Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 SUN PRA I R I E , WI SCONS IN Highlighting the notable increase in population, the city has recently built two new elementary schools in the last five years and in fall of 2023 opened a new high school to accommodate the growing number of families that have chosen to call Sun Prairie home. “We were the largest school district in the state and although the high school has been split into two, it is obvious that this is someplace that people continue to want to live,” Brown offers. “The city is working on creating a community that is open to everybody.” The City of Sun Prairie is also very conveniently located for its population base. “Highway 151, which runs right through the far west side of Sun Prairie, and then County Highway N comes into the east side of Sun Prairie off of I-94, both of which connect to State Highway 19,” Colleen Burke, Sun Prairie Downtown Business Improvement District and Tourism Manager, explains. Surrounded by plentiful greenspaces, the city center has preserved its charming heritage and represents a relaxing gathering spot for residents. “Downtown Sun Prairie is a historic district with about 70 businesses,” Burke describes. “There is greenspace throughout the downtown, and Cannery Square Park is right in the center across from the city hall. We also have a Dream Park which has won Best of Madison awards for the facilities located there.” Angel Park is also available to residents and boasts a great location for weddings and various community festivals held throughout the year, including the annual Sweet Corn Festival that takes place in August. Along with the addition of schools and increasing population base, Jake King, Communications and Diversity Strategist for the City of Sun Prairie, points out that the changing demographics represent a growing diversity among the new residents coming to the area. “Just in the school district alone, there