Why Live Here?
- Rolling Farmland: The village of Cross Plains is nestled in a beautiful prairie blessed with fertile farmland, abundant wildlife and a bustling business sector in the Bourbon Road District. Why not settle down in a picturesque village?
- Outdoor Gathering Space: Residents enjoy 25 acres of thoughtfully developed parks with swimming pools, skateboarding areas, playgrounds, baseball diamonds and picnic areas. At Baer Park, you’ll find ice skating rinks, lighted tennis courts, volleyball courts and park shelters. There are also 81 acres of conservation area to explore within Cross Plains, WI.
- Hiking: The National Park Service National Scenic Trail System’s “Ice Age Trail” traces the 1,200 mile path of the mammoths 15,000 years ago. The key spots for hikers are the Lodi Marsh State Wildlife Area, Indian Lake County Park, Table Bluff and Brooklyn State Wildlife Area.
- Fishing: Each year, Lion Trout Days celebrates the opening day of Trout Season, where people hold garage sales, eat brats, ride the Lion Train, and fish for prizes. Local fishermen appreciate the spring-fed Black Earth Creek known for having the area’s most high-quality trout, including browns, rainbows and brookies.
- Education Opportunities: The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District is comprised of 10 schools. A Catholic grade school, St. Francis Xavier, is also available for Pre-K to 8th grade. More than 68,000 students are enrolled in 83 vocational programs at Madison Area Technical College and 70 percent of all high school students go on to universities.
