BARABOO EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Picnics, Power and Policy: Renting the Village Forest Park Shelter in Baraboo
A daylong shelter rental at Forest Park in Baraboo with accessible bathrooms, electrical service for catering, refuse containers and a refundable security deposit—this guide explains the amenities and household rules you need to plan a seamless event.
Picnics, Power and Policy: Renting the Village Forest Park Shelter in Baraboo.
The Village Forest Park Shelter in Baraboo provides a straightforward, well-equipped setting for gatherings: accessible bathrooms, electrical outlets and a serving shelf for warmers, refuse and recycling containers for cleanup, and a refundable security deposit to ensure the space is returned intact. These practical details define the rental experience and are the focus of this guide.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Accessible restrooms and plug-in catering
The shelter includes access to bathrooms and electrical outlets plus a serving shelf suited to crockpots and roasters—useful for community potlucks and catered events.
House rules that protect the space
To keep the shelter ready for the next group you must return any moved tables to their original locations, properly dispose of cigarette waste, and use provided refuse and recycling containers.
A refundable deposit and cleanliness checklist
A $200 cash security deposit is required to reserve the wet bar room; it is refundable when the shelter is left clean with no damage and when the exit checklist and key are returned on time.
What the day feels like
What renting the shelter feels like
The rental reads like a practical village gathering spot: a sheltered room with power for warmers, nearby restroom access, and a tidy outdoor lawn where furnishings and refuse rules preserve the park for all. The experience is less about flash and more about having the right practical details—water, outlets, bins and a short checklist—to run a trouble-free all‑day event.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a small pitcher if you plan to fill coffee pots (bathroom faucets are the only accessible water); plan to supply any specialty serving utensils you need.
Use the serving shelf and outlets for warmers—there are two 20‑amp circuits. Nesco roasters typically draw 8–10 amps and crockpots 4–6 amps; do not plug microwaves into the available outlets.
Refuse and recycling containers are provided; if you move tables, return them to their original locations and follow the exit checklist provided at the end of your rental.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much is the security deposit?
A $200 cash security deposit is required to reserve the Village Forest Park Shelter wet bar room.
How do I get my deposit back?
The deposit is refundable provided the shelter is left clean and undamaged; the exit checklist must be completed and turned in with the key. If the key and checklist are not returned to Village Hall by the following business day the deposit will be forfeited. Any costs for cleaning or repairs will be deducted from the deposit and the renter is responsible for costs exceeding the deposit.
Are bathrooms and water available on site?
Yes—there is access to bathrooms. It is suggested you bring a small pitcher for filling coffee pots because the bathroom faucets are the only accessible water.
Can I run caterers' equipment at the shelter?
There are electrical outlets and a serving shelf for crockpots and Nesco roasters; the shelter has two 20‑amp circuits. Do not plug microwaves into the provided outlets; plan appliance loads within the stated amp ranges (Nesco 8–10 amps, crockpots 4–6 amps).
Can delivery vehicles or personal vehicles drive onto the lawn?
No. No vehicles, including delivery vehicles, are allowed on the lawn.
What are my responsibilities for cleanup and furniture?
Refuse and recyclable containers are provided; if you move tables you must return them to their original locations. Dispose of cigarette waste properly.
Where is the Forest Park Shelter located?
The meeting/departure location is 1401 Zajak Dr, Baraboo, WI 53913.