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

- Jane Jacobs

See more of the existing building here.

The Yards at Belleville Depot is a project to restore the 1888 Italiante Depot building, and allow the rich character of Southern Wisconsin and its history pour in and out, of this new central hub.

Our team of passionate architects, builders and hospitality professionals are reviving this long dormant gem into a multi-use food park and historic train museum for families, respite for bikers along Badger State Trail, and new center for the growing community to host events or come together casually, but most importantly, to enjoy it again.

The site will have food trailers (4) leased out to local food and goods vendors, and visitors are welcome to hang out in the yard on a picnic table or or sit on the patio (3) and enjoy the food most of the year. The Depot building (1) itself will be open year round, with comfortable seating inside and a small market with ice cream, coffee, and grab-n-go food options.

Bikers will benefit from dawn-to-dusk restrooms (5), good waterbottle filling stations, a bike maintance post (7) and shaded rest area.

Inside, historic memorabilia will fill the walls and people can puruse The Depot Shop, stocked with local creations from Belleville residents and artists throughout Dane County. Would you like to sell your goods with us? Contact us here. We see a lot of neighborhood programming potential, and welcome any suggestions or comments.

We look forward to the work ahead. Please contact the Village directly if you have input on this site and want your voice considered in its next chapter.

Thank you for checking us out! Cheers!