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Period Garden Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Madison, Wisconsin
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Website periodgardenpark.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–10 pm |
The setting
“Loved sitting in a shady spot by the fountain, watching the sparrows and cardinals fly in for water.”
Amenities couples mention
“Loved sitting in a shady spot by the fountain, watching the sparrows and cardinals fly in for water.”
What couples say again and again
“This is an absolutely beautiful place that was brought back to life by a caring, dedicated Madisonian, Joe Bonardi.”
From the reviews
My favorite park to take pictures in and just sit quietly. Beautifully maintained, and with a gorgeous pallet of colors, it's always a pleasure to visit. Great place for a small wedding ceremony or pictures for prom or Homecoming.
I volunteer here, and we are always looking for more help! Great place to do wedding photos.
Getting married at Period Garden Park
Period Garden Park comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Period Garden Park
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Period Garden Park — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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