Goodman Community Center

Collecting school supplies for Madison-area families.

Created by the community, for the community

The Goodman Center has been here for over 70 years, and — with you in our corner — will be around for another 70 and more! The center serves people ages 3 to 103 through programs for children and youth, older adult activities and meals, a food pantry, a fitness center, a community newspaper, event spaces and more.

Splash pad status:

7/8 Update: The splash pad is open!

Check here or our Facebook page for updates.

Regular splash pad hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am–8 pm. Closed weekends.

Older Adults

Check out what's happening with our Older Adult Program.

Food Pantry

Our pantry is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Children & Teens

Learn more about summer at the Goodman Center for kids ages 3-19.

Donate School Supplies!

Now collecting school supplies for 500 local kids and teens. Shop online, in-store or make a financial donation.

Photo: Rick Dahms

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Eastside News Cover Story

Rick Dahms

Demand for housing in Madison soars

Is Madison facing a slow-burning crisis?

By Katie Pulvermacher, Eastside News

According to the latest city growth projections, the city of Madison had approximately 134,800 homes at the start of 2025. It is expected to add over 9,300 new households holding around 18,400 people by 2030. This has led to a significant increase in apartment construction to meet the rising demand for available housing.

“This imbalance is forcing more and more people who work and shop in Dane County to live outside of Dane County,” executive director of Smart Growth Greater Madison, Inc. Bill Connors said. “Housing prices and rents in Madison and Dane County keep rising in part because of this imbalance — and in part because it is more expensive to construct new housing anywhere and everywhere.”