in the Waupun soccer
youth leagues. It would be beneficial for
them to have more fields/goals to play and
practice on. It’s a great way to keep youth
active and involved.
Bike trails connecting from current trailed in
Waupun to Wild Goose trail
Playground
equipment
for
A-21
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toddlers
Playground equipment for smaller kids that’s
safe.
McCune Beach!!!!
Soccer complex
“Outdoor fitness/gym.
I feel this added amenity would encourage
more groups to bring their children to play on
the playground while being able to enjoy a
workout. For Waupun Strollerobics this would
be ideal. “
Zoellner
as
it
is
closest
in
proximity.
“Beach
The hockey rink could use a few more locker
rooms and is in need of some upgrades.
Also, an outdoor rink during the winter would
be awesome. I guarantee it would be used
a lot!
Restrooms, because when I am at the park
with my family and friends and I have to use
the ladies room, I would like to 1 be able to
go to the bathroom in a clean bathroom and
2 be able to see there are a lot of bathrooms
where the lights don’t work or there isn’t
enough light in the bathroom.
Bocce ball courts
Bathrooms
Dog parks
More
stuff
to
do
for
kids
in
general
Canoe facilities
Indoor pool....it could be utilized all year
round and by all age groups.
Indoor pool
Ice in the winter. When I was a kid the city
had ice rinks in multiple parks. Don’t know
why they quit that.
Park parking lots (specifically the WFAC/
county park)
Splash pad . I think parents of small children
would use this alot
Bike trail to avoid vehicle traffic
Curling rink. Would give us something more
to do in winter.
An indoor athletic facility for multiple activities
would be great because there isn’t as much
to do during the winter. Especially for
teenagers in our town.
Soccer fields.
Whether it be part of
an
indoor/outdoor
complex
or
just
outdoor.
Canoe/Kayak Facilities
Girls bathroom at McCune softball
diamonds.. No door on one toilet and no lock
on the other one..have not been in them this
year yet soooo if this issue is fixed....I thank
you..
Off road biking
Indoor athletic building
Hot tub
Soccer fields
Ice skating/hockey rink update to facility as it
is getting older and repairs are needed. Also
the sound system in the rink as this would be
helpful during ice shows and games as well as
public skate. Also, the concessions does not
have a good ventilation system for the deep
fryer. The skates used for public skating are
also in need of repair as many are breaking
due to the age of skates.
Indoor complex
Splash pad. It would be a wonderful addition
to waupun. A great place for younger kids to
play during the summer.
Wild animal Park
I would like to see
McCune used more. It could be similar to
what they have at Lakeside Park in Fond du
Lac.
Splash pad because I have a young child that
would love it.
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Indoor Athletic Complex. I think this will
bring many people to our city as well as
enhance our own athletic programs here in
Waupun
Sports complex...Shortage of courts for
practicing sports. Would be a great addition
to our community and would bring great
revenue to city businesses.
Adult outdoor fitness equipment
outdoor fitness equipment
canoe/kayak facilities
More options for swimming lessons. This
it was very hard to get in and when I went
to register in June before the pool even
opened the spots were all gone for my kids
age group. I got one child signed up and
then they said the class was closed 2 weeks
later.
Ice skating rink. It would be nice to have
an outdoor rink for kids to go to. Currently
they can only go Sundays for a few
hours
McCune was unique and special. I truly wish
something could be done with that park. If not
a pool then maybe a slash pad or something
beautiful to look at with some equipment and
activities.
Soccer Fields, this is a growing program
with few resources today.
Soccer
fields would serve the needs of the
community.
Walking/biking trails
Parking
Lot
addition
at
Aquatic
Center
Splash pad- I will travel to Oshkosh to use the
spash pad there. It is great fun for little one
and older kids. And kids who don’t like pools
this would be a great option
Bike park for the kids
DoG area for swimming
Kayak facilities, clean up river and trees that
block it.
I would love to see the disc golf course expand
if the land is there to do it.
Indoor pool. Year round activity
ice rink, years ago many people enjoyed
skating and I think it would be great to bring
back. we spent many hours in the winter at
the park skating.
Flag Football fields. A town can be brought
together by this sport. It is sad to see all that
the city is doing or talking about doing for
soccer while football then continues to be
less attractive.
I enjoy biking and I wish that biking were safer
for children in the community, especially in
the area of biking to schools.
Safe in town biking/walking trails so
more children can walk to schools and
families and elderly can more easily stroll
safely.
Bike trails
A splash pan because I have young children
and they don’t always like to swim but just sit
and splash in the water
Paved bike trails
Indoor pool for winter exercise and
therapy
Sidewalks. I think many of our sidewalks are
in poor condition.
All are important
Soccer fields because of the growing
program needs the space
We have great parks however they are
not easily found by people visiting the
city.
Sand volleyball courts and more teams
would keep teams from traveling out of
town
Canoe - should be able to enjoy your natural
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water feature - the Rock River
Indoor complex.....to have more community
events and a place to go on raining
days.
Indoor pool--I believe my family would use
this the most.
Indoor sports
Biking/hiking trails..would be used by
many
Good
basketball courts. The current
ones are so bad nobody uses them
anymore
indoor sports - gives an opportunity
for kids and adults to stay active in
sports.
Off road walking/biking trails because I like
to walk
Archery Range. Because there is not an
outdoor archery range available for use,
public or private. I think there would be much
opportunity for residents to take advantage of
a nice range. I would even be willing to help
build/ maintain.
“1.Indoor facility/pool
2. Water dog park”
Canoe.
Something for people to
do.
Biking! It’s efficient, better for the environment
and healthy. We need to make Waupun a
biking community. Expanding services for
biking is good for everyone even if you don’t
use it. Thanks for your time!
Indoor athletic complex as we are limited in
gym space come winter & could also benefit
year round by holding tournaments & having
the city benefit from these visitors in our
town.
Permanent soccer fields/complex--there
are a lot of kids involved in soccer in
Waupun.
Canoe/kayak facilities. Would like to see a
facility that checks the waterways to keep
them safe and offers rental equipment to the
public and provides drop off at entry points
and pick up at exit points.
Soccer fields - this is a growing program and
the city should support it.
Bike/walking trails
Indoor pool - for ease of utilization rather
than having to go out of town to access
one.
New disc golf course, or expand the existing.
I am originally from Waupun, but now live in
Plymouth. I still visit Waupun solely to play
the course there now. I would definitely visit
more often with more facilities, as would
several people I know. The topography of the
county park is ideal for disc golf, especially if
there are unused sections.
Splash pad! Because it is accessible to
everyone, free for those that can’t afford pool
pass and great family fun!
Canoes is my top choice because I think a
lot of people would love to be out on the river
or pond
I would like to see updated playground
equipment put in the FDL County Park
for children to enjoy. It would make the
area more attractive for campers and for
those with young children to enjoy the
park.
Upgrades to restrooms so they can be open
year round
Indoor pool to take water aerobics classes
like what is offered in Fondulac all year
round
Canoe/kayak facilities. We tried kayaking
from County Park to Tanner Park once and
it was incredibly difficult with all the downed
trees in the water. We spent more time out of
the water carrying the kayaks around trees
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and getting poison ivy than we spent in the
water. That stretch of river would be prefect
for a short trip and could be done alone or as
a group. It would be easy to lock up a bike
at Tanner Park, drive to County Park to get
into the water, and then lock up the kayak at
Tanner Park while you ride back to pick up
the vehicle at the end. Myself and a couple
other wives/girlfriends would be interested in
doing this while our significant others are at
disc golf league on Sunday’s. Please keep
improving/expanding the disc golf course to
keep our boys happy :)
Canoe / kayak launch
Indoor athletic complex.
Canoe / kayak facility
Adult Outdoor fitness equipment. It would
be fun to be able to work out in the parks.
I have seen them in other cities and it looks
interesting
Accessible equipment
More playground equipment for kids of young
age (1-3)
More enclosed shelters to be used for
celebrations.
Parking Lots - it would be nice to have
designated areas to park instead of on the
side of the road, especially when unloading
small children and picnic items. Drivers do
not slow down on the main roads and it is
very dangerous.
X-country skiing
Natural areas like converting McCune into a
place to enjoy in peace
Disc golf
My number one would be getting a track. A
track would have to be added, but it would
help your town with hosting track meets. By
hosting track meets it will bring more money
in our schools, ( which need more money)
and to our city. It would bring more money
to our restaurants, and it would benefit our
small town.
The beach... I know we have the beautiful
pool and we are season pass holders and
use it a LOT, but sometimes my kids just want
to play in the sand or float on a floating toy/
noodle which aren’t allowed at the pool. We
miss the beach.
Disc golf course
Adult fitness would compliment the walking
trails.
Disc golf course. I play at least once a
week. It
has brought my friends and
family together and introduced us to great
people.
Site furnishings
Tennis courts. The only thing my kids
use.
Canoe/Kayak facilities
Bathroom at McCune park was in very bad
shape for the girls side.. Would be fun to be
able to rent canoes
Fencing
Indoor Pool! There needs to be something to
do in the winter. Swimming is great exercise.
Helps get people out of winter blues with a
summer like activity.
Like to use the parks for walking
Expanding the Disc Golf course. It’s already
a great course thanks to the work being done
by the local club but it would be even better
with some more holes added.
Adult outdoor fitness
The off road mountain biking trail. This
would not cost the city much to create.
And there are some good areas around
waupun that could be perfect for a small
singletrack.
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indoor
pool
parking
lots
park
signage
Fishing facilities it would be nice to have
an area where kids could easily catch
fish
More walking/biking trails because I love the
ease of my kids able to move around town on
their bikes or rollerblades without coming into
contact with traffic.
I have to say, because I travel a lot Waupun
parks are by far the best parks around very
very well maintained.
Outdoor mountain biking park along the east
end of McCune.
Canoe/Kayak facilities-the Rock river is
enjoyable to canoe up or down...its is/can be
a great family activity rain or shine any day
of the week and is multipurpose use (fishing/
sight seeing/exercise,etc)
Would love to see a bike path on the side of
road through county park.
Spots facilities because there are many great
sports teams in this town that have either
no where to practice or an unsafe area to
practice
Dog Park as we are not allowed to bring our
pets to any city park.
Indoor pool. There needs to be more
available for children and adults in the winter.
Swimming is great exercise.
Trap
shooting
range
improvements
Restrooms remodeled/ updated
Q5 WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE
PARK TO VISIT IN WAUPUN?
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We enjoy many, no favorite
Soccer fields
We visit more than one.
West End
west end
Lakeside Oak in Beaver Dam
West End Park
Waupun Baseball Complex
dog Park
Fond du Lac Cty Park
Baseball Fields
Behind Edgewood church
Baseball complex
Fern Street open green space
The Gus and Lynn Siedschlag
none of the above
Ice Rink
Dog park
Park at the end of the county park trail by the
bridge and the river
Dog park
West end
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Q6 WHY IS THIS PARK YOUR
FAVORITE PARK TO VISIT IN
WAUPUN?
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We enjoy the different playground equipment
at each park, we appreciate the YMCA
play directors, we appreciate the picnic
tables, each park has something unique to
it
Better playground equipment and friendlier
atmosphere.
I like the around the park parking, basketball
courts, pickleball courts, the trees for
shade
The availability, parking around the park,
shade trees, basketball courts, tennis courts
(pickleball)
Closest to my home
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It has something for each of my family
members and is close to home.
Close to our house and has stuff for every
member of our family.
Clean and great park for my 2 yr
old
Proximity/Environment is nice.
They hold music concerts and craft fairs
there
For the woods ,fishing and play ground
equipment
Pool
close to home
Lighted tennis courts
I use it the most. Great place for kids of all
ages to play, visit and exercise
location
All kinds of activities to do in one
area
Swimming
pool
during
the
summer
Location
Well I guess it’s not my favorite anymore
since the rich people closed down the
beach
“Concerts
Close to home
Grandkids like it”
New facility
My kids love swimming and it is clean and
great entertainment.
Pool
Walking
The
scenic
view
and
playground
equipment
Beauty
Swimming
Swimming
Nice playground
Basketball courts
playground, shade
so much you do nice trail
It is close to our home.
near our house so we can walk to it with our
grandchildren.
Biggest,
nice
trees
and
walking
trails.
Quiet and big area
Its very pretty
Swimming
Events
Because it has a lot of nature
Summer Swimming
Nice big area for actives
Cause it quiet and u can fish and
relax
Nice park t take a walk.
Swim area.
the river and disc gulf
My kids love to play soccer
Great way to get out doors... most outdoor
feel since out of town
Location
Pool, shelters, shade, fishing, camping all in
one place.
New play ground and like the river and
woods
Cause it had the walking trail along the river.
It is beautiful. Also very handy for the kids
to ride their bikes to the water park. Park is
always clean.
Basketball courts
It is great, it has a walking trail and decent
basketball and tennis courts the equipment
is okay too
I like all the parks
Closest to our home
Location and a very nice shelter.
Swimming pool for kids
The playground equipment is favorable to all
ages. There is big shade trees to sit in the
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shade while the kids play.
Pool
close to home
My kids love to swim.
Close to home
Swimming
Nice
atmosphere,
near
walking
trails.
Near River and walking trails.
Walking
close to our house
It’s close to home and the kids just like going
to this one.
We have little kids.
Just down the block
Kids love swimming
Swimming
Just like it.
Can fish and it’s nice looking
It is the newest and very thought
out.
Location
The pool
Love the woods
Closest
Pretty
Nature
Walking
trail,
bathroom,
and
quiet
feel
Close to home
Close to home, clean, safe, and always
friendly people.
Peaceful at times
I just feel it has the most amount of things
to do.
the bridge
Camping
Because my It’s all there- playground, the
river, nice walking path.
Because that is the only one I know the name
of
There is a lot to do there !
My family is there a lot during the summer.
The pool is an amazing facility for
Waupun.
Nice setting. The river and forest are nice for
hiking and canoeing
Because it is the closet
Dodge has the playground, soccer fields and
tennis courts that allow for multiple activities
with the family.
Enjoy swimming with the kids
The water feature- very beautiful, nice
bathrooms
As a mom of a four-year old, it’s an inexpensive
fun place to be in the summer.
It’s clean and has playground equipment.
Like the bathrooms.
It’s actually clean and has decent playground
equipment.
Tennis nets are in good
shape.
The bumpy slide
The pool
It is great for kids
Concerts and art fair held there
Wooded
Clean nice equipment
History and best ball in area
The board walk
Tennis
courts
and
shelter
for
picnics
The disc golf course, the pool and the
summer campers.
Because How open it is there
Beautiful trees,nicely updated shelter,paths.
Plus the city guys take very good care of it
along with all the other parks.
close
spacious, on river, close to aquatic
center
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I like to swim. Also, it is close to the golf
course where I can golf too.
It’s lovely to walk in the trails in the
woods.
