Fireplaces
Brittingham, Burrows and Hoyt Park offer free-standing, outdoor fireplaces where you can bring your own firewood and enjoy toasted marshmallows and a quiet evening around a fire. With the guidance of the Madison Fire Department and MGO 34.07, please observe the following rules:
- Fire has a spark arrestor or heavy screen to contain the embers and sparks
- Fire has at least 10 ft. clearance from combustibles
- Smoke does not create a nuisance
- Fire is continuously monitored and maintained by an adult
- A method to extinguish the fire is readily available
- Extinguish fire completely before leaving the park
- See Outdoor and Opening Burning for more information.
- Grilling is allowed in general parks. Coal receptables are available in many park locations.
- Review Park Rules for more information.
Indoor Gas Fireplaces
With a shelter reservation, an indoor gas fireplace is available at Door Creek Pavilion and the John Wall Family Pavilion in Tenney Park
Outdoor Shelter Fireplaces
As of June 2026, all outdoor shelter fireplaces are closed until further notice. Recent inspections found all outdoor shelter fireplaces to be unsafe, requiring varying degrees of repair. Staff are evaluating each inspection report to determine appropriate next steps based on use and repair needs. Indoor gas fireplaces (Tenney and Door Creek) as well as freestanding outdoor firepits remain open. (posted June 9, 2026)
This includes outdoor shelter fireplaces at the following parks:
- Brittingham
- Burrows
- Garner
- Hoyt
- Lake View Heights
- Vilas
- Westmorland