Special Use Permits

The following additional permits are available to purchase at least 10 business days in advance and may only be obtained with a shelter reservation or an athletic reservation. Because a reservation is required, there is no separate online purchasing option for these permits. 

Alcohol

Most parks allow alcohol in a non-breakable container.  By ordinance and policy, the following parks are alcohol-free and require an alcohol permit that may only be obtained with an advanced shelter or athletic reservation. See Madison General Ordinance 8.24 and the Board of Park Commissioners policy for a full list of parks and details.

Cost: $60 per reservation

  • Allied
  • BB Clarke
  • Bernie's Beach
  • Brittingham
  • Demetral (at shelter and within 50' radius)
  • James Madison
  • Elver (July 4)
  • Lake Edge
  • Law
  • Mayfair
  • OB Sherry
  • Olbrich
  • Paunack
  • Penn (10:00am – 8:00pm)
  • Reger
  • Reynolds
  • Tenney
  • Thut
  • Waunona

Amplified Sound

If your reservation will have amplified sound, you will need to purchase a P.A. Permit at least 10 business days in advance or at the time of making your online reservation. PA Permits have a 6-hour limit and must end by 9:00 pm. Sound Limit: 75 dB, 150 ft. from the source. Compliance may be monitored by the park rangers.

Cost: $65 per reservation

Temporary Structure

Temporary structures, such as tents, staging, trailers, inflatables, promotional equipment, or similar structures, will only be allowed in a park with a shelter reservation and a Temporary Structure Permit. Please apply at least 10 business days prior to your event. Dunk tanks, sprinklers or other water features are not allowed. 

All temporary structures require a completed permit application, including a Digger's Hotline ticket number if stakes will be used. If stakes will not be used, each anchor point must have a 40-pound sandbag. 

Cost: $110 per structure

Request a Permit

To request a Shelter Reservation Temporary Structure Permit Application or answer any questions, please email parks@cityofmadison.com or call 608-266-4711. 

 

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