“I love the woods..the tress... the peace and
quiet.
Nature
Closest to home
CHILDREN LOVE THE WATER
Tennis and fun park for kids.
The disc golf course is fantastic and the
walking trails through the woods are
wonderful. Its a nice shaded, large and pretty
place to be. I love all the trees.
Small playground equipment for young
children
Clean and kid friendly
“fountain
Closest to home
It’s
the
only
place
to
swim
in
Waupun
location and trees
My kids like the bumpy slide and it has good
shade.
Wooded
Grew up enjoying it.
Great summer activity
Very pretty and lots of room to run,
restrooms
Very fun
It has nature and recreation.
Beautiful park
pool, golf
A great deal of things to do.
“Location, river
Like to walk when it’s nice out, and it’s a quiet
area
Fishing
nice trail
Nice for all ages
NICE SHADE
varied play equipment, easy accessibility
to the hospital’s bathrooms - (the park’s
restrooms need work)
Wooded, quiet, serene
A lot of space to do stuff
Disc Golf Course
Closest to our house
Great view with the mill pond , bridge, statue
and flowers
Best tennis courts
Location
The space & openness ~ also, not far from
golf & swimming.
enjoy walking off-road trails
Neighborhood
People in that area are nicer
Because it is in my backyard:) We live on
Madison Street. It is so awesome to sit
on my deck and have such an awesome
view.
cause its close to home. kids love the play
area and nice grounds. also love the aquatic
center
Close to where I live
only because it is the closest and therefore
the easiest to get to - favorite park depends
on what event is going on, what we want
to do that day and what time of the year it
is
Lots of space, River, trails, disc golf, lots of
shade.
trees
We use it often...my kids love it. I do wish
they could improve the playgrounds in the
county park by the aquatic center..that would
be great
I enjoy the availability of the pool and
wonderful staff.
I have no favorite parks. Nothing compares to
the one in Beaver Dam
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Because
it’s
where
we
go
swimming.
It has a nice country feel to be able to enjoy
God’s amazing beauty.
Its scenic and nice, can do fishing and
kayaking and canoeing
Daughter
and
friends
play
softball.
It’s the only one with a disc golf course,
but I don’t bring my kids here because
the playground equipment is sorely sub
par, and its a beautiful park. Deserves
better.
Nice shaded paths between the two parks,
bathrooms, tables and shelters for picnic.
Good location with frogs and crayfish for kids
to catch.
The whole family uses it, and it is new, clean
and well maintained thus far.
Love how quiet and secluded it
is.
It is very peaceful.
(This is the park across from the hospital).
There is a lot of playground equipment
options.
The water
beautiful walk
Like the trail for walking
Close to home, fairly quiet area (well....
maybe not this year with the extra traffic due
to Main Street ), nice place for the kids to
play.
The play equipment, large area, and shelter/
bathrooms
Open, spacious
The play ground equipment is age appropriate
for our children.
“It’s very large and beautiful
Beautiful sight of the river and water
fountain
Closest to my house has a lot of
amenities
Everything is set out nicely, quick access
from car, good organization to utilize the
diamonds.
It’s close to my house
Provides a nice place to cool down and
updated facilities are very nice.
Nice family meeting areas
The
square
footage
and
amenities
It has a little bit of everything
The play ground is nice and their is plenty of
room for my children to run around and there
is a picnic area.
setting; variety of activities for skill
levels
mature trees with bathrooms and water to
drink
Kids have the most fun here
We spend are whole summer there along
with hundreds of other parents from town and
hundreds of parents and team members from
out of town
Not as many teenagers running around using
bad language or hearing their music for my
younger kids
Close to home.
Brings a lot of community people
together
Swimming passes for the entire summer
make for affordable family fun
I walk on it daily in the summer.
Good for the younger kids and right by the
trail
The beautiful mill pond and fountain, the
walkways, and so many trees. I miss the
weeping willows. Maybe some could be
planted again?
shore fishing
It’s big with a beautiful setting and close
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access to the boardwalk trail.
It is the only park in town that we can have
our dogs in.
Peaceful, lots of trees, not crowded, nice play
equipment for grandchild
Swimming
Because it’s a ton of fun for the
family!
horseshoes
QUIET, LOTS OF GREEN SPACE TO
RUN AND PLAY, GREAT PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT
The open area in the back for frisbee,
softball practice, rooms for kids to run. Has
a shelter and decent basketball hoops, quiet
and on the edge of town. Could use more
playground equipment. We loved the beach
with the option of sand.
Kids like it the best. Biggest variety.
Newest.
Trees along the river
Wide open space for kids to run and do various
activities and ride their toys
Close to home.
New and only place to swim.
It’s the closest to home. I like that there
is a variety of equipment and running
space.
variety of activities possible. pretty to drive
through
It’s a great place to cool off in the summer
and live the water aerobics.
We live nearby and enjoy taking the paved
walking trail to the park.
Because of the playground and the path
that leads and connects to county park.
It is a really nice trail! The park is pretty
too.
Hiking trail, picnics, and a lot of
trees
the pool is awesome
space, trails, the SQUIRRELS. (my dog
wanted that added)
The setting is big and beautiful
The
drive
in
the
woods.
quietness
concerts
Because it is right by my home, has horseshoe
pits, good parking and lighting.
Pool
I don’t live in Waupun, but love it’s green
space for Concerts in the Park and WFA’s Art
show.
swimming
beautiful view of the water/nature and
cemetery
Nice shelters for family/friends get together,
nice to go to if you would like to read a book,
big enough for many people to be at and not
get in each others way.
Walking, swimming, camping, biking and disc
and regular golf their.
in my backyard
Basketball courts
Our family enjoys walks together on the
board walk
close by
watch ball games
Most beautiful view
Close to home
low car traffic, nice playground
Because it is a beautiful park. Camping
swimming facilities for parties and a golf
course near by.
There are lots of shelters and lots of space
for kids and adults to play in
Close to home
We have a small child that likes to run so the
wide open space is nice for that and we feel it
has the best play ground.
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It’s a pook
Close
It’s been part of my life for so many
years
Bike trail is there
great place to walk through
With my kids playing, we are there almost
every night. However, the walking trail/
boardwalk is a close second.
My
family
loves
to
walk
the
boardwalk
It is what I use the most, now that my kids
are grown.
Softball
Its large, beautiful trees, ample parking &
close to the water park.
It is so beautiful and restful
Softball
Beauty, privacy, wildlife
shaded and updated playground
Close to home. My children love going to the
daily supervised activities!!
The walking trail to get There
Walking/biking
trails
and
location
Love softball
Softball
The scenery
Love
what
they
did
and
love
swimming
I like the water scenery and fountain, plus its
newer.
Close to trail
State of the art
Swimming
Close to home
Close to home
Close to our house
I have two daughters that play softball and
we spend a lot of time there
Playground
Close to home
Pool
Trail access/nature
To watch softball
closest to my house
Equipment
Nice to walk through
Big
Nice park
Water
Beautiful, quiet, walking trails, waterfall, flower
garden, fountain & statues
its has nice facilities and nice play area for
kids
the one by the river with the bridge - not sure
name!
Pool is fun in the summer. Would be nice to
have an indoor pool in the winter
Variety of activity options.
softball
fields
where
my
children
play
Space, river and pool
Water
&
peacefulness
of
the
park
Playing softball and volleyball
Softball
Love the pool and making memories with my
family.
West
end
because
it
offers
the
most
Best
playground
equipment
for
toddlers
The playground entertains our children while
my husband and I play tennis.
It used to be until it was shut down. I believe
it has the most room and additional things to
do for all ages, the beach area, and ample
swimming areas were better than the aquatic
center
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closest to our house
I have to ability to walk the dog through
the trails as well as run it and see
nature.
Music programs.
Nicest shelter area combined with numerous
activities for all ages. The blacktop paths are
great for strollers.
Great for children
Water!! Fun, Summer activity
Love the equipment and area.
Quiet
Close to home, nice playgrounds
Nice playground, scenic views. That new
pavilion seems like a huge waste of money
there.
Kids just enjoy swimming on a hot day. It is
great to have this facility. Kids also like biking
the various bike trails in town.
Child in sport
Equipment is up to date and perfect size
for my toddler, next to our daily walking
trail
My kids love the equipment and it is close to
home.
Softball
Play ground equipment and Music in the
park
You have shelters if weather is bad. Be
outside with the children in playground
area. Go for walks. Lots of things to
do.
Kids like the playground and tennis
courts.
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Things for all ages to do during the
summer
Large,
clean
and
close
to
my
house
Close to our home
Most activities to do.
Baseball
beautiful ball diamonds
large park
Great equipment, and our Strollerobics
groups loves it
Excellent equipment and close walking
trail
Involved with WLL
Close to my grandkids home
FUN, FUN, FUN!
I always enjoy the walk along the river. The
birds, occasional deer sighting and always
changing plants.
Because of the veterans memorial and the
End of the Trail statue. It’s a beautiful and
peaceful park. The big detraction from the
park is the high power lines running right
above it. That could be improved. The view
toward the power substation to the southwest
could also be improved.
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Thursday night concerts in July
Parties in the park shelter, walking for
exercise.
Large open green space -- you can do so
much: set up chairs/blankets and hang out,
get a pick up game started. Lots of room to
run around.
Like walking the trails
Near walking trails
Kids like to swim
Walking trails
Close to home. Easy to take my grandchildren
to.
Just a nice comfortable modern facility with a
great view. Clean, maintained.
like to walk
good running course
location to our house and the options for the
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kids to play soccer or play softball or play on
the playground equipment. Plus we use the
fields to let our dog run around.
Very pretty
Close
and
nice
playground
equipment
large, woods for hiking, pool
It’s got a nice playground and swings that
keep all my kids busy. We also like the option
of hitting tennis balls around and practicing
baseball.
The pool
The shaded walking paths
Lots of shade and it the one I grew going
to.
Why not. Wonderfully done.
Close to home
Walking distance from house.
Use
the
trails
for
walking
and
biking
it’s close to home
Disc golf
nice skating facility - - children skated and
now grandchild skates.
I can let my pet frequent the park
It is close to home and the facilities are nice.
They have made several improvements
over the last several years that have added
to this. One of which is the bathroom
upgrades.
It’s a great place to be on hot summer
days
We have small children and this park has the
best playground equipment in the area for
the kids to enjoy.
It’s nearby and my grandchildren like to play
there.
the river
Location
Proximity to Harry’s mill park, art and
history
Disc golf
The
expanse,
the
quiet,
the
water.
Equipment for young kids
Equipment for kids
Volleyball and softball are there
Within walking distance of where we live,
and the large trees provide shade on a hot
day.
My kids like the playground equipment at this
park the best.
It’s close by and there’s a bike
trail
It’s a nice quiet park. Most equipment our 2
kids can do.
Close to home
It is a few blocks from our home. We like the
playground.
Beautiful with the water nearby
I grew up at that park.
Because its out by the golf course and by the
swimming area. There are a lot of memories
there
My daughter told me it was her
favorite
Close to home
Pool facilities
Closer to home
Very little teenage craziness and adult
watchers
Relaxing
My kids LOVE it! It’s easily accessible
and connects well to the trail to county
park.
Fishing and view
Sand volleyball
“Because I take my dog and my Foster
dogs there to play an meet other dogs.
Work hard for this to become a reality in
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“Scenery
Close to my home
I play ball there.
My kids like to swim and this is the only pool.
We enjoy many of the parks in Waupun.
Usually well kept.
It’s
beautiful!
Boys
love
to
fish
there.
Basketball,
horseshoe, pickle ball,
horseshoe, etc
Landscape. Relaxation. Trails through this
would be amazing
Fun,
clean,
family
oriented,
exercise
Love softball and great facility
The playground is great.
Beautiful
It’s a state of the art little league
facility
Close to home, and has the most
equipment.
peaceful
love the nature trail.
Like the walking trails and just great to go out
and sit.
Love how we have added walking/biking
paths around Waupun to make it safe
and promote a lifetime fitness activity that
EVERYONE can use.
love being by the river
swimming
Scenery/ biking options
The kids can swim and so can
we.
Nice part of time. Nice equipment. Links to
the walking path
Open, beautiful, feels safe. Trails. Plants.
Close to hone ;)
Discgolf course
It has the greatest variety of outdoor
recreation opportunities
It’s pretty and there are generally not
a lot of people there. Love the walking
path
We love swimming in the beautiful
pool
Basketball courts
“by the water....nice place to ride a bike....
nice flower area
Fishing
Swimming
Cleanest and most to do. Good location and
access.
Disc golf course.
my daughters play softball and with the
many improvements they have made we can
compare to anyone else
Beautiful
The size, solitude, trees, peacefulness and
bike trails to the park.
NIce trails to get to park with out traffic,
the solitude because of the size and the
trees.
Because I grew up at this park and it’s
very open and love the new play ground
equipment
Girls softball
Prettiest
It’s so beautiful.
Feels like being in the country
Very clean; nice neighborhood; kids enjoy
the playground equipment
Big and peaceful
We always loved the shelters and lovely pool
along the Rock River. We could make a day
out of our visit
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The pool!!!
Camping, the woods, the pool
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The beauty, the hidden seclusion, the drive
through it, the pool
Softball, basketball, volleyball, and when we
used to swim there
county park
Kids love the new pool!
Scenery. By the water. History.
The wooded feeling and trail connection to
the park on pine st.
The size
My daughters play & these fields are the
best in the state! Very proud how they
look.
The pool is awesome, we love it.
kids love it there
My kids love the pool!
Facilities are the newest and in the best
shape. Also it’s beautiful and peaceful there
on the Mill Pond/Rock River.
Disc golf.
Summer time it is our go to when it’s too hot
to play at the regular parks. Wish there was
playground equipment though so kids can do
both!
Playground equipment is nicer, nearby families
who visit seem more friendly
Best playground, plenty of shade, easy
parking
The camping Golf and swimming
Disc golf course, walking trails, dog
friendly
Fishing if that’s the one by the
cemetery
Fun - inexpensive
First one I ever went to.
Close to our house
Location
Nice set up
Trails and picnic areas
Within walking distance
Playground
equipment,
covered
shelter with seating, and access to
restrooms.
Scenic trail along the river connecting
parks.
The wonderful disc golf course
Pool
I played softball there, and had many good
times.
Close to river, so very pretty. Usually not
very crowded. Now with the addition of the
nice shelter it has some shade. We like the
walking trail, and the equipment is good for
all ages.
It is soooo beautiful! And to think it was an
‘eyesore’ in years past. Compliments to the
city on the bridge, shelter and to the garden
club for the gardens.
Disc golf course
The pool
While bad, they have the best tennis
courts.
proximity
Close to home
Closest to where our family gathers
most
Most updated
Country feel. I love taking pictures but the
park needs an update.
