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Shelter and Pavilion News

  • 2025 reservations opened Friday, November 1.
  • Reservations may be made online, by phone or in person at Parks Lakeside Offices.
  • See 2025 Special Event Reservations for unavailable dates and locations.
  • Olin Park Pavilion 2026: to ensure the long-term structural integrity of this historic building, City Engineering will be addressing necessary repairs and maintenance in 2026. We anticipate the pavilion to be closed in 2026 but will have a better idea of the timeline by November 2025. 

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
  1. Review RESERVATION POLICIES and SHELTER PRICES.
  2. Review Parks Projects. As we continually improve our park system, some projects may impact a nearby shelter. 
  3. Reserve one of three ways. Full payment is due at the time of processing. 
    • ONLINE - credit card only
    • Calling (608) 266-4711 - credit card only
    • In-person at the Parks Lakeside Offices - credit card, cash or check (made payable to City Treasurer)

Important Notes: 

  • Any required permits, such as amplified sound, or alcohol are required at the time of processing.    
  • All reservations are subject to our standard cancelation policy
  • Opening day to reserve a park shelter for the following year begins on the first business day in November. 
  • 2025 reservations opening day is Friday, November 1, 2024.
    • IMPORTANT: Canceling a reservation made on opening day will result in a 50% refund and must be submitted at least 11 or more days before the event date. No refunds are given if the request is submitted 10 days or fewer before the event. 
  • 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 park amenities. 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.

Open Schedule Exceptions 

 


  • Brittingham Park

    Address: 829 W. Washington Ave.
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    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 Park
  • Burrows Park Shelter

    Address: 25 Burrows Rd.
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In separate building
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Burrows Park Shelter
  • Country Grove Park

    Address: 7353 East Pass
    Capacity: See seating.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Country Grove Park
  • Demetral Park

    Address: 601 N. Sixth St
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    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 Park
  • Door Creek Shelter

    Address: 7035 Littlemore Dr
    Capacity: See Seating
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Door Creek Shelter
  • Elvehjem Park

    Address: 1202 Painted Post Dr
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Street parking

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Elvehjem Park
  • Elver Park Open Shelter

    Address: 1260 McKenna Blvd
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Elver Park Open Shelter
  • Elver Park Pavilion Shelter

    Address: 1250 McKenna Blvd
    Capacity: This is an enclosed and open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Elver Park Pavilion Shelter
  • Esther Beach Park

    Address: 2802 Waunona Way
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Esther Beach Park
  • Garner Park

    Address: 333 S. Rosa Rd
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Garner Park
  • Highland Manor Park Shelter

    Address: 10 Manor Drive
    Capacity: This is an enclosed shelter with max capacity posted as 212. Seating provided for approx. 100.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Highland Manor Park Shelter
  • Hoyt Park Main Shelter

    Address: 3902 Regent St
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In separate building
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Hoyt Park Main Shelter
  • Hoyt Park Roys Shelter

    Address: 3902 Regent St
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In separate building
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Hoyt Park Roys Shelter
  • Gates of Heaven

    Address: 302 E. Gorham St
    Capacity: See Seating.
    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 Heaven
  • James Madison Park

    Address: 614 E. Gorham St
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    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 Park
  • Lake Edge Park

    Address: 511 Park Ct
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    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 Park
  • Lake View Heights Park

    Address: 1621 Sunfield St.
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Street parking

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Lake View Heights Park
  • Marlborough Park

    Address: 2222 Whenona Dr.
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Street parking

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Marlborough Park
  • Marshall Park Shelter

    Address: 2101 Allen Blvd
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In separate building
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Marshall Park Shelter
  • Olbrich Park - Walter St.

    Address: 502 Walter Street
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    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: See Seating.
    Restrooms: In separate building
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Olin Park Pavilion
  • Penn Park

    Address: 2101 Fisher St.
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In separate building
    Water: Not available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
    Alcohol-Free Park: Yes - alcohol permit is required.

    Shelter Details: Penn Park
  • Rennebohm Park

    Address: 115 N. Eau Claire Ave
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Street parking

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Rennebohm Park
  • Tenney Park at John Wall Family Pavilion

    Address: 402 N. Thornton Ave.
    Capacity: See Seating.
    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 Pavilion
  • Tenney Park Beach Shelter

    Address: 1300 Sherman Ave
    Capacity: See seating.
    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 Beach Shelter
  • Vilas Park

    Address: 1602 Vilas Park Drive
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Vilas Park
  • Warner Park

    Address: 2930 N. Sherman Ave
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter with covered-patio.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Warner Park
  • Warner Park Beach Shelter

    Address: 1101 Woodward Dr.
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Parking lot

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Warner Park Beach Shelter
  • Westmorland Park

    Address: 4114 Tokay Blvd
    Capacity: This is an open-air shelter.
    Restrooms: In shelter
    Water: Available in shelter
    Parking: Street parking

    P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes

    Shelter Details: Westmorland Park

Reserve Online

or call 608-266-4711 Mon - Fri, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Questions you will be asked

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

Contact Madison Parks

  • City of Madison Parks Division
    330 E. Lakeside Street
    Madison, WI 53715
  • Phone: 608-266-4711
  • Contact Form
  • Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Park Hours: 4:00am - 10:00pm
  • After Hours, Weekends & Holidays: Contact Park Rangers, 608-235-0448