Garner Park Shelter

Garner Park 2-story brick shelter.
Image credit: Kris Van Handel
333 S. Rosa Rd.
Madison, WI 53705
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Features

  • Multi-level open-air covered shelter 
    • Two levels, may be reserved together or separately referred to as
      • Main level 
      • Upper level
    • Seating: about 10 picnic tables on each level
  • Alcohol: allowed without a permit, no glass
  • Amplified Sound: requires permit
  • Water: fountain on main level, spigot women's restroom (key required 🔒︎)
  • Electricity: 4 standard outlets near ceiling on upper level
  • Restrooms: on main level, seasonal, open to the public late April - early/mid-October
    • Approx. 10:00am to 8:00pm (10:00pm with reservation)
  • Parking: paved public lot 
    • 69 standard stalls, 3 accessible stalls
    • Service Drive: loading/unloading only, no parking (key required 🔒︎)
  • Dumpster: yes
  • Coal receptacle: yes
  • Fireplaces: closed 

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.
Paved paths leads to Garner Park 2-story brick shelter.
Path from parking lot to Garner Park shelter. Upper level is to the left. 
Ramp to upper level at Garner Park shelter.
Ramp to upper level at Garner Park shelter. 

Garner Park Shelter Pricing

Upper or Main Level

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

Upper AND Main Levels

Days of the WeekHoursFee
Monday - ThursdayHalf Day$125
Monday - ThursdayFull Day$180
Friday - SundayHalf Day$240
Friday - SundayFull Day$340

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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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