Canoe & Kayak Storage
Explore Madison's beautiful lakes, rivers, and creeks by paddle and store your canoe, kayak or paddleboard on the shores of your favorite park.
All storage racks are outdoors and uncovered. The annual storage period begins each year on April 1 and ends on March 15 of the following year.
How to Reserve
To join the waitlist, call 608-266-4711 or email watercraftstorage@cityofmadison.com. Please include your name, phone number, email address, and any order of preferences on storage location.
Current users can renew their watercraft storage yearly in late winter/early spring and no later than March 15.
As spaces become available, those on the waitlist will be contacted after April 1 and offered the opportunity to reserve a space.
| Type | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Annual, single watercraft | $140 | $270 |
| Annual, 2 watercraft, same space (100lb max) | $210 | $395 |
Fees include tax.
Locations
B.B. Clarke Beach Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - South Canoe and Kayak Storage
Cherokee Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Esther Beach Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
James Madison Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Marshall Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Merrill Springs Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Olbrich Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Olin Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Paunack (A.O.) Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Spring Harbor Beach Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Tenney Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Vilas (Henry) Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Warner Park Canoe and Kayak Storage
Additional storage may be available at the following:
- Brittingham & Wingra Parks: Madison Boats
- Olbrich Park: Rutabaga Paddlesports
Rules
Watercraft storage rules include:
- Watercraft must not exceed 100 pounds, 18' length, 42" width or 24" height.
- Storage is for permitted watercraft only. No personal property or other watercraft may be kept on racks for any length of time.
- Watercraft must be secured to the boat storage rack. The owner accepts all liability for theft or damage to their property.
- Parks Staff reserves the right to cut any lock and remove any watercraft, under any condition it deems necessary for the function of the boat storage program.
- View 2026 Agreement and Rules.