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Large Shelters

2021 SHELTER RESERVATIONS
- Most shelters are open mid-April through mid-October (see exceptions below). You may check availability and reserve a shelter for 2021 ONLINE or by calling (608) 266-4711.
- Full payment is due at the time of processing your reservation, along with any required permits.
- Credit card (MasterCard or Visa) is the only accepted method of payment.
- Due to COVID-19, the Parks office remains closed to the public and we cannot accept cash or check as payment.
- All reservations are subject our standard cancellation policy.
- See individual shelter details for pricing.
- Prior to reserving, be sure to visit Parks Projects. We are continually improving our park system and some of these improvements may impact a nearby shelter.
- The Shelter Reservations Guide provides details on seating capacities, and amenities such as outlets, fireplaces, and picnic tables.
Shelter 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)
Note:
- Picnic shelters are also reservable or available on a first-come, first served basis.
- 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. There are a handful of parks that are alcohol-free. In order to have alcohol in these parks, you must have a reservation and an alcohol permit, which can be obtained when placing your reservation.
- 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 continues 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.
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Brittingham Park Shelter
Address: 829 West 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 DetailsBurrows 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 DetailsDemetral Park Shelter
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 DetailsElvehjem Park Shelter
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 DetailsElver Park Shelter #1 (open)
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 DetailsElver Park Shelter #2 (Enclosed)
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 DetailsGarner Park Shelter
Address: 333 S. Rosa Rd
Capacity: Seats 80 people in main section, 60 people in upper section
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter DetailsHighland Manor Park Shelter
Address: 10 Manor Drive
Capacity: 4,252 sq. ft.; maximum capacity 212; tables and chairs provided onsite for 100 people
Restrooms: In shelter
Water: Available in shelter
Parking: Parking lot
P.A. (Amplified Sound) Permit Allowed: Yes
Shelter DetailsHoyt 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 DetailsHoyt 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 DetailsGates 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 DetailsJames Madison Park Shelter
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 DetailsLake Edge Park Shelter
Address: 511 Park Ct
Capacity: Seats 80 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 DetailsMarshall 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 DetailsOlin 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 DetailsReindahl 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 DetailsRennebohm Park Shelter
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 DetailsJohn Wall Family Pavilion in Tenney Park
Address: 402 N. Thornton Ave.-shelter/1414 E. Johnson St.-park
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 DetailsVilas Park Shelter
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 DetailsWarner Park Shelter
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 DetailsWestmorland Park Shelter
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
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
Reservable Spaces
Contact Madison Parks
- City of Madison Parks Division
City-County Building, Room 104
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Madison, WI 53703 - Phone: (608) 266-4711
- Fax: (608) 267-1162
- WI Relay Service
- Contact Parks
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Park Hours: 4:00am - 10:00pm
- After Hours, Weekends & Holidays: Contact Park Rangers 9:30am - 11:00pm, (608) 235-0448
Facilities
Baseball
Basketball
B-cycle Station
Beach
Boat Launch
Boat Mooring
Botanical Garden
Canoe & Kayak Launch Sites
Canoe & Kayak Rental
Canoe & Kayak Storage
Cricket
Cross-Country Skiing
Disc Golf
Dog Free Park
Dog Off-Leash Park
Fireplace
Football
Golf
Hiking
Historical Feature
Horseshoe/Bocce
Ice Skating
Lacrosse
Open Field
Parking Lot
Pickleball
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Pool
Recreation Center
Restroom
Scenic Overlook
Shelter - Reservable
Skate Park
Slacklining and Hammocking
Sledding
Snowshoeing
Soccer
Softball
Splash Park
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball