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Picnic Shelters

Picnic Shelter

Picnic shelters are smaller, open-air structures that provide a little shade and typically some seating. They do not provide protection from severe weather, such as lightning. A picnic shelter may be reserved or used on a first-come, first-served basis if not previously reserved. 

  • See SHELTER PRICES for 2024 rates.
  • BEFORE reserving, be sure to see Parks Projects. We are continually improving our park system and some of these improvements may impact a nearby shelter. 
  • RESERVE Three Ways
    • ONLINE
    • Calling (608)266-4711
    • In-person at the Parks administration office 
  • Full payment is due at the time of processing your reservation, along with any required permits.   
    • Credit card is the only accepted method of payment. 
  • Need to CANCEL? All reservations are subject to our standard cancelation policy
  • Opening day to reserve a park picnic shelter for the following year begins on the first business day in November. 
  • 2025 reservations opening day is Friday, November 1, 2024.
    • IMPORTANT: Canceling a reservation made on opening day will result in a 50% refund and must be submitted at least 11 or more days before the event date. No refunds are given if the request is submitted 10 days or fewer before the event. 
RULES & TIPS
  • Madison Parks does not guarantee absolute privacy to any group.  Your reservation will reserve only the facility you are using, not the entire park or other facilities within the park. If you are interested in reserving the entire park, please visit Special Events.
  • Alcohol is permitted in most Madison Parks, as long as there is no glass. A handful of parks are alcohol-free and require a permit to bring alcohol. You must have a reservation to obtain an alcohol permit.
  • All picnic shelters are open year-round, however, if the picnic shelter has restrooms, these are open seasonally and closed for the winter typically October - April.
  • In the event of severe weather, picnic shelters are not lightening protection areas. Please seek an alternative location. 
  • Firearms or weapons are not permitted at any of the shelters. Violators may be considered trespassers and may be subject to forfeiture or arrest.
  • Park improvements and/or construction may be underway during the time of your reservation.  The City of Madison Parks Division makes every attempt to schedule around events and shelter reservations whenever possible, however, this is not a guarantee.  Please keep in mind improvements to parks and infrastructure continues throughout the year.  Please see Park Projects for park improvement that may impact a nearby shelter.

  • Acewood Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Acewood Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Aldo Leopold Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Aldo Leopold Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Allied Park Shelter

    Park: Allied Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Arbor Hills Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Arbor Hills Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: Yes
  • Blackhawk Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Blackhawk Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Bordner Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Bordner Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Cardinal Glenn Park Shelter

    Park: Cardinal Glenn Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Churchill Heights Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Churchill Heights Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Country Grove Park Shelter

    Park: Country Grove Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Eagle Trace Park - Picnic Shelter

    Park: Eagle Trace Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Eastmorland Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Eastmorland Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
    Notes: Large octagonal shelter
  • Eken Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Eken Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Everglade Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Everglade Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Fraust Picnic Shelter

    Park: Fraust Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Galaxy Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Galaxy Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Glacier Hill Park Shelter

    Park: Glacier Hill Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Goodman Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Goodman Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Greentree-Chapel Hills Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Greentree - Chapel Hills Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Haen Family Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Haen Family Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Heifetz Picnic Shelter

    Park: Heifetz Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Heritage Heights Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Heritage Heights Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: Yes
  • Hiestand Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Hiestand Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: Yes
    Notes: Solar lighting
  • Huegel Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Huegel Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Junction Ridge Park Shelter

    Park: Junction Ridge Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Kennedy Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Kennedy Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
    Notes: Electricity: Y (by key when arranged with reservation)
  • Lucia Crest Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Lucia Crest Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Manchester Park Shelter

    Park: Manchester Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Mayfair Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Mayfair Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
    Notes: No tables at this location.
  • Meadowood Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Meadowood Park
    Location: 2114 Leland Drive
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
    Notes: Electricity: Y
  • Norman Clayton Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Norman Clayton Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Northland Manor Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Northland Manor Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Oak Park Heights Park Shelter

    Park: Oak Park Heights Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Orlando Bell Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Orlando Bell Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
    Notes: Electricity: Y (by key when arranged with reservation)
  • Orton Park Gazebo

    Park: Orton Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: Yes
  • Owl Creek Park Shelter

    Park: Owl Creek Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Paunack (A.O.) Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Paunack (A.O.) Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Pilgrim Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Pilgrim Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Portland Park Shelter

    Park: Portland Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Quann Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Quann Park
    Location: near tennis courts
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
    Notes: Electricity: Y (by key when arranged with reservation)
  • Richmond Hill Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Richmond Hill Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Sauk Creek Park Shelter

    Park: Sauk Creek Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Sauk Heights Park Shelter

    Park: Sauk Heights Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Segoe Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Segoe Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Sugar Maple Park Shelter

    Park: Sugar Maple Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Swallowtail Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Swallowtail Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Sycamore Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Sycamore Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: Yes
  • Thousand Oaks Park Shelter

    Park: Thousand Oaks Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Thut Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Thut Park
    Location: By playground and basketball
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Walnut Grove Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Walnut Grove Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: Yes
  • Waltham Park Shelter

    Park: Waltham Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Warner Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Warner Park
    Location: Northwest of Tennis Courts
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
    Notes: Closer to the tennis courts.
  • Warner Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Warner Park
    Location: Southwest of Tennis Courts
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
    Notes: Closer to the dog park.
  • Waunona Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Waunona Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: Yes
  • Westhaven Trails Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Westhaven Trails Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No
  • Wexford Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Wexford Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: Yes
  • Worthington Park Picnic Shelter

    Park: Worthington Park
    Restrooms: No
    Lighted: No