By Dorothy Borchardt
Circle of Friends

It is so good to be back in the Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), baking and selling cookies on Election Day, going to exercise classes, and visiting with friends. And looking forward to seeing the design of WPCRC’s expansion that is being worked on based on community involvement many of you participated in. We appreciate everyone’s contributions and thank the community supporters for their ongoing donations over the years.

The Circle of Friends (CoF) has been working with WPCRC staff to select programs that will be paid for with CoF funds in the Madison Community Foundation Warner Pool Fund. In 2013 the CoF established a Warner Pool Endowment Fund to support the operating expenses of the Warner Pool once it is completed. 

Here’s where we’re at with the funds. Part of the agreement is that if the pool isn’t operational as of Jan. 1, 2023, distributions will be made to the WPCRC, as advised by the CoF. Once the pool is completed, distributions will be made to WPCRC to help cover operation expenses. 

The CoF is still dreaming of the future pool and the benefits it will bring to those who use it and to the Northside community. We have been assured the new addition will not be placed where it will prohibit the future pool.

Membership in the CoF is open to all residents who want to be part of its continuing growth and success. New members and volunteers are always welcome. Go Northside!

Gifts to the fund are always welcomed. If interested, please mail a check payable to Warner Park Community Recreation Center – Circle of Friends  to WPCRC-COF, 1625 Northport Drive, Madison, WI 53704.