Parks

The City of Sun Prairie's park and open space system consists of over 400 acres of parkland. The City's park system includes a full range of developed facilities including neighborhood parks, community parks, conservation areas, and special use areas.

Use this interactive mapping tool to see whether a parcel is managed or maintained by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department.

Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

The 2025-2029 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) is a five-year roadmap for enhancing parks, trails, and recreational opportunities in our community. Approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025, this plan was shaped by resident input and guides future investments in park improvements, new amenities, and outdoor spaces that support a vibrant and active Sun Prairie.

The CORP is built around eight key goals that focus on expanding and maintaining high-quality parks, improving trail connectivity, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity, preserving natural resources, and strengthening community partnerships. These goals will help ensure that Sun Prairie’s parks continue to meet the needs of residents as the city grows.

The plan also includes recommendations for parkland acquisitions, new and upgraded amenities, and targeted improvements at existing parks throughout the city. From playground updates to trail extensions and new recreation opportunities, the CORP provides a strategic vision for the future of our outdoor spaces.

View the CORP document here.

Current park inventory

• 8 Mini Parks: One acre or less in size and serving an area of less than 1/4 mile radius, these specialized parks serve a concentrated population or serve a specific need. 
• 25 Neighborhood Parks: Between 2-10 acres in size and serving a 1/4 to 1/2 mile radius, these parks serve multiple recreational uses. Facilities may include athletic fields, sport courts, playgrounds, trails, etc. 
• 9 Community Parks: Typically ten acres in size or more and serving a 1-2 mile radius, these parks provide larger areas of diverse recreational activity and may include amenities such as park shelters/restrooms, athletic complexes, trails, and parking lots.
• 3 Special Use Areas: Areas for specialized or single use recreational activities such as Cannery Square, Family Aquatic Center, and the Pet Exercise Area.
• 1 Conservancy Park: Areas established for protection and management of the natural or cultural environment with recreational facilities as a secondary objective.

The most recent matrix of park amenities and locations can be found below (click to enlarge)