Windsor Community Park (G-Maps lists it as Deforest) is definitely one of the better parks I have been to in the greater Dane County area. Or for this or that matter - in Wisconsin. It is located in a sweeping new development directly north of highway 19. Further, it is one of the best parks designed for people in wheelchairs, little kids on bikes or rollerblading in a July heat. It has ramps for wheelchairs/walkers leading almost EVERYWHERE in the park. Whether between the two shelters, or from a shelter to the splash pad and/or from one end to the other. WCP has two shelters (it should be mentioned the main shelter has considerably more picnic tables). In addition:
-- a splash pad -- two separate playgrounds -- a zipline -- a mini bike path for adolescents replete w pertinent signage -- a larger adult-oriented path traverses the eastern edge of the park, connecting to ?? -- an air pump for tires/balls -- scenery to the east, in which I am unclear whether development will persist (some of this scenery is akin to that of Native American burial mounds...idk??) -- an online app for kids at the main playground w the zipline -- plenty of basketball courts -- plenty of tennis courts All of this, I would think, would be a kid's paradise...perhaps I'm too old & irrelevant, though.
The afternoon I was there was almost an easy-going afternoon like any other. But then the shining sun gave way to an ever boisterous and disobedient squall line. A squall line that scared off the several other people & cars there when I'd arrived - I stood alone, my car the only car in sight. I realized, this park was pretty damn awesome, as the dark clouds invaded &...
Read moreMy kids almost never ask to go to the same parks again. We've gone 3 times now within a few weeks & they keep asking to return. There are bike roads for them to ride on, 2 playgrounds with unusual equipment, splash pad, 2 shelters, restrooms,...
Read moreVery nice park! Clean bathrooms. Multiple pavilions. Has a splash pad and 2 separate areas with zipline, slides, swings and see-saw plus much more! Cool little bike/skate area for kids with mini road signs and little streets. Cool...
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