Common Wealth Development's quarterly newsletter for residents, commercial tenants, workforce participants, and supporters LIKE YOU.
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Letter from the Executive Director |
Happy Summer!
Remember when we didn’t have toxic air?!? All of us at Common Wealth share many of the concerns about the complexities facing us due to climate change---many of which were very preventable. The toxic air and unusual fluctuations in temperature in May and June gave us a bumpy takeoff into what is usually our beautiful Madison summer. Moving on…
Getting going, Common Wealth Development is delighted to announce the establishment of our Experiential Learning and Leadership Academy (ELLA). After four years of meticulous planning and design, ELLA is now ready to provide young adults and graduate students with the chance to grapple with the intricacies of neighborhood development in a practical, real-world setting. Common Wealth owes immense gratitude to Ashley Hoeft, our Director of Workforce Development, for her tireless work in developing this cutting-edge experiential learning opportunity. Keep reading for more information about ELLA!!

Also in this Newsletter, we provide updates on our ongoing partnership with The Road Home’s Housing and Hope initiative. This partnership underlines our commitment to our mission, reminding us of our responsibility to the community and the high standards we aim to meet. Huge thanks to Conner, Nick, Kari, Sataro, Devin, Grace and Vanessa for all their work to support this partnership!
Speaking of Kari, we are immensely fortunate to have the opportunity to promote Kari Alston to the Adult Workforce Development Program Coordinator. Kari has taken on her new role in full-stride and has already made a significant impact in our programming for adults, including (never limited to) the launch of the WorkUp! Academy. Read on to learn more about this important work.
Lastly, a warm welcome to Red Clover Tattoo Collective, the newest member of our business incubation community. Their presence is a testament to the vibrant spirit of our neighborhoods.
I invite you to explore more details in this newsletter. As we forge ahead, bracing for whatever challenges may come, the unwavering support of our community continues to be the linchpin of our success. Here's to an exciting summer…
…See you at the Willy Street Fair!!!!
Onward.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Justice Castañeda
Executive Director
Common Wealth Development, Inc.
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We are excited to announce that Common Wealth Development was awarded $120,000 from the City of Madison Community Development Division’s (CDD) Capital Improvement for Non-Profit Housing grant. This grant was developed by the CDD to assist non-profit housing providers with unaddressed capital projects that have been on hold due to the economic effects of the pandemic and inflation. Common Wealth will use this award to complete many needed exterior rehabilitation projects across our portfolio, including repaving parking lots, refinishing ramps, decks, and balconies, and upgrading exterior lighting to improve community safety. The CDD will host two more rounds of this grant during 2023, and Common Wealth is busy working to coordinate other critical projects.
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Collaborations
Since January we have been managing The Road Home’s (TRH) property on Balsam Road and progressively strengthening our collaboration with their Housing and Hope program. In April, Common Wealth staff worked with TRH staff to host a resident engagement event featuring music, water balloons, spring bulb plantings, finger painting-turned-face painting, chalk art, and tacos galore! This event was an amazing opportunity for Common Wealth staff to get to know residents and have fun! This relationship with our partners and residents continues to keep us accountable to the high standards we have set for the quality of our housing and communities.
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Smoke!!!
The Canadian wildfires and smoke pollution has been a topic of concern for many of our residents who have health conditions that are exacerbated by air pollution. While Madisonians are more than accustomed to the excessive pollen and allergies, smoke from wildfires is a new and alarming problem, especially for households who lack proper HVAC systems. With that in mind, here are three options for addressing smoke pollution in households that without air conditioning:
1) Use a Furnace Fan! – It may be counterintuitive to turn on your furnace in the summer, but many furnaces and thermostats can run in “FAN” mode. This turns on the furnace’s fan without igniting the heating components. Having the fan running helps to circulate the air through the system which will pass through the air filter, filtering out pollutants and other particles. If you have access to the furnace, check to make sure the air filters are a rating of MERV 13 or higher. This rating corresponds to how fine the filter is. The higher the number, the smaller the particles it will filter out of the air.
2) Close the Windows – While it is hard to think about closing windows when we only get so many summer days, this action will prevent pollution from getting into the home, especially at night when particles concentrate near ground level. You can also draw the shades to keep the sun from heating your rooms, and, when outdoor air quality improves, reopen your windows to change out the air.
