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Gaylord Nelson Road Detention Pond Conservancy Area


Middleton WI 53562

Home - Locations - Natural Areas - Gaylord Nelson Road Detention Pond Conservancy Area

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This 3-acre detention pond, seeded as wet prairie, is located on Gaylord Nelson Road. On-street parking is available at Gaylord Nelson Way.

Natural Area Activities

Trails/hiking options, Leashes dogs allowed

Natural Area Amenities

Water nearby

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