An organizational meeting of the “Friends of Madison Park” will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 3 p.m. in the lower level meeting room at the Madison Branch Library. A group of interested neighbors is organizing to work with our Councilwoman, Mary Louis Madigan, the Fitzgerald Administration, and the Parks Department to revitalize Madison Park. Any interested neighbors, business owners, churches and civic groups are encouraged to join our efforts.

Madison Park, in the historic East End of Lakewood, is the second largest park in the city. With its proximity to the Madison Branch Library, the Madison Village Commercial District, and a number of diverse residential neighborhoods, Madison Park has the potential to be one of the City’s most utilized and vibrant parks. Today, the Park is a hodgepodge of poorly planned spaces with aging playground equipment and benches. In fact, some equipment was damaged or unsafe and has been removed. Mayor Fitzgerald has already convened a team—including the Parks Department, Community Development, Human Services, and the Police--to consider recommendations for Madison Park, but also seeks the input of residents.

The goal of the Friends of Madison Park group is to be able to work with the City to plan improvements to the park, plan events and beautification projects, implement a safety plan for the park, undertake grant-writing and fundraising efforts to supplement the City’s investments, and help be stewards of this important community resource. If you are interested in assisting, join us on the first. If you have questions, call Michael Fleenor at 216-529-1790.