Music
Little Beats Concert Series
Little Beats is a kids' concert series, presented by Friends of Madison Park and Parkshore. Back by popular demand, we are kicking off season three this fall!
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Welcome to the neighborhood
Friends of Madison Park brings neighbors together through free events, practical volunteer work, local advocacy, and traditions that make this corner of Seattle feel like home.
Historical Madison Park Beach · Watercolor interpretation
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Music
Little Beats is a kids' concert series, presented by Friends of Madison Park and Parkshore. Back by popular demand, we are kicking off season three this fall!
Event detailsCivic life
Join us for our first neighborhood meeting of 2026. Hear hear about Halloween plans, holiday festivities, Party for the Park, and…
Event detailsArts & culture
Join us for the highlight event of the year, Party for the Park on October 24th at Broadmoor Golf Club.
Event detailsWhy we’re here
Belonging is built in small moments: a concert on the grass, a clean-up beside the lake, a useful meeting, a new neighbor welcomed by name.
Shop, gather, belong
Make a Saturday of the market, then discover the independent businesses that keep Madison Park lively all week.
Community traditions
Fresh food, local makers, and Saturday mornings together.
Free, family-friendly concerts under the summer sky.
A neighborhood tradition with games, food, music, and a parade.
A self-guided celebration of inspiring neighborhood gardens.
Local artists and neighborhood businesses fill Madison Park with art.
Hear updates, meet neighbors, and help shape community priorities.
Roll up your sleeves
We are entirely volunteer-run. Whether you can help once, join a committee, or bring professional expertise to a civic project, your contribution matters.
See volunteer opportunities
Our mission
We promote a resilient and civically engaged community, create inclusive cultural and multigenerational connections, and foster pride in a beautiful, vibrant, respectful neighborhood.
From the neighborhood
September 26, 2026Parks and shoreline
Friends of Madison Park’s Art Walk on Friday September 18th was a delightful combination of perfect weather, 60+ artists from students to seasoned artists, music that filled the air from jazz to favorite tunes (and dancing), wine, appetizers and sooooo many smiling faces. A tradition to be continued in 2027. Thanks…
Read the updateSeptember 6, 2026Parks and shoreline
As Labor Day weekend ushers out the days of summer, we focus back on routines, to-do’s and a sense in the air of Fall weather. Fall brings celebrations in Madison Park too- with holidays and festive events in the neighborhood. Mark your calendars for the Art Walk, Party for the Park, Little Beats Concerts, Halloween…
Read the updateAugust 16, 2026Community
In spite of a handful of smoky days, the draw to be outside and the energy in the neighborhood percolates along at such a sweet pace. The combo of the Farmer’s Market and warm days has created a Saturday morning ritual for so many neighbors to catch up, hang out and buy the market’s delicious products and browse our…
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