Marsh Haven Nature Center Seeks Community Input for New Playground

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Marsh Haven Nature Center in Waupun, Wisconsin is working with a design firm to create a new natural play playground, and is inviting the community to provide input at a workshop on Earth Day, April 25. The workshop will include activities like loose part play, miniature model building, and water play to help shape the design of the new playground, which aims to connect visitors with nature through natural elements.

Why it matters

The new playground at Marsh Haven Nature Center is part of the center's efforts to provide engaging, nature-based experiences for visitors. By involving the community in the design process, the center can ensure the playground meets the needs and interests of local residents, encouraging more people to explore and appreciate the natural world.

The details

The playground design workshop is one part of Marsh Haven's Earth Day celebration on April 25, which will also include a bird hike and animal stations. The Fond du Lac Area Foundation is covering 75% of the design process cost, with Marsh Haven covering the remainder. After the design is complete, the center plans to fundraise for the playground's construction, with a goal of finishing the project within five years.

• The playground workshop will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Marsh Haven Nature Center plans to complete the playground design process within the next year.
• The center aims to finish construction of the new playground within 5 years.

What’s next

After the April 25 workshop, Marsh Haven Nature Center will finalize the playground design and begin fundraising for the construction, with a goal of completing the project within 5 years.