San Damiano Park
A one-of-a-kind Lake Monona destination
built on environmental, historical, cultural,
and recreational value.
The Park
The park known as San Damiano has been described as epic, iconic, even magical – and it is all of these and more. Learn more
The Plan
Learn the history of this transformational project, view the community-driven Master Plan, and discover the vision for its future as a cherished public space. Learn more
About Us
Learn about the Friends of San Damiano, how to contact us, and see press and media related to San Damiano Monona. Learn more
Conservation, grounded in community value
Friends of San Damiano envisions a vibrant, accessible space where the environmental, historical, cultural, and recreational significance of the San Damiano property is preserved and celebrated for future generations. With the completion of the master plan and the approval of Monona City Council of our Phase I conceptual plan, we are dedicated to stewarding this land in partnership with the City of Monona and the Dane County community, ensuring its sustainability and enriching its role as a gathering place for education, reflection, and recreation. Together, we will honor the legacy of the past while shaping a dynamic, inclusive future for all.
Momentum is Building at
San Damiano Park
June 1, 2026
Spring has brought extraordinary energy to San Damiano Park, and with it, a major milestone for our shared vision. Late April, the Monona City Council unanimously approved Phase I of the San Damiano Master Plan, a transformational step toward making this breathtaking 10-acre lakeside property more welcoming, accessible, and vibrant for all.
This exciting announcement has been met with tremendous community enthusiasm. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has helped bring this vision to life and look forward to sharing more as Phase I begins to take shape.
Spring has also reminded us just how alive San Damiano Park can be when filled with community. With new and returning events, as well as 10 acres that bursts with life in spring, there has been lots of activity at the park recently.
We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn this iconic site into an environmental, historical, cultural, and recreational gem for all to enjoy.
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