Central Park Pavilion

Central Park Pavillion
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View of Central Park looking out from the pavilion
Bar, kitchen area, and tables set up in Central Park Pavilion
bar area of Central Park Pavilion

Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or retirement party, the Pavilion at Central Park is the perfect venue for your special occasion.  Located on the historic grounds of Denver’s former Stapleton International Airport, the Pavilion is available year-round and features a large main room with soaring windows and magnificent views of both Central Park and the Rocky Mountains. 

This indoor room can accommodate 50 people and includes tables, chairs, and a staging kitchen.  In fair weather months, the Pavilion’s two outdoor patios can increase capacity to 75, allowing you to take your party outside to enjoy Colorado’s beautiful warm days or cool peaceful nights.  An on-site event facilitator is available by appointment to show this facility, and will also be present on your special day to manage the facility for you.  

Review Event Facility Rules and Regulations(PDF, 117KB)

Download the facility brochure(PDF, 498KB)


Venue Details

2027 Event Facility Information

2027 Event Facility Reservation requests will be accepted via the online portal beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Mon. November 2, 2026. 

What is available for reservation on November 2, 2026?

  • Central Park Pavilion events taking place in 2027

What is the process on November 2?

  • Reservation requests are made through the online portal, HERE, beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Mountain Time)
  • Applicants must have an activated customer account to make a reservation request. We highly encourage you to set up and activate your account up prior to November 2.
  • It is recommended you review the Rules and Regulations prior to making your request
  • Upon making your request, you will pay a nonrefundable $210 deposit
  • Successfully completing the payment for the $210 deposit will hold the date for you temporarily until it is confirmed via email. The online system does not accept deposits from more than one person for the same date and facility
  • Important: Do not pay multiple deposits for multiple dates unless you plan to utilize all dates, as deposits are nonrefundable and cannot be consolidated or transferred to a singular date later on
  • A confirmation email with your preliminary permit and next steps will be emailed by Wednesday, November 4. Your patience is appreciated, as we receive a very high volume of reservations this week

Where can I find more information?

  • Visit the Event Facilities page to review rental fees and what may be included in the rental
  • Open House Tours are available at the event facility, and you can register online HERE
  • You may contact the Parks Permit Office at 720-913-0700 or at park.permits@denvergov.org with additional questions

Please email or call to make an in-person appointment at the Parks Permit Office. The office will be open on Tuesday, November 3 to make an in-person reservation for an event facility. In-person appointments will not be available on Monday, November 2.

Amenities & Features

Amenities:

  • Staging kitchen (includes refrigerator, sink, and counter space)
  • Tables & chairs (Amounts can vary. We recommend confirming table and chair counts at your walkthrough, 30-45 days before your event. Furniture for indoor use only unless noted otherwise) 
  • 2 outdoor patios
  • On-site event facilitator

Tables and Chairs:

Item Seats Qty

3' rounds

3-4 10
6' banquets 6-8 7
Silver Chairs 39
Folding Chairs 50

Space Availability

To view a calendar of availability and make a reservation request, click the “Get Started” button on this page (must be signed in to view availability)

Capacity

  • Indoor only: 50
  • Indoor/outdoor: 75

Rental dates available:

  • Available year-round; reservation process begins in November for the following calendar year

Rental times:

  • 7:00am – 11:00 p.m.
  • Minimum rental: 4 hours
  • Maximum rental: 9 hours
  • All rental times must include setup, cleanup, and any rehearsal

IMPORTANT: If the majority of your Public Event is taking place outside in the park (example: festival or race/walk), and you’d like to add the event facility on…do not use the online portal for your reservation request. You must apply via the 2027 Park Permit Application. See THIS PAGE for more information.

Rental Fees

Hourly Rental Rates  4 hour minimum 
 Weekdays (Mon.-Thurs. before 4:00 p.m.) $40/hour 
 Evenings (Mon.-Thurs. after 4:00 p.m.) $75/hour 
 Weekends (Fri.-Sun. and holidays) $75/hour 

Registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization may be offered a 50% discount on rental fees for activities benefitting the organization (activities booked on behalf of individuals and other nonprofit categories are excluded).


Use of Adjacent Grass Area:

After reserving the facility, you may request use of the adjacent grass area.

  • Please review the specific boundary outlines HERE(PDF, 4MB)
  • Facility provided furniture must remain indoors
  • All setup must stay within the designated boundaries
Grass Area Fee:
  • $260 – if no alcohol is present outdoors
  • $440 – if alcohol will be present outdoors

Admission-Based Events:

If attendees are required to pay admission, increased fees apply, and a portion of ticket sales is due to the city post-event. Find policy and requirement information HERE

Permit Requirements

The following requirements must be met no later than 21 calendar days prior to your event date. More information will be emailed after making a reservation request.

  1. All fees paid in full

    View online payment instructions

  2. Proof of insurance coverage

    Insurance Requirements and Sample Certificate of Insurance(PDF, 734KB)
    Instructions for GatherGuard Insurance(PDF, 291KB)

  3. Walkthrough: Permit holder must complete an in-person walkthrough with an Event Facilitator (information below)

  4. Alcohol: Alcohol may be served. Any alcohol being served requires a certified bartender who is not a guest of the event.
    Alcohol Policy(PDF, 182KB)
    Alcohol Sale/Service Permit Requirements(PDF, 167KB)
    If selling alcohol: Liquor Liability is required and a Special Event Liquor Permit must be acquired from Licensing and Consumer Protection.

Alcohol Policy

Beer, wine, champagne and hard alcohol may be served/sold.

  • If serving or selling alcohol:  Liquor Liability or Host Liquor Liability is required with your insurance coverage.
  • If selling alcohol:  a Special Event Liquor License must be acquired from Licensing and Consumer Protection.
  • A licensed bartender who is not a guest of the event is required for the service of any alcohol. 

View full alcohol policy(PDF, 182KB)

Alcohol Sales/Service Requirements(PDF, 167KB)

Open House Tours and Walkthroughs

Event Facility Tours:

Tours are open house style, and you may arrive at any point within the listed timeframe. Groups are welcome to attend but only one person should register. Schedule online using this hyperlink: Book A Tour (be sure to select the correct facility).

Event Facility Walkthroughs:

A walkthrough is a final logistics meeting for those who already booked an Event Facility. This meeting is a requirement to obtain your approved permit. Vendors, family, and friends are welcome to attend. Only one walkthrough is allowed per event, and we suggest attending 30-45 days before the event. Schedule online using this hyperlink: Book a Walkthrough

Tour and walkthrough appointments are posted by the 25th of the current month for the following month. Dates listed online may be out of chronological order.

Location

8801 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Denver 80238  View Map

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