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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.
Why Madison's Central Park Became Milt McPike Park
The McPike Park dedication ceremony took place in April 2018 to officially rename Madison's Central Park to McPike Park in honor of Milton McPike. McPike was the principal of East High School from 1979 to 2002, and the dedication celebrated his legacy as a beloved and influential educator in the community.
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