Esther Beach Park Shelter

Features

• Open-air covered shelter overlooking Lake Monona
  • Seating: about 4 picnic tables inside or near shelter
• Alcohol: allowed without a permit, no glass
• Amplified Sound: requires permit
• Water: fountain 
• Electricity: 3 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 
  • 10 standard stalls, 1 accessible stall
• Dumpster: no
• Coal receptacle: no

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 🔒︎ 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.

Esther Beach Park Shelter Pricing

Days of the Week	Hours	Fee
Monday - Thursday	Half Day	$30
Monday - Thursday	Full Day	$40
Friday - Sunday	Half Day	$50
Friday - Sunday	Full Day	$65