Close to my house
Like the walking trails
Disc golf
Close to my house
Because i like having a place to ride my bike
other than on the road
We love the trails next to it and the
playground
clean and shady with trees
Love the pool!
Swimming
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Excess
peaceful/excellent parking/easy river excess/
has multi uses
Disc Golf
Swimming
It’s the closest to myself
Dog park
I love taking photos. However with the aquatic
center being built near by, it often busy in the
summer.
Has more to do just needs to be updated needs
a grill there and new equipment
Has the most events
Q7 WHAT PARK DO YOU
FREQUENT THE MOST IN
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little league fields/park
Dodge park for the playground, Aquatic
Center for the swimming
Soccer fields
By hospital
West End
Dog park
Baseball
Dog park
West end park by hospital
Dog park
West End park
Meadow View Primary school
Dog Park
Little League Fields
West End
Baseball
Fields
and
Hockey
Rink
West End Park by the hospital
Same
Baseball complex
The dog park.
Fern Street open green space
Baseball complex
Gus
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Ice Rink
Dog park
Dog park
Dog park
West end
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THIS PARK THE MOST IN
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It is near RRIS, so a nice spot for picnic
between summer school and library
programs
Closest to where we live
Because it’s close to home. And it’s the old
cemetery
Pickleball courts
Pickleball courts
Visit this park at least 4 times per week to
watch games.
It has something for each of my family
members and is close to home.
Close to our house
On the walking trail and it is large. Wish it had
better play equipment though.
close to home and has play ground ,tennis
and basketball
My kids swim
bike/hike trail
Tennis
Most options - disc golf, walking trail, pool,
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location
Most space
Near to residence
It’s a pretty park
“Concerts
Close to home
Grandkids like it”
Kids
love
the
updated
equipment/
playground
My kids love swimming. My favorite is the
boardwalk near Edgewood st.
Walking
My kids favorite
Great swimming
Dodge park (on Madison St) for the
playground, Aquatic Center for the
swimming
Swimming
Playground
Basketball courts
Swim
Enjoy the walking trail, the wild flowers and
the drive through the park.
As above
Nice size for get togethers.
We like to swim
Swimming
Events held there.
I love it
Farmers market/Festivals
My son loves the diamonds.
Quiet
It is a nice park.
Closest, nicest.
disc gulf and the river
My kids love playing soccer
Great way to get out doors... most outdoor
feel since out of town
It doesn’t have a soccer field which is great
to see.
Large area.
New play ground. Tennis courts
Cause it is right by our house
Soccer nets
It’s a good park to visit
right now for soccer practice
Closest to our home
Across the road from us, nice walking area and
nice play ground equipment
Cookouts
My kids use the soccer field
Pool
close to home
Live near by.
Within walking
Soccer practice.
Like the playground equipment
Live closest to it.
Walking
could update the playground equipment and
do something with the beach
It’s close to home
Fairly close to home and we have little
kids
Location
Kids like it
Men’s Softball
West end is close to my house. Also nice to
grab A&W and have a picnic.
Can swim there
Family Picnic
Location
Safe space for the dog to run
Dodge
Closest
I like it
Enjoy water
Great
for
pictures
and
enjoying
nature
We just like the feel and having family
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time there (also love the new area
built)
Close to home
Bigger playground for children, pretty statue,
and in the middle of town.
Scenery
I can do a lot of activities here and there’s
something for everyone.
location
Because it’s 1/2 a block from our house. We
also love “the blue park” as my kids call it(west end)
Don’t know. The one by the hospital. Easy
access.
There is a lot to do there!
It is a great place to cool off on a hot day and
meet lots of friends there. The season pass
is a good deal, in our opinion.
See above
It is a lot of fun
Same reasons as above.
My daughter likes the superman on the wall
so that’s her favorite park.
Clean, beautiful, water
My son likes the playground equipment the
most over the other parks.
Bike trails
Bike Trail
The kids like it
My kids love swimming
Events held there
Kids swim
Clean
Closeness
Live across the street
family gatherings, tennis
Disc golf and the natural beauty of the
park.
Closest to me.
Nice park.
By our house
close
attend
gatherings,
in
buildings
in
park
To
golf
at
Rock
River
Country
Club
“I sometimes have lunch here or just stop and
take a walk...
“Sand volleyball
Closest to home
IT’S NEAREST TO OUR HOME-BEST PLAY
EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN.
Same
To walk the dog on the trails and visit the
aquatic center.
Close to home
Its kid friendly clean and close to the hospital
:)
“scenic
Closest to home
location
It’s the closest to our home.
Biggest
Biggest
The kids love it
restrooms
Close to home
I can fish near it, it is beautiful with its nature
and wild life.
pool, golf
Close to home
It is close to my home
Either the walking trail or tennis courts
at any of the 3 parks they are located
at
Fishing festivals
Festivals and play equipment
Nice for all ages
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Wooded, quiet, serene
Space
Disc Golf Course
Same
Same as above
Tennis courts
Lcoation
Proximity to home
location
See # 5
We love the dog park, use it several times
per week.
Close to my house,
Convenience
cause of the swimming facilities
More open area
Closest to home
Because of all the stuff
close to residence
Close to home. Nice park by the
river
This allows me to visit the pool and also the
golf course in county park.
Music in the park.
That’s where my kids go fishing
most.
West end park
Ball games
Same as above
Across from our house.
We love to swim
I have two dogs and it is a big treat for
them.
We ride the bike trail
Lots of activities.
Walking and biking
close
Close to my daughter’s friends
Same reasons as above
It’s across the street.
Same as above
“Same as above
Love riding bike on these trails!
For
softball
and
soccer
and
school
Close to home
Like to enjoy walking trail and board walk
trail.
Our daughters are in Softball
Na
Square footage and amenities l
“Softball and soccer
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My daughters are on 4 softball teams so we
are down at the diamonds a lot and these
parks are used a lot.
Walking distance
close proximity
My daughter plays softball. We love
to come practice and play our games
here
My daughter plays softball
Family is very involved in baseball and
softball. Medema Field were very frequent
also
Close to my home
Close to home
Daughter plays softball and like to help out
down at the diamonds.
It is close and affordable
Kids play ball.
Close to where I live
See #6
same
Location & Activities offered - Basketball &
tennis courts
We take our dogs most every day to socialize
and play in a larger area.
Close to home
Because the employees are always so happy
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and nice. I’m a single mom and it’s a great
place to find single dads!
closest
QUIET, LOTS OF GREEN SPACE TO
RUN AND PLAY, GREAT PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT, CLOSE TO WALK OR DRIVE
TO
Summer heat - a place to cool off and let the
kids get exercise.
Closeness
Concerts
Close proximity to residence
Close to home.
Closest to house
Close
I am part of a fitness group that meets often
here to utilize the trail.
summer concerts
It’s close to my house.
“It is a nice walk from our home.
I’m assuming this is the boardwalk behind
Edgewater church! I walk this one the most
and really enjoy the nature.
Hiking trail, picnics, and a lot of
trees
it is the closest to our home
quiet, nature.
The water is calming even tho it’s fenced off.
Take the fence down.
The quiet drive. Especially in the
autumn.
concerts
Because it is right by my home, has horseshoe
pits, good parking and lighting.
Swimming
Concerts in the Park and the Art
Show
Music in the park, and visits with my grandson
for the playground
I like to walk thru the park and campgrounds
in summer and winter. Nice to see the families
camping, very peaceful in fall/winter/spring. I
like to see/hear the wildlife.
like to walk the dog on the trails and bike ride.
Also golf their sometimes.
shoot baskets
It is in our back yard.
We spend many nights down there watching
our children play baseball. It is very nice to
have the playground there for our younger
children as well
I walk around it
It is close to where I live and I enjoy watching
the girls play ball.
See 6 above
My
grandkids
are
involved
in
sports.
see #6
It has the best playground that is within
walking distance of our house
Playground
equipment
for
my
child
Close
Live close by
It is convenient because of its location to our
home
see # 6
favorite
With kids in those sports, I am there all the
time.
Closest park to our house.
Due
to
it’s
variety
of
activities
offered
Softball
Its close to my home.
Watch activities held there
Softball
Reasons above
shaded and updated playground
It’s great except parking is always an
issue!!!
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Closest to home and where most
of the festivals are held, which we
love.
Kids in softball
Softball
It’s closest to our home
Girls softball for my daughter
More events held there
Swim aerobics/time with grandkids at
pool
Kids play baseball
Close to home
Close to home
We live close
Close to home, walking trails and
fishing
Close to home with tennis courts
Swimmimg
Trail access/nature
To watch softball
Equipment
Close to home, nice to walk through,
fishing
Camping
Softball
Nice park
I run through it.
I use the walking trail to the county park from
Pine St. park
A safe, open space for our pets to get
exercise.
Music in the park
location next to home; we can do what we
‘want’ in it...i.e. Frisbee, kites, soccer field,
baseball/softball, kickball, etc.
Pool
It’s on my bike route.
softball games
Close to home
Proximity to home
Softball and volleyball
West
end
because
it
offers
the
most
“It also offers music in summer, bathrooms,
and a unique kids playground. Often times
we appreciate the shade in summer, and
pretty colors in fall.
Softball
closest to our house
Music on the park.
Love baseball and Legion baseball and watch
my cousins in Little League.
Softball
Closest to home.
I live right by there, but it could definitely use
some improvements.
Parties
Nice playground
Most things to do there.
Basketball,
tennis, horseshoes, playgound. It is nice
to have multiple things for all ages in one
location.
Beautiful
park,
clean,
shelter,
trails!!
Swim lessons and swimming.
Softball
Close to home
That seems to be where the events I go to
are held.
Kids like the playground and tennis
courts.
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Closest to our home
Same as above
Close to our home. We live equal distance
from Dodge and Wilcox Park and we prefer
to go to Dodge Park.
Swim
Baseball complex
Baseball
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Close to home
Because it hooks up to a walking
trail
Our Strollerobics group meets there once a
month
Involved with WLL
Love to swim!!!
Kids ask to go every day in the
summer
Near my house
I walk the trail to help get my 10,000 steps in
each day.
Because my 2 daughters play softball and it
is a great facility.
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Park shelter activities.
Most of the events I attend are held at this
park -- probably due to the shelter/restroom
space combined with the tennis courts, horse
shoe pits and play area.
The trails and wildlife viewing
Near walking trails
Kids like to swim
Walking trails
Close to home
Board Walk for walking/biking. Green area
that’s a bit on the wild growth side. Outdoors
environment area.
close
running path
The kids can bike there and we enjoy
taking the bike trail over there. Probably
spend 3-4 days a week in the summer over
there
Close to home
Close
to
home
and
playground
equipment
close to the grandkids house
We’ve got swim lessons each summer and
enjoy playing and swimming at the aquatic
center.
The pool
Closest to home
Close to my parents and like driving through
in the fall for the colors.
Festivals and Farmer’s Market.
Pokemon go
Closest to my house.
same answer as #6
it’s
close
when
grandkids
come
over
Disc golf and play ground
Nice skating facility
It
is
the
only
park
dogs
are
allowed
It is close to home and has many options
for my kids. Love the ball diamond to
practice.
It is near to where we live
We have small children and this park has the
best playground equipment in the area for
the kids to enjoy.
To exercise my dogs
proximity
Swimming
Proximity to the mill pond and Shaler Park,
access to trails
Location nearest to our home
“Concerts in the Park
It’s a beautiful park (except for the women’s
rest room).”
Swimming
Equipment
I play volleyball and my husband plays
softball there.
Kids
love
basketball
courts
and
playground
Within
walking
distance
of
our
house.
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It’s closest to our home.
Location
Family lives near then park
Proximity to my home
We live right by it
Close to home
It is a few blocks from our home.
Close
I like to walk my dog there.
Close by my house
Most
of
the
festivities
are
held
here
Close
to
home
&
walking
distance
Location
Closer to home. Decent playground, but lots
can be added to it.
Close to home
Son loves to swim & hang out with
friends.
My kids ask to go there the most!
Coach girls softball
Running and biking
For my dog
Close to home
Most activities
I grew up there. It is the biggest.
Due to swimming.
Close to our house
Walking
Softball and baseball, soccer
Close to home, centrally located, clean
bathrooms, great toys
Water
It’s
around
the
corner
from
our
house
We live very close by. It would be great to
have some updated playground equipment
though as one of the slides was broken and
never replaced.
Close to home
Close to home
We live close to it.
Near
my
home.
Swings
for
my
child.
Location
Live close to it
Close to home
swimming
scenery/
walking
and
biking
options
Close to our house
We picnic there. Go for a walk and then play.
Feel safe there
We don’t go to this park much. Sad to see
pool run down. Old equipment.
Disc golf course
youth sports
It’s closest to my house
Proximity to our house
Basketball courts
closer to home....nice playground, needs
more shade and more benches though...one
or two by the swings would be nice. enjoy
the summer concerts
Fishing
Watch ball games
Close to home
Woods, space.
Great disc golf course.
closest
Great area to relax
The proximity to my home and the calm feel
of it.
Close to my home and a beautiful peaceful
park with great shelters, a fountain, and
gazebo.
Girls softball
Close to school
Watch
a
lot
of
baseball
and
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Swimming for the kids
Larger than the ready
It’s scenic and nice to eat lunch under the
shelter
Closest to home
I have three daughters all in different softball
leagues.
Camping
Kids. Swimming.
Same as previous answer
It’s close and used to have a pool
“It’s right across from our house.
Pretty
Just because of varsity softball being there
the most
It is close to our house and we like the
playground equipment.
close
to
home.
summer
swim
pass
Nice location on River- close to our housekids enjoy it- close to bike trail
More
annual
activities
held
there.
Disc golf.
Kids can do more then just swing on
swings
Softball
Best playground, easy parking, shade, close
to home
Camping, golf, swimming
Disc golf course
Closest to home
Kids
use
summer
park
program
there.
“Girls play softball.
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We don’t go to too many parks very
often
Softball
Across from my daughter’s house for my
grandson
Wildlife viewing
Close to home and the equipment is
nice
We use the walking paths.
That is where the festivals take
place
The amazing disc golf course
Nearby home
This is the park down the road from my
house.
We love to swim :) And we don’t have
a pool in our own backyard so we go
there.
one reason is the concerts, also the craft
show.
Disc golf course
The pool
tennis
open space
Close to home
Closest to family get togethers
Tball games
Closest to home and enjoy all the festivals
held there.
Location
Do my walking g with my dog
there
Disc golf
Close to my house
Because its the only place in town to ride my
bike
We walk by it on the trails
to relax
We live very close.
swimming
walking
the
board
walk/sight
seeing
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Biking,
swimming,
camping,
river
Same as before
Mc Cune
Closest to home. Also enjoy all the festivals
held there. Wish there was more seating all
year long.
