Shelters (with restrooms)

2027 Reservations are Open

Generally, shelters and pavilions are available are available from mid-April to mid-October, with some exceptions. If not reserved, most shelters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Day-of signage posted at each shelter indicates availability.

Some amenities, after making the reservation, such as electricity, water spigot or dumpster, require a special key to access. Look for a "Key required" and a padlock symbol (๐Ÿ”’๏ธŽ).

Open-air shelters are open year-round. However, restrooms are typically closed October โ€“ April.

How to Reserve a Shelter

2027 Dates/Locations Not Available

  • Due to reserved special events, a number of dates and locations are not available. View by date or by location. 
  • Due to project improvements, the following shelters are not available to reserve in 2027: 
    • Olin Park Pavilion - City Engineering is leading the rehabilitation project of the Olin Park Pavilion (Normal Hall).
    • Garner Park Shelter - due to the park's improvements project, we are not taking reservations throughout 2027. The shelter may periodically be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please inquire with staff before your event to be certain. 
    • Rennebohm Park Shelter will close after August 22, 2027 for the service drive project - adding handicap parking stalls. The project is expected to be completed in November 2027.

Brittingham Park Shelter

829 W. Washington Ave.
Directions

Burrows Park Shelter

Country Grove Park Shelter

Demetral Park Shelter

Door Creek Park Pavilion

7035 Littlemore Dr.
Directions

Elvehjem Park Shelter

1202 Painted Post Dr.
Directions

Elver Park Open Shelter

1260 McKenna Blvd.
Directions

Elver Park Pavilion

1250 McKenna Blvd.
Directions

Esther Beach Park Shelter

Garner Park Shelter

Highland Manor Park Shelter

James Madison Park Gates of Heaven

James Madison Park Shelter

Lake Edge Park Shelter

Lake View Heights Park Shelter

Marlborough Park Shelter

Marshall Park Shelter

Olbrich Park Shelter at Walter Street

Olin Park Pavilion (Monona Lake Assembly Normal Hall)

Penn Park Shelter

2101 Fisher St
Directions

Reindahl Park Pavilion at the Imagination Center

Rennebohm Park Shelter

115 N. Eau Claire Ave.
Directions

Tenney Park Beach Shelter

Tenney Park John Wall Family Pavilion

Vilas (Henry) Park Shelter

Warner Park Beach Shelter

Warner Park Shelter

2930 N. Sherman Ave
Directions

Westmorland Park Shelter

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