Burrows Park Shelter

Green grass and park shelter with trees in background.
25 Burrows Rd.
Madison, WI 53704
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Features

  • Open-air covered shelter overlooking Lake Mendota
    • Seating: about 16 picnic tables inside or near shelter
  • Alcohol: allowed without a permit, no glass
  • Amplified Sound: requires permit
  • Water: fountain with spigot (key required ๐Ÿ”’๏ธŽ)
  • Electricity: 4 standard outlets near ceiling
  • Restrooms: separate building, seasonal, open to the public late April - early/mid-October
    • Approx. 10:00am to 8:00pm (10:00pm with reservation)
  • Parking: paved lot 
    • 38 standard stalls, 2 accessible stalls
    • Parking is not allowed along Harbort St. and Burrows Rd. 
    • Service Drive: loading/unloading only, no parking
  • Dumpster: no
  • Coal receptacle: yes

Additional Permits & Locked Amenities

  • Amplified sound is not allowed without a permit. 
    • Purchase permit at the time of reservation. See Special Permit for more information. 
  • Key(s) may be required to access some amenities at this shelter, which are available with a reservation. 
    •  A ๐Ÿ”’๏ธŽ symbol indicates a key is needed for access. If you don't plan to use the amenity, you don't need the key.
    • Keys may be picked up at 330 East Lakeside Street as early as three business days before your reservation. 
      • The Parks Office is open Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.  
      • Failure to pick up a key ahead of time will result in your being locked out of these amenities. 
      • If a Park Ranger is called, and is able to assist, you will be invoiced a fee.
    • Keys must be returned to the Parks Office within two business days of the reservation to avoid additional fees.

Burrows Park Shelter Pricing

Days of the WeekHoursFee
Monday - ThursdayHalf Day$70
Monday - ThursdayFull Day$100
Friday - SundayHalf Day$145
Friday - SundayFull Day$200

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See Shelter Prices for definitions and more information.

Review all Policies & Guidelines before making a reservation. 

See Shelter Reservations for more information and how to reserve.

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