Last update Friday, May 31, 2024
| Neighborhood Contacts |
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| Neighborhood Contact Person(s): |
Cherokee Park Neighborhood Association, cherokee.park.neighborhood@gmail.com |
| Neighborhood Association Meetings |
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| Neighborhood Association Meeting: |
Place: Board Members Homes
Address: Date: Quarterly Board Meetings; Annual Meeting in January Time: 7:00 p.m. Please contact neighborhood association to confirm meeting date, location, and time. |
| Profile, Statistics and Indicators |
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| Neighborhood Description: | Two hundred eighty homes in a 50+ year-old established neighborhood surrounded by Cherokee Lake and the Yahara River, a nationally-protected wildlife preserve known as the Cherokee Marsh, and Cherokee Golf Course. Children can walk a few blocks to school from K-8th grade. Cherokee Park has an active Neighborhood Association. This organization provides community enjoyment and awareness of this unique neighborhood on Madison’s north side. The Neighborhood Association publishes a neighborhood directory every two years and distributes neighborhood news through a resident-only listserv. A Park Committee that protects and promotes the enjoyment of the neighborhood's Cherokee Park is very active. A Hospitality Committee welcomes new residents, provides a liaison between the Board and homeowners, and sponsors conversations and discussions on neighborhood safety and security. A beautiful place to live! |
| Neighborhood Boundaries: | Cherokee Lake on the north, Cherokee Golf Course on the east, Cherokee Canal & Cherokee Marsh on the south, Yahara River on the west |
| Neighborhood Statistics Indicators: | The Neighborhood Indicators Project is a demonstration of key characteristics and various indicators that relate to the quality of life in Madison at the neighborhood level. Basic neighborhood information as well as housing, public safety, health and family well-being, economic, and transportation indicators by neighborhood is available. |
| Neighborhood Events: | Spring Egg Hunt, Spring Clean Up in Cherokee Park, Nibble & Mingle, Garage Sale, Garden Tour, July 4th Parade and Picnic, and Autumn Concert in the Park, among others. |
| Neighborhood Communications |
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| Newsletter: | Cherokee Park Neighborhood E-Newsletter via Listserv Cherokee Park Neighborhood Association, cherokee.park.neighborhood@gmail.com |
| Web Page: | None |
| Plans and Publications |
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| City Plans: | Cherokee Special Area Plan (January 16, 2007) |
| Publications: | --City of Madison Northside Market Study http://www.cityofmadison.com/neighborhoods/northsideplan/documents/NorthsideMA.pdf |
| Historic Districts: | None |
| TIF Districts: | None |
| Urban Design Districts: | None |
| Governmental Officials |
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| Madison Alderperson: | |
| Dane County Supervisor: | |
| State Representative: | |
| State Senator: |
| Facilities and Services: |
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| Community Centers | Warner Park Community Recreation Center (1625 Northport Drive), Northport Community Center (1740 Northport Drive), Packers Community Center (1927 Northport Drive) |
| Fire Stations: | Fire Station #10 (1517 Troy Drive) |
| Library: | Lakeview Branch (2845 North Sherman Avenue) |
| Neighborhood Resource Team: | |
| Parks and Open Space: (Map) |
Cherokee Lake, Cherokee Marsh, Cherokee Park, Yahara River |
| Police Districts: | |
| Polling Place: | |
| Public Schools: |
Elementary School Attendance Area 10 Gompers Elementary School (1502 Wyoming Way) Middle School Attendance Area 210 Blackhawk Middle School (1402 Wyoming Way) High School Attendance Area 141 East High School (2222 E Washington Ave) |