3) Make a DIY Air Purifier – Indoor air purifiers can be costly, but you can create your own makeshift one with a box fan and an air filter. Simply attach the air filter to the back of the box fan, using a filter with a MERV rating of 13 or higher. Place the box fan in the window with the air filter facing outwards. Turn on the fan and voila! Purified air. Just make sure that the air filter covers as much of the back of the fan as possible and, if you can, put insulation around the box fan—this makes it harder for outside air to pass through the fan.
Clean Sweep
On Saturday April 1st, Common Wealth collaborated with Dane County Clean Sweep to provide residents an opportunity to recycle their unwanted electronics. This was a successful pilot of the program, and we anticipate doing it again in May of 2024.
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Equitable Economic Development |
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Youth Workforce Development |
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Happy 10th Birthday, Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program!!!!
2023 marks the 10th year of the Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship program. We are extremely grateful for our partnership with the City of Madison all of the supporting businesses, Common Wealth staff and most importantly, the incredible youth who have made this unique opportunity such a success over the past 10 years. This year’s program is currently underway and Common Wealth staff are working with 22 City of Madison youth to build their leadership skills and experiences. The program has started off well and staff are looking forward to a wonderful rest of the summer.
Wanda Fullmore Graduation
On Friday, August 18th, the 2023 Wanda Fullmore Youth Interns will celebrate the completion of their program and their graduation! From 1:30 – 3:30pm at the Madison Public Library Central Branch (201 W Mifflin), interns, alumni, Common Wealth staff, City of Madison leaders and elected officials will come together to celebrate all of the hard work put forth by the graduating cohort. This will conclude the program’s 10th year running and we’re thrilled to celebrate this with the community! A brief ceremony will kick-off graduation, interns will receive their certificates, and food will be served for all who attend to enjoy. We hope to see you there!
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Youth Business Mentoring Program
This summer, we have held two Youth Business Mentoring Program (YBMP) sessions at Meadowridge Library and Pinney Library in June and July respectively. These two-week trainings were held Monday-Friday, for one hour in the afternoon.
By enrolling in YBMP, students build community connections with peers, program staff, community volunteers, and partner organization representatives while they develop foundational workforce skills through career exploration, resume building workshops, mock interviews, and basic financial education. After program completion, students are paired with a mentor who supports them as they enter the workforce. Mentors help students identify when, where, and how they want to start working and continue providing guidance throughout the first four months of their job placement. This ongoing support helps to ensure that their job placement is a good fit and provides troubleshooting if there are any problems. Additionally, youth who participate in YBMP are automatically enrolled in MMSD’s Experiential Learning Program, where they can earn academic credit while working their part-time jobs.
Heading into the upcoming school year, the schedule for the fall YBMP sessions will be outlined on www.cwd.org. Common Wealth staff will be at each of the four main Madison high school campuses (LaFollette, West, Memorial, and East high schools). Starting this fall, for the first time in the program’s history, students who enroll and complete the full training portion of the program will be paid a $100 stipend!
Applications for YBMP include a Youth and a Parent/Guardian application—both are located on our website here!
Financial Literacy Workshops
We offer free financial literacy workshops to groups around Madison and Dane County. These can be specifically tailored to meet the needs of the group and adapted to a timeline that supports youth’s schedules. Recent workshops have included topics such as resume development, financial literacy education, and post-secondary pathway planning. Each workshop varies based on scheduling needs but often includes hour-long sessions across three to eight weeks. The workshops can be tailored to meet the needs of one-on-one support, small groups, or larger group sizes. If you’d like to discuss this opportunity, please reach out to Ashley Hoeft.
Applications Closed for 2023 Wanda Fullmore Internship Program
Common Wealth staff are mid-way through the facilitation of the 10th year of the Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program (WFYIP), so applications are currently closed.

For future reference, The Wanda Fullmore Internship Program offers an opportunity for City of Madison Youth to spend 8-weeks in a paid summer internship that provides the opportunity to learn more about employment with the City of Madison. However, interns do more than work for 8 weeks. They receive mentorship from Common Wealth Development staff, complete professional development trainings, and lend their perspectives and vision to a real-world City development project, as their capstone accomplishment. This program is a unique opportunity for Madison youth to form valuable connections, gain exposure to different career paths, boost their resume, and represent the voice of Madison youth.
