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.
The current maximum capacity allowed for Assemblies, Public Events and Special occasions is 75 attendees at any one time.
Permit holders must agree to and follow new requirements as a condition of the permit:
COVID-19 special requirements for Assemblies/1st Amendment Activities and Public Events
Important COVID-19 Information:
Public Events include festivals, concerts, runs, walks and admission-based events in parks.
Application & Timeline
Applications for public events in Denver parks must be submitted no later than 60 days prior to the first permitted day of the event. Download the application (PDF)
Email your completed application to park.permits@denvergov.org
Please allow one (1) business day for the Parks Permit Office to confirm receipt of your application.
Within seven (7) business days of receiving your application, you will be sent an email with a preliminary permit which serves as an invoice and a list of permit requirements.
Special Notes
Payment
Two payment dates will be noted on your preliminary permit/invoice:
Event Managers and Permit Contacts
Organizations who hire third-party event managers for their public events can designate them as the permit contact, or Event Management Representative/Authorized Agent.
The Authorized Agent can also be an employee, board member or authorized individual with an official letter from the organization signed and approved by an employee or board member. Please provide the authorization letter with application submission.
This individual will be the ONLY person receiving communication from the Parks Permit Office until the organization provides a letter stating a change in the representative.
Pavilions
If your public event utilizes Central Park Pavilion or City Park Pavilion, please indicate requested dates and times, including setup and teardown, in the NOTES section of the permit application
*Please review important permitting resources and other requirements in the tabs below*
Special Occasions are private, invitation-only events in parks.
Application & Timeline
Applications for special occasions in Denver parks must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the first permitted day of the event. Download the application (PDF)
Email your completed application to park.permits@denvergov.org
Please allow one (1) business day for the Parks Permit Office to confirm receipt of your application.
Within seven (7) business days of receiving your application, you will be sent an email with a preliminary permit which serves as an invoice and a list of permit requirements.
Any applicant that is seeking multiple dates for the same activity (i.e. church service), must wait 30 days in between submitting applications
Payment
Two payment dates will be noted on your preliminary permit/invoice:
Other Event Facilities
To reserve an event facility (City Park Pavilion, Washington Park Boathouse), please visit our Event Facilities page
*Please review important permitting resources and other requirements in the tabs below*
Parks are often chosen as a place to exercise first amendment rights. A public assembly permit is required for exclusive use of a site.
Download the application (PDF)
Email your completed application to park.permits@denvergov.org
Reserve picnics, fields, facilities, campsites, event spaces, and more!
Email: park.permits@denvergov.org
Parks Permit Office
201 W. Colfax Ave
Room 1.G.1 (1st floor)
Denver, CO 80202
Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. | 8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone: 720.913.0700
Fax: 720.913.0778
201 West Colfax Ave, Dept. 601
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 913-1311
ParksandRecreation@denvergov.org
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