Anderson Farm County Park is a 300-acre park located at 914 Union Road within the Town of Oregon and on the southern boundary of the Village of Oregon. Both units of government are located in Dane County, Wisconsin. Dane County purchased the initial parcel in 2009 and added land in 2013. Additional land may be added in the future. This map shows the total property that is currently owned by Dane County. Click here for a detailed map. Park hours are from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Anderson Park Friends Inc. (APF), established in September 2013, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization working with the Dane County Parks Department to develop, protect, preserve, and enhance beautiful Anderson Farm County Park. The organization is registered with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions as a nonprofit corporation. Click here for a presentation about APF.
It is a membership organization that collaborates with other community organizations and volunteers to plan and conduct projects supporting the development of the park. Membership dues are paid on an annual basis.
Board of Directors
APF is managed by a 5 person Board of Directors. Click here for their position descriptions. The elected Board of Directors consists of the following members:
- Roe Parker, President
- Andy Hoernemann, Vice-President / Volunteer Project Coordinator
- Barb Hill, Treasurer
- Nancy Murphy, Secretary
- Jay Bonnell, At-Large
Board Meetings
All Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month in a Zoom format or at the Town of Oregon Hall, 1138 Union Road, Oregon, WI. Call 608-835-3580 for more information. They start at 7:00 p.m. and are always done by 9:00 p.m. (No long meetings for this group!) All planning is conducted at the meetings in conjunction with the Dane County Parks Division. The annual 2020 membership meeting is September 20, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. (Inperson format).
Work Events
The regular workday is the second Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (or later if you wish to stay). Small (3-7 people) group events are available . Check our volunteer page for more information.
Custom or special work events are organized on an ad hoc basis and meet the special needs of groups interested in volunteering. Businesses, school groups, 4-H, and churches are just some of the many groups who volunteer at the park.
Volunteer experiences are between 2 to 2.5 hours in length. Leadership is provided by APF members. Work and safety equipment is provided. Safety glasses, hats, full-length pants, and leather shoes are common clothing for work projects. Tool orientations are also provided. Dress for the weather. Workdays always include snacks and fellowship time-a time to meet your neighbors.
Access to work projects is through the parking lot at 914 Union Road, Oregon, WI. The dog park address is 804 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575.
Dane County collaborated with Patricia Anderson and her family to create a new community park to commemorate former County Board Supervisor Lyman Anderson. He was a farmer active in town, county and state government for over forty-three years. The farm has been in the Anderson family since 1866.
Master Plan and Annual Reports
The development of the park is organized within the framework of a master plan. Click this link to find the Anderson County Farm Park Master Plan. The Plan was approved by the Dane County Board of Supervisors on December 19, 2013. Every January the Board meets with the staff of Dane County Parks Department. The focus of the meeting is to review the APF annual report (prior year) and develop a land management and event plan for the upcoming year. Annual reports are available to members and the public upon request to the APF President. Click here for the 2022 annual report.
APF Business Supporters
