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To reserve a park shelter with Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry, follow these steps:
- Online Reservations: Visit our Facilities Rental page and use the online reservation system to check availability and submit a request.
- In-Person Reservations: You can also visit our office during regular business hours (8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday through Friday) to reserve a facility.
Shelters and gazebos are available for private rental from May 1 through September 30, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, with specific fees based on shelter type and residency status. The Wetmore Park East Shelter is available from March through December.
For more details on shelter availability, fees, and terms, please review our Facilities Rental page. Contact us at Rec@cityofsunprairie.com or (608) 837-3449 with any questions.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 10 days prior to the reservation date to qualify for a refund, minus a $20 withdrawal fee.
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Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry offers five convenient ways to register for our programs.
In our seasonal publication, the Rec Connection, which is released three times annually (Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall), you can explore a wide range of activities for all ages, including sports, enrichment, fitness, arts, camps, and more. The Rec Connection is available online and limited copies are available in print at the Westside Community Services Building, City Hall, Sun Prairie Historical Museum, Sun Prairie Public Library, and the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce.
Here’s how you can register:
Online:
- Visit our Recreation Division website.
- Click on the “Register for Programs” tab, create an account (or log in), and sign up!
Mail-In:
- Send your completed registration form and waiver of liability to:
- Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry, 2598 West Main Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590.
- Send your completed registration form and waiver of liability to:
In-Person/24-Hour Dropbox:
- Drop your form off at the 24-hour dropbox, located in the vestibule of the Westside Community Services Building (2598 W. Main Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590).
Fax:
- Fax your registration form and waiver to: (608) 825-0716.
Scan/Email:
- Scan and email your completed registration form to: rec@cityofsunprairie.com.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (608) 837-3449 or email rec@cityofsunprairie.com!
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Yes! Dogs are welcome in City parks, provided that:
- The dog must be under the control of the owner at all times
- The dog must be on a non-retractable leash, held in hand at all times, that is no more than 6 feet in length
- The dog must be properly licensed in the municipality that it primarily resides in
- The owner must pick up after the dog
- Only service dogs permitted in playground areas, tennis courts, pickleball courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, athletic fields, baseball diamonds, the Family Aquatic Center, the Tom & Rita Tubbs Splashpad and Playground, park restrooms/changing facilities, or ice rinks.
For more information on the rules and regulations of City of Sun Prairie parks, please see Chapter 12.44 of the Sun Prairie Municipal Code.