Elver Park Open Shelter

Park shelter with grassy area and trees.
1260 McKenna Blvd.
Madison, WI 53719
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Features

  • Open-air covered shelter, may also be referred to as "shelter #1"
    • Seating: about 12 picnic tables inside or near shelter
    • Near the accessible playground, splash park and tennis courts
  • Alcohol: allowed without a permit, no glass
    • Permit required July 4 by ordinance and other dates as approved by BPC
  • Amplified Sound: requires permit
  • Water: fountain with spigot between restrooms (key required ๐Ÿ”’๏ธŽ)
  • Electricity: 8 standard outlets
  • Restrooms: seasonal, open to the public late April - early/mid-October
    • Approx. 10:00am to 8:00pm (10:00pm with reservation)
  • Parking: paved public lot 
    • 144 standard stalls, 6 accessible stalls
    • Service Drive: loading/unloading only, no parking
  • Dumpster: yes
  • Coal receptacle: yes

Additional Permits & Locked Amenities

  • 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 ๐Ÿ”’๏ธŽ 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.
Elver Park amenities and open shelter location map
Elver Park amenities map and open as shelter identified. Click map to enlarge

Elver Park Shelter #1 Pricing

Days of the WeekHoursFee
Monday - ThursdayHalf Day$70
Monday - ThursdayFull Day$100
Friday - SundayHalf Day$145
Friday - SundayFull Day$200

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See Shelter Prices for definitions and more information.

Review all Policies & Guidelines before making a reservation. 

See Shelter Reservations for more information and how to reserve.

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