Friends of Lake View Hill

About Us

Lake View Hill Park, located in Dane County, Wisconsin, is held in the public domain by the Dane County Parks Commission and is designated as a natural resource site and passive recreational park, linking natural and historic resources with education, environmental restoration and recreation.

The goal of the Friends of Lake View Hill is to support the mission of the Dane County Parks Division for Lake View Hill to become an accessible yet passive, nature-oriented park that protects the area's natural resources while allowing visitors to explore the wonders of the unique environment of the area. The purpose of this charitable organization shall be to render support to Lake View Hill Park through programs and activities that provide education, restoration, preservation and development of cultural and natural resources representing Dane County's heritage. This organization will strive to support activities that are outlined in the Lake View Hill Park master plan produced by the Dane County Parks Division. This master plan is guided by protection of the natural topography, soils, vegetation patterns, environmental corridors, historic and cultural landmarks, and geology of the property formerly used for the Lake View Sanatorium, as well as the Esch Addition.