Old ideas can sometimes use new buildings. New ideas must use old buildings

- Jane Jacobs

The Yards at Belleville Depot is a project to restore the classic 1888 Depot and create a vibrant food hub, family friendly environment for all to gather, and event space for those extra special occassions.

Located at the southern Edge of Dane County along the Badger State Bike Trail, Belleville is a 20 miles bike ride from Madison State Capital and 4 miles from the infamous Stewart Tunnel (reopening in 2026). Sign up for updates as we get going!

See more of the existing building here.

The site will have shipping containers turned food vendors, and visitors are welcome to hang out in the yard on a picnic table or sit on our beautiful new wrrap around deck and enjoy the food most of the year. The Depot building itself will be open year round, with comfortable seating inside and a small market.

Bikers will benefit from dawn-to-dusk restrooms, good waterbottle filling stations and other necessities for a successful ride.

Inside, historic memorabilia will fill the walls and this growing community gets a third space to connect with friends.