Vilas (Henry) Park Shelter
Madison, WI 53715 Directions
Capacity: this is an open-air shelter
Restrooms: seasonal, in shelter
Water: available in shelter
Kitchenette: no
Parking: parking lot
Seating Included: yes - approx. 28 picnic tables in or near the shelter.
Amplified Sound Allowed: yes, with PA Permit, six (6) hour permit to end by 9:00pm
Vilas Park shelter is popular for special events, family reunions, and picnics with its location near Henry Vilas Zoo and Vilas Beach on Lake Wingra.
Vehicle Access to the Shelter
Access the shelter by vehicle from N. Wingra Drive via Mills St. and S. Orchard Ave. There is no vehicle access from the west (Edgewood Ave./Vilas Ave.). No motor vehicles are allowed on Vilas Park Drive between Edgewood Avenue and the shelter parking lot. See map for more information.
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See Shelter Reservations for more information and how to reserve.
No firearms or weapons are permitted on this property. Violators are considered trespassers and subject to forfeiture or arrest.