Courtesy
In just its first 18 months, Friends of Madison Park has brought renewed joy and energy to our neighborhood- thanks to the help of volunteers and the generous contributions from our businesses and residents.
CELEBRATE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SATURDAY, OCT. 12
PARTY FOR THE PARK is a celebration of our community and its future. Register now before time runs out.
Please join us to ensure the continued Sparkle on our trees, Music in our park, and the laughter of our children in the parks and at the beach with parades, stories, games, and so much more throughout 2025.
REGISTER at https://www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/party-for-the-park. Thanks to our generous sponsors, all contributions fund Madison Park events and projects.
The evening promises an open bar, dancing, and the chance to win a $1,000 Dinner at Canlis, a Charming Ski-in Cabin in Winthrop for 6 guests, 10 personal training sessions at 1-on-1 Fitness, an Iron Springs getaway, sports tickets, and a romantic weekend at the Four Seasons Hotel plus a $500 gift package — to name a few.
McGilvra Elementary School Proposed Closure Information
As our community slowly absorbs the senseless loss of our neighbor, Ruth Dalton, we must now turn to deal with this week’s proposal by the Seattle School District to close our neighborhood school in the next school year. Madison Park opened its first public school in the neighborhood in 1899, and the present-day McGilvra Elementary School has been a landmark for the community since 1913.
Friends of Madison Park will share plans as they develop and represent the families and neighbors working to retain the school in our community.
Go to the McGilvra PTA Save our School page, which will be updated with events and the groups the school is partnering with -https://mcgilvraelementarypta.wordpress.com/news/ or email advocacy@mcgilvrapta.org.
AUTUMN IN THE AIR
Fall and Winter events and long-range projects are in full swing. Just to name a few:
DON’T MISS LITTLE BEATS
Musical and dance performances are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Saturday morning of each month from October to March. This is a fun, interactive way to spend time with your kids, friends, and neighbors in the fall and winter months. Make a morning of it: Grab breakfast, coffee, or lunch at one of Madison Park’s fantastic bakeries or restaurants before or after the show!
Our $25 series package includes entry to all of our six shows. Packages are priced per person, child, or adult. Please note that this is not a drop-off event. All children require their own adult supervision. Reserve your spots by pre-purchasing your ticket packages today! Or buy at the door for $5/each person.
When: First Saturday of each month, October to March, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (doors open at 10:30 a.m.)
Where: Washington Pioneer Museum Hall at 1642 43rd Ave E (just south of Madison Park Beach)
JOIN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WORK PARTY!
Supported by Seattle’s Adopt-A-Street Program, we will rake, weed, scrub, and beautify our neighborhood business area. We did our first clean-up in the Spring and look forward to a great turnout again to help us get ready for the holiday months ahead!
When: Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
3 simple ways to support Friends of Madison Park
Subscribe to our Newsletter at the bottom of our HOME page https://www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/
Become a Monthly Donor of $10, $15, $25, $50 or $100/month. Donate at https://www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/donate.
Volunteer for one of our Events or Projects. Get involved at https://www.friendsofmadisonpark.com/volunteer.