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See Alerts Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice Information about Dane County's COVID-19 Response . Social distancing, wearing a mask, and minimizing travel can have a major impact. Dane County is encouraging people to conduct business with County Departments via phone and email, where possible. Using prevention, we can slow the spread of the disease and protect the most vulnerable. Please monitor Public Health Madison & Dane County’s website for more information. Visit Public Health's Data Dashboard for the latest on COVID-19 case counts, hospitalizations, deaths, tests by date, and more. Read the latest Public Health Madison & Dane County Emergency Order here . If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice. 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Office CLOSED / Park Changes Due to COVID-19 Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the Land & Water Resources Department and Dane County Parks Office will be CLOSED to the public for walk-in business due to COVID-19 virus precautionary measures. Staff will be available to address phone calls and emails during typical office hours . Some limited exceptions may be made by appointment only for select services but these will require calling in advance. Due to COVID-19, changes to camping and shelter reservations have been implemented. Check the Facility Opening & Closing Schedule for up-to-date status on park facilities including restrooms and fish cleaning stations. Please do your part to help keep Dane County Parks open - practice physical distancing, keep dogs on leashes in on-leash areas, and do not litter/vandalize. Visit our Parks Changes and Updates Due to COVID-19 webpage for a full list of Park updates due to the prevalence of COVID-19 in Dane County. The document includes information about the following: steps you can take to limit your exposure to COVID-19 while at the parks park facility and activity opening dates how you can volunteer individually out in our parks during this time and more Dane County Parks Located in south-central Wisconsin, Dane County Parks offers a variety of recreational opportunities for users to enjoy the outdoors. Natural settings provide scenic getaways as well as unique locations for your special event. Dane County Parks is dedicated to making your experience enjoyable and takes an active role to enhance and preserve the county’s finest natural resources. Find a Park or Property Search by Activity Closures & Trail Conditions Dane County Parks welcomes nearly 3 million visitors annually and manages over 12,000 acres of land, including: 26 Recreation Parks (7 Dog Parks) 20 Wildlife Areas 14 Natural Resource Areas 4 Historical or Cultural Sites 2 Forests Over 100 miles of trails (bike, equestrian and cross-country ski trails) 5 campgrounds and multiple adult and youth group camping sites Lussier Family Heritage Center Featured Content COVID-19 Park Updates Parks Opening & Closing Schedule Closures & Trail Conditions Dogs in Parks Donation Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Dane County Parks Newsletter Land & Water Viewer Online Mapping Events Yahara Heights County Park -- Tree and Brush Removal Volunteer Workday 2/5/2021 Traveling StoryWalk: "Listening with My Heart" By: Gabi Garcia - Pheasant Branch Conservancy 2/5/2021 Stewart Lake -- Prairie Restoration Workday 2/6/2021 StoryWalk: "The Napping House" by Audrey Wood 2/6/2021 Barn Quilt Painting Workshop at Schumacher Farm County Park 2/7/2021 See All Events Dane County Land & Water Resources Department Major Donors Contact Us Copyright © 2021 County of Dane. 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