Event Facilities

City Park Pavilion

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Montclair Civic Center

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Washington Park Boathouse

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Chief Hosa Lodge

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COVID-19 Updates: 

As the COVID-19 virus remains in our community, it is important to understand that information and guidelines around gatherings and special requirements may change at any time and can impact permits. Customers will be notified as soon as possible with any changes that impact their permit.

  • Read about the updated Public Health Order
  • Capacities have resumed 100%
  • If you are fully vaccinated, you may remove your mask
  • We ask that you wear your mask if you are NOT fully vaccinated 
  • Indoor events with 100 to 500 people can operate at 100% capacity with 6 feet of distancing required between parties of unvaccinated people or when vaccination status is unknown
  • For those who are unvaccinated, public health experts still recommend wearing a face-covering in many indoor settings, socially distancing and avoiding large crowds. Here are recommendations on how those who are unvaccinated can protect themselves and their loved ones until they are immunized:
  • Permit applicants may cancel due to COVID-19 at any time in 2021 for a full refund

 

Event Facility Information

Reservation Process

  • All reservation requests are accepted online. Requests are NOT accepted by email at any time and no paper application is available to complete. Read and download online reservation instructions
  • A $210 nonrefundable deposit to secure your reservation will be due at the time of application. This deposit is applied towards your total permit fee
  • Once your reservation request has been reviewed, you will be contacted within three (3) business days by the Events Coordinator with a confirmation or rejection

Special Notes

  • You must be 18 or older to reserve an Event Facility
  • Only one permit per day is allowed
  • City Park Pavilion may be reserved
    April 15 – October 15 from 2:00pm – 11:00pm, 7 days a week
  • Washington Park Boathouse may be reserved
    April 15 – October 15
    Monday – Saturday: 7:00am – 11:00pm
    Sunday: 2:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Cheesman Park Pavilion is a Special Occasion site, not an Event Facility. Find information on a Special Occasion park permits.

Six event facilities are available to rent:

Event Facility Reservation Instructions and Requirements

Online Event Facility Reservations

Applications ARE NOT accepted by email at any time and NO paper application is available to complete. All reservation requests are accepted online or in-person only and must be submitted at least 30 days in advance.

  1. View instructions(PDF, 512KB) on how to complete your reservation request 
  2. Start your online reservation request in the DPR Online Service Center
  3. Nonrefundable $210 down payment DUE at time of booking
  4. Within 2 business days of submitting a request, you will receive an email regarding the status of your request

Permit Requirements

The following requirements must be met no later than 21 calendar days prior to event:

  1. All fees paid in full
    View online payment instructions(PDF, 333KB)

  2. Proof of insurance coverage
  3. Permit holder must complete a walk-through with an Event Facilitator (instructions below)

  4. Alcohol
    Alcohol Policy(PDF, 182KB)
    Alcohol Sale/Service Permit Requirements(PDF, 167KB)
    If selling alcohol: Liquor Liability is required + a special event liquor permit must be acquired from the Denver Dept. of Excise and Licenses

When all requirements are met by the deadline (21 calendar days prior to event date) approved permits will be sent via email no later than 14 business days prior to event date.

Online Tour & Walkthrough Reservations

Schedule a Tour:(PDF, 358KB)

Free, guided one (1) hour tours are available for parties who wish to see the interior of an event facility and ask additional questions before submitting a reservation application. Registered tour attendees are invited to bring one guest. View instructions on how to schedule a tour.(PDF, 358KB)

Schedule a Walk-through(PDF, 358KB) (for permit holders only):
A one (1) hour walk-through with a DPR Event Facilitator is required to obtain your approved Event Facility Permit. The walk-through will cover day-of event logistics. Permit holders are strongly encouraged to bring any vendors, family or friends who will play a role in your event. Permit holders are limited to one walkthrough. View instructions on how to schedule a walk-through.(PDF, 358KB)

Visit the DPR Online Service Center

Tour and walk-through schedules are updated on the 25th of each month.
Walk-throughs do NOT need to be scheduled earlier than 60 days prior to your event date.

Event Facility Regulations

 
$210 (or 50% of the fee if total fee is less than $210) is due at the time of reservation and is non-refundable. 
 
All fees outside of the deposit will be refunded if cancellation is made 22 days or more prior to the permit start date.
 
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made 21 days or less prior to the permit start date.

 

 

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Parks & Recreation Policies

Contact the Event Facilities Team

Parks Permit Office
201 W. Colfax Ave, Dept 1.G.1 (1st floor)
Denver, CO 80202

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Phone: 720-913-0700
Fax: 720-913-0778

Event Facilities:
park.permits@denvergov.org

Recreation Center Rentals
Phone: 720-865-0548 
RecreationCenterRentals@denvergov.org

Carla Madison Rooftop Rentals
Phone: 720-865-5583
diana.garcia@denvergov.org

Golf Rental Facilities
Phone: 720-865-4653
infodenvergolf@denvergov.org

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