North Star Park Sun Shelter

June 24, 2025 Update

The proposed completion date in the contract for the shelter was June 27.  The contractor is currently experiencing some delays and difficulty manufacturing the required footings.  Madison Parks is committed to ensuring the safety of our shelters and will closely monitor the project to ensure specifications are met.  Unfortunately, it seems unlikely the shelter will be complete before mid-July.  Parks is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available. 

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Project Details

  • Location

    • North Star Park
      502 North Star Drive
      Madison, WI 53718
  • Status

    Construction
  • Estimated Schedule

  • Impact

    Minor
  • Alder District

    • District 3
  • Contract Number

North Star Park

Project Information

The North Star Park Master Plan  was approved by the Board of Park Commissioners in July 2018. The plan includes a Sun Shelter structure with a paved connection to the existing asphalt path near the playground. Parks staff has begun the design and permitting process for the structure, and anticipates installation in early 2025. Once complete, shelters can be reserved through the Madison Parks Picnic Shelters page.

North Star Sun Shelter Rendering

North Star Sun Shelter Plans

Project Updates

June 24, 2025 Update

The proposed completion date in the contract for the shelter was June 27.  The contractor is currently experiencing some delays and difficulty manufacturing the required footings.  Madison Parks is committed to ensuring the safety of our shelters and will closely monitor the project to ensure specifications are met.  Unfortunately, it seems unlikely the shelter will be complete before mid-July.  Parks is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available. 

May 29, 2025 Update

This project has been successfully bid and awarded to Greener Valley Landscaping.   The contractor is expected to start work shortly and complete the shelter by June 27.

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