Friends of McFarland Parks

Friends of McFarland Parks 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 do

g 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.

Lovely evening for a Board meeting at Lewis Park.
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!

As part of the Cedar Ridge Park playground project, the Village will hold a public information meeting to gather communi...
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

It was a beautiful day in McFarland for the Bike the Parks event!
05/16/2026

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

Members of The Friends of McFarland Parks Board of Directors enjoyed a windy evening in McDaniel Park for our monthly bo...
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]

There are many great ways to get involved with our local government. The Village has one seat open on the Parks and Rec ...
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.

02/14/2026

The Lewis Park ice rinks are closed for the season as of Wednesday, February 11. We hope you were able to get out at some point this winter season! Please abide by all signage and exercise caution while Public Works staff clears the area of ice.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Public Works Department at 608-838-7287 or email [email protected].

02/14/2026
01/22/2026

Online park shelter reservations for the 2026 season are now open as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20. Most shelters will be open to reservations between May 2 and October 4. Reservations are first come, first served, so be sure to reserve early if you have a specific date or shelter in mind. Logistical details, pricing information, and the link to start a reservation are available on our website at mcfarland.wi.us/ParkShelter.

09/16/2025

The bridge on the playground equipment at Autumn Grove Park, located at 5207 Falling Leaves Lane, will be closed this afternoon, Tuesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 17. Staff were replacing the bridge on Tuesday and experienced an issue that has resulted in the bridge's temporary closure. We appreciate your patience as we work to fix the bridge and reopen it for use as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at [email protected] or call 608-838-7287.

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5915 Milwaukee Street
McFarland, WI
53558

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