Park Shelters
Park Shelter Rentals
1050 N. Orange Street
P: 608-647-8108 ex. 1
E: Jena.cabral@richlandcenter.com
Documents
2021 Shelter Facility Use Application Solicitud y Permiso de Uso de Instalaciones del Parque Richland Center 2021
Beer Shelter permit Permiso de RC Park para servir alcohol en el parquet
Picnic Kit Application Aplicación del kit de picnic Richland Center
Park Rules Reglas del parque para perros
Online Registration
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Temporary Events
All temporary events held on City Property, Streets, Parks, or in the Community Center must fill out a “Wisconsin Temporary Event Operator and Seller Information” form. Businesses must provide a Certificate of Insurance form listing the City of Richland Center as additional insured. List all vendors attending the event showing the Legal name; business name; address; city; state; zip code; home, business and cellular telephone numbers along with a brief description of what they are selling. Any vendor selling food or providing bounce houses, animals, climbing walls or any other dangerous activities, is required to provide these forms. The discretion on the requirement for a certificate of insurance will be determined by the City Clerk’s Office. Form, list of vendors and insurance certificates must be returned to the City Clerk a minimum of 5 days before the event. Wisconsin Department of Revenue reporting must be completed as soon as possible but no later than 10 days from the event closing.
CC Temp Operator and Seller Procedures
s-240f Wisconsin Temporary Event Operator and Seller Information Form
Picnic-Temp-License-Application
The Richland Center Parks and Grounds Department maintains and operates 12 Shelters located at various locations in the parks that are surrounded by other recreational facilities, such as Playgrounds, Basketball courts, Volleyball courts, Soccer fields, Outdoor pool and much more. Each shelter comes with a number of picnic tables that are perfect for hosting family gatherings as well as other social events. Located close to these shelters are well maintained public amenities such as restrooms, garbage cans and drinking fountains . (see the Park Shelter Brochure above for a comprehensive map of shelter locations).
Application forms are available at the Richland Center Community & Senior Center or downloadable at the link above. Forms must be completed and signed by the applicant, accompanied by the correct fee for the request for a park facility reservation. Office hours are Monday—Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Shelters are available to rent between April 15 and October 15th.
Dr. Kilian Meyer
The Dr. Meyer shelter has enclosed restroom & kitchen facilities, and is equipped to hold many events including baby/wedding showers, graduation parties, family reunions, etc. It is NOT air conditioned. The shelter doubles as a warming house in the winter for the outdoor ice rink. It is located at the midpoint of the softball fields and the Community & Senior Center. The shelter accommodates 65-75 people. Shelter rental is $75.00 per day.
Eunice Keepers
The E. Keepers shelter has attached restroom facilities and is equipped with electric and water. It is located in the playground area on the corner of 8th Street and Hwy 80 North. The shelter accommodates 80-110 people. Shelter rental is $60.00 per day.
Earl Anderson
The Earl Anderson shelter is located in the same playground area as E. Keepers, so there is access to enclosed restrooms. It is equipped with electric & water. The shelter holds 65-75 people. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day.
Charles Lawrence
The Charles Lawrence shelter is equipped with electric & water, and there are port-a-potties available. It is next to a basketball court, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, RV/primitive campsites, gazebos and a playground. The shelter is located in the parking lot at the end of Jefferson Street. You can access North Park by crossing the footbridge and there is a canoe port under the bridge to access the Pine River. This shelter can accommodate 75-100 people. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day.
Robert Retrum
The Robert Retrum shelter is equipped with electric and water, and there are port-a-potties available. It is next to a basketball court, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, RV/primitive campsites, gazebos and a playground. The shelter is located at the end of Jefferson Street. You can access North Park by crossing the footbridge and there is a canoe port under the bridge to access the Pine River. This shelter holds 75-100 people. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day.
R. Retrum & C. Lawrence
Both shelters can accommodate 150-200 people & can be rented together for $90.00 per day.
B.I. Pippin
The B.I. Pippin Shelter is equipped with electric and water. The shelter is located on the west side of Krouskop Park and accommodates 65-75 people. The shelter is nestled in a playground next to a soccer field and frisbee golf course, and runs along the Rotary Lights route. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day.
Glenn Ferguson
The Glenn Ferguson shelter is equipped with electric and water. The shelter is located on the west side of Krouskop Park and accommodates 65-75 people. The shelter is nestled in a playground next to a soccer field and frisbee golf course, and runs along the Rotary Lights route. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day.
Lions with Concession Stand
The Lions – North Park shelter is located in North Park and has enclosed concession facilities, and is nestled between two playing fields. The shelter holds 65-75 people. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day plus $25.00 if you want to rent the concession stand.
Justin Williams
The Justin Williams shelter is located in North Park and is equipped with electric and water, and there are port-a-potties available. It is next to softball & soccer fields. This shelter has been revamped to be equipped with batting cages. The shelter is located in North Park closest to Highway 80. You can access Krouskop Park by crossing the footbridge and there is a canoe port under the bridge to access the Pine River. At that time, this shelter will no longer be available to rent for gatherings.
Don Klingaman
The Don Klingaman shelter is located at the North Park Pond and is equipped with electric & water, and there are port-a-potties available. It is next to the fishing pond. The shelter is located in the parking lot at the corner of Eldon Storer Drive and Hwy 80. This shelter can accommodate 75-100 people. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day.
Carl Chellevold
The Carl Chellevold shelter is located at Lions Park, just off Highway 80, near Industrial Park Road. There is a sand volleyball court and a port-a-potty available. It borders the Pine River and has a canoe port, number two of five, if starting at Bowen’s Mill. There are two RV (electric only) campsites as well as primitive sites. The shelter is equipped with electric, but does not have water. This shelter accommodates 60 – 75 people. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day.
The Pine River Raceway is located here as of 2017. Race your remote control vehicles here!! Sponsored by Main Street Hobby & Bike Shop, LLC
RCHS Class of ’68- Hornet Hive
The RCHS Class of ’68 shelter is located at Old Mill Pond Park, 600 W. Seminary Street. It stands in place of the original Community Center. It borders the Pine River and has a fantastic canoe/kayak launch port, number four of five, if starting at Bowen’s Mill. The launch port has a new, all-accessible sidewalk! There are five RV (electric/water) campsites as well as primitive sites, and a Port-a-Potty. The shelter is equipped with a concrete base, benches, electric, and water. Future plans include playground equipment. The Mill Pond Community Garden is also in this park area. There is access to paved and river trails from this spot and ample parking. This shelter will accommodate 40 – 50 people. Shelter rental is $60.00 per day.
Joan Woodman Orton Mccollum Veteran’s Memorial Pavilion
This was a community collaboration to build a Living Memorial to honor our Veterans and their sacrifice. Sparked by a dream of Paul McManaway, enriching our community by building a gathering place/performance venue in a park setting where families could come to be entertained by their neighbors as they enjoyed a picnic lunch in the park. The original design presented has grown into the beautiful memorial you now see in the park. The shelter is equipped with electric, but does not have water. This shelter accommodates 50 people and is accessible to all. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day.
Rotary Club of Richland Center
The Rotary shelter is located at South Wedgewood Park, 2102 Bohmann Drive, near Doudna Elementary School. There is a port-a-potty available. It borders the Pine River and has a canoe port, the last of five, if starting at Bowen’s Mill. The shelter is equipped with electric, but does not have water. This shelter accommodates 60 – 75 people. Shelter rental is $50.00 per day.
