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To help promote, maintain and improve the parks in McFarland, WI. The group originated to help replace playground equipment at numerous parks in 2007-2008.

The Friends of McFarland Parks is a nonprofit organization formed in 2006 to help promote, maintain and improve the parks in McFarland, WI. During that timeframe, it also helped build the Discovery Park at the E.D. Locke Library and raised funds for the acquisition of the Schuetz property, now known as Orchard Hill Park. After the playgrounds, the organization helped raise money for McFarland's dog park and the repair of the hockey rink at Lewis Park. Each year, the Friends of McFarland's Park participates in Wisconsin's Birdathon, and helped raise money to install the spotting scope at Lewis Park overlooking Lower Mud Lake. Individual members of the group have helped to remove invasive species from Marshwoods Park and replant native prairie. The organization works closely with the Village of McFarland and is continually looking for opportunities to support the maintenance of existing parks and future outdoor space through fundraising and other recreational enhancement opportunities.

09/19/2026

We had a fortuitous break in the weather and a good turnout for the Plein Air and Sketch Outing this morning. Thank you to all the painters, sketchers, and McFarland residents who stopped by!

09/19/2026

It may be sprinkling this morning, but the shelter will keep us dry while we paint and sketch!

Join us for Plein Air Painting and Sketching TODAY, Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 – Noon

All skill levels welcome! Bring your own art supplies.

Lewis Park, 5012 Highland Drive McFarland, WI. Come rain or shine. Check-in at the shelter.

Sponsored by the Friends of McFarland Parks with support from Lynn’s of Madison and Michaels in Monona

07/25/2026

Last week, the McFarland Girls Basketball Boosters donated $2,500 to the Village for basketball-related improvements. These funds will go toward the basketball courts repaving project. Thank you to the organization for your generous contribution to help improve McFarland’s basketball courts!

07/13/2026

HOLD THE DATE -- McFarland Art in the Park Outing
Join us for Plein Air Painting and Sketching!
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 – Noon

Calling all painters and sketchers! Join us for a relaxing morning of painting and sketching in the park with beautiful views of the Yahara River and Mud Lake. All skill levels welcome! Bring your own art supplies. Snacks provided.

The McFarland Plein Air and Sketch Outing will be held 9:00 – Noon on Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Lewis Park, 5012 Highland Drive McFarland, WI. Come rain or shine. Check-in at the shelter.

Sponsored by the Friends of McFarland Parks

06/10/2026

Lovely evening for a Board meeting at Lewis Park.

06/08/2026

A new playground located in the Prairie Place subdivision is open for play! The playground is located off of Holscher Road in the Village and includes slides, a climbing wall, and a small zipline. If you have any questions about the playground or park, please contact the Public Works Department at 608-838-7287 or email [email protected]. Happy playing!

05/19/2026

As part of the Cedar Ridge Park playground project, the Village will hold a public information meeting to gather community feedback about the park. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. at the McFarland Municipal Center.

This public information meeting will include a presentation from Parkitecture regarding playground proposals for the park. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. A virtual option is available, and the meeting will be recorded.

Join on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86418188287
Watch the live broadcast: wmcf.cablecast.tv

05/16/2026

It was a beautiful day in McFarland for the Bike the Parks event!

05/13/2026

Members of The Friends of McFarland Parks Board of Directors enjoyed a windy evening in McDaniel Park for our monthly board meeting. If you would like to get involved and become a Friend, reach out [email protected]

03/25/2026

There are many great ways to get involved with our local government. The Village has one seat open on the Parks and Rec Committee and another open seat on the Sustainability and Natural Resources Committee. Both would provide a phenomenal opportunity to support our parks and open spaces.
Committee applications are due Friday, April 3! To learn more and apply, please visit www.mcfarland.wi.us/277/Boards-Committees.

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5915 Milwaukee Street
McFarland, WI
53558

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