Friends of Madison Park is busy with Event plans for the spring and summer of 2025. Next steps for a renovation of the Bathhouse and Beach area are underway plus updates to share on the One Seattle Plan. Here is a “catch-up” mix of what is coming your way in Madison Park.

**LITTLE BEATS HAS ITS LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON NEXT SATURDAY MARCH 1 AT 11 A.M.- DON’T MISS JOHNNY BREGAR!!!!!**

One Seattle Plan

A packed neighborhood meeting on February 4th, discussed the One Seattle Plan and its impact in our neighborhood. The One Seattle Plan Committee later that week walked the neighborhood with City Council member Joy Hollingsworth- giving her a chance to see first hand the mixture of apartments, condos, single family homes within walking distance of our thriving business corridor plus see first hand the concerns about the lack of a stormwater system in Madison Park and the recurring issues of sewage overflow into the lake and impacts on the public use of the beach.

Friends of Madison Park, on February 11th, filed an Appeal to the One Seattle Plan’s Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) with the City of Seattle Hearing Examiner; the appeal has since been consolidated with appeals from Mt. Baker, Hawthorne Hills, Ravenna and several Madison Park neighbors. FoMP’s Appeal requests a supplemental EIS to address concerns about this lack of stormwater infrastructure and potential harm to lake, public and salmon, in addition for the need to address parking and transit specific to our location, reduction of tree canopy, historic legacy and lack of Notice regarding the FEIS- before the Council votes on the One Seattle Plan. View Appeal HERE

The outcome of that Appeal is pending with a Prehearing Conference scheduled on March 6th. Throughout the Fall, FoMP encouraged neighbors to submit comments to the Council members- pro, con and in-between, regarding the One Seattle Plan. The Council now is waiting for directions from the Mayor’s Office regarding lot coverage under HR1110 and the outcome of these Appeals. A public meeting will be scheduled by the City Council in April but that date has not been posted yet.

We will have further updates at our next Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday March 4th at 7 p.m. at the Bathhouse.

Agenda is HERE.

Renovation of the Bathhouse and Beach Restoration

Friends of Madison Park is moving onto the next steps to explore enhancements to our neighborhood Bathhouse, Beach area and park spaces. FoMP is now partnered with the Seattle Parks Foundation, Seattle Parks Department, Anchor QEA Landscape Architects and Signal Architecture + Research to take next steps in exploring options for improvements to our neighborhood beach and Bathhouse. Look for open community meetings later in 2025 to discuss what our neighborhood would like to see done to improve both the facility, the surrounding beach, park and dock on our waterfront. We want to gather as much input as possible during these sessions. More to come soon!

FRIENDS OF THE PARK

Friends of the Park is our new neighborhood partnership with the Seattle Parks Department. The first work party is scheduled for Saturday March 29th from 9-12. Parks department will provide community members with tools and training to have regular weeding, pruning, planting parties to improve and maintain our community parks. Want to join in the fun? Reach out to volunteer@friendsofmadisonpark.com for more information.

Wine Tasting at Pioneer Hall

Join the Students from Seattle University American Marketing Association for a Wine Tasting Fundraiser to benefit their education enrichment activities.

Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the art of wine and community! Taste 16 exquisite wines from around the world while savoring gourmet bites; a silent auction will showcase exclusive items that you won't find anywhere else!

Connect with the passionate students from the Seattle University American Marketing Association as they share their mission and the incredible impact of their work. In collaboration with the People's Pop Up Food Pantry.

Earliest Easter Egg Hunt Ever!!!

Our Easter Egg Hunt comes early, early this year! Saturday April 5th at the park. 10-12. since Easter weekend falls on Spring Break week and we want to be sure children in the neighborhood will be around to enjoy the event! Triple the eggs to hunt, new crafts, double the face painters, music, goodies to eat, an Easter Bunny to meet. So much fun- mark your calendars! Want to help in the planning and/or day-of fun? volunteer@friendsofmadisonpark.com

The McGilvra Elementary School PTA is holding its 2025 auction on Saturday, April 26 at The Extra Ingredient at the Tyee Yacht Club. This event is a vital fundraiser for the school, helping to provide essential programs and resources for the students. The McGilvra PTA is seeking sponsorships and auction item donations from the community. For more information about sponsorships, please visit the auction website at http://virtualauction.bid/mcgilvra2025auction or write to auction@mcgilvrapta.org. Your generosity will not only support local education but will also offer great visibility for your business.

Item donations of all sizes are greatly appreciated - from unused gift cards or a bottle of wine to sport event tickets or a weekend at a vacation rental. If you are interested in contributing something, you may submit the item via the website or email auction@mcgilvrapta.org.

Members of the community will be invited to attend the auction. Tickets go on sale on March 3rd. So grab a friend or two and save the date for a great community event!

Mark your Calendars for our Spring-Clean Up Day- Saturday May 3rd 9-12. Check in at the Bank of America table. Like last year’s Spring and Fall Clean-Ups, we will focus on the business district, weeding, sweeping and general clean-up to help our businesses to sparkle for the summertime. Also enjoy all our new daffodil bulbs coming up this spring under many of our street trees and in the planter boxes! Want to pitch in? sign up through volunteer@friendsofmadisonpark.com.

**MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE RETURN OF THE MADISON PARK GARDEN TOUR. DETAILS AND PAYMENTS THROUGH OUR QR CODE TO FOLLOW SHORTLY! KNOW A BEAUTIFUL SECRET GARDEN WE SHOULD INCLUDE???? REACH OUT** **events@friendsofmadisonpark.com**.

DID YOU KNOW? If Seattle experiences a strong earthquake or other significant event, everyone will be on their phones. Circuits will be overloaded and cell phone towers might be damaged. Reaching loved ones could be very difficult.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY? Ask a trusted person living east of Spokane, WA to be your out of area contact. It’s sometimes easier to get a text out of the city than across the city. Write that person’s phone number down on paper (since your phone might run out of power) and keep it somewhere close, like your wallet). And tell friends and family how to reach that person and to contact them if you are in an emergency.

This tip comes courtesy of the volunteer-run Madison Park Emergency Hub; to connect with neighbors and get preparedness support and resources, join the Hub mailing list by mailing madparkhub@gmail.com.
The Madison Park Hub is seeking people with existing ham radio licenses or an interest in ham radio to be part of our radio team. Please see this Madison Park Times column for more information.

Mark Your Calendars This Summer

Saturday, July 12th 10-12- The Children’s Parade and Picnic.

Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 6:30- Return of Music in the Park. Bands to be announced in May.

3 simple ways to support Friends of Madison Park

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