Rentals & Permits

Applications for Public Events, Special Occasions, and Tournaments will be accepted via email to park.permits@denvergov.org beginning at 8:00 a.m. on April 8 for activities held June 8 or later only, as the department works to hire seasonal park staff.

The Denver Parks Permit Office provides required permits for numerous parks uses including picnics, public events, special occasions, temporary vending, athletic leagues and more. Learn more about how to get different park and facility permits:

 

Athletic Fields & Courts

More than 100 athletic fields are available for a variety of uses. Learn more about athletic fields and courts

Assemblies, Public Events & Special Occasions

Park permits for large public events or smaller, invitation-only gatherings, along with public assemblies. Learn about permits for public events and special occasions

Event Facilities

Denver Parks and Recreation offers six event facilities to permit for events. Learn more about venues and how to submit a reservation request.

Private Outdoor Fee-Based Events

Private Outdoor Fee-Based Activity (POFA) is a class, clinic, camp, guided activity, program, or related service organized and offered for payment, fee, or other consideration.

Temporary Vending Permits

Denver Parks and Recreation offers permits to temporarily sell food and non-alcoholic beverages at designated park sites. Learn more about temporary vending permits and locations.

Picnics

Picnic shelters & sites are reserved by permit only. Learn more about picnic reservations and permits

Online Service Center

Reserve picnics, fields, facilities,  campsites, event spaces, and more!

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Parks & Recreation Policies

Park Use Rules & Regulations(PDF, 547KB)

Admissions-Based Events(PDF, 153KB)

DRAFT: Revised Alcohol Policy(PDF, 221KB)

Alcohol Rules, Regulations & Policies(PDF, 242KB)

DRAFT: Revision to Rule Section 16: Wheeled & E-Devices(PDF, 149KB)

E-Device Operation | 180-Day Directive(PDF, 310KB)

Communications Policy(PDF, 281KB)

Corporate Sponsorship(PDF, 134KB)

Gift Policy(PDF, 297KB)

Marijuana Policy(PDF, 550KB)

Naming Parks & Facilities(PDF, 377KB)

Park Designation Policy(PDF, 3MB)

Partnership Policy (draft)(PDF, 151KB)

Passive Recreation Use Areas Amendment(PDF, 912KB)

Private Outdoor Fee-Based Activities (POFA)

Public Event Policy(PDF, 777KB)

2020 Proposed Revision: Public Event Policy(PDF, 744KB)

Recreation Customer Code of Conduct(PDF, 4MB)

Recreation Facility Permitting(PDF, 294KB)

Film & Photography

Please visit the Office of Special Events website for film and photography information, to determine if your shoot requires a permit, and to submit an online permit application.

Contact the Parks Permit Office

Email: park.permits@denvergov.org
Phone: 720-913-0700 (press 6 to leave a message)

Physical Address:

6820 E. 12th Ave
Denver, CO 80220

Mailing Address:

201 W Colfax Ave, Dept. 108
Denver, CO 80202

Office Hours:

  • Monday & Friday: Available via phone and email |  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Open for in-person appointments  | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

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