Public Event Permits

Step 1.Before You Submit:

Make sure you've included and reviewed the following:

• Correct Signature: The application must be signed by the correct Authorized Agent
  • If the agent has changed since previous permit, include an Agent Change letter
  • **Applications without proper signature or correct Authorized Agent will be rejected and will require resubmittal
• Flexible Dates: If your event date is flexible, list alternative dates in your email (in order of preference)
• Tips for filling our your application(PDF, 515KB)
• 2026 Restrictions and Requirements: By Park and Permit Type(PDF, 25KB)
• 2026 Public Event Rest Dates unavailable to request(PDF, 228KB)
• 2026 Athletic Priority Park Information(PDF, 25KB): Some parks are designated as Athletic Priority Parks due to high athletic use. While other permit types are allowed, they must follow specific criteria and timelines.
• Park Capacities(PDF, 66KB)
• Maps, including permittable spaces(PDF, 52MB) available to request
• Pavilion Use: If using Central Park Pavilion or City Park Pavilion, indicate requested dates and times, including set up and strike, in the “Specific Location” section of your

Step 2.How to Apply:

• Do not submit your application multiple times. It slows down the system for everyone
• Email your completed application to park.permits@denvergov.org starting at 8:00am MST on November 1, 2025
  • Applications received prior to 8:00am will be rejected and must be resubmitted
• Applications will be reviewed in the order received

Step 3.Communication & Follow-Up:

• If Parks Permit Staff contacts the applicant with questions, they must respond by phone within 20 minutes
  • Missed responses will result in rejection and require resubmission

• Applicants who apply on November 1 will be contacted the same day
• Applications submitted after November 1 will receive a response within 3 business days

Step 4.Application Requirements

Individual Applicants

• Must be 18 years or older
• Another person may submit the application, but the individual applicant’s name and signature must be included 

Organizations

• Must designate an Authorized Agent (18+) who is an employee, board member, or has written authorization on letterhead
• A new agent must submit an authorization letter (signed by an employee or board member) with the application
• Only the Authorized Agent will receive communication unless a change is submitted in writing
• Nonprofits must include 501(c)(3) verification (IRS Determination Letter or Colorado Secretary of State registration) with the application

Step 5.Application Limits:

• Only one application per email will be accepted

• Only one active application per Public Event is allowed at a time
• For event series (multiple dates for the same event at the same park - i.e., summer movie series), submit all dates on one application.
  • Denver Parks and Recreation reserves the right to define an “event series”
• You may list multiple parks and multiple dates (in order of preference) on your application if flexible. Availability will be checked in the order listed, with the first available location/date being offered to the applicant

*Please review important permitting resources in the tab below*