In 2023, youth will work an average of 16 hours per week. That time will be divided amongst professional development training, in-person work at their job placement, and additional community development and engagement projects. Youth will also come together to build their peer-to-peer connections and step into leadership roles. Once accepted into the program, youth will receive a Chromebook to use during the program and keep upon program end, as well as a bus pass to assist with getting to and from internship activities. Interns are also automatically enrolled to earn elective school credits through MMSD’s Experiential Learning program for their work throughout the summer.
To be eligible for the Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program, youth must have a City of Madison address OR be enrolled in an MMSD school, and be, at minimum, 14 years of age.
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If you have any questions regarding any of the Youth Workforce Development programming offered at Common Wealth Development, please contact Ashley Hoeft, Director of Workforce Development at ashley.h@cwd.org or (608) 620-7862.
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Common Wealth is excited to announce the Experiential Learning and Leadership Academy (ELLA).
This unique opportunity represents the culmination of over 4 years of program design aimed to provide opportunities for young adults and graduate students to grapple with the complexities of neighborhood development. This is a paid and structured training opportunity for immediate post-secondary exploration where young adults, undergraduates, and graduate level scholars are given opportunities to engage in community development while also receiving in-depth exposure to theoretical applications on economics, land use, critical geography, urban and regional planning, sociology, public policy, public health, and design. Through ELLA, young adults will learn, critically assess, negotiate, challenge and ultimately change “what is.”
Future leaders may enter ELLA at three different tiers:
1) Young adults who have completed their high school education can join and explore post-secondary career and/or educational opportunities.
2) Undergraduate students who are enrolled part or full-time at a local accredited degree or certificate granting institution can explore a program or area of study that aligns with a component of Common Wealth Development’s work.
3) Graduate students who are enrolled at local accredited degree or certificate granting institution in a graduate or professional program that aligns with a component of Common Wealth’s work can work as a technical assistant supporting specific programmatic functions, such as Youth Workforce Development, Adult Workforce Development, Design/Real Estate Development, Administration, and/or Finance.
Every tier of ELLA will include paid employment with Common Wealth and structured seminars on “higher-level” discourse and critical analysis of CWD operations, projects, and management. ELLA participants are also able to work with CWD staff to tailor their experience in order to best align with their academic (or immediate post-secondary) goals.
2023 is the first official year of ELLA as a formal component of Common Wealth Development, however it represents the hard work and experience of 4 cohorts of young adults and graduate students, whose feedback was taken into account by Common Wealth’s Director of Workforce Development, Ashley Hoeft, who has worked tirelessly to develop the programmatic infrastructure to reflect a cutting edge experiential learning opportunity at Common Wealth. We are extremely excited to watch this program grow over the next few years!
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ADULT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT |
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Welcome Kari!!!!
Kari Alston has recently stepped in as the new Adult Workforce Development Coordinator for Common Wealth Development!
In her own words: “I’ve been with Common Wealth Development for close to two years and I can honestly say that I have never been so busy; but also, I have never been so personally pleased to be a part of a team. I came to Common Wealth Development as a seasoned property manager and was quickly adopted into the housing team as a Housing Specialist. Although I loved being a Housing Specialist, I felt my calling was to do more for my community and jumped at the opportunity when the position became available for the Adult Workforce Development coordinator. I felt it was important for me to use the unique knowledge I gained through my education and experience to help the members of my community find and sustain meaningful employment opportunities and then take it one more step further, and give them the tools to truly “provide” for themselves and their families.”
Common Wealth’s transitional employment work has gained a lot of momentum this summer and we’ve seen a wide variety of participants join our programming, including recent graduates from high school to older community members looking to supplement their retirement income. Common Wealth Development offers a wide array of programming to accommodate all levels of employment needs, such as career planning, resume writing, filling out online applications, accessing community resources, searching for housing, navigating employment boards, getting vocational referrals, and overcoming barriers.
