Parks
How do I reserve a park shelter in Madison?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
Reserve through the City of Madison Parks Division, online, by phone or in person. Online reservations use the City's WebTrac system and can be made 10 or more days ahead. You can also call the Parks office at 608-266-4711 or visit 330 E. Lakeside St., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For 2027, reservations opened Monday, November 2, 2026. Payment in full is due when you book, by credit card online or by phone. The City's Shelter Prices page has the fees. Glass bottles, dogs and other animals, and driving on the grass are not allowed at shelters. Amplified sound, temporary structures and alcohol in an alcohol-free park need a special use permit. Cancellations at least 28 days out get a 75 percent refund. This covers City of Madison parks only. Source: City of Madison Parks Division, Reserve a Shelter (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026