Sun Prairie Community Info

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Welcome to Sun Prairie, WI

Sun Prairie is a charming and thriving community conveniently located in south central Wisconsin. The city provides an alluring blend of affordability and a high standard of living for roughly 24,000 residents.

As one of the fastest growing communities in Wisconsin, it is appreciated for its historic downtown, quality schools, outstanding parks, and safe and aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods. It is minutes from Madison, the state’s capital, and from its largest university. It is near many major attractions, including the House on the Rock, Cave of the Mounds, Old World Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Dells.

The park system consists of 32 parks covering 400 acres. Two nearby lakes, Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, likewise provide many recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, fishing, wildlife programs, and camping.

Special attractions include 32 parks, 13 ball diamonds, 11 outdoor skating rinks, two sledding hills and four soccer fields. The Family Aquatic Center features a zero depth swimming pool, waterslides and sand play area. The Youth Baseball Complex is home to baseball and softball programs, as well as Sun Prairie's Little League program. Recent additions to Sun Prairie's recreational opportunities include the Pet Exercise Area and the Skateboard Park.