Our Programs: FSET, JobShop, STEP, and WorkUp! Academy
FSET is a free program for all community members who are FoodShare eligible or currently enrolled in the FoodShare program. Through this program, participants have access to case management which provides additional support and real solutions to commonly seen barriers to maintaining employment, such as homelessness or previous justice-involvement. Through this program, participants can receive referrals to gain their GED or vocational training in a high demand job that pays a livable wage. This summer, you can participate in the Computer Bootcamp training through the Urban League of Greater Madison, or Basic Computer skills through the YWCA. Additionally, you could obtain your CDL or become a CNA. Please call me to make an appointment if you want to know more about this program or wish to be enrolled.
Job Shop
Job Shop is a hub where community members can speak directly to a Common Wealth Employment specialist about the full spectrum of their concerns related to getting and maintaining a job. Employment specialists, volunteers, students, social service professionals, and neighborhood center staff collaborate with job seekers to address resume development, housing concerns, daycare acquisition, and more. We work with specific community resources, such as JFF, Children’s Wisconsin, and the UW Writing Lab to holistically approach employment concerns.
This voluntary service is an opportunity for face-to-face, one-on-one support for people trying to find work. The goal of all providers is to create a caring environment and offer ongoing support for individuals. Many people come to address immediate concerns and others show up weekly and connect with the additional programming available. There is also a free computer lab for individuals to use and get support applying for state benefits or jobs.
Job Shop is first come first serve every Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Meadowood Neighborhood Center, 5740 Raymond Road. If you are on a deadline, arrive early or schedule an appointment by emailing Kari Alston to have the one-on-one attention you might need.
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South West Transitional Employment Program
Our STEP program has seen an uptick in interest this summer. This transitional employment program provides 100 hours of work with a reasonable wage to community members who may have more restrictive barriers to employment or require a second chance. The program’s holistic approach and wrap around services increase participant access to housing support, food stability, mental health and wellness, transportation assistance, childcare and more. We work closely with STEP site coordinators, who are located at various volunteer agencies, to serve as the liaison for participants. This collaboration helps to create synergy and understanding between participants and their employer, which fosters working relationships while allowing our participants to gain work experience and income.
WorkUp! Academy
We are very excited to announce that WorkUp! Academy, our employment training program, will be rolling out very soon. This program will be taught in a classroom setting to assist participants in gaining and refining their computer skills, learn financial literacy through budgeting, and understanding credit, time management, conflict resolution, professional communication, and self-care. More information to come! Stay tuned!
Upcoming Job Fairs
CWD Job Fair Oct 18, 2023 3pm to 6pm at Good Shepherd 5701 Raymond Road
- Contact Brendan if you’re looking to hire 608-438-6804
AWD Tip
Did you know that there are resources that could help you purchase a car? Please contact Kari to learn more…
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For any additional information or questions regarding Adult Workforce Development programs or available resources, you can contact Workforce Development Coordinator Kari Alston at kari@cwd.org or (608) 516-5332.
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Common Wealth Welcomes a New Business!
We recently welcomed Red Clover Tattoo Collective to our community.
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Red Clover Tattoo Collective joined our second-stage incubator at Main Street Industries.
”Red Clover Tattoo Collective is a Native and queer-centered tattoo and working artist collective in Madison, WI. We have been in business since February 2020 and maintain a loyal client base as well as multiple established community relationships. Our goals are to provide high-quality tattoos, art prints, and event space to the Madison community with a focus on relationship-building and community support.”
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Commercial Space Available at the Business Incubators!
We are looking for more businesses to join our community! We have one space available at our first-stage incubator, the Madison Enterprise Center, and two spaces coming available soon at our second-stage incubator, Main Street Industries. Details about the spaces can be found below:
Madison Enterprise Center
- Suite 206 – Available Now!
- 1,455 sq ft
- Rent = $11.22 per sq ft
- Stubbed-in for water service
Main Street Industries
- Suite 6 – Available December 2023
- 1,938 sq ft
- Rent = $18 per sq ft
- Commercial kitchen with office space
- Suite 17 – Available December 2023
- 1,836 sq ft
- Rent = $16 per sq ft
- Commercial kitchen with office space
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The Deliciouser is hosting a variety of cooking classes and pop-up events. More details can be found here!
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The Madison Makers Summer Market & Pub-Crawl is Taking place Saturday July 8th, 2023 from Noon-5PM!
- Join us at several Williamson-Marquette bars, distilleries and breweries as we celebrate all that local has to offer during the Madison Makers Summer Market!
- This is an ALL AGES, family friendly event.
