Elvehjem Park Shelter

Shelter with trees in background.
1202 Painted Post Dr.
Madison, WI 53716
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Features

  • Open-air covered shelter 
    • Seating:  about 12 picnic tables inside or near the shelter 
  • Alcohol: allowed without a permit, no glass
  • Amplified sound: with permit
  • Water: fountain and spigot (key required 🔒︎)
  • Electricity: 8 standard outlets
  • Restrooms: unlocked with reservation
  • Parking: street parking only, parking near the shelter is prohibited
    • Service Drive: loading/unloading only, no parking (key required 🔒︎)
  • Coal receptacle: yes
  • Dumpster: no
  • Located near Elvehjem Sanctuary and Elvehjem Elementary School

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 🔒︎ 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 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  
      • 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.
Elvehjem Park shelter location map
Elvehjem Park amenities map with shelter identified. Click map to enlarge. 

Elvehjem Park Shelter Pricing

Days of the WeekHoursFee
Monday - ThursdayHalf Day$30
Monday - ThursdayFull Day$40
Friday - SundayHalf Day$50
Friday - SundayFull Day$65

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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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