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John C. McKenna Park

John C. McKenna Park

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Location: Shorewood Hills, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

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1. Bamforth Bluff Restoration – John C. McKenna Park loop from Madison Yards at Hill Farms

5.69km

01:29

40m

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2. Bamforth Bluff Restoration – John C. McKenna Park loop from Madison Yards at Hill Farms

7.38km

01:56

60m

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. John C. McKenna Park – Bamforth Bluff Restoration loop from Madison Yards at Hill Farms

5.20km

01:23

60m

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rav4HikerUrbanExolorer

June 19, 2025

Went on a rainy day, and the wooden steps are very slick.

Rav4HikerUrbanExolorer

June 19, 2025

John C. McKenna Park is the civic and recreational heart of Shorewood Hills. Named for the village's influential long-time clerk, the park serves as the community's central gathering space. It contains the popular Shorewood Hills Pool, tennis courts, a playground, and the historic village Post Office building.

Adjacent to the park is Bamforth Bluff, a steep, wooded slope leading down to Lake Mendota. The Bamforth Bluff Restoration Project is a critical, ongoing effort to combat severe erosion and ecological degradation. The project focuses on removing invasive species (like buckthorn and honeysuckle), stabilizing the hillside, and replanting it with a diverse array of deep-rooted native plants. This restores the natural habitat, prevents soil from washing into the lake, and protects the structural integrity of the bluff and the iconic Lake Mendota Drive, which runs along its crest. Together, the park and the restored bluff represent the village's dedication to both community life and environmental stewardship.

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Location: Shorewood Hills, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

John C. McKenna Park

1. Bamforth Bluff Restoration – John C. McKenna Park loop from Madison Yards at Hill Farms

2. Bamforth Bluff Restoration – John C. McKenna Park loop from Madison Yards at Hill Farms

3. John C. McKenna Park – Bamforth Bluff Restoration loop from Madison Yards at Hill Farms

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