- This event is free and no tickets are needed to come and enjoy the fun! You only pay for the items you want to buy from vendors, and the drinks or food you want to consume.
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More details can be found here!
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Common Wealth Gallery (Madison Enterprise Center – 3rd Floor)
The Common Wealth Gallery is a community art gallery located in the historic Madison Enterprise Center at 100 S. Baldwin Street on Madison’s near east-side. The 2,000 square foot gallery is open for a minimum rental period of one week and can accommodate shows for a rental rate of $195 a week. Before reserving, please check availability by visiting our gallery calendar, or contacting Brendan Vandenburg-Carroll at brendan@cwd.org.
Upcoming Events in the Gallery

Will Santino
Natalie Wright
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For more information about renting spaces at MSI, MEC or the Common Wealth Gallery, please contact Brendan Vandenburg-Carroll, Business Development Coordinator, via phone: (608) 438-6804 or e-mail: brendan@cwd.org.
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Common Wealth Development Partners with Arbor Covenant Church
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Read our Press Release!
Common Wealth Development, a nonprofit organization dedicated to housing and neighborhood stability efforts in Madison, has acquired Arbor Covenant Church, 2509 McDivitt Rd., on the city’s southwest side. Arbor Covenant Church, led by Pastor Pete Morris and his staff, currently provides daycare, food assistance, and community garden to the Arbor Hills neighborhood. This partnership will allow for an expansion of efforts, with the church converted into a community center over the next five years.
Common Wealth Development’s Executive Director, Justice Castaneda, says, “We are honored to be a part of this celebration and look forward to strengthening existing partnerships, engaging in collaborative efforts, and exploring new opportunities to make South Madison an even better place to live. Together, we believe that this partnership will serve as a catalyst for positive change and growth in the Arbor Hills and Leopold neighborhoods, benefiting residents and enriching the lives of those who call this community home.”
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Says Pastor Morris, “About fours ago, Arbor Covenant Church made the decision to deepen our commitment to south Madison and the Arbor Hills and Leopold neighborhoods. Central to this process was reimagining congregational and church resources as broader community assets. We hope to build upon the area’s vibrancy to meet existing needs and allow more of our neighbors to contribute to shared goals and collectively pursue the common good. Collaborating with Common Wealth Development allows us to maintain our presence in the neighborhood — to strengthen existing partnerships, continue collaborative efforts, and seek new opportunities to help make south Madison even better.”
Our event on May 19th was a success. Speakers included Justice Castaneda, Executive Director of Common Wealth Development, Peter Morris, Pastor of Arbor Covenant, and former Alder Sheri Carter who discussed the vision and impact on the Arbor Hills community.
Hear more about the story form NBC 15 News by clicking here.
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Lease-to-Purchase Opportunity |
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Thank you Operation Fresh Start for the amazing work done to rehab these two homes! They will soon go to 1st time, low-to-moderate income homeowners as part of Common Wealth Development's Lease-to-Purchase affordable homeownership program.
The work of the youth at Operation Fresh Start is second to none. Please take a look at their programming and consider supporting Operation Fresh Start--the work of the Legacy and Build Academy crews is top-tier, and represents a phenomenal asset to Madison and Dane County.
Huge shout out to all of the youth and young adults who worked tirelessly since February to bring these houses online. This is another example of the importance of Operation Fresh Start in our community.
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Common Wealth has the great fortune to welcome several new amazing people to our team, both full-time and for summer internships! |
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Grace Stallworth (ze/zir) is a second year master’s student at the La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ze serves as a Community Development Specialist for the Housing Operations team at Common Wealth. In zir spare time, Grace enjoys knitting, perusing local bookshops, and spending time with friends and family.
Devin O’Brien Hi, my name is Devin, and I am maintenance coordinator for Common Wealth Development. I lived and grew up in Madison my whole life, so I love all that this city has to offer. Whenever I'm not hard at work I usually can be found out with my friends staying active with the many activities in the city or at home relaxing with some video games.
Vanessa Abou Harb Vanessa graduated from LAU in 2021 with a Bachelor of Architecture, and has been a practicing architect ever since, designing projects in Thailand and UAE. Currently, she’s a Fulbright Scholar and a graduate student at the Urban and Regional Planning program at UW-Madison. To deepen her knowledge in community development, Vanessa took the role of Community Development Specialist at Common Wealth Development, with the hope to take this experience with her and implement it in her home country, Lebanon.
