Athletic Field & Sport Court News
Reservations Open
Reservations for most general field and court use are open. A few locations are delayed and will open shortly. Delayed locations include Reindahl (soccer), Warner (premier fields), Garner (lacrosse), Penn (football), Elver (softball), Door Creek (soccer), Sycamore (soccer), Marlborough (soccer) and Reynolds (bike polo).
Please note that field reservations will not occur until April 1, 2023, at the earliest and cancellations may occur if the fields are not playable due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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Athletic Field & Court Reservations
The City of Madison Parks Division offers a variety of quality athletic fields, such as softball, baseball, soccer, football, volleyball and tennis courts. The facilities range in amenities, locations and pricing.
Many, but not all, of the Madison Parks Division facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend contacting Madison Parks prior to planning any activities on fields or courts to check availability.
Process for Facility & Field Reservations
Pricing
General Reservation Fees are listed with each field/court type. Additional Fees can be found below. Contact the Athletic Scheduler (608) 266-4713 with any questions regarding pricing.
Youth athletic and tax exempt groups must apply online to receive a discount and/or tax exemption. Youth athletic groups, up to and including middle school age, receive a 60% discount.
NOTE: Reservations are made for the duration of time user groups will be at the fields, so be sure to specify when the fields are needed. This allows Madison Parks to schedule fields for other users.
Fields Closed For Maintenance
Fields listed as closed for maintenance are under rehabilitation to improve playing conditions. During this rehab period, maintenance efforts are increased and may include: overseeding, herbicide treatments, aerification, and fertilizer applications, among other methods.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All organized groups and those requesting exclusive use must make a reservation.
Fields and Courts Available for Reservation
Breese Stevens
Contact Breese Stevens Field to schedule, (608) 622-1414 or info@breesestevensfield.com.Baseball Fields
The baseball diamonds are programmed with youth and adult league play. If you would like to reserve a field or facility, please call the Athletic Scheduler at (608) 266-4711.- Warner Park Baseball - $100/hour (3-hour minimum); lights - $150/use
- Bowman Baseball - $55/hour (3-hour minimum); lights - $150/use
Basketball Courts
Basketball courts are all available on a first-come, first-served basis, unless you are planning a new league or tournament or want exclusive use.
- $5.50/hour
- Push-button lighting is onsite and free to use at Warner (court at corner of Forster and Troy drives)
Bike Polo Court
The Reynolds Park bike polo court is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lighting is available with a reservation.- $5.50/hour; lights - $50/use
Cricket Fields
The cricket field is programmed with club play. If you would like to reserve a field or facility, please call the Athletic Scheduler at (608) 266-4711.- $10/hour
Football Fields
Many of the football fields are programmed with youth and adult league play. If you would like to reserve a field or facility, please call the Athletic Scheduler at (608) 266-4711.- Warner Park Premier Football #2 - $50/hour (2-hour minimum); lights - $150/use
- Other football fields - $30/hour (2-hour minimum)
Lacrosse Fields
Many of the athletic fields are programmed with youth and adult league play. If you would like to reserve a field or facility, please call the Athletic Scheduler at (608) 266-4711.- $30/hour (2-hour minimum)
Open Fields
Madison Parks are a unique blend of active recreation and passive recreation spaces. Open Fields are just that - open, not pre-designed as a softball diamond, or football field and ready for your imagination. Available on a first-come, first-served basis for pick-up play or reserved for league play.- Contact the Athletic Scheduler for price information at (608) 266-4711.
Pickleball Courts
Garner Park offers six (6) dedicated pickleball courts. A number of tennis courts are dual-striped for pickleball. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis unless reserved.- $5.50/hour
Soccer Fields
Many of the soccer fields are programmed with youth and adult league play. If you would like to reserve a field or facility, please call the Athletic Scheduler at (608) 266-4711.- Warner Park Premier Soccer #1 - $50/hour (2-hour minimum); lights - $50/use
- Other soccer fields - $30/hour (2-hour minimum)
Softball/Kickball Diamonds
Many of the softball diamonds are programmed with youth and adult league play. If you are looking to join a league, please contact Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) or call (608) 204-3000.- Bowman, Elver, Goodman, and Olbrich - $85/4-hour block (includes game prep option) or $22/hour (no game prep option)
- Other fields - $85/4-hour block (includes game prep option on skinned fields) or $22/hour (no game prep option)
- Lights - $50/use (Bowman, Demetral, Elver, Goodman, Olbrich, Warner)
Tennis Courts
Madison Parks has over 90 tennis courts. Most are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When courts are reserved, at least one must be left available for pick-up play. Please note that all tennis leagues and all tennis instructors must reserve the court, no matter the location.- $5.50/hour
- Push-button lighting is onsite and free to use at Rennebohm and Tenney courts
Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee or just Ultimate, is a non-contact team sport played with a flying disc. Contact MUFA (Madison Ultimate Frisbee Association for league information.- $35/hour (2-hour minimum); lights - $50/use (Burr Jones)
Volleyball Courts
Volleyball courts are all available on a first-come, first-served basis, unless you are planning a new league or tournament or want exclusive use of it.- $5.50/hour; lights - $20/use (Demetral)
- $50 for court raking
Tournaments & Leagues
If you are planning to organize a tournament, you must fill out the Special Event in a Park packet. If you are planning to start a new league, you must first talk to Madison Parks to discuss your proposal, as well as discuss the reservation fees.
Lighting
Evening lighting is available from sunset to 10pm at a number of athletic fields with a reservation.
Additional Fees/Policies
- Cancellations (unless cancelled by Madison Parks)
- Submit via email to parksathletics@cityofmadison.com or in writing to 330 East Lakeside Street, Madison, WI 53715
- Full refund: 28 days or more prior to the reservation, will include a $25 service fee.
- 50% refund: 27 to 11 days prior to the reservation.
- No refund: 10 days or less before the reservation.
- Amplified sound (for amplification other than game announcements): $60 per six hours
- Temporary structure: $110 per structure, per day
- Alcohol permit (at alcohol free parks only): $55 per day
- A request to vend during an athletic reservation may require a Park Event permit. Please contact the Community Events team at madisonevents@cityofmadison.com or (608) 264-9289 if you are planning on selling anything in a Madison Park.
- Damage: $50/hour plus cost of materials
Closed Fields/Weather Cancellations
- Fields may be closed due to inclement weather (current or predicted), ground conditions, or for any other reasons deemed necessary by Madison Parks.
- If a field reservation is canceled, a notification is emailed to the user who made the field reservation. Notifications are sent by 2:00 pm Monday through Friday and by 9:00 am on weekends and holidays.
- If inclement weather prevents you from using a reserved athletic space, the user group must contact Madison Parks within 5 business days to reschedule or be refunded.
Field & Court Reservations
- (608) 266-4711
- Email: Parks Athletics
- Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
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