Closest
park
with
safest
equipment
Softball games
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Q14 DO YOU OR MEMBERS
OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD
COMMONLY (AN AVERAGE OF
AT LEAST ONCE PER MONTH)
DRIVE SOMEWHERE OUTSIDE
OF WAUPUN TO USE SPECIFIC
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES?
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parks,
for
hiking
and
beaches
To use the State bike trails (Sparta, 400
hundred, Door Cty, Minnesota City loop etc)
- to bike
State bike trails (Sparta, 400 hundred,
Door Cty, Minnesota bike loop, etc) - to
bike
ATV Trails by Tomahawk and Camping by
Wautoma/Mecan River Tubing
hiking and boating
Green lake park
horicon marsh bike trail
Fond du Lac Aquatic Center for swimming,
Taylor Park in Fondy for swimming, Center
Court for tennis (however they closed
for good in May), Fond du Lac YMCA for
the pool and exercise equipment. Indoor
pools are great for year-round physical
therapy.
Do to the lack of space at the pool we won’t
stay in town. It needs to be bigger before I
will bring my family
Ice
rinks,
YMCA
for
indoor
swimming
Ymca
Beaver
Dam
ymca
for
swimming
lessons
Camping
Lakeside park
Adult exercise program in BVD
Biking trails.
Kolher Andre and Devils Zlxke
We travel to Fox Lake to use the outdoor
pool. We also like to go to Beaver Dam to
Water Works Park near the lake. We also like
to use the outdoor ice skating rink on the lake
in Beaver Dam.
Clear lake state park in Vilias county to water
ski
Sheboygan to Kohler Andre State Park for
beach, Pike Lake in Hartford for beach,
picnic area and kayaking, Horicon Marsh on
north and south ends to hike and go birding,
Mayville City Park for events, Lake Geneva
for beach, Green Lake to fish and swim and
picnic.
State parks and trails for hiking
We go fishing by fox lake at county park
alot
swimming at a beach
“Other campgrounds
Beaver dam for frisbee golf
The dog park, auto tour out on 49, the
horicon marsh trail off of oak center
road
Beaver dam to go to the park out on 33
for swimming and beach. Green lake for
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swimming and beach
Fond du lac for soccer
YMCA.
State parks in northern Wi
Horicon Marsh
Aces
to
parks
limited
with
construction.
Indoor pool. Shooting range.
tournaments for sporting events
We go to fondy du lac or green lake so the
kids can swim because it’s so dang crowded
at the one here in town
All over the state.
Mainly for
sightseeing
We use the fondly soccer field’s.
Dog park with swimming for dog
Lakeside for all the activities
Fishing lake mills.
Montello.
Green
lake
Oshkosh-soccer (indoor)
YMCA....indoor pool
I go to the Y in Oshkosh to do a
workout.
Iowa to pikes peak
Beaver Dam Y for the family pool,
Sheboygan County for Lake Michigan
beaches
Oshkosh YMCA for indoor soccer for 3 indoor
soccer leagues. Beaver Dam YMCA for
swimming. Fond du Lac for spring/summer
soccer.
Beaver dam parks/waterworks park. We
enjoy the lake.
“Devils Lake trails- water/trails
Door County- shops”
Baseball
Fond du lac for the skatepark
Playground
YMCA
Green Lake. Boating and fishing
Find du lac / Oshkosh soccer
Fox lake golf course
Walking marathons
“Lakeside park, Fond Du Lac
Menominee Park In Oshkosh
horicon marsh trails
I do not live in city, only member of service
organization in Waupun.
Horicon Marsh, hiking trails, state parks. All
for hiking and walking
“I drive to the YMCA in fdl ....using Silver
Sneakers to
take swimming fitness
classes....
and yoga
State Parks.
Door cty biking and birding
Fondys sports complex, monkey joes,etc.
Family friendly indoor activities
Beach in green lake, Devils lake hiking and
swimming
Hockey facilities
YMCA TO SWIM
Door County State park
State campgrounds
Yes only if you are including state parks for
hiking or kayaking
State parks fishing
Camping
PICNIC, OR FESTIVALS.
Menominee park
Falk sports
Bike
trails,
Elroy
Sparta
REEDSBURG
Beaver dam for the ice rink in the summer,
fond du lac for the fondy sports park as well
as their new aqua park because we like the
beach better
During the summer, we like Devils Lake,
Tuttle Lake, High Cliff, and Peninsula State
Park
Softball fields at Lakeside Park in
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Beach, picnics, canoe facilities
movie theaters, zoos, lakeside park,
beaches,
Indoor
Swimming
Pool
Beaver
Dam
state parks
The dells to Devils Lake, or other lakes to
kayak and boat. We may also go to other
state parks in and out of Wisconsin to sight
see.
Lakeside Park in Beaver Dam
Archery club in Fond du Lac.
Camping and fishing
Lakeside park find du lac
Lakeside park in fond du lac, and waterworks
park in Beaver dam frequently, other parks
around the state to explore.
up north
We go camping in many different state
parks
Fox Lake pool
Fond du Lac County Pool swimming or Elkart
Lake
Beaver Dam Waterworks Park and Lakeside
Park in FDL . Visit with friends outside of
Waupun.
We travel all over the state for camping. We
go camping in parks that offer fishing, trails
and swimming.
Just for softball
We go to fond du lac to practice on their soccer
fields. Nice even playing fields
Waterworks park in Beaver Dam and Brandon
spark for softball league
We go to Wautoma where we camp
because it has a dog friendly swimming
area.
AROUND
THE
STATE,
VARIES
DEPENDING ON WHAT IS PLANNED,
COULD BE A DIFFERENT CITY PARK OR
A STATE PARK
Horicon water park, Columbus Aquatic
Center
Soccer, swimming, gymnastics, movies, lake
and beach play
FDL parks, Winneconne parks,Green Lake
Cty. --Boating, picnics
We use the YMCA in Fond du Lac because I
am a member there. We swim and use the
child watch so I can workout/teach classes
while my kids are in the child watch since I
stay at home in the summer.
Horicon Marsh--photography, bird watching,
animal watching, walking.
Beaver dam ymca
State parks, Hobbs woods, Mayvile trail, wild
goose trail, the marsh. All for hiking with our
dog.
state parks for camping
private land/pond
Horicon Marsh - Waupun side.
Drive to various rail-to-trail bike trails in
the state - Mascoutin Trail, Fox River Trail,
Eisenbahn Trail, Wiowash Trail, Glacial
Drumlin Trail
Just for car rides
YMCA Beaver Dam for deep water aqua jog
3 times per week
Take
Kids
to
Horicon
Marsh
Bowmen
Went to Mayville for swimming and also
Beaver Dam
Lakes with beaches and boat access for
swimming, hiking trails - Devil’s Lake, Green
Lake
We love waterworks park in Beaver dam for
our little one.
YMCA in Beaver Dam
We go for rides to see our beautiful State
Parks.
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Various parks
Indoor
pool
at
ymca.
And
bmx
parks
Multiple cities that have indoor rec
centers
for
basketball/volleyball
tournaments
All over softball and baseball
Green Lake- swimming, Lakeside Parkkids rides, Devils Lake- hiking, Sheboyganbeaches
Fishing
Beaver dam ice rink
Winneconne to fish
Devils lake-Beach, Fond du Lac lakeside
park-outdoor fitness equipment, green lakekayak rental
Beach fishing hiking
Fond du Lac for soccer
Lakeside park for rides, lake and wild goose
trail for running/walking and horizon marsh
for running/walking
Hobbs woods
The ice rink in Beaver dam
“Tomahawk WI Pickle ball
Kettle Moraine & Devil’s Lake to hike and
run.
Ymca Beaver dam for indoor swimming and
basketball
I’d prefer not to share.
“BD
-Waterworks
Park
all
inclusive
Fox Lake -- Pool
Horicon
Marsh
Center,
Riversedge
(Saukville)
many state parks within 1hr drive, i.e. KohlerAndre”
Prairie Athletic Club - fitness equipment/
activities
Waterworks park- Beaver Dam
Beaver
Dam
to
the
YMCA
for
swimming
Horicon marsh
We visit different beaches around the
state
Beaver
Dam
YMCA
for
indoor
swimming.
Swimming, camping, softball,
quarry beach
City of La Crosse for hiking and boating plus
city festivals.
State parks and beaches
Tag center or ymca to use water
Fondy Sports Complex, ATV trails up north,
various lakes and beaches
Ymca
Hiking
and
swimming
and
fishing
To take their kayaks.
Other communities for sports.
baseball complexes
Waterpark,
Beaver Dam water works park, Lakeside
Park on Fond du Lac
Baseball tournaments
Ymca
State parks or recreation areas.
lakes
we like to visit other state parks and trails to
see something different, and to be able to
walk 3-6 miles round trip
Oshkosh Y for indoor soccer and Fond du
Lac Soccer Complex.
Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac.
golf
Green
lake
for
disc
golf
and
swimming
Golf courses
Beaver
Dam
and
Fond
du
Lac
YMCAs
I answered no, but this fall our family is
planning to get a YMCA membership in
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Beaver Dam to take use of the indoor pool
facilities.
The French Creek Recreation area to bicycle
or to let my dogs run
Maryville
TAG
Center
swimming
fitness
Museum tours, farmers markets, antique
shops
State parks
YMCA in Beaver Dam or Fond du Lac
for swimming, TAG center in Mayville for
swimming
Indoor swimming for triathlon training and
bike paths
Love going to beaver dam to waterworks
park, stuff for all ages there
We drive to Beaver Dam to use the indoor pool
at the YMCA of Dodge County.
Swimming, mini golf, beaches, sporting
activities for children
YMCA Oshkosh. To play hockey
Better parks, trails
State
parks,
lakes
for
swimming
etc.
Multiple parks for geocaching.
Canoes, kayaking, nature trails, boating,
swimming at beach
During summer, area ice skating rinks. During
the winter, indoor soccer fields.
Indoor baseball facility
Sporting events
The YMCA in Oshkosh and Fond Du Lac
skating rink for practices. It would be amazing
to have a year round rink and would be a
huge benefit to the community.
Beaver dam waterworks park
Splash pad
Private campgrounds
YMCA. To walk the river walk.
Biking/Walking Paths
To walk in the Horicon Marsh
Hiking at devils lake state park and parfreys
glen. Swimming and camping at kohler
andrae state park. Beaver dam waterworKS
park. Beaver dam for year round ice
skating
Fondy Sports Complex -- miniature golfing
and some of the other attractions; Lakeside
park -- access to the lake
Golf driving ranges
Fondy
Sports
Complex....mini
golf
Other golf courses and other city
parks
YMCA
The waterworks park in beaver dam
wi.
Press box for sand volleyball
we like to visit the Lake Michigan
shoreline
Movie theater
Brandon for co-Ed softball league. Various
places for archery range. Beaver Dam/
Columbus for adult vball.
Just to go. All over the place.
“Wi dell’s - just a game field house , chula
vista dome
Fond du Lac - do it all
“In the summer, we go to Lakeside Park
in Fond du Lac for the train/carousel and
playground equipment.
Primarily for canoeing- various places
used.
BD wsterworks, YMCA swimming in
winter,
National
Parks
all
across
the
country.
Oshkosh South Park. They are accessible to
everyone and also have a great splash pad
:)
Ymca
activities,
pool
in
Beaver
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Dam
Horicon marsh, marsh haven
Camping all over and water aerobics Beaver
Dam or Fond du Lac
Disc golf courses for traveling disc golf
league; canoeing and kayaking
Little green lake boat launch for boating and
fishing
We have gone all over for track
meets.
Is the Horicon marsh outside of Waupun?
We love to get an ice cream cone and then
drive the auto trail while we eat it. We also
like Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac because
of the train ride and petting zoo. They also
have more equipment with a softer base and
snacks available for purchase when we are
there (and in the winter they have the lights
all through the park)
all over the state to play disc golf
camping and swimming
Ymca for aquatic therapy
Lakeside Park in FDL
I go to fdl to ride on the loop bike trail. I
also visit singletrack bike trails around the
state
go to the dells for the waterslides and go
carts once a week
Green lake for boating and fishing and
beach
Fondy aquatic center
Arcades, do it all sports, fondy sports
complex, water parks
Area lakes to fish
Q17 ARE THERE ANY PARKS
IN WAUPUN THAT YOU CAN’T
SAFELY REACH BY BIKE OR
FOOT (PLEASE IDENTIFY NAME
OF PARK AND CONCERN)
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Tanner Park is too far from our home and
Fond du Lac and Madison streets are both
too busy to let our kids on them.
Waupun’s Fond du Lac County Park. There
isn’t any bike or walking path that leads to the
Park or Pool besides the short jot along the
parks river.
Dodge County parks in Waupun
No
N/A
County Park with the pool. It’s on the other
side of town
None
No
County park
NO
no
Dodge park
We live out of town so we always
drive.
No
Noidk
No
N/a
West End
lots of then
No
None
No
No
No
None
No
None
No
No
Yes, I live in Lemmenes Estates. Country
A-31
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road. Pretty narrow would love to make it to
county park w/o driving
No.
No
No
None
No
?
County Park, there’s no side walk for my
kids to ride bike or walk between Rock River
Street and Oriole Street. And there’s a lot
of traffic.
Waupun county park. No sidewalks to ride bike
or walk on to get into the park.
No
ALL
No
Waupun county park
all of them, we live in the country
No
I do not know if there is sidewalk all the way
out to County Park
County park
Not that I know of
Aquatic area
Depends on traffic and parking location of
cars. Sometimes have to ride on sidewalk
with kids for a few blocks here and
there.
County park, from the south east side of the
city, it’s almost impossible to bike there safely
with the children.
No
No
No
No
N/a
dodge and wilcox
No
N/A
No
NONE THAT WE GO TO
City streets are Just fine!
Dodge
Park,
West
End
(by
hospital)
No
no
no.
NA
None
no
Wilcox Park
no
No
No
County Park. The routes I have used had too
much uncontrolled traffic. Not a lot of focus
on bike or pedestrian safety. Many areas w/
out sidewalks.
special needs son makes most parks not fully
useable or appropriate
No
None
The marsh trails on HWY 49.
I will not let our kids ride to the aquatic
center.
I do not believe so.
The wooded, most scenic part of the trail
doesn’t really have public parking nearby
to access the trail if the water park is open.
However, I love this trail and applaud the city
for it’s continued improvements and adding
on to this trail. It’s awesome.
No
No
County park, county park rd. Main to oriole st,
there’s no side walk
No
No
Dumb question
No
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N/A
No
No
no
No
no
No
None
No
No
No
No
No
West
end,
traffic
by
hospital
is
high.
No
No
No
None
None
All are unsafe as there aren’t any bike trails
that take you to the parks
I wouldn’t attempt getting to Horicon Marsh
from town.
Dodge Park -- traffic on Madison Street is a
concern
No
No
Na
Not sure
No
Fond du lac county park
Can’t think of any.
