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The Perfect Local Gift: 2026 Madison Parks Calendar
This isn't just any calendar—it's a celebration of Madison's stunning park spaces captured through the lenses of local photographers. Each month showcases award-winning images from the annual Madison Parks photography contest, bringing the beauty of our beloved green spaces right into your home or office.


Madison Parks Foundation works to provide 5 fully accessible playgrounds
Inspired by the Frautschi’s gift, and by Jeff Erlanger’s legacy, the Oscar Rennebohm Foundation has also now stepped up with $100,000 to help build an accessible playground at Oscar Rennebohm Park on Madison’s West Side in 2022. That accessible playground will be named after Jeff Erlanger.


Expanding Our Dog Parks
Madison’s dog parks continue to be some of our most loved and well-used spaces. This year, the Foundation has been working closely with community partners and city staff to improve amenities and make sure these parks remain welcoming for both pets and their humans.


A $94K Grant to Support Youth at Warner Park
the Madison Parks Foundation has been awarded a $94,000 grant from 100 Men of Dane County to support the “Kids Need Opportunities at Warner (K.N.O.W.)” program at Warner Park Community Recreation Center.


Making the Call: How Madison Teens Are Tackling the Referee Crisis
Basketball Referee Apprenticeship Program, launched through Kids Need Opportunities at Warner (KNOW) at the Warner Park Community Recreation Center. Designed for teens and young adults ages 14-21, the program creates a clear, structured pathway from sports fan to certified official.


Madison's First Public Pet Memorial Unveiled at Quann Dog Park
The installation marks a first for the city—a public space dedicated to commemorating the four-legged family members who have touched so many lives. "This is the first of its kind in the city," said Pierce Sullivan, a board member of the Madison Parks Foundation, the organization that donated the custom sculpture.
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