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Rennebohm Park

Rennebohm Park
Address: 115 N. Eau Claire Ave.
Hours: 4:00am - 10:00pm
Park Type: Community
Acres: 20.12
Restroom: Yes
Drinking Water: Yes

Park Details

Rennebohm Park is located on the west side behind Hilldale Mall.  This park features a large reservable shelter, play equipment with a unique climbing net, free-to-use disc golf basket, and six tennis courts, three with lighting.

The revised Rennebohm Park Master Plan was approved in March 2018. 

The community garden in Rennebohm Park relocated from its original site along Sheboygan Avenue in 2017. Expansion and improvements to the garden were completed in 2018. For more information, visit Sheboygan Community Garden.

Alternate address:  518 North Segoe Road

Park Highlights

Accessible Playground 
people enjoying the inclusive playground

The Jeffrey Erlanger Accessible Playground at Rennebohm Park opened in August 2023. In addition to a fully ramp-connected main play structure with multiple floor-mounted panels (ASL, musical notes, Braille) and lots of opportunity for climbing, balancing and sliding, the new playground at Rennebohm also has a zero-entry inclusive spinner - the "We-Go-Round" manufactured by Landscape Structures, that has both seats and space for those in wheelchairs and other mobility devices to enter/exit and participate without dismounting – it can hold up to 12 kids at a time and users can spin from within using the center handhold or from the outside making for a collaborative side-by-side play experience.   The playground has a 3-bay swing with two adaptive seats in addition to tot and belt seats and the neighborhood-favorite rope climber, informally called "the rocket," is re-installed in the poured-in-place rubber surfacing.

At this Park

  • Check out the hoops in your neighborhood! Most of the basketball courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are planning a new league or tournament RESERVE ONLINE

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    • Rennebohm Park - Basketball Court

      Surface: Asphalt
      Lighted: No
      Number of Courts:

  • Ice Skating in Madison Parks

    No ice is completely safe. Opening an ice rink or lagoon for skating involves careful assessment. Always check the status online or call the Parks office before skating. Each rink and lagoon's status is listed and updated promptly. Rinks/lagoons will close if meltwater is visible to prevent extended closures from damaged ice. See Declaring a Rink or Lagoon as Open for more information. 

    SKATE RENTALS & CONCESSIONS
    Skate rentals and concessions are available from the staffed warming shelter in Elver, Tenney and Vilas. The season typically ends the third weekend in February, or sooner depending on ice conditions. 
     

    Skate Rentals Price per Hour
    Adult $6
    Youth - age 15 & younger $3
    Each additional hour $2
    Hockey Stick (Elver, Tenney & Vilas) $3




    LOANER SKATES 
    Free-to-use skates are available at Olbrich, Warner and Westmorland Parks. Borrow a pair of ice skates to use while at the rink. Limited quantities and sizes are available from inside the warming shelter. Please wipe down and return before leaving the park. 

    EVENTS & GROUP OUTING
    Attend a winter event open to the community or reserve a winter recreation party for your group. All winter activities depend on the weather and conditions and are subject to change.

    RESTROOMS
    Indoor and portable restrooms are provided at a number of parks. See the webpage for open locations. 

    PETS & BIKES
    Bikes and pets, including well-behaved dogs, are never allowed on any ice rink or lagoon.  See Dogs in Parks for locations where allowed. 

    A big thank you to our many volunteers and the ADOPT ICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM! 

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  • Open or Multipurpose Fields are reservable athletic fields with no game-specific design or limitations. Often used for soccer, ultimate, lacrosse or football, yet open to your imagination. Multipurpose Fields are located throughout the city and may be used on a first-come, first-served basis if not already reserved. RESERVE ONLINE

    SPECIALIZED FIELDS
    Specialized fields include soccer, cricket, ball diamonds - baseball or softball and both fenced and non-fenced, may be viewed on the individual pages. See the sidebar on the Athletics webpage. 

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    • Rennebohm Park - Multipurpose Field

  • Playground News

    • Temporary Closure Notice: The playground at Nakoma Park will be temporarily closed for maintenance starting Monday, July 14. We anticipate the work to be completed and the playground reopened by Friday, July 18.  

    With more than 175 playgrounds throughout Madison, you are never too far from a playground. According to the Trust for Public Land, Madison ranks #1 in the nation for the number of playgrounds available. The traditional swings and slides are always an option, as are new play elements and fully accessible playgrounds. 


    PLAYGROUNDS FOR EVERYONE
    Through the Madison Parks Foundation initiative, Madison Parks offers accessible playgrounds in Brittingham, Elver, Rennebohm and Warner parks.  An accessible playground is anticipated in Reindahl Park in the near future.

    NATURE PLAYGROUNDS
    A nature playground uses natural materials such as logs, rocks, plants, and the surrounding land to create a play environment that encourages children to explore and connect with nature. Nature play elements can combined with traditional playground equipment like slides, swings and climbers. Check out Brittingham Park and Olbrich Park to get you started, other parks include Paunack, Garner, Tenney, Westmorland and Wingra. 
     

    PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENTS: HOW AND WHEN
    Madison Parks is responsible for maintaining more than 175 playgrounds and began a system-wide replacement initiative in 2013. With current staff and funding resources, replacements are scheduled to continue through 2033. Playgrounds are routinely inspected to assess the equipment's conditions and repair any safety concerns. Based on the age of the equipment and current conditions, each is given an audit score. The number of playgrounds replaced each year is based on budget allocations, staffing resources, and using the current playground audit score for prioritization. 

    REPLACEMENT PROCESS: NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT
    At the start of the replacement process, notices are sent to the District Alder, neighborhood association representatives, and surrounding residential addresses. Information is also posted to the project website. Generally, two public meetings are held to review surfacing and equipment options and make final selections.

    If you have questions about a specific playground or see something broken, please let us know. 

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    • Rennebohm Park - Playground

  • Restroom Updates

    • Rennebohm Park - due to mechanical issues with the locking system, the restrooms at Rennebohm Park are closed. We apologize for this disruption of service and are working with the contractor to repair this issue. In the meantime, we have placed a portable unit on-site. 

    Madison Parks offers seasonal and year-round restrooms throughout the park system. Indoor restrooms are open daily, approximately 10am to 8pm. 


    Open Year-Round 
    • Brittingham Park (2) at beach house and boat house+
    • Cherokee Marsh Conservation Park - North*
    • Door Creek Park+
    • Elver Park enclosed shelter*
    • Owen Conservation Park*
    • Warner Park boat launch* 
    *Indoor
    +ADA Accessible Portable

    NOTE: Portable toilets not identified on this page are most likely arranged by a user group, such as an athletic organization and may not be accessible. All portable restrooms identified on the page are arranged by Madison Parks and are ADA accessible. 
     

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    • Rennebohm Park

      Location: 115 N. Eau Claire Ave
      OPEN

  • Shelter and Pavilion News

    • 2025 reservations opened Friday, November 1.
    • Reservations may be made online, by phone or in person at Parks Lakeside Offices.
    • See 2025 Special Event Reservations for unavailable dates and locations.
    • Olin Park Pavilion CLOSED 2026 - City Engineering will conduct essential repairs and maintenance to this historic building in 2026. We anticipate the pavilion closed for the year. A clearer timeline will be available by November 2025.

    Madison Parks offers larger shelters and pavilions perfect for a casual event, staff retreat or celebration. Most are available to reserve from mid-April through mid-October, with a few exceptions as noted below. The Shelter Reservations Guide provides details on seating capacities, and amenities such as outlets, fireplaces, and picnic tables. Reservations may be made online, in person or by phone. Please follow these helpful steps when making a reservation. 

    STEPS TO RESERVE A SHELTER
    1. Review RESERVATION POLICIES and SHELTER PRICES.
    2. Review Parks Projects. As we continually improve our park system, some projects may impact a nearby shelter. 
    3. Reserve one of three ways. Full payment is due at the time of processing. 
      • ONLINE - credit card only
      • Calling (608) 266-4711 - credit card only
      • In-person at the Parks Lakeside Offices - credit card, cash or check (made payable to City Treasurer)

    Important Notes: 

    • Any required permits, such as amplified sound, or alcohol are required at the time of processing.    
    • All reservations are subject to our standard cancelation policy. 
    • Opening day to reserve a park 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. 
    • Dogs are prohibited inside a shelter or other City building. 
    • Picnic shelters may be reserved online or by calling -OR- if not reserved, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Day of signage is posted at the shelter.
    • 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 park amenities. If you are interested in reserving the entire park, please visit Special Events.
    • Alcohol is permitted in most Madison Parks. Glass is never allowed. There are a handful of alcohol-free parks. In these locations, if you would like to bring alcohol, you will need an alcohol permit, which may be obtained when placing your reservation. An alcohol permit, without a reservation, is not given. 
    • Public 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 continue throughout the year.  Please visit Park Projects for a partial list of major capital improvement projects.
    • Firearms or weapons are not permitted at any of the shelters. Violators may be considered trespassers and may be subject to forfeiture or arrest.

    Open Schedule Exceptions 

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    • Rennebohm Park

      Address: 115 N. Eau Claire Ave
      Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
      Restrooms: In shelter
      Water: Available in shelter
      Parking: Street parking


      Shelter Details: Rennebohm Park

  • Tennis Court Update

    Brittingham Park - Staff replaced the south side poles and fencing with temporary 6ft fencing. This is due to significant metal corrosion observed, posing a potential safety hazard. See the Brittingham Park project page for updates and replacement information.  

    Madison Parks offers nearly 100 tennis courts, many are dual-stripped for tennis and pickleball.  While the courts are available for individuals on a first-come, first-served basis, ALL LEAGUES AND LESSONS MUST RESERVE IN ADVANCE. RESERVE ONLINE

    Practice Wall Locations
    Bordner, Brittingham, Elver, Olbrich, Tenney, Waunona and Westmorland

    Vilas Park Tennis Courts (as of April 30, 2024)
    Due to the deteriorating conditions and safety concerns, the Vilas Park tennis courts are closed. 

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    • Rennebohm Park - Tennis Court

      Surface: Asphalt
      Lighted: Yes
      Number of Courts: 3

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