Unknown.
No
No
“Fond Du Lax county park
Rock River Trail
Pine street park”
No
County Park, because it is too far away, and
too much traffic.
None
No
No
No
County
park
road
has
no
bike
lane
Dodge park for concerts in the park. too busy
of streets around it
Q18 NAME A SPECIFIC
LOCATION IN WAUPUN THAT
NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED FOR
BICYCLE OR PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY.
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Unsure
“Connecting the existing paths to each other
would be the best.
Better way to get to the goose trail bike
path”
Fond du Lac and Madison streets, Watertown
near Wilcox Park
Through the County Park. It would be nice to
see a designated bike path along the winding
park road and from the south.
County
Road
MM
and
Savage
Road
School routes could have better bike trail
options as this might help parents feel safer
to let kids bike.
Highway 26 from Buwalda ace north into
town
N/A
Everywhere
None
West End. One side of the block has parked
cars from the hospital. The opposite side of
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the block sometimes has parked cars for
horseshoe night & Beaver Dam St is a busier
street - this only leaving one side of the block
safest for pedestrian safety
no
City streets
None
Idk
Main st.
Educate public on proper biking etiquette
ie. Lane changes/turns, where to bike,
traffic
put in a sidewalk where woodland drive and
edgewood meet. the sidewalk ends for a
little bit and you have to ride on the street
for a bit. that road is very busy.
Fond du lac st
West End
unsure
Waupun County Park - designation for
runners/bikers etc. through the paved road,
wooded area.
I wish there was a trail near or on highway
49 from Tom Dooley’s into town. It would
be nice to have a walking/bike trail into
town.
Bargains galore parking on south side of main.
See problems all the time.
South Grove Street
Cross walks with better marking at busy
intersections and near schools and parks.
Reduced speeds by all schools (wee care
cars come flying over the tracks and there
are always kids present along with a bus stop
there)
None
Park on 26 by the bus department
N/A
NA
County Park Rd south of where the sidewalk
ends
Mill pond
Rock River is always a concern with school
traffic flow.
Whooley Road/ Savage Road
none
no
Wilcox park
Na
Main Street
Citco, on main St. My daughter has been
almost hit by a car riding her bike to
school.
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County Park Rd
between Main and
Oriole
Both
entrances
to
waupun
county
park.
Main street!
Beaver Dam Street going South out of town.
It is within city limits and there should be
wider shoulders or sidewalks.
From city bike trails to Wild Goose
Trail
Edgewood area walking trail
Simply getting around Waupun. Fond
du lac has an amazing system of bike
trails!
Johnson West End Park area due to the
hospital parking and during the school year
additional traffic.
Waupun county park
Lincoln st
Lincoln street, count park road
The stretch of road on Hwy 26 from
apartments to the new road by Brittain
House
County park roads
Main Street
sidewalks that connect S. Madison St. to
Waupun Utilities (by Libby St.)
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County Park needs a bike / walk lane
added
Through the county park woods
Aquatic area
The connection from out by Buwalda dr (etc.)
to the center of town. There are no sidewalks
on 26 at first and the other connection is
gravel.
East end of waupun
South east side to the trail
East side of town along frontage road to rock
river
Na
None
County park
I am not sure
N/a
sthy 49/ushy 151
Brandon
and
meadow
view
street
N/A
Pool
parking
on
roadside
is
unsafe
MOST AREAS OF WAUPUN CAN
BE IMPROVED FOR BICYCLE OR
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, BUT OF MOST
CONCERN ARE NEAR SCHOOLS AND
NEAR PARKS WHERE YOU HAVE BIKE
AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
West Jefferson street and tracks. Road is in
disrepair and bikes easily tip. Have to walk
over tracks and extra caution pay factory
there as road is in bad shape and really
bumpy.
the self serve cross walk buttons need to
work at ever intersection and all the time.
They Do NOT.
The crosswalk on main st / Watertown street
was not working when I pushed the button
on the one side. I tried it a couple of times
and finally had to walk when it was orange.
This is unsafe to me. Maybe just make sure
all buttons are working.
Lincoln street could be safer
Brush/grass cutting along Rock River Trail
and along river to County Park.
path from town to Horicon Marsh parking
lot
Bike lanes downtown.
NA
Not sure don’t bike
Main Street
From Waupun to the wild goose trail (but that
is not in town)
I feel it is very dangerous to cross main street
with my children, regardless of whether I’m
doing so at an intersection with traffic lights
or stop signs. Parking is allowed too close
to the intersections - parked cars obscure
pedestrians and make crossing more
treacherous.
Savage
road
could
use
a
bike
lane
Main Street . No one stops for people on
bikes or walking
Main St. Intersections are scary to
cross.
No
All
unknown
All of Waupun roads. Usually you see kids
riding their bikes on the sidewalk. They
are not taught correct bicycle etiquette &
safety.
A paved path between Shaler Dr. And the
High school would improve safety for our kids
as well as increased usage.
Main St.
RR Intermediate School. There is no sidewalk
area on Spring St. on the school side of the
street off Madison St. It is a blind corner
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when cars turn off Madison St. and any kids
walking or biking cannot be seen until cars
are fully around the corner.
Main st
County park rd from main to oriole
st.
By the hospital
County park road from main street to
blacktoped
trail that begins by oriole
street
County Park
I don’t know.
The crosswalk by hospital. NO ONE
STOPS!!!!
West main from pizza ranch to Helens
kitchen
N/A
Harris Mill Park-cemetery could really use new
pavement. Very poor condition.
All of the major intersections -- especially
Hwy 49 & Gateway Dr by McDonalds -- but
Hwy 49 & Watertown, Madison, Beaver Dam/
Brandon streets. And, I’ve also seen a need
for something by Hwy 49 & West St down by
Mike’s Wild Boar Liquor Store. Also, for what
it’s worth but something to consider, while not
recommended, I bike AGAINST traffic on the
outskirts of town due to the increase in idiotic
drivers looking down and texting while driving
-- this way I can see the cars approaching
me and if they’re swerving into the bike lane.
In town, I feel a bit safer biking WITH traffic
lanes because there is extra space on the
road but I appreciate the bike paths because
then you don’t have to worry about the crazy
car drivers not paying attention!
By the hospital, very dangerous using
crosswalks, traffic doesn’t stop on beaver
dam street.
All of it, excluding the existing bike trails.
Main street is a hot mess, but side roads
are
southeast corner
not sure
None
Main street
The Fond du Lac Street bridge over the Rock
River
Bike trail crossing 151 to marsh trail and bike
lanes on bike trail streets
Down town,
West end park
Main street
Jefferson st
Along Main Street by 151
Edgewood street
“County park
Most of them need alot of work
South of main street, the bike path only runs
in Fond du Lack county.
County park not black top trail but along
roads
West
main
down
by
farm
and
home
Corner of elm and grace. Corner visser and
elm
In the town, not many areas to bike. The roads
I don’t feel safe for my kids.
Ball fields
Lincoln street and Watertown street. When
school is in secession
Main Street.
Would love to see the bike path hook up to
the Wild Goose Trail somehow.
All areas..Let’s get the bike trail
finished
aquatic center
county park
Would be amazing to get to marsh from
town
We need safe routes to school -- other
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communities that invest in young families
are making strides to create separate bike
paths to/from school. Currently we have a
lot of traffic congestion around our schools
and this needs to be addressed to keep our
kids safe.
Franklin Street, especially between Mill
Street and Brandon Street. The street lighting
isn’t the best and there is quite a bit of foot
traffic. I don’t always feel safe walking on
Franklin Street after 7 or 8pm
“Fond du Lac St Madison St Main St
Watertown St
The roads with more traffic”
Madison st....traffic and full of cars trying to
ride to the park past the prison area. Please
put a couple bike racks in the downtown
area when we are stopping in to those
businesses..
Edgewood road
Around the high school. It is horrible when the
baseball fields are used and cars are parked
on the road it becomes a very dangerous
area.
Na
county park road
STREETS,
DRIVERS
WAY
TO
FAST
Between the dedicated trails..ie, Savavge
Road could be widened
Main st.
Can’t think of any.
County park road from Main Street to
oriole street- biking on road is only optionand is difficult on this busy road with
kids!
The whole city!!!
County Park in Waupun.
Stop sign at carrington and main should just
be a light. Need a stoplight at main and fox
lake road. Also, Lincoln and Watertown after
high school gets out.
Waupun park side walks to it
None
Waupun County
Walker street
Main Street and any street by a
school
Main Street should have a bicycle
path.
I would like to see bike lanes and/or
trails be connected to the downtown and
parks
Main
Street,
over
by
the
High
School
Dodge Park
County Park
Waupun
County
Park
along
the
river
Highway 49 to get to the marsh/ wild Foose
trails
Madison
street
by
Waupun
utlites
Around Medema Fields
brandon street/savage road north and south
of hwy 49
County park road and MMM
South Madison street
Downtown area
Q20 WHERE WOULD YOU
PRIORITIZE THE LOCATION OF
NEW BIKE FACILITIES, ROUTES
OR TRAILS?
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To connect with the wild goose trail, or be a
part of the gold star trail
connecting
with
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trails
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On the east side of town.
designate a bike roadway through the park,
behind Pamida’s old bldg., cross 49, pass
the storage bldgs., another designated bike
roadway back into town from 68 or through
the field before Ballweg, etc. connect it with
the path along Shaler drive than continue
that path down gateway and connect to
the path by the Community Center, have it
across the road and continue pass the Mill
pond and somehow get it connected to the
path by Edgewood church.
County
road
MM
and
Savage
Rd
Bike routes leading to schools
Thru the county park
not sure
South side of town
To go somehow from Waupun to horicon
marsh safely...... On bike or foot
McCune Park area
All over
Not sure
?
Between waupun and fox lake
From Waupun to Marsh trails.
Anywhere
Yes
Close to river.
Home
near the east side of town
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Around the school
Main st. To cwc
extend the bike trail on county park road. you
have to ride on the road for a bit to get to the
road by farm and home. that is also a very
busy road.
West End
Routes
Walking trail by mill pond
Expense
Connect current trail to wild goose
trail
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County park
Scale 1-10----6
Dodge county side of town.
More near the suburbs.
Towards the soccer fields at MVP. Lots of
kids bike to their games.
North side of town.
In forests
Either near the high school or out towards
county park.
Indicated above
none
By Central WI School
Southwest side of town (CWC/Medema Park
connector to other trail
Near high school or east side of
Waupun
Na
Waupun County Park
No idea....
Wilcox Park Or the county park by the aquatic
Center!
County park
The County Park
A trail leading out to the marsh from waupun.
Or more trails in the waupun county park for
biking walking.
Beaver Dam Street.
County park
East side of town
“In a wooded area where bikes can enjoy the
nature.
City to Wild Goose Trail
Connecting
out
to
Horicon
Marsh
Trails
It would be important for our smaller town to
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put these at a higher priority.
Would be nice to have a loop around
Waupun
Brandon
street
to
Waupun
county
park
Routes to schools
County park to wild goose trail
Leading to county park
A trail from town to Horicon Marsh trails w/o
risk of Hwy 151.
moderate need
If it goes to schools then higher priority
otherwise lower
Not sure
either on the south end of town where there
is maybe more room or by the trail on the
north end of town
not sure
Through new subdivisions on the edges of
town
Minimum
Expanding outward to the wild goose trail
so people can bike from the city to the trail
safely.
From
town
out
to
the
marsh
trails.
Into the South side of the city wrapping
around Lincoln Street, and then back to
County park would be great--one small
portion at a time.
No
from the bike trail by the marsh into town
(waupun)
East end of waupun
Horican Marsh
Close to HWY 151
Na
County Park
From east side of city out to horicon
marsh
South side of town
Not very high because the bike trails seem
to be in good shape but I do only use them a
few times
N/a
join city of Waupun via sth 49 to the horicon
marsh
Not very important
To and from schools.
I’d like to see a path or sidewalk past the
prison out to the nursery so then you can
head back into town by the nursery toward
the utility office. And a path out to county
park. It’s currently hard to stay out of path
of cars.
A better route through Forest Mound
Cemetery
County park
We do not need more at all. very low use for
the expense .
Cty M, MM, Fond du Lac County
Park
Maybe upgrade Mccune park as this is the
closest to me just run down. That would be
great for the business/ busy side of town. The
closest park for me is Tanner which is nice
but a 15 minute walk.
Extend the bike/walk path that goes
from Pine street to the Waupun County
park.
to
the
pool
and
the
Horicon
marsh
connecting to Wild Goose Trail.
from town to Horicon Marsh
unknown
NA
Off road bike trail out to Wild Goose
Trail
trails to get from Waupun to the Horicon
Marsh
Connect all the City Trails even thru county
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park with paved or boardwalks
Not familiar with bike trails
Gateway drive to the high school
along the river
Don’t understand?
rock river corrider
See above
Along the river going East out of town,
this would have to go under 151 to the
Marsh
By the high school
more along the river.
Near Rock River
from east end of Waupun to west end of
Waupun
“update McCune
connect city trails to Horicon Marsh
trail”
Safe (dedicated bike lane or trail) connection
from city of Waupun to Horicon Marsh Auto
Route and Wild Goose Trail.
schools
East
Within the town
New bike trail should go to the high
school and I would love to see it go to the
marsh!
Better connection to the marsh.
Mc Cune
I would say it would be nice but not a
must.
Near Meadowview school and the baseball
facility for safety reasons of bikers. Traffic
around Meadowview school is awful during
drop-off and pick-up and the city needs to work
with the school to improve this.
Continue building them to link into the
Waupun Aquatic Center. We live near there
and there seems to be a lot of kids biking
around there.
I would love to see the Horicon Marsh
connected through County Park
Yes.
No sure
High
County
park
and
near
the
high
school.
One from Waupun to Horicon Marsh Auto
Tour would be amazing
To have the boardwalk in town to be connected
to the wild goose trail.
Two fold: create a hub on the edge of town
where rural residents can park their cars and
hop on a bike trail (by the community center
maybe?) and then also improve bike “parking”
downtown / in heavy business areas so that
people can bike to local establishments and
have a safe place to “park” their bikes. It’d
also be super cool to have better / safer bike
access from Waupun to the Horicon Marsh
entrance on 49. And a path from Alto to
Waupun so rural residents could make use of
the trails in town.
Hook up with the Wild Goose trail to
the east of Waupun near the Horicon
Marsh.
County Park
Would love to have McCune Beach
renovated into something beautiful again.
It’s a great location but it’s too dark and too
many “shady” characters hang out there now.
Would love to see the bike trail continue so it
was a full loop.
Connecting all the parks in town, or at least
the major ones, near the hospital, Madison
St for concerts in the park, and the park on
Watertown Street. There are very few safe
paths. This is exacerbated by construction
on Main St, but is a constant concern when
I’m biking.