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Renata Camila de Toledo: I am a community development specialist working in our Wanda Fullmore program this summer. My background is in architecture and urbanism, and I am a second-year master's student in Urban and Regional Planning at UW-Madison. I moved from Brazil to Madison in 2019 and love biking around the city and watching wildlife!
Nick De Marsh – I am a PhD student at UW in Urban Planning researching transportation, food systems, and youth led urban planning processes. I am a co-facilitator for the Wanda Fullmore Internship Program at Common Wealth this summer. I enjoy swimming and am from Milwaukee.
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Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center
504 S. Brearly Street
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We’re an inclusive neighborhood center that’s provided diverse programming for our community and all those in need since 1968.
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Arbor Hills Neighborhood Association
By Ashley Gibson
The Arbor Hills Neighborhood Association would like to extend a warm welcome to Common Wealth Development!
Upon acquiring Arbor Covenant Church, Common Wealth Development has moved into a place with a long shared history with the Arbor Hills Neighborhood Association.
When we have our annual neighborhood association meetings in the church, parents drop their children off in the basement, where there is a playroom and a babysitter to entertain them while the adults are upstairs listening to stakeholders in the community. The Good Neighbors Essential Pantry housed in the church was recently featured in our neighborhood newsletter. Residents are proud to have such services nearby and are eager to support them.
From hosting community events to being proud supporters of Leopold Elementary and its Social Justice Fund to prevent student homelessness, the Arbor Hills Neighborhood Association strives to create a community where all can thrive. After reading Common Wealth Development’s mission to “preserves the vitality of neighborhoods in the Madison Metropolitan area,” we knew we’d have a like-minded partner to collaborate with.
We’re glad you’re here and would love to hear from you.
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Meadowood Neighborhood Association
By Terry Evanson, President
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Our Make Music Madison stage at Meadowood Park, celebrating the summer solstice on June 21st, was a huge success! We hope you got to enjoy the rollicking good fun and the amazing blues band, Old Black Joe and the Third Rail Sparks. Guy Fields, lead guitarist and vocalist for the band, lives in Meadowood and graciously helped us plan and assemble the other two acts, The Dead Seas Squirrels and Adam Bowen, also a Meadowood resident. It was a perfect summer evening to enjoy music, meet friends and sit under the stars.
Lots of activities for families are going on in Meadowood Park this summer!
Parks Alive is a chance to visit your local park, listen to music, participate in fun, family-friendly activities, enjoy free food and get to know your neighbors. Sponsored by the City of Madison, Parks Alive will be held at Meadowood Park on the following Wednesday evenings: June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9 from 5 – 8 p.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is providing a pay-what-you-can community meal and free produce along with music every Monday, from June 5 to August 28, starting at 5 p.m. The music and Holy Cow food truck will alternate between Meadowood Park and the GSLC lawn at 5701 Raymond Road. Live music will be featured on the lawn at GSLC, including, the UW Marching Band on July 24.
Meadowood Neighborhood Association Annual Picnic and Membership meeting is Saturday, August 19, from noon to 2 p.m. A free lunch is served to all MNA members and door prizes are given away. Anyone living in Meadowood can join. The cost is $10/household for a year. You can join here: https://www.meadowoodneighborhood.org/membership or send an email to MNABoard1@gmail.com and an MNA representative can meet you in-person.
Anyone living in Meadowood 18 years or older can participate on the MNA board. I invite you to consider representing your neighbors by volunteering your time on the board. Our board meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except July) at the Meadowridge library. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. Board members bring ideas for strengthening our community and can participate in discussions with our city alderperson, our neighborhood police officers, and others. MNA is stronger as more voices are added to our board.
Wishing you a wonderful summer!
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Parks Alive!
Coming to a park near you!
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Parks Alive! connects neighbors to their parks through fun, family-friendly activities, music and free food. Events are held in parks across the city, throughout the summer. Connect with your neighbors. Engage in the community. Have fun at Parks Alive!
The below schedule list is not exhaustive.
For more details, go the cityofmadison.com/parks/events.
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Common Wealth Development
news@cwd.org
P: 608.256.3527
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