When & Where
SEE YOU AT THE SHELL
From ice skating to track workouts, the Shell has several options for you to play hard, get fit, and live well. Located next to Camp Randall Stadium, this facility includes a 200m indoor track, ice rink, cardio and strength equipment, and courts.
SHELL
1430 Monroe Street
Madison WI, 53711
(608) 262 - 8244
Hours of Operation
May 16 – August 28
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 6am - 8pm |
| Friday | 6am - 8pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed |
Adjusted Hours
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 27 | 6am - 6:30pm |
| May 28 - 30 | Closed |
| June 19 | Closed |
| July 1 | 6am - 6:30pm |
| July 2 - 4 | Closed |
August 29 – December 22
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 6am - Midnight |
| Friday | 6am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 10pm |
| Sunday | 8am - Midnight |
Shell closed on Home Football games.
Adjusted Hours
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| September 3, 10, & 17 | Closed |
| October 1 & 22 | Closed |
| November 5 | Closed |
| November 23 | 6am - 6:30pm |
| November 24 - 26 | Closed |
| November 27 | 8am - Midnight |
| December 16 | 6am - 10pm |
| December 17 - 18 | 8am - 10pm |
| December 19 - 21 | 6am - 10pm |
| December 22 | 6am - 6:30pm |
December 23 – January 8, 2023
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| December 23 - 26 | Closed |
| December 27 - 29 | 8am - 8pm |
| December 30 | 8am - 6:30pm |
| December 31 - January 2 | Closed |
| January 3 - 8 | 8am - 8pm |
January 9 – 22, 2023
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 6am - 8pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | 8am - 8pm |
January 23 – May 14
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 6am - Midnight |
| Friday | 6am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 10pm |
| Sunday | 8am - Midnight |
Adjusted Hours
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| May 7 | 8am - 10pm |
| May 8 - 11 | 6am - 10pm |
| May 12 | 6am - 6:30pm |
| May 13 - 14 | Closed |
March 10 – 19
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| March 10 | 6am - 8pm |
| March 11 - 12 | 8am - 8pm |
| March 13 - 17 | 8am - 8pm |
| March 18 - 19 | 8am - 8pm |
Live Building Usage
Shell Weight Machines
Shell Track
Shell Cardio Equipment
See For Yourself
Basketball Courts
Treadmills
Ice Rink
200m Track
Amenities & Getting There
Programs & Features:
- Ice skating, hockey, figure skating, basketball, track workouts, and cardio & strength training
- 6-lane, 200-meter track
- Basketball courts
- Cardio & strength space
- Ice rink
Parking:
- Metered parking on Monroe Street
- Lot 18 (located in front of the Shell): Parkmobile spaces; follow directions on signs in front of stalls to pay
- Lot 19 (near the UW Field House): Free after 4:30pm Monday – Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday
- Engineering Parking Ramp/Lot 17 (free on weekends)
- Lot 16 (3-minute walk): Permit required 24/7; any UW Lot Permit is valid after 4:30pm Monday – Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday
- Bike stalls are available in front of the Shell
- Moped parking available at Lot 690, 695, and 69
- Parking availability may be restricted without notice due to special events; for more information please visit the UW Transportation website and their Special Event Parking Calendar
- For more parking information, please contact UW Transportation
Bus:
- Convenient bus lines include the 3, 6, 7, 58, 80, 81, 82, and 84
BCycle:
- The nearest station is located at the corner of Breese Terrace and Regent Street or in front of Union South on Campus Drive