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Safety
Watertown St
“a trail threw the county park would be
nice.
a trail not on the highway to reach the wild
goose trail “
South and north of waupun
1. See 18 above 2. Although it would be
expensive and therefore likely long range, a
safer connection to the bike trail East of the
City would be great, riding on or along HWY
49 is dangerous
From
Waupun
to
the
Horicon
Marsh
With new development
County park rd. Better but still a
problem
Down town
trails
Do not bike
Outskirts
of
town,
from
town
to
town.
Dodge county side of Waupun
Dont kno
Outskirts of town
Out to the Marsh and Wild Goose
Trail!
Around the outskirts of town
Low priority
South East side of town near bawald
park
Dodge
County,
between
the
schools
Medium
Along highway 49 toward the Wild Goose
Trail
Schools
Around the city would be nice . I would use
any trail away from traffic
I can get there but hard for my
kids.
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designate routes in town.
Would like to ride bike safely from one side of
town to the other East to west.
High Priority
To the schools and out to the Marsh
Trail
west side
bike route out to Horicon Marsh
Biking doesn’t appeal to me or my
family
SouthEast side
Connecting bike path from Waupun to
the Wild Goose State Trail; would help us
promote the Rock River Trail and promote
tourism.
I wouldn’t prioritize a certain location. I’d
really be happy with anything within town or
a few minutes drive
County park area
Fond du Lac County side of the
city
“if possible, along the river would be
nice....
the perimeter of the city, out to Rens nursery
area and back onto Madison st...maybe
behind the hockey rink and back over to the
county park”
Around and too the high school
Around the high school
Trail from the East end of town to the Wild
Goose Trail or Horicon Marsh
“I would like to see a bike trail from the East
edge of town to the Horicon Marsh/Wild
Goose Trail.
Thank you”
Around the south side of town
Middle
south of the high school and finish trails
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along river
A dedicated trail from the Wild Goose Trail
through to FdL county park
Shaker/Mayfair area
Any place longer biking trails can be put
in.
Connecting to the wild goose state trail.
Riding a bike on hwy 49 is not so safe. And
then bike lanes on Main, Madison, Watertown
Edgewood/woodland, beaver dam st. Lincoln
st.
Where they are lacking and the area allows
for them. The trails/routes added in the past
have really added to the community in a
positive way.
? Is there anything on south side of town?
I would like a bike path to connect to wild
goose trail too.
All over the city!!!
Should be easier to bike to both horicon marsh
and waupun county park.
4
Unsure
I don’t know
Fond Du Lax county park
By schools
Main Street for a bicycle path.
“Connect to Wild Goose State trail and
Horicon Marsh
For a track, over by the High School, for water
actives, by the middle school.
connecting the wild goose trail to the
“boardwalk” trail that runs through waupun.
There is no “safe” way to get to it with my 6
year old.
The Marsh
this is a poorly worded question.
A trail that runs thru the county park
by the frisbe golf course would be
ideal!
Easily getting to the marsh and wild goose
trails.
yes
Fairly high
County park / Edgewood area
Highway 49 into town. That way the wild
goose trail is close
Middle of the list
Q22 PLEASE USE THE SPACE
PROVIDED BELOW TO IDENTIFY
A TYPE OF NEW RECREATION
PROGRAM OR SERVICE THAT
THE CITY SHOULD CONSIDER
OFFERING.
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After school clubs that are not entirely sports
related, us has science based activities
(robotics or rocketry), and arts activities such
as drama/theatre arts
turning McCune park into a fishing
pond
I really wish we had outdoor basketball courts
and baseball (hard ball) areas for the kids
to practice in at their regular parks. We are
not close enough to Medema Fields to let
the kids go on their own and the neighbors
at Wilcox harass the kids for playing
there.
I would like to see a new location for the senior
center with better parking and availability.
Would like to see a new facility center that
is available for other Fall & Winter events or
for indoor courts (like basketball, pickleball,
tennis, baseball cages) which is not available
at the current community center because it is
exclusive for hockey use only.
Learn-to-play la crosse program for kids/
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adults. La cross is one of the fastest growing
sports and nearby cities are currently looking
at starting programs
ATV Trails or Tubing in the Rock
River
Soccer complex
New soccer fields
more soccer fields, there are over 500
children enrolled in Waupun youth soccer
and not enough space for fields
An athletic complex for our youth..... And for
our community
Bocce Ball Court
Indoor pool, indoor soccer facility would be
amazing!
I love everything we have and feel like
it is kept very clean and are nicely kept
up.
Soccer
Soccer fields
Sports leagues for adults
Better bands at concerts in the park. Ripon
has a very booming summer concert series.
We go there often
Indoor pool
Winter activities
“Soccer and football facilities
Tennis league
New soccer fields
Fitness in the park
Soccer complex, please.
Soccer fields
Sports
lacrosse league
Splash pad
“Runners Club - for all ages
Biking Club - for all ages
McCune beach cleaned up and use again.
Sad waste it sitting there. Very nice thing to
hv in town
Soccer complex
More space for soccer
Indoor pool for all ages
Soccer fields that work
More pools and indoor facilities
Soccer field
Equine trails
FDL has outdoor park with some workout
equipment. My wife and I enjoyed
that
Indoor pool
Frisbee Golf.
Indoor track and pool for diving and
swimming. Speed skating.
Summer soccer league
A soccer facility
“An indoor sport facility that is accessible
to other sports. Basketball monopolizes
a majority of gym space from OctoberMarch.
It would be nice to have an multi-sport
indoor facility for racquetball/handball, pickle
ball, volleyball, flag football, 9-square and
soccer.
Indoor soccer, indoor pool
Air conditioning in city hall
Soccer
Ball
room
dance
lessons
for
adults”
Play 60 obstacle Course!
Possibly another pool option because with
only one pool in town, finding parking and
places to sit once inside the aquatic center
is hard, especially on hot days.
Community dance evenings would be
fun!
Silver Sneaker programs for Seniors at
Aquatic Center.
ATV Trails at country park
Kayaking rentals, launches.
Some kind of indoor activity center for
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Groomed CC ski trails in county
park.
Atv trail
“Consistent
evening
Taxi
Service
Ice skating other than the community center
that is tied up with hockey”
Fishing tournaments, hunting tournaments
etc, that way it can bring out town closer and
not have to many issues
Archery/Shooting
An actually gun range for handguns rifles and
a clay range.
Walking trails
City exercise classes
Soccer complex
Expand parking at McCune. National Guard
drills consume all parking, develop the end
East of the Armory.
Kayak group
Does the park and rec dept offer a program
for kids in the summer?
More handicapped paths in parks so
wheelchair bound folks can move around
easier.
I am very interested in the development of
McCune Park. An open water space would
be wonderful. PLEASE continue it as some
sort of park. If we give up space, it won’t be
regained.
New playground equipment in the county
park
Yoga in the park
Archery
Paintball or laser arena.
Large castle type playground at county park.
Mini golf.
Tree planting with kids in parks as activities.
Give them the opportunity to supply or
pick the trees and locations help with
care.
Flood one of the tennis courts in winter for
outdoor lighted skating, and provide a small
temporary warming shelter.
Update the playground area at McCune.
Do something with McCune beach.... It’s an
eyesore!!!!!
“more winter shows
Evening activities for kids and adults (a lot of
people work during the day)
Indoor
facility
for
sports
programs
Exercise equipment in parks
Bike Trails from Waupun to the Horicon
Marsh, would to great for all! It might bring
more people to the area.
Indoor sports complex
Na
Handicap Accessible children’s playground
equipment and/or splash pad.
Soccer/sports complex
drone obstacle course
Soccer complex. Need soccer all in one
spot
Soccer complex
Outdoor Archery lanes
Campground activity director to offer a
program theme per month for campers,
grow our campground, it brings money to our
community.
Yoga in the park something relaxing to
get people outside. Also more options for
things to do with your animals to get them
socializing.
Splash pad
INDOOR POOL, CLASSES TO USE
IT
Indoor rec plex
1)Dedicated, consistent HOURS for public
ice skating. Not just for hockey. 2) a
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sledding hill that isn’t the joke of surrounding
towns.
Community garden
Indoor facilities
“private run Mc Cune
dog park on both ends of town
Yoga / aerobics in the park
Archery range
neighborhood ice skating ponds like we used
to have.
yoga (not just yoga stretch)
unknown.
I feel the present is adequate
Youth Archery in a secure, Safe Setting,
to be used only under direction of an Adult
or instructor. Must be Locked so there are
no accidents. You can sign up for a Key at
Senior Center.....See Rachel
Aquatic center
Splash
pad
closer
to
downtown
Waupun
SkatePark
ie
fond
du
lac
skatepark
a walking and biking trail along the
river
Adult fitness equipment would be nice,
but not sure how much it would be
used.
It’s not exactly a reaction program and this
would be a longer-term project, but I would
love a more pedestrian-friendly downtown
with room for something like sidewalk
dining in front of restaurants. I imagine this
would involve moving parking off of main
street to side streets and expanding the
sidewalks.
Indoor facility
Make the sports we offer more affordable!!
It cost $200+ to sign my sign my son for
baseball because volunteer hours are filled
so fast. I work second shift so if I get a night off
I want time with family and watch my children
play their sport activities
I think something should be done with
McCune beach
I am unsure of what but I feel like this town
needs to attract out of towners to help our
economy.
Indoor activity center for kids to have
something to do in winter
Soccer fields
No recommendations except improvement of
bicycle lanes.
Better senior center with more attention
towards health and wellness
Improving the softball diamonds and McCune
beach
quarry beach where mccune beach used to
be.
Evening activities for adults in their 40’s and
above. Some of the senior center activities
offered during the day could be offered at
night. Yoga and zumba in the early evening
(after 5:00) would be nice.
A soccer complex or something indoor for
winter activities
Corn Hole League, In-town basketball
league (something other then the Hoopsters
which is lots of travel and weekends), bike
park,
“Kayaking.
Not sure
Ice rinks in parks again
N/A
Indoor pool
I lead the Strollerobics group in town where
mother/nanny’s are able to get out of the
house with their children and exercise while
walking outside of using the Immanuel
Lutheran Church in town which is donated
to us. Someone once reached out to me for
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info to be added to the Rec. guide, but I have
no idea where the info went and what was
exactly put onto it, or who I even talked to.
It was through email. So not sure if we are
ever added to the events or calendar ever or
not.
I run the Strollerobics group in town for
mothers/nanny’s that want to get in some
exercise with those children. The city has
never contacted us about being added to
anything other than their guide. So not sure if
that means we are added.
Would be of interest for a Shooting sports
facility for trap, sporting clays, rifle/pistol
range.
Waupun has very little for this
outdoors activity available to the public.
DNR is looking for a partner and location for
this activity and has grant funding available
for development. Keith Warnke from the
DNR is a contact persons out of the Madison
office.
“**Community Exercise programs -- so folks
don’t travel to the Y for classes. Partner with
Club Fitness / create an outdoor/indoor group
exercise space.
**Biking clubs / meet ups
**Walking clubs / meet ups
**Family Activities at the parks”
Archery
“Outdoor
ice
rink/Pond
hockey
rink
Year round ice at the community
center”
Indoor pool facility for year around use.
Swimming is good for ALL age groups. Older
citizens don’t have the same opportunities at
the outdoor facility.
Bike club for kids to keep them active in
the summer. One for adults would be nice
too.
Rock
climbing,
indoor
or
outdoor.
All abilities playground
Unknown taking trees down where sidewalks
are coming up
Flag football for adults and bean bag
toss
A pamphlet or website that maps out
and explains points of interest for a bike/
walking tour or tours of the City’s trails &
attractions
None desired, just maintenance/expansion
of existing.
Out door integrative and historical walking
bike tours or sculpture garden
Maintain what is here already. Take sometime
to view places already. Someone needs to
come up with weed management. Statute
areas as well as ball diamonds. WOW
embarrassing!
sports complex for high school
Outdoor skating rink in winter
I think a small park should be put by the mill
pond near the picnic shelters, would be nice
for people that live near it. The school is
close but that equipment is to big for smaller
kids
Maybe a park like the Water Works park
in Beaver Dam. Parks like such are very
beneficial to children.
Or an outdoors
workout area/facility
Sports facility
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Pond hockey
Dog parks
Community activities for kids
Kayak launch areas
Skating rinks
Planting trees in the terrace with more tree
types allowed. Nothing like a tree lined street
says welcome
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Soccer complex
Year round skating and indoor soccer
fields
There should be a way to get from town to
the wild goose trail
Yoga in the park for summer.
I really like how you have engaged our
senior citizens with multiple opportunities to
exercise and visit places.
Wellness center
Bring mccune beach back
Indoor pool? Active sporting building
year round. Splash pad or wet park by
McCune
The City should consider expanding arts
and community education programming as
part of a total recreation plan. Additionally,
a community-wide wellness initiative would
help to connect living here with some of our
great outdoor rec opportunities.
An
indoor
pool
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wonderful
Children’s dance
“Mini golf...please maintain it better than the
last one
shuffleboard courts
bocce ball areas”
“Kayaking and river clean up out to
wayside
Fishing platforms along river”
Ymca
Raquet ball.
Splash pad and indoor pool
Splash pad
Remote
control
airfield
for
model
airplanes
An archery range/ program would be
awesome!
Chickens and bee keeping. Alternative
Energy usage and programs to educate and
help home owners get alternative energy. Did
I mention Chickens!
Added
support
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soccer
fields/
complex.
If you are gonna plant trees, plant fruit trees
that people can freely harvest from, or that
food pantry can use. Outdoor movies would
be fun. Need more dog friendly places,
maybe a dog obstacle course.
Movie theater, indoor pool, sidewalks
that actually go all the way to Waupun
Park.
More emphasis on the rock river
Kickball
Get back into the summer programs for the
kids
It would be nice to have an indoor
pool.
Enhance what we have
Kayak
A big sister programs after school to
the younger kids, who don’t have many
friends
A mom and me swim class would be nice.
Also the senior center has some classes
during the day, but evening classes would be
nice for working parents.
I would like to have more freedom with the
use of harris mill park for activities-such as
overnight use for organization (buck skinners
encampments-outdoor activity rendevousoutdoor skills events)
Kayaking, beach area
I like the direction that the senior center is
going
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COMMENTS RELATING TO THE
PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, PARK
AND RECREATION SERVICES
OR FACILITIES IN WAUPUN.
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Perhaps new shelters at the 3 main parks
in town, Wilcox and Dodge especially. The
bathrooms are in need of updating and I find
them scary for kids to go in.
A Multi purpose facility for indoor use during
the fall and winter months when it’s too cold
to be outdoors. There isn’t anything available
to stay fit during the cold season without
joining a fitness center. Would like indoor
pickleball courts
FDL County should update county
park playgrounds and amenities (not
City).
