Special Occasion Permits

Special Occasions are private, invitation-only events in parks. Permit applications for use of park sites are accepted by email to park.permits@denvergov.org or in-person at the Parks Permit Office. 

For information on 2025 applications, please email us at park.permits@denvergov.org

Application Process

Step 1.Review Permit Resources and Requirements

Step 2.Submit Your Application

  • Applications must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the first permitted day of the activity

Step 3.Wait for Communication

  • 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

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 from the Parks Permit Office 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 

Application Limits

  • One application per email will be accepted
  • Applicants seeking multiple dates for the same activity (i.e., church service, monthly club meeting), must wait 30 days in between submitting applications
  • 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*