Goodman Pool Opens This Week, Regent Street Redux, and More Updates

Hi Everyone,

Summer break from school is around the corner and so far the weather does not disappoint. We even got some much needed rain, though, as a gardener, I join the farmers in wishing for more of the wet stuff. 

Speaking of wet stuff, Goodman Pool opens this Thursday, June 11. This year, everyone 3 years and older visiting the Pool must complete a Pool Waiver before entering  Scholarships are available for season passes. See Goodman Pool Checklist for more information.  

Skip the line later by participating in a Staff Assistance Popup event on Tuesday, June 9 from 2pm to 7pm! To help with the new Visitor Checklist process, Parks staff are hosting this and other popup assistance events at Parks Lakeside Offices and at the Goodman Pool.  

Here are the rest of this week's updates:

Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings 

Note: This is not a complete list of meetings for this upcoming week. All meetings and their details can be found at the Meeting Schedule page. 

• Common Council: The Common Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. in hybrid format. Agenda items include honoring resolutions for Juneteenth and Pride Month, as well as approving the roadway geometry for Regent Street.  Yesterday, I shared I intend to vote yes on the proposed redesign.  (Subsequently, I received several favorable comments from avid bikers who agree with my belief that dedicated bike lanes are not necessary given there are a number of safe options to bike within a block of any point between Randall and S. Park on Regent which can be found by using the City's low-stress bike route finder.)
• Meeting Details 
• Meeting Agenda 
• Register for Public Comment 
• Watch Online 
• Plan Commission: The Plan Commission meeting will take place on Thursday, June 11, at 5:00 p.m. in Room 215 of the Madison Municipal Building at 215 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Agenda items include an update on the data center moratorium.  
• Meeting Details 
• Meeting Agenda 
• Register for Public Comment 
• Watch Online  

If you would like more information about becoming a member of a City board, commission, or committee, please visit the page linked here. 

Announcements and News Releases 

• Madison Students Ride Free This Summer with Youth Bus Pass Program: Every young person living in Madison, entering 6th graders through graduating high school students, is eligible for a free pass. [posted June 5, 2026] 
• MPD summer traffic safety initiative underway: MADISON, Wis. — In an effort to reduce speeding and dangerous driving, the Madison Police Department is once again launching a summer traffic safety initiative. The proactive safety program will run now until Sept. 1, 2026. As in past years, officers…[posted June 5, 2026] 
• Meet the Finalists for the Madison LakeWay SkyLine Public Art Project: The City of Madison and the Madison LakeWay Partners are inviting four finalists to propose designs for public art for the Madison LakeWay SkyLine. [posted June 5, 2026] 
• Partnerships key in making arrest in 2023 homicide case where suspect fled country : A Madison man accused of killing his wife and fleeing the country in 2023 is now in custody at the Dane County Jail. Jose de Jesus Duenas-Quinonez, 40, was booked into the Dane County Jail on first-degree intentional homicide charges on Tuesday. He…[posted June 4, 2026] 
• Council President Sabrina Madison Honors Next Generation of Black Excellence: In honor of Juneteenth, Common Council President Sabrina Madison is highlighting youth leaders during the Common Council's annual Juneteenth recognition. It's a great opportunity to celebrate five young leaders and two adult leaders from Madison for… [posted June 2, 2026] 
• Path Update: John Nolen Drive Reconstruction: The North Shore Drive path will be closed between Bedford Street and John Nolen Drive during this closure.  Path users will be re-routed to the newly built path on the northwest side of John Nolen Drive. [posted June 2, 2026] 

Please visit the City news webpage to find additional news and announcements and to subscribe to receive notification of news releases as they are posted. 

Events 

• Monday Mornings at The Glen, Monday, June 8, 2026 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Enjoy The Glen for a stroll, nature, workout or leashed dog walk from sunrise to 8:00 am. Tee times resume at hole #1 at 8:00am. Visitors should be alert for golf balls and golfers while exiting the course. 
• Goodman Pool Staff Assistance Popup, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Changes are coming to Goodman Pool for the 2026 season. Beginning this season, everyone entering through the pool gate will be required to complete a Pool Waiver.
• City Budget Engagement | Public Facilities & Services, Thursday, June 11: Learn more about the City of Madison budget process and get your questions answered during budget engagement sessions planned across Madison. This session focuses on Public Facilities & Services. 
• Concerts on the Rooftop: Sixteen Candles ('80s Tribute), Thursday, June 11: Dance the night away or just relax with family and friends, Concerts on the Rooftop provide a fun and free experience for all! Experience the nostalgia and energy of the greatest decade of music – the 1980s!! Entertaining audiences since 2003, Sixteen Candles travels the country to bring ‘80s music to life in full force for a memorable and exciting concert experience that you won't soon forget. 
• Junction Ridge Farmers' Market, Friday, June 12 (This event occurs on multiple dates): Find fresh, local products at the JRNA Farmers' Market. 
• Brat Fry Friday, Friday, June 12: Come join us for lunch at the links!  The grill will be fired up from 11am-3pm for a delicious afternoon treat. 
• Warner Family Fun Night, Friday, June 12: Join us at WPCRC for Warner Family Fun Night! Families can create art projects, play in the gym, watch a movie or win some prizes playing bingo!  
• Free Homebuyer Education Class (in person), Saturday, June 13:  
  Take the first step to owning a home and join us in this Home Buyer Education Workshop. This FREE Homebuyer Education workshop takes place in-person at a Madison area location to be determined on Saturday, June 13, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm!  
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Owen, Saturday, June 13: Explore Owen Conservation Park on gentle trails through historic oak openings on a hillside with an Ice Age kettle and along restored prairies with beautiful vistas on this high point overlooking the west side of Madison. 
• Movie in the Park | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar, Saturday, June 13: Join Downtown Madison's Business Improvement District (BID) and Madison Parks for a free movie in Peace Park!  
• Bird & Nature Adventures | Turville Point, Sunday, June 14: Explore Turville Trails ~ Join Master Naturalist and avid birder Melissa Kesling for a free fun family friendly outing to discover beautiful winding nature trails leading to the central prairie past and old pine groves to views of Lake Monona and Turville Bay.  
• Movie at The Glen | Lilo & Stitch, Sunday, June 14: Everyone is welcome to a free night of fun on the links!  Bring your blanket and chairs to join us greenside at the golf course for a great movie.  Note: due to licensing regulations, we are unable to show the original featured movie Moana 2. 

Additional upcoming events can also be found on the City events calendar. 

That's all for now.

Take care and stay safe,

Tag