Denver Outdoor Places Program

Denver’s Outdoor Places Program builds upon the success of temporary patio spaces used by local businesses during the pandemic. While the temporary outdoor dining program was created in May 2020 to help restaurants and bars safely expand their serving capacity during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the permanent program currently in development will allow these and other businesses to use private and public space for outdoor operations after the temporary program ends.

Temporary Outdoor Dining Program

Learn more about the temporary Outdoor Dining Program (May 2020 – October 2022) and apply for a summer patio before the temporary program stops taking new applications.

Transition to the Outdoor Places Program

Already have an approved patio in the temporary program? Learn how and when to transition the space into the Outdoor Places Program to avoid a disruption in service.

Help Create the Outdoor Places Program

Learn more about and help create Denver’s permanent Outdoor Places Program.

Project partners include Community Planning and Development, Denver Economic Development and Opportunity, the Denver Fire Department, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Department of Excise and Licenses.