Mendota Hills in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Warner Park

Photographed By Gordon Govier, May 5, 2012

1. Warner Park Marker

Inscription. This park was dedicated in memory of Ernest N. Warner (1868-1929). An astute politician, state senator, and president of the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association from 1912 until his death in 1929. He is credited with making park services an integral part of city government.

In 1929 the Ernest N. Warner Memorial Park Committee was formed and began a subscription campaign to raise funds for the park. The parkland was conveyed to the city in 1937.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 43° 7.927′ N, 89° 22.399′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Mendota Hills. Marker is on Forster Drive, 0.1 miles south of Troy Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1340 Forster Drive, Madison WI 53704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Robert M. La Follette Home (approx. 1.1 miles away); Eagle Effigy (approx. 1.2 miles away); Burrows Park (approx. 2.1 miles away); Bird Effigy Mound (approx. 2.1 miles away); Young Union Soldier of the American Civil War (approx. 2½ miles away); Tenney Park Lock and Dam (approx. 2.6 miles

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away); Sherman Avenue Crossing (approx. 2.6 miles away); East Side High School (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Regarding Warner Park. Warner Park is the site of Madison's annual Rhythm and Booms Independence Day Celebration. It is also the home field for the Madison Mallards (Northwoods League - collegiate summer baseball), and the Warner Park Community Center.

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2012, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 5, 2012, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.