Winter Clothing Drive

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Madison Parks, in partnership with the Community Action Coalition for South Central Wisconsin (CAC), hosts an annual winter clothing drive at select locations. Drop off new and gently used coats, snowpants, boots, hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves during the event: Wednesday, January 14 - Sunday, February 1, 2026.

2026 Drop Off Locations & Hours

Warming pavilion hours are based on the staffing schedule and are subject to change. Click the location name to check the status of winter recreation amenities and for more location information. 

Wednesday, January 14 - Sunday, February 1, 2026

LocationHours
Door Creek Park, 7035 Littlemore Dr.Wednesday - Friday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd.Wednesday - Friday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Odana Hills Clubhouse, 4635 Odana Rd.Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tenney Park, 402 N. Thornton Ave. Wednesday - Friday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Vilas Park, 1602 Vilas Park Dr.Wednesday - Friday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Parks Lakeside Office, 330 E. Lakeside St. Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
(closed Monday, January 19)
Warner Park Community Recreation Center
1625 Northport Dr. 
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
(closed Monday, January 19)

 

2025 Clothing Drive Results

On February 5, 2025, Parks staff delivered items to the Community Action Coalitions for South Central Wisconsin: 112 coats, 40 jackets, 10 pairs of boots, 10 snow pants, 51 scarves, 93 hats, 22 pairs of socks, and 60 pairs of gloves. Your contributions will help many stay warm and enjoy winter activities in Wisconsin!

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