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Shelter Reservation Policy

Reservation and Permit Fees

Special Event Permit Fees

Cancellation Policy

Weddings in Madison Parks



How to get there: Get directions from Mapquest
Go to:  Vilas Park web page
  • Seats up to 170 people.
  • Restrooms in the shelter.
  • Water available in shelter.
  • Two fireplaces.
  • P.A. Permit is allowed.  Four hour permit to end by 9 p.m.
  • Park facilities include:  Zoo, beach, play equipment, soccer and softball fields.

In 2010, the roads around Vilas Park Shelter will be under construction. There will be no vehicular traffic access from Edgewood Drive.  Please use Wingra Drive to Vilas Park Drive. 

Click here to see detour map. (pdf)  

Reservation Fees for 2010
Call 266-4711 for availability and to make reservation.  Prices do not reflect tax.
Weekends (Fri - Sun) & Holidays $119.00
Weekend & Holidays (Fri-Sun) 1/2 Day $85.00
Weekdays (Mon-Thurs) $77.00
Transfer of Parks, Shelters or Dates Surcharge $20.00
Cancellation of 1/2 day reservation $45.00
Cancellation of full day reservation $60.00
Key Deposit (refundable) $30.00
Beer/Alcohol Charge (for Brittingham, Demetral, Tenney, Lake Edge Parks only) $50.00

Half-days:  10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
                 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Full Day:   10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Less than a 10-day advance reservation is double the normal fee.

Please see Cancellation Policy