Washington Park Boathouse

2025 Event Facility Reservations will be accepted online beginning at 8:00am, November 1, 2024 (MDT)

1. What is available for reservation for 2025 on November 1, 2024?
   • Central Park Pavilion, City Park Pavilion, Washington Park Boathouse
   • Chief Hosa Lodge, Fleming Mansion and Montclair Civic Building are already accepting 2025 reservation requests, on a 365 day rolling basis
   • PLEASE NOTE: Cheesman Park Pavilion is not an indoor Event Facility. Please see our Public Event/Special Occasion page for information on how to apply
2. What is the process on November 1?
   • Reservation requests are made online, HERE, beginning at 8:00am (MDT)
     • Applicants must have an activated customer account to make a reservation. We highly encourage you to set up and activate your account up prior to November 1
   • It is recommended you review the Rules and Regulations prior to booking
   • Upon booking, 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 - you will receive a confirmation email within 2 business days with your preliminary permit and next steps
   • Important: do not pay multiple deposits for multiple dates unless you plan to utilize all dates, as deposits are nontransferable and nonrefundable
3. Where can I find more information?
   • Visit the Event Facilities page to review rental fees and what may be included in the rental

WANT TO TOUR A FACILITY PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1? YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Please contact the Parks Permit Office at 720.913.0700 (press 6 to leave a message) or at park.permits@denvergov.org with additional questions. If you have follow-up questions regarding your reservation request made on November 1, the Parks Permit Office will be open at 8:00am on Tuesday, November 5 for in-person appointments.

Amenities

• Changing room
• Staging kitchen (refrigerator, sink and counter space)
• On-site event facilitator

Capacity: 150

Square footage: 3,145

Rental dates available: April 15 - October 15
Reservation process begins November 1 for the following calendar year

Rental times:

• Monday – Saturday: Any consecutive 9 hours 7:00am – 11:00pm
• Thursdays: Unavailable for events  
• Sunday: 2:00pm – 11:00pm ONLY
• 9 hour rental maximum during operating hours (7:00am – 11:00pm)
• All rental times blocks must include set up, clean up and any rehearsal

9 hour rental block:

• Weekdays (Mon.-Thurs.): $600
• Weekends (Fri.-Sun.) & holidays: $1,000

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).

Nine-hour rental block must include time for your setup, event, cleanup, plus all deliveries and pickups. 

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 & Sample Certificate of Insurance(PDF, 985KB)
   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 Denver Dept of Excise and Licenses

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 the Denver Dept. of Excise and Licenses.
• 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)

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.