The intent of the policy is to:
- Organize processes related to how athletic permits are fulfilled & requests are prioritized
- Clearly state regulations and allowable use for permittees, permittable hours/dates, along with consequences for policy violations
Read Frequently Asked Questions about the policy.(PDF, 183KB)
Appeals
Rights of Appeal: You have the right to request a hearing to review issuance of the Administrative Citation by filing a Petition for Review with the Executive Director of Parks & Recreation along with the payment to the “Manager of Finance” of a nonrefundable $25.00 filing fee as specified in the Rules and Regulations Governing Hearings. A Petition must be received by the Director of Parks & Recreation within (15) days after service of the Citation at the following address:
Executive Director of Parks & Recreation
201 W. Colfax Dept 601
Denver, CO 80202
The Petition must contain the information required as provided in the Rules and Regulation Governing the Use of Administrative Citations(PDF, 7MB) for the Enforcement of Article 1 Chapter 39 of the DRMC. Learn more about citations and appeals.
Appeal of Revocation of Permit for current season, Revocation or Loss of Historical Priority for the permit, and Loss of Future Permitting Privileges:
Rights of Appeal: A permit holder for an Athletic Field Permit has the right to appeal a revocation of the permit for the current season, revocation of loss of historical priority for the permit, and the loss of future permitting privileges.
How made: Appeal shall be made by submitting a written appeal to the Executive Director of Parks & Recreation stating the basis for the appeal and the requested relief. Such appeal must be received by the office of the Executive Director of Parks and Recreation no later than (5) business days after the date written notice is issued by the Parks Permit Office of an action which is appealable under this Policy. Please send written appeals to:
Executive Director of Parks & Recreation
201 W Colfax Ave. Dept. 601
Denver, CO 80202
Or email to: ParksRec-Manager@denvergov.org
Decision and Notice: After review of the written appeal and consultation with the Parks Permit Office, other Department representatives, and other City Agencies as appropriate, the Executive Director will issue a written decision granting the appeal, granting the appeal with conditions, or denying the appeal. The decision of the Executive Director shall be the final administrative decision.