Large Shelters

Madison Parks offers larger shelters and pavilions perfect for a casual event, staff retreat or celebration. Most are available to reserve from mid-April through mid-October, with a few exceptions as noted below. The Shelter Reservations Guide provides details on seating capacities, and amenities such as outlets, fireplaces, and picnic tables. Reservations may be made online, in person or by phone. Please follow these helpful steps when making a reservation.
STEPS TO RESERVE A SHELTER
- Review RESERVATION POLICIES and SHELTER PRICES.
- Review Parks Projects. As we are continually improving our park system, some projects may impact a nearby shelter.
- RESERVE one of three ways. Full payment, by credit card only, is due at the time of processing.
- ONLINE
- Calling (608)266-4711
- In-person at the Parks administration office
Important Notes:
- Full payment, by credit card only is due at the time of processing your reservation
- Any required permits, such as amplified sound, or alcohol are required at the time of processing.
- All reservations are subject to our standard cancellation policy.
- 2024 reservations open Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
- IMPORTANT: For reservations made on opening day (2nd Tuesday in November), cancellations made 11 or more days before the event date will receive a 50% refund.
- Dogs are prohibited inside a shelter or other City building.
- Picnic shelters may be reserved online or by calling -OR- if not reserved, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Day of signage is posted at the shelter.
- Madison Parks does not guarantee absolute privacy to any group. Your reservation will reserve only the facility you are using, not the entire park or other facilities within the park. If you are interested in reserving the entire park, please visit Special Events.
- Alcohol is permitted in most Madison Parks. Glass is never allowed. There are a handful of alcohol-free parks. In these locations, if you would like to bring alcohol, you will need an alcohol permit, which may be obtained when placing your reservation. An alcohol permit, without a reservation, is not given.
- Public improvements and/or construction may be underway during the time of your reservation. The City of Madison Parks Division makes every attempt to schedule around events and shelter reservations whenever possible, however, this is not a guarantee. Please keep in mind improvements to parks and infrastructure continue throughout the year. Please visit Park Projects for a partial list of major capital improvement projects.
- Firearms or weapons are not permitted at any of the shelters. Violators may be considered trespassers and may be subject to forfeiture or arrest.
- The availability of Gates of Heaven may be checked online however, you will need to call to make your reservation.
- Reservations for the following year begin in November of the proceeding year.
Open Schedule Exceptions
- Open year-round:
- Open mid-April through mid-November:
- John Wall Family Pavilion in Tenney Park
- Elver Park (enclosed shelter)
- Warner Park
- Olin Park (through October)
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Brittingham Park
Address: 829 W. Washington Ave.
Capacity: Seats 150 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Alcohol-Free Park: Yes - alcohol permit is required.
Shelter Details: Brittingham ParkBurrows Park Shelter
Address: 25 Burrows Rd.
Capacity: Seats 110 people
Restrooms: In separate building
Water: Not available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Burrows Park ShelterDemetral Park
Address: 601 N. Sixth St
Capacity: Seats 140 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Alcohol-Free Park: Yes - alcohol permit is required.
Shelter Details: Demetral ParkElvehjem Park
Address: 1202 Painted Post Dr
Capacity: Seats 80 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Street parking
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Elvehjem ParkElver Park Open Shelter
Address: 1260 McKenna Blvd
Capacity: Seats 100 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Elver Park Open ShelterElver Park Pavilion Shelter
Address: 1250 McKenna Blvd
Capacity: Seats 60 people inside, 80 people outside
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Elver Park Pavilion ShelterEsther Beach Park
Address: 2802 Waunona Way
Capacity: 20
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Esther Beach ParkGarner Park
Address: 333 S. Rosa Rd
Capacity: Seats 80 people in lower section, 60 people in upper section
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Garner ParkHighland Manor Park Shelter
Address: 10 Manor Drive
Capacity: max. capacity 212; tables & chairs for 100 provided
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Highland Manor Park ShelterHoyt Park Main Shelter
Address: 3902 Regent St
Capacity: Seats 100 people
Restrooms: In separate building
Water: Not available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Hoyt Park Main ShelterHoyt Park Roys Shelter
Address: 3902 Regent St
Capacity: Seats 70 people
Restrooms: In separate building
Water: Not available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Hoyt Park Roys ShelterGates of Heaven
Address: 302 E. Gorham St
Capacity: Seats 98 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Alcohol-Free Park: Yes - alcohol permit is required.
Shelter Details: Gates of HeavenJames Madison Park
Address: 614 E. Gorham St
Capacity: 60
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Street parking
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Alcohol-Free Park: Yes - alcohol permit is required.
Shelter Details: James Madison ParkLake Edge Park
Address: 511 Park Ct
Capacity: Seats approx. 50 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Street parking
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Alcohol-Free Park: Yes - alcohol permit is required.
Shelter Details: Lake Edge ParkLake View Heights Park
Address: 1621 Sunfield St.
Capacity: 20
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Street parking
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Lake View Heights ParkMarlborough Park
Address: 2222 Whenona Dr.
Capacity: 20
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Street parking
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Marlborough ParkMarshall Park Shelter
Address: 2101 Allen Blvd
Capacity: Seats 100 people
Restrooms: In separate building
Water: Not available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Marshall Park ShelterOlbrich Park - Walter St.
Address: 502 Walter Street
Capacity: Seats approx. 50 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Alcohol-Free Park: Yes - alcohol permit is required.
Shelter Details: Olbrich Park - Walter St.Olin Park Pavilion
Address: 1156 Olin-Turville Court
Capacity: Seats 150 people
Restrooms: In separate building
Water: Not available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Olin Park PavilionPenn Park
Address: 2101 Fisher St.
Capacity: 100
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Alcohol-Free Park: Yes - alcohol permit is required.
Shelter Details: Penn ParkReindahl Park Shelter
Address: 1818 Portage Rd
Capacity: Seats 110 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Reindahl Park ShelterRennebohm Park
Address: 115 N. Eau Claire Ave
Capacity: Seats 170 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Street parking
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Rennebohm ParkTenney Park at John Wall Family Pavilion
Address: 402 N. Thornton Ave.
Capacity: Seats 120 people inside/60 outside patio
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Alcohol-Free Park: Yes - alcohol permit is required.
Shelter Details: Tenney Park at John Wall Family PavilionVilas Park
Address: 1602 Vilas Park Drive
Capacity: Seats 170 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Vilas ParkWarner Park
Address: 2930 N. Sherman Ave
Capacity: Seats 50 people inside, 140 people outside
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Warner ParkWarner Park Beach Shelter
Address: 1101 Woodward Dr.
Capacity: Seats approx. 50 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Warner Park Beach ShelterWestmorland Park
Address: 4114 Tokay Blvd
Capacity: Seats 100 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Street parking
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter Details: Westmorland Park
or call (608) 266-4711 Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4:15 pm
Please Note: We are continually improving our park system. Please see Parks Projects for more information on specific park projects that may impact your shelter reservation.
More Information
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Contact Madison Parks
- City of Madison Parks Division
330 E. Lakeside Street
Madison, WI 53715 - Phone: (608) 266-4711
- Contact Form
- WI Relay Service
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Park Hours: 4:00am - 10:00pm
- After Hours, Weekends & Holidays: Contact Park Rangers, (608) 235-0448
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