Trail connecting to horicon marsh trail would
be nice.
I LOVE THE board walk trail that was put in,
and would love to see more of those types
of areas. I love being in nature.
Expand
continue
Rock
River
trail
Walking trails are great and can be
used by many. Keep them safe areas
please.
We would really like to see a dedicated
area for the soccer program. It continues
to grow and it would be wonderful for the
program to have facilities to benefit those
kids.
None
i love the new walking/bike trails we
have
Indoor rec fields
Enough with the soccer push.
new playground equipment at the county
park
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we need a soccer complex
It would be nice to have a child safe walking/
bike path from meadow view to rock river
since busing is not offered and 2nd graders
through 4th graders are expected to walk to
school without crossing guards.
None
No further comment
It would be nice to replace wood chips with
a solid recycled rubber flooring. Examples
would be lakeside park in Beaver Dam...or
Fond du Lac. Wood chips stick to clothes,
leave splinters...all kids do is kick them
around or pick them up and throw them in
slides or other kids.
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“Feel the town has done a fabulous job the
last few years in updating facilities (restroom
/ pavilion roofs, paving walkways, etc.) The
one thing I feel all the parks really need is
recycling bins. Every time I go to a park I
look for them and only are garbage cans. It
kills me. I hate throwing recyclables into the
trash, and feel we need to place much more
emphasis on recycling. Not just in the parks
but as a city as well, but the parks would be a
great place to start.
Could bathrooms be opened earlier in the
year? There’s been a few beautiful April / May
days where we’ve gone to the park and had
to leave early for a potty break.
Lastly, I have noticed that county park has
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seemed to be overgrown / not well taken
care of ‘landscaping’ wise- at least compared
to the other parks. I went there with my kids
about a month or so ago, the sand vb court
was a disaster (I pulled a few very large
weeds from the middle of the court, it was
that bad). Should either be removed or totally
redone. The old plastic playset in the middle
of the park is falling apart and missing pieces,
and the sand around it needed to be refilled /
raked, etc. there were multiple large branches
down and lots of overgrowth / weeds / dead
leaves still disintegrating from last fall. I know
the pavilions have been updated, but it still
needs some major love.
Keep up the great work!”
Soccer fields
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The parks are actually quite awesome and we
appreciate both the safety and maintenance
of the parks.
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We have a beautiful boardwalk bike/walking
trail, but it is becoming overgrown with grass/
weeds. This needs to be a priority to trim
things back from the edges and certainly of
the plants growing through the bottom. This
is a huge treasure that gets tons of use--now
let’s keep it sparkling. Lots of people come to
town to use it!!
Love the bike trails. The boardwalk needs to
be better maintained by cutting back or weed
wacking the plants along the edge. They are
taking over the trail.
Revitalize, restore downtown. Do something
aesthetic with empty lots.
I believe Waupun is a beautiful city. I came
from beaver dam, a city that has terrible parks
and no biking/ walking trails. So I believe
Waupun is right on track
Bike lanes or paths. More development for
the dog park to include a walking path or
biking path.
Expand bike/walk trails within the city and to
the Goose Trail
Need safer bike route to schools
I think bike travel is getting to be a huge priority
around the whole country
Wouldn’t hurt to have parks supervised more
for child watchers
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County park needs new equipment and
repairs to concrete steps and clearing out
broken cement under bridge.
Get rid of the McCune Beach and put
something else in place of the nasty
beach!
Only update if necessary
We need a new track and soccer fields
as well as indoor complex or sports will
suffer
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“Waupun County Park’s equipment is
very dangerous. It is falling apart and
the monkey bars turn, causing the kids to
fall.
The bathrooms at the parks have been very
clean for us this year! “
Soccer is a frowning sport and it does not have
its own land. Softball football and baseball all
do. Why can’t soccer? Why make parents
choose which child they should watch play
and not see another child because driving
across town isn’t an option
Would like to see more money spent towards
softball facilities like the ball diamonds. Could
definitely bring the city of Waupun more
revenue during to tournaments cos people
would want to come and play here and stay
in our hotels.
Bathrooms in parks need to be repaired in a
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more timely manner.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
I think lighting on the city streets and park
facilities needs to be re evaluated. There are
some dark areas in town I avoid even worth
my dog. Speeding needs to be nipped and
so does people running thru stop signs. This
town is notorious for that.
We are very pleased with the beautiful parks
our city maintains.
I think it would be wise to maintain and
spruce up the already existing parks that
are run down like McCune. There are a lot
of really nice parks in Waupun!
take the fence down and turn McCune
beach into a picnic area w benches to use
for ice skating and Winter events.. also add
lighting
Appreciate your asking for resident
input!
unknown.
Would like to see McCune Beach become a
natural wetland area with walking/biking trails
around it
Waupun County Park should have more play
equipment.
the courts at Wilcox have been failing for
number of years and nothing has been
done to upgrade it,there are weeds growing
in our playground, sandbox has not been
maintained
I love the board walk and paved trails along
the river
The new director of the senior center is doing
a fantastic job getting new activities going
for the seniors. Proven by the increase in
attendance!!!
I think you have done a good job of the
walking trails.
fortunate to have good facilities
Thank you, to WARP for the wonderful
addition of trails along the river. We love
them!
Do not feel safe form kids not having better
places to ride their bikes. Main Street crossing
is a moms worst nightmare. Sports are
expensive!!! And find a way to do it without
raising out city taxes. Instead fundraisers
,golf outings, an event with local businesses
donations to raise incentive for this town to be
more affordable and attractive.
Overall I am satisfied with the parks/recs
but the restrooms are my biggest thing that
needs to be cleaned up.
Waupun needs adequate room for soccer
and a new track would be beneficial to the
school district and community.
The windmill on Brandon St, should be
working more often, it is a tourist attraction! I
enjoy seeing it turning!
“thank you for asking for input
wish we had an indoor rec facility to use in
winter months
please
consider
toddler
tumble
class
need more dedicated baseball and softball
fields for kids and soccer fields
See # 22
I feel the bike and walking trails should
be the one thing we make sure happens
soon!!!!!
“I would like to see the community center
utilized more in the months when there is
no ice. Formal activities, maybe family game
night where different activities are held in the
space during the time period and parents
whose kids are too small for summer sports
or offer things done at the parks that working
parents can’t attend with their kids. There
also used to be bands there on Saturday
nights once or twice a month through the
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Keeps people and their money in town.
Offer food as well. That building is totally
underutilized.
I would like to see the tractor pulls held a
different time than Celebrate Waupun. It
takes away from the festival because of the
noise, tractor fumes and the parking and
traffic problems it creates. Otherwise help
them find another location.”
I have friends who walk the new trails every
day and they just love it.
More police enforced viewings of crosswalk
by hospital on beaver dam street. Working
there you wait, wait, wait for someone to stop
or have to actually risk walking into crosswalk
to get across
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We at time can have up to 10-12 moms with
strollers and 5-7 young bikers. We always
inforce helmets and bike safety, but I wish I
knew about the bikers safety program they
had awhile ago. That would have benefitted
us greatly. We always have them on the
sidewalks when possible. The Horicon marsh
auto tour is the most dangerous. Vehicles
just do not slow down or pull to the side when
they see our parade.
Our group can have 10-15 moms someone’s
pushing strollers. Then 5-7 bicycles ahead of
us. We try to inforce safety and keep them
on the sidewalks. The most dangerous place
is waking the Horicon Marsh Auto Tour,
drivers out there just do not slow down. It
can be very scary. I wish I would have known
about the police departments bicycle safety
program. I would have loved to have my
group participate.
Parking at the swimming pool
Our current boardwalk is a great well
used type of activity that we need more
of related to hiking/biking trails for the
public.
Waupun is such a wonderful community and
I’m thrilled that it is exploring improving the
recreation options available to its residents.
Let’s partner with downtown to create
a walk/bike/auto friendly hub to support
local businesses and encourage physical
activity!
Waupun has done an excellent job with
walking trails and their parks.
Overall, I believe our city has done a good
job with our facilities.
bike lanes would be great for the kids who
bike to school. It would keep them safe
and allow parents to trust the kids to bike
alone.
The city has been doing great work, it would
be great to see it continue in the coming
years.
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We need fun group activities and post them
at every store in town so everyone knows
about them and have a place to sign up that
everyone knows about
This survey was a good idea
Recreation of Hotel Waupun, the classic
theater for live plays, an active community
theater, drive theater, drive in restaurant,
a couple good quality supper clubs. A
tour company that specializes in historical
tours
See 22 above
cleaner bathrooms at parks, fix doors on
McCune bathroom stalls
Flashing lights when driving to cross main
street neat shell and the other Bar. No
one ever stops to let people cross the
street
Update bathrooms
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Mileage markers on trails would be
nice
We have a lot of great parks in our
city!
Safety around schools
More picnic tables at celebrate Waupun.
Maybe benches along main street so walkers
could rest.
More
bike
trails/lanes
would
be
beneficial
Year round skating and indoor soccer
fields
I walk often and see people on the trails all
the time. This was money well spent in my
opinion.
FInish the bike trail
A playground at Harris mill park. It has a great
place to have an outdoor get together but
nothing for kids to do.
Generally Waupun has great outdoor rec
facilities/amenities.
We should commit
to maintaining what with have and make
improvements that complement those
things.
improve the BB courts at McCune...add bike
racks to downtown.....need a LOT more
parking at the aquatic center...more benches
near playgrounds...benches downtown..
benches along the river (ie...across from
hockey rink)
Waupun is doing a great job with this. There
just needs to be more parent involvement
and education.
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Watch kids on bikes better,
Really, for a town this size, we are doing
quite well. Thank u for offering this
survey!
We should focus on quality of parks and not
quantity of parks. We have several parks that
are borderline useless.
More bicycle path options would be
nice.
“It would be safer to start moving crosswalks
to the middle of the st. Why? When u stop
for pedestrians in the middle cars stop rather
then at an intersection they think you are
turning and go to the right and don’t see the
people in the crosswalk.
Can’t say enough how much we love the
pool; needs increased parking though.
Also, this year swimming lessons have
seemed to become very popular--maybe
there’s a way to increase swimming lesson
offerings?
I was disappointed that family passes at the
pool is only for 4 people- but glad additional
people are not a lot more. Dislike the height
requirement for slide at pool- rather a swim
test. Sad to see high dive go- replacement?
Maybe a shoot slide or medium height diving
board? More swings at pine street park. Not
sure improvements at pine street park will be
noticed- still no bathroom- and picnic shelter
only fits one table (we did use it already) I
love the park program in the summer- I can’t
wait to irises this more as my kids are getting
older. Love the bike paths we have- like to
see more.
I wish they would keep Waupun Park up
better like mowing the lawn
More info on where to canoe or kayak. It’s a
great river but not many people know where
to launch from
I don’t think we need a bike lane on main
street
All the parks in Waupun are great.
I
know we are a small city, so putting in
designated bike and walking paths are a
great expense. Overall, very happy with
Waupun.
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Have painted or designated walk and bike
paths rhat connect the parks, downtown,
and sculpture.
Make more bike trails
Bike trails would be great, but it would be
nice to see some fund raising efforts and not
just leave it all up to the city to budget in...
A board/wine painting night or 10 (hahaha)
might raise some money, or “buy a brick” for
a paved area of the bike trail, or buy a bench
with your business name on it along the trail?
Just some ideas.
Parking on both sides of many streets can
make biking safety very difficult for drivers
and cyclists.
More bike lanes and bike racks. Update
playground at County park. More parking for
aquatic center.
The John Howard Gun Club would bring
in additional people if it were expanded to
accommodate more shooters. Would need
larger clubhouse with plumbing and bathroom
facilities. This could be used for other activities
as well when shoots are not taking place, i.e.
meeting place, receptions,etc. Expansion of
facilities could also incorporate an outdoor
archery range and 2 or 3 more trap houses to
facilitate having tournaments and expanding
youth program to enable participation in the
state school leagues.
Just an all around great city for all
ages
Q28 WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
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Town of Fox Lake
Illinois
Mackford. On Cty Rd E.
De Pere
Kansas
Town of fox lake
near markesan
township of Alto,
Beaver dam, frequently come to waupun. Will
probably move back soon.
Town of Oakfield
Fox Lake Township
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Florida 6-7 months of the year; Wisconsin 5-6
months of the year (WI locations vary between
Dodge and FdL counties).
12 miles away
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C h ap te r 4:
ANALYSIS
OF NEEDS &
DEMANDS
4.1 Quantitative Analysis
4.2 Geographic Analysis
4.3 Qualitative Analysis
4.4 Regional & State Trends
This chapter presents an analysis of how well the City’s existing park
and recreational facilities satisfy current needs in the community.
The adequacy of the City’s existing park and recreation system are
evaluated using the following methods:
» Quantitative Analysis – a comparison of existing parkland acreage
and population projections versus park and recreational facility
service guidelines, including a review of the types and amount of
parkland available to City residents.
» Geographic Analysis – an analysis of the geographic distribution
and accessibility of park facilities in the City.
» Qualitative Analysis – a summary of public input regarding City
parks and recreational facilities gathered through the community
survey.
» Regional & State Trends – a summary of the demand or trends in
recreational amenities at the county and state level.
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4.1 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
An analysis of existing recreational land area is
provided to determine if the recreational needs of
residents are being met. This analysis is limited
to an evaluation of the space, or land, devoted to
recreational use.
It should be noted that the calculations below
exclude Waupun’s prison population. Waupun is
in a unique situation where a large portion of its
population is institutionalized. There are three
state prisons in Waupun: Burke Center, Dodge
Correctional and Waupun Correctional. The 2014
estimated prison population in Waupun is 2,433
(2014 ACS estimate for the population living in
group quarters).
Currently the City is providing approximately 61
acres of parkland, not counting school facilities,
county facilities, or private facilities. This translates
to .007 acres of parkland per person, or 7.0 acres
per 1,000 residents, the same as in the year 2010.
Table 4.1 City Park Acreage Existing and Projected Surplus/Deficit
Total Park Acreage Surplus/Deficit (in acres)
Year
Population
Total Supply (acres)
Demand (10.5 acres/1,000)
Demand (15 acres/1,000)
Surplus (10.5 acres/1,000)
Surplus (15 acres/1,000)
2014
8,903
60.9
93.5
133.5
-32.6
-72.6
2020
2030
9,377 10,012
60.9
60.9
98.5
105.1
140.7
150.2
-37.5
-44.2
-79.7
-89.3
2040
9,897
60.9
103.9
148.5
-43.0
-87.5
Table 4.1 summarizes the current and projected
supply and demand for total parkland acreage
based on City population. For the purpose of
calculating anticipated parkland demand, a level of
service of 10.5 and 15 acres per 1,000 residents was
assumed. A loose target traditionally provided by
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
is 10.5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents (0.5
acres for Mini-Parks, 2.0 acres for Neighborhood
Parks, and 8.0 acres for Community Parks). Since
year 2010 it has been the policy of the City to strive
for 10.5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents.
