HOP INTO APRIL

THE EASTER EGG HUNT IS SATURDAY APRIL 4 from 10-12. In the Park. Easter egg hunts starts at 10:15!

THOUSANDS OF EGGS, FACE PAINTING, MUSIC, CRAFTS, GOODIES GALORE

Details HERE

PROSPECT PRESERVE WORK PARTY ON SATURDAY APRIL 18TH FROM 9-12.

Tools and gloves provided. Join your neighbors for 2-3 hours to weed, mulch and get the street end ready for summer visitors. Located on 41st Ave E behind the Seattle Tennis Club. Sign ups HERE or show up.

FRIENDS OF THE PARK : Monthly Weekday Weeding Parties in our Parks- First Tuesday of each month/10:00 – 12:00
Meeting at Madison Park Bathhouse: April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2. First Spring Work Party Sunday April 19/9:30—12:30

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING

TUESDAY APRIL 21 AT 7 P.M. AT THE BATHHOUSE

Here’s our packed Agenda:

**Updates on the Bathhouse Renovation

**Seattle Public Utilities will answer your questions about Summer Beach Closures and working toward solutions.

**PCC opens in Madison Valley in late 2026. Reps will answer your questions.

**Updates on the One Seattle Plan

**Junior League of Seattle is a volunteer institution in Madison Park. Learn more…

**McGilvra Auction on May 2nd. Learn how you can support our neighborhood school!

**Madison Park’s Yard Sale on May 9th. Learn how to participate and join the fun.

**Opening Day: Farmer’s Market on May 16th. Meet our new market manager Claire Budge and learn about this year’s Market.

**Spring Clean Up on May 16th- all the details.

**Garden Tour on June 13th- the gardens, the tickets, the volunteers needed

Urban Survival Skills Fair

Saturday, April 25th, 12:00 - 3:30 pm. Montlake Community Center (1618 E Calhoun St)

Learn valuable “urban survival” skills to support your household and neighbors when disaster strikes.

  • Handling utilities (gas, electricity, water); Communicating with family & friends when phone lines are overwhelmed; Pet preparedness; Water storage

  • Smartphone apps that work offline (no internet or cell phone signal)

Last Chance to Choice Into McGilvra Elementary for 2026-2027

With new Seattle Public Schools leadership, more families outside the geo-zone can now choose McGilvra. Importantly the choice enrollment process will occur earlier this year to simplify planning for families. Families in the geo-zone should enroll now and those zoned to other schools who want to attend McGilvra are strongly encouraged to submit their choice applications by  March 31stto secure a spot. Whether you're in the geo-zone or not, the McGilvra PTA is happy to arrange tours, answer questions, and to advocate for any prospective families.

Celebrate McGilvra Elementary on May 2nd

Raise vital funds for the programs that help students thrive. Art and academic specialists, tutoring and enrichment- community support makes it all possible. Click below for details to raise the Goal of $125,000!

IT’S A MADISON PARK YARD SALE!

Saturday May 9th from 10-4 p.m.

SOOOO EASY TO REGISTER, A fun way to unload your old treasures and find new ones. Join with your neighbors, set up in driveways, parking lots, yards, courtyards….

WE DO ALL THE HARD WORK- You give us your address and we create the maps, do the promo, provide you with tips on how to price, manage payments. Click below for details.

SATURDAY, MAY 16TH IS A BUSTLING DAY.

Our Annual Spring Clean Day + the Opening Day of the Farmer’s Market. You can do it all! Pitch in to sweep, clean, weed, plant for a couple of hours- before or after you celebrate the return of Madison Park’s Farmer’s Market.

GARDENS GALORE!

The Madison Park Garden Tour returns Saturday, June 13 from 10-3 p.m.

A wonderful array of gardens awaits visitors this year- from a hidden waterfront beauty to small jewel gardens, from mediterranean elegance to creative backyard spaces- from kid friendly to a garage transformation that will delight and inspire. Click on the flyer to get your tickets now (only $25/ticket) Sneak peeks of the gardens coming soon.

3 simple ways to support Friends of Madison Park

Subscribe to our Newsletter on our HOME page HERE

Become a Monthly Donor of $10, $15, $25, $50 or $100/month. Donate HERE

Volunteer for one of our Events or Projects. Get involved HERE

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