THE BEAUTY OF MADISON PARK

You can’t walk outside without a smile coming on- with all the beauty of cherry, magnolia and dogwood blossoms, fresh green foliage dappled everywhere and colorful spring bulbs brightening so many planters and flower beds. Madison Park sparkles this time of year in so many gardens. We want to be sure that same sparkle and care goes into our public spaces too. And that requires helping hands from our neighbors.

Prospect Preserve work party TOMORROW, Saturday April 18th, 9-12. This street end park is a destination for soooo many walkers (with and without dogs). It is maintained by VOLUNTEERS ONLY- not by the parks department or any city crew. Pitch in 2-3 hours to give back to our community. Work parties- Saturdays: April 18, July 18 and October 17.

FRIENDS OF THE PARK : Monthly Weeding Parties in our Parks-Meeting at Madison Park Bathhouse: May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2.

SPRING CLEAN-UP: Saturday May 16th/ 9-12 in the Business Area. Check in at FoMP booth across from Bert’s. Sweep, weed, rake and clean. Tools provided or BYOT.

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

MEETING AGENDA

** Farmer’s Market opening May 16th. Meet our new market manager Claire Budge and learn about this year’s Market.**Summer Beach Closures- Seattle Public Utilities will answer your questions and steps toward solutions. **PCC opens in Madison Valley in late 2026. Reps will attend to provide updates. **Junior League of Seattle is an institution in Madison Park. Learn more…**McGilvra Auction on May 2nd. Learn how you can support our neighborhood school! **Spring Clean Up on May 16th- Calling on volunteers. **The Bathhouse Renovation updates **One Seattle Plan updates**Friends of the Park improvements and work parties schedules- **Garden Tour on June 13th- learn about the gardens, the tickets, the volunteers needed for our gardens (free tickets for 2 hour shift)- **Music in the Park- the August line-up is set! Madison Park Yard Sale Sunday August 9th- Learn the details.** Emergency HUB tips for safety.

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE EASTER EGG HUNT

Over 1,000 people attended the best ever Easter Egg Hunt on April 4th!! Under beautiful skies and with hit tunes playing, children hunted for 8,000 Easter Eggs (you read that right), had their faces painted, got photos with the Easter Bunny, did crafts and enjoyed cookies from our local shops. Thanks so much to all the volunteers led by Becky Voboril and Nicole Morgan, and to Red Wagon Toys for making so many memories for families.

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)