Using a level of service standard of 15 acres of
parkland per 1,000 residents the City currently has
a deficit of 72.6 acres. Assuming the population
projections are correct, and the City does not add
additional parkland, the total deficit will grow to
87.5 acres by the year 2040.
Table 4.2 summarizes the current and projected
supply and demand for parkland acreage by
park types, using the lowest traditional service
guidelines provided by the NRPA and a modified
high standard of 0.5 acres of Mini-Parks, 3.5
acres of Neighborhood Playgrounds/Parks, and
11 acres of Community Playfields/Parks per 1,000
residents. It should be noted that the information
in Table 4.2 groups neighborhood playgrounds
within the neighborhood parks classification and
community playfields within the community park
classification in order to provide comparisons with
the NRPA guidelines.
Table 4.2 City Park Acreage Existing and Projected Surplus/Deficit by Park Type
Park Acreage Surplus/Deficit by Type (in acres)
Year
Population
Mini-Park
Low Standard (0.5 acres/1,000)
High Standard (0.5 acres/1,000)
Neighborhood Playgrounds/Parks
Community Playfields/Parks
Special Purpose Park
Nature Preserve
2014
8,903
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2020
2030
9,377 10,012
2040
9,897
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-1.8
-2.0
-2.0
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-2.3
-2.3
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-17.6
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-75.3
-82.3
No Standard Applicable
No Standard Applicable
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-81.1
The results of Table 4.2 indicate a projected
deficit for all types of parks through 2040.
It is important to note that school-owned
properties are not included in this analysis.
The school-owned properties do indeed
play a vital role in filling the community
playfield needs of the residents of Waupun;
however, because access and maintenance
are not regulated by the City these facilities
were not included in the analysis in Table
4.1 and 4.2 nor were County or private
recreational facilities mentioned previously.
Although the total acreage of park and
recreation lands is an easy indicator of the
presence of parks and recreation space,
it is not the only indicator of whether a
community is able to meet the park and
recreation needs of its residents. The NRPA
advocates that the location of parkland,
and the types of recreational facilities offered on
that land, are just as important as the total acres
of parkland. A community with a lot of parkland,
but few recreational facilities, is less likely to meet
the needs of its residents than a community which
has a lesser amount of parkland, but has a larger
variety of recreational opportunities.
4.2 GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS
The location of park and open space facilities
in relation to the City’s residents is an important
indicator of how well existing facilities are
dispersed throughout the community. The National
Recreation and Park Association advocates that
all residents should live within a 1/4 - 1/2 mile
of some type of public park or open space. The
Park Service Areas Map in Appendix C indicates
areas of the City that are not currently served
by a City park; that is, they do not fall within a
1/3-mile service area of any City park. The map
also illustrates service areas based on park type,
including 1.5-miles for community parks and
1/3-mile for all other park types. Areas currently
zoned for residential uses that fall outside of these
service areas are also highlighted.
The map indicates the following deficiencies in
the location of parkland:
» A portion of the residential neighborhood north
of Edgewood Drive and east of Savage Road is
underserved by all park types with the exception
of Community Parks. Also in this area, to the
east of the railroad tracks and just outside of
City limits, there are several residences that are
outside of the City Park service area but within
the Community Parks service area.
» The residential area south of W Jefferson Street,
between Walker St and S Division St and north
of W Lincoln St is underserved by all park types
except Community Parks.
» The neighborhood north of Waupun Junior/
Senior High, roughly bounded by E Lincoln St,
Carrington St, W Jefferson St and the eastern
boundary of the City, is underserved by all park
types with the exception of Community Parks.
Waupun Junior/Senior High does offer a baseball
field, soccer field/football field, storage shed,
outdoor high/low ropes challenge course and an
open playfield.
Photo credit: waupunfestivals.com
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An analysis of the distribution of specific amenities
within the parks was also performed. The Park
Facilities Distribution Map in Appendix C shows
that parks with the greatest number of amenities
are currently located near the edges of the City.
The greatest number of City parks are located
north of Main Street near the Rock River. Other
highlights from the map include:
» The neighborhood to the south of Industrial Drive
is currently served by Buwalda park which offers
limited facilities including playground equipment,
a basketball court, shelter, restrooms and drinking
water.
» The northwest portion of the City has access to
playgrounds and recreation equipment at Waupun
County Park, while City Parks in the area primarily
offer facilities primarily focused on river recreation
(e.g. fishing, hiking, swimming).
» There are opportunities for biking/walking along
the Rock River (Rock River Trail) in the northern
portion of the community and along US 151 on the
east side of the City where the Rock River Trail
heads south.
Photo credit: cityofwaupun.org
4.3 QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
GENERAL USE - PARKS & OPEN SPACE
As part of the update to this plan, the Parks and
Recreation Department administered an on-line
community survey to gather residents’ opinions
regarding City park facilities and recreational
programs. The survey was available online and
hosted on Survey Monkey. A total of 651 people
started the survey and 540 responded to questions
through the end of the survey. The following is a
summary of responses to key questions. Refer to
Appendix A for the complete results.
» The most common responses when asked which
park respondents frequent most often included
Dodge Park, Waupun County Park and Johnson’s
West End Park.
PARK ACTIVITIES
» 50% or more of survey respondents or members
of their household commonly participate in biking/
walking, using playground equipment, swimming
and using the ball diamonds.
» 89% of respondents indicated they do not have
any safety concerns with City parks. Of those that
had concerns, primary topics included outdated
playground equipment, poor lighting, proximity of
park facilities to waterways and the accessibility
of restrooms.
» The top five amenities respondents would like
to see added, improved or expanded in Waupun
include an indoor pool, indoor athletic complex
canoe/kayak facilities, off-road walking/biking
trails, and soccer fields. Other common openended responses included more recreational
activities for youth and adults, ice rink, walking/
biking trails and ATV trails.
» The most common responses when asked what
respondents’ favorite park was included Waupun
County Park, Waupun Family Aquatic Center and
Dodge Park.
» 53% of respondents’ households participated
in City-sponsored recreation programming in the
last year.
» 62% of respondents’ households visited/used
the Community Center in the past year.
the Senior Center in the past year.
the Aquatic Center in the past year.
» 55% of respondents’ households visit City parks
one or more times per week.
» 46% of respondents’ households commonly
travel to other communities to use specific park and
recreation facilities. Respondents are travelling to
Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and several nearby
lakes.
GENERAL USE - BIKE & PEDESTRIAN
» 82% of respondents walk for exercise at least
once per week and 37% bike for exercise at least
once per week.
» 70% of respondents feel safe using a paved offroad trail. 44% feel safe used a dedicated bike
lane with no barrier from cars.
WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
Please take our Parks & Recreation Survey
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Due to changing demographics, social trends,
and other movements, the SCORP is projecting
increased demand for (generally) highintensity recreational activities in the future
INSIGHTS FROM THE WISCONSIN STATEWIDE such as kayaking, visiting dog parks, climbing,
OUTDOOR COMPREHENSIVE RECREATION paddle boarding, playing outdoor soccer, RV
PLAN (SCORP), 2011-2016.
camping, and BMX biking.
According to the 2011-2016 Wisconsin Statewide
Outdoor Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Activities such as hunting, inline skating,
Plan (SCORP), approximately 88% of Wisconsin skateboarding, softball and downhill skiing
residents walk for pleasure. In addition to walking are projected to have a decreased demand in
for pleasure, attending outdoor sports events and Wisconsin in the future also due to the changing
family gatherings are some of the top recreation demographics’ preferences.
activities Wisconsin residents participate in.
Ensuring existing and future parks offer amenities INSIGHTS FROM THE DODGE COUNTY PARK,
conducive to these activities is important as the OUTDOOR RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
high rates of participation in these activities are not PLAN, 2015.
projected to change.
According to the Plan, in 2013 Beaver Dam
Community Hospitals, Inc. assessed the health
The goals listed below are recommended by the of the area and identified the challenges to
Wisconsin SCORP to help provide Wisconsinites wellness as part of the Dodge and Jefferson
better access/awareness to outdoor recreation Healthier Community Partnership’s Community
opportunities and to help improve public health Health Assessment. In February 2014 “Healthy
and wellness:
Communities, Healthy Lives” kicked off as leaders
from public health, health care, local schools, health
Public Access to Land and Water – One part of clubs, businesses, government and the media met
this goal is awareness; there is access to land and and identified four initial projects they will focus
water, but many times people don’t know about it. on as a team, each aimed at working together to
Maps and signage that are easily readable would find ways to make it easier for people living in the
help increase public awareness. The other part of region to live healthier lives. Running, Walking and
this goal can be realized by providing additional Biking Trails was identified as one of the four initial
sites with access to the water for boating, fishing, projects. Additional focus on expanding, improving
and swimming.
and publicizing trails throughout the existing parks
is one way the City of Waupun can address the
Promote Outdoor Recreation as a “Get Fit” challenges to health and wellness in the area.
Initiative – Educate the public about the health
benefits of walking, biking, nature study, etc. and
develop programming and recreation facilities with
health agencies.
Create Urban Parks and Community Green
Space – Create connected urban parks and
community green spaces to improve quality of life
and increase opportunities for recreation in urban
areas.
4.4 REGIONAL & STATE
TRENDS
According to the SCORP, in Wisconsin there
is a projected stable future demand for lowintensity recreational activities such as
walking, gardening, viewing nature centers,
sightseeing, bicycling, and picnicking (listed
in order of popularity). Since these activities
should experience stable growth in the future,
opportunities to engage in these activities should
be created and maintained.
Photo credit: waupunfestivals.com
Survey Comments related to McCune Park
Q2 Do you have any concerns about safety or accessibility in any of our parks?
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The park by the camp grounds and pool is not little kid friendly and the metal slide burns (same
as the park at McCune)
Safety at McCune
McCune playground equipment. Wood.
McCune park is going downhill would be nice to have some safer kid friendly of all ages
equipment :)
McCune- Very out dated playground equipment
Please do something about McCune Beach
McCune beach park needs to be cleaned up and re-made into a family friendly park. It has been
part of Waupun for so long we cannot let it just sit
McCune as well as county park have old playground equipment that I don't feel is safe for my
two and five year old
McCune Beach-Young children do not feel safe here. Older children bullying issues and cigarette
and drug use issues seem to be a problem.
McCune park needs playground upgrade. Would be nice to have old beach converted to fishing
hole.
Q3 Which of the following amenities would you like to be added, improved or expanded in
Waupun either by public or private entities? Mark up to 6 preferences.
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Open McCune beach back up
McCune beach missed by many
Access to McCune again
Give McCune Park "new" purpose! Beach=fishing pond (no swimming allowed), Bath
House=Event facility, etc. Beautiful area being wasted!
change McCune beach to softball diamond
update BB courts at McCune Park add things to do
Dog swimming area. McCune would be perfect for that.
Q4 Referring back to question 3, please indicate your number one desired park amenity to
be added, improved or expanded in Waupun either by public or private entities. Why is
this your top choice?
•
•
•
•
•
•
Taking McCune Park and turning it into a fish pond
Beach. My kids miss McCune.
McCune. We live in that area. We used to go to McCune alot. Now if we want to go swimming
we have to drive or ride our bikes across town to the over crowded smaller pool
McCune opened back up cause the sand beach is missed by many many people
Beach access. i really miss McCune beach and being able to lay out in the sand. There is just
something about a beach compared to a cement pool that makes it feel more like summer.
More swimming. Re open McCune or something. That waterpark sucks. There is no parking and
it's so packed it's not even fun. I live in Waupun and have for 10 years. We used to go to
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McCune once a week. I went to that waterpark twice and never will again. I couldn't even get a
chair. I drive to Fond du Lac or Beaver Dam to utilize their facilities.
Beaches. A smaller McCune beach would be nice instead of the current eye sore. Less than half
the size would control cost and give the sand lovers a place to go.
Beach access.. take the fence down at McCune and treat as pond with sand beach.. when frozen
can use for ice skating as the community center is over run with HOCKEY
I would like to see McCune park be reopened with a pool and beach
Changing McCune beach pool to a softball diamond, because it is currently a waste of space and
Waupun could host tournaments and possible move Women's league on Thursdays next to the
Men's league.
McCune Beach!!!!
Girls bathroom at McCune softball diamonds. No door on one toilet and no lock on the other
one. Have not been in them this year yet soooo if this issue is fixed....I thank you..
Wild animal Park. I would like to see McCune used more. It could be similar to what they have
at Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac.
McCune was unique and special. I truly wish something could be done with that park. If not a
pool then maybe a slash pad or something beautiful to look at with some equipment and
activities.
Natural areas like converting McCune into a place to enjoy in peace
Bathroom at McCune park was in very bad shape for the girls side. Would be fun to be able to
rent canoes
Outdoor mountain biking park along the east end of McCune.
Q8 Why do you frequent this park the most in Waupun?
•
McCune
Q20 Where would you prioritize the location of new bike facilities, routes or trails?
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•
•
•
•
McCune Park area
Maybe upgrade McCune park as this is the closest to me just run down. That would be great for
the business/ busy side of town. The closest park for me is Tanner which is nice but a 15 minute
walk.
update McCune
McCune
Would love to have McCune Beach renovated into something beautiful again. It's a great
location but it's too dark and too many "shady" characters hang out there now. Would love to
see the bike trail continue so it was a full loop.
Q22 Please use the space provided below to identify a type of new recreation program or
service that the City should consider offering.
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•
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turning McCune park into a fishing pond
McCune beach cleaned up and use again. Sad waste it sitting there. Very nice thing to have in
town
Expand parking at McCune. National Guard drills consume all parking, develop the end East of
the Armory.
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I am very interested in the development of McCune Park. An open water space would be
wonderful. PLEASE continue it as some sort of park. If we give up space, it won't be regained.
Update the playground area at McCune. Do something with McCune beach.... It's an
eyesore!!!!!
private run McCune
I think something should be done with McCune beach
Improving the softball diamonds and McCune beach
Quarry beach where McCune beach used to be.
Bring McCune beach back
Indoor pool? Active sporting building year round. Splash pad or wet park by McCune
Q23 Please use this space to provide any other comments relating to pedestrian, bicycle,
park and recreation services or facilities in Waupun.
•
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Get rid of the McCune Beach and put something else in place of the nasty beach!
I think it would be wise to maintain and spruce up the already existing parks that are run down
like McCune. There are a lot of really nice parks in Waupun!
Take the fence down and turn McCune beach into a picnic area with benches to use for ice
skating and Winter events.. also add lighting
Would like to see McCune Beach become a natural wetland area with walking/biking trails
around it
fix doors on McCune bathroom stalls
improve the BB courts at McCune
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