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 Rent a Facility for Special Events
Your major event could be a wedding, a business meeting, a world-class family reunion, art show or more! And you can hold your event at one of Denver Parks and Recreation’s four historic and architecturally exciting mountain lodges or park pavilions. These beautiful venues are available for intimate events of 100 to 350 people. Learn more about fees for facility rentals.
 
Please note that the rental rates reflect the fee increase for 2010 events which was approved by Denver City Council on November 16, 2009.

 


City Park Pavilion:
In the midst of Denver’s premier urban park
17th Avenue and York Street

This elegant Spanish-style landmark features towers and arches that offer an expansive view of the entire park, which includes Ferrill and Duck Lake and graceful footpaths among sweeping  tree-scapes. This is among Denver Parks and Recreation’s largest venues, with a spacious room that includes facilities for a staging kitchen.

Available mid-April to mid-October
Hours available 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. (maximum rental nine hours/day)
Basic  fees $350-600 per event (security deposit 75%)



Chief Hosa Lodge in Genesee Park:
Less than a 30 minute drive to the mountains west of Denver.
Exit 253 Off westbound I-70

The Lodge was built in 1918 by architect Jules Jacques Benedict, and named after an Arapaho tribal leader who was given the honorary title ‘Hosa’ by the Ute tribe which meant peaceful and beautiful. Sweeping views of the Continental Divide surround the Lodge’s patio areas, which complement its 3,000 square feet of indoor meeting space. Rental includes exclusive use of grounds, lodge and an on-site facilitator.
 
Available year-round (higher rates on holidays)
Hours available 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. (minimum rental four hours)
Basic fees $110-480 per hour (security deposit $200-400) plus kitchen fees $200-400



Montclair Civic Building – The Molkery: 
Less than five miles from central downtown.
6820 East 12th Avenue

Wide, spacious porches wrap around this historical treasure built by Baron Walter Von Richtofen in 1888 as he sought to develop Monclair as a ‘suburb’ and lure residents from downtown Denver. The building was extensively renovated and offers a spacious 975 square foot meeting room, catering kitchen and parking. Rental includes tables and chairs and an on-site facilitator.

Available year-round
Hours available 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Basic fees $50-100 per hour (security deposit $200) plus kitchen fees $35



Washington Park Boathouse:
Easy access from Speer Boulevard or I-25

East Exposition Avenue and South Humboldt Street

Architect Jules Jacques Benedict built this spacious, outdoor pavilion in 1913 on the south shore of Smith Lake, with a spectacular view of Washington Park’s legendary flower beds and broad landscape that personifies the ‘City Beautiful Era’ of Denver’s early years. Majestic trees shade the pavilion which offers 2,500 sq. ft. of floor space and parking.

Available mid-April to mid-October
Hours available 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. (maximum rental is nine hours/day)
Basic fees $350-600 per event (security deposit 75%)

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Call 720-913-0766 to learn how to rent one of these facilities.
 
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