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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 the following parks are alcohol-free and require an alcohol permit with an advanced shelter or athletic reservation. See Madison General Ordinance 8.24 for a full list of parks and details and MGO 8.40 for conservation park preservation rules.
Cost: $55 per reservation
- Allied Park
- 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
- 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 rangers.
Cost: $60 per reservation
Temporary Structure
If your reservation will have a structure larger than 10' x 10' such as a tent or inflatable, a permit is required. Please apply at least 10 business days prior to your event. You must call the Digger's Hotline and complete the application below. Please submit to parks@cityofmadison.com with payment. Dunk tanks, sprinklers or other water features are NOT ALLOWED.
Shelter Reservation Temporary Structure Permit Application: MS Word | PDF
Cost: $110 per reservation