Brittingham Park Shelter

Features

• Open-air covered shelter overlooking Monona Bay
  • Seating:  about 20 picnic tables inside or near the shelter 
• Alcohol: alcohol-free park, permit required
• Amplified Sound: requires permit
• Water: fountain and spigot (key required 🔒︎)
• Electricity: 8 standard electrical outlets, 8 near ceiling 
  • Power is turned on via a locked box on wall in center of shelter (key required 🔒︎)
• Restrooms: seasonal, open to the public late April - early/mid-October
  • Approx. 10:00am to 8:00pm (10:00pm with reservation)
• Parking: paved lot accessed by W. Washington Ave. 
  • 3-hour parking limit
    • Free parking passes available with reservation upon request (spaces not guaranteed)
  • 62 standard stalls, 5 accessible stalls
• Dumpster: yes 
• Coal receptacle: yes
• Accessible playground nearby
• Fireplace: 2 nearby (shelter fireplace closed)

Additional Permits & Locked Amenities

• Alcohol is allowed only with a permit. This is an alcohol-free park.
  • Purchase permit at the time of reservation. See Special Permit for more information. 
• 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.

Brittingham Park Shelter Pricing

Days of the Week	Hours	Fee
Monday - Thursday	Half Day	$70
Monday - Thursday	Full Day	$100
Friday - Sunday	Half Day	$145
Friday - Sunday	Full Day	$200