Thank you to everyone who shared input for the Park Concept Surveys and helped shape the future of DeForest’s park system!

From May through September 2025, staff connected with residents in multiple ways — hosting three Park and Connect events at various neighborhood parks and offering an online community survey. Together, these efforts provided valuable input on park concepts and amenities that best reflect community priorities.

Based on community survey input, the following parks have been identified as the top priorities for next steps:

• Conservancy Commons Park – Refresh of the splash pad and park layout (Concept #3 most preferred).
• Rivers Turn Phase III Park – Development of active recreation spaces including multi-sport and basketball courts (Concept #2 most preferred).
• Shane O’Donnell Park – Playground expansion and futsal court addition (Concept #1 most preferred).
• Additional parks — including Dale Jenkins Park, Bakke & Nelson Conservancy Park, Ziggy Field Adjacent Park, and the Northern Industrial Park area — remain part of the current Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) and will continue to be refined and completed within the timeframe of CORP.

Next Steps: Village staff and consultants will now begin refining design concepts for the top priority parks, incorporating the most-supported amenities for future improvements. Updated plans will be shared as they are developed.