James Madison Park Shelter

James Madison Park

614 E. Gorham St.
Madison, WI 53703

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Features

Covered shelter overlooking Lake Mendota
- Access: key required 🔒︎
- Seating: about 10 picnic tables inside or near the shelter
Alcohol: alcohol-free park, permit required; no glass
Amplified sound: with permit
Water: fountain and spigot (key required 🔒︎)
Electricity: 14 standard outlets
Restrooms: seasonal, open to the public late April - early/mid-October
- Approx. 10:00am to 8:00pm (10:00pm with reservation)
Parking: street parking only, parking near the shelter is prohibited
- Service Drive: loading/unloading only, no parking
Coal receptacle: yes
Dumpster: no

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.