Kevin Weisman, director of the Jefferson County Parks Department, presented the department’s 2025 annual report to the board, highlighting staffing, volunteers and capital accomplishments.

Weisman said the county’s 22 parks range from small wayside sites to the 500-acre Dorothy Karnes County Park and noted two parks—Korth County Park and Karnes County Park—marked their 25th anniversaries with well-attended community events. He reported completion of roof and parking upgrades, acquisition efforts with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Groundswell Conservancy, and progress on the inner urban bike trail bridge (with crews on site finishing the last phase). The department seeded more than 15 acres of prairie, planted 36 trees, completed 65 acres of prescribed burns and managed more than 400 volunteer work hours.

Weisman said the parks department invested more than $323,000 in donations and estate funds into the county’s natural resources foundation and has expanded outreach and events.

Ending: The parks director invited board members to visit parks, attend events and contact the department with questions about ongoing projects and volunteer opportunities.