Permits
The following additional permits are available to purchase at least 10 business days in advance, with a shelter or athletic reservation.
Alcohol
Most parks allow alcohol (no glass). However, by ordinance (Madison General Ordinance 8.24) the following parks are alcohol-free and require an alcohol permit with an advanced reservation. See Madison General Ordinance 8.24 for a full list of parks and details.
- BB Clarke
- Bernie's Beach
- Brittingham
- Demetral (at shelter and within 50' radius)
- James Madison
- Lake Edge
- Law
- Mayfair
- OB Sherry
- Olbrich
- Paunack
- Penn (10:00 am – 8:00 pm)
- Reger
- Tenney
- Thut
- Warner (call for specifics)
- 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.
Temporary Structure
If your reservation will have a structure larger than 10' x 10' including inflatable structures, a permit is required. Please complete the application below, and submit (to parks@cityofmadison.com) with payment at least 10 business days prior to your event. Dunk tanks, sprinklers or other water features are NOT ALLOWED.
Shelter Reservation Temporary Structure Permit Application: MS Word | PDF