Quick links to most places in the Bay Creek website: BAY CREEK HOME PAGE PUBLICATIONS -- Description of the Bay Creek neighborhood ---- A Brief History of Lake Monona... ---- Gay Reality Check -- Description of the Bay Creek Neighborhood Association -- Bay Creek Neighborhood Association bylaws -- Guidelines for Civil Discourse -- Bay Creek Bulletin newsletter -- Minutes from monthly meetings -- Bay Creek Neighborhood Plan -- History of the Bay Creek Neighborhood -- Madison's First City Pool -- South Madison Neighborhood Plan information -- Wingra Creek Master Plan information -- Bay Creek Bulletin newsletter advertising information CALENDAR OF EVENTS PROJECTS -- Lists of neighborhood projects CONTACTS -- Bay Creek residents -- Bay Creek Neighborhood Council -- Officers, including the Treasurer's PayPal link -- Your Representatives in Government SITES TO VISIT -- More about Madison and Wisconsin -- Find Government and Civic Information -- About the Home and Garden -- For your Health -- Energy and Environment BAY CREEK SITE MAP

(Click on a calendar event below for more info. If you see a CAPTCHA instead of Calendar events, see here for info.)

Welcome!

Timely stuff

• 8-Feb-2026: Here are the new February, 2026 Bay Creek Neighborhood Association Bylaws. Permanent home is in the Publications section of the website.
• 27-Jan-2026: Here are 4 new proposed bylaws changes -- each with its own accompanying rationale. We'll be soliciting feedback at the February 4 neighborhood meeting. You can also email your helpful suggestions to the Committee chair, Chris Wagner, at cwagnerz@yahoo.com .
• 2-Sep-2024: Here's helpful information for facilitators and others who are interested in meeting protocol.

Important stuff, especially for people new to the neighborhood

• Discuss neighborhood issues with others online in our email list and Facebook group.
• Get reminders of neighborhood meetings and events and include the Calendar in your own calendar.
• Read the latest Bay Creek Bulletin newsletter. See all newsletters. See newsletter ad rates.
• Subscribe to the alder's blog/email list.
• Submit an agenda item for a general membership meeting.
• Learn about your sidewalk snow removal responsibilities, parking restrictions, and other city issues on the city's website.
• Get help from -- or offer help to -- neighbors by emailing district13cares@gmail.com or by calling 608-492-1331 during this coronavirus pandemic.
• Pay your voluntary annual dues to our Treasurer Judy online using a credit card or PayPal.

Navigating the Site

• Publications: Description of the neighborhood and our association, news and meeting minutes, and planning documents.
• Calendar: Calendar of neighborhood events. Subscribe to it! If you see a CAPTCHA instead of Calendar events, see here for info.
• Projects: Projects happening or planned for the 'hood.
• Contacts: How to contact (and be contacted by) others in the neighborhood and elected representatives.
• Sites to Visit: It's hardly worth checking out; many links are broken.

Testimonials

Like many neighborhoods, Bay Creek certainly has challenges, but here are just a few quotes highlighting the many good things here.

• "Bay Creek ... has the unique distinction of being an urban area with ample green space that's nearly completely surrounded by water" and "... one of Madison's best-kept secrets." -- Islands.com
• "[Bay Creek] is truly one of the most active, engaged neighborhood associations I have ever witnessed." -- Abha Thakkar, organizational consultant at Mosaic LLC and former longtime Executive Director of the Northside Planning Council.
• "Only a few residents (11%) were dissatisfied with the neighborhood association's activities." -- from a needs assessment survey of Bay Creekers done by a UW-Madison class.