Park and Shelter Rentals
2019 Shelter Season: May 3 to September 2
Request your date up to nine months in advance.
Deadlines for reservations - minimum notice
- Seven (7) calendar days: One week before the date of your event for park and shelter reservations.
- Fifteen (15) calendar days: Needed in advance of the date of your event submit your alcohol permit request. (Must be a City of Boulder resident.)
Other types of park permits
- Off-Season Park Use (September to April) - first come, first serve for 50 people or fewer.
Prohibited: Glass containers, alcohol, private grills and amplification. Note : Restroom with limited hours during the fall/winter are at Eben G Fine, Foothills Community, Harlow Platts and Tom Watson parks. - Parks without shelters and off-season groups of 50 people or more will need a Large Group permit.
- Bringing your own gas grill to a park : To bring a gas grill to any city park you must have a permit from our office. It requires a week notice for the permit to be approved and a $100 deposit. No private charcoal grills are allowed. A gas grill at any park with a shelter requires the rental of the shelter during the summer season.
Picnic Shelter and Park Descriptions
Picnic shelter and park descriptions - Time blocks 10-2 pm or 5-9 pm, Fees generally $100/$125. For more detail use the link: Park and Shelter Rental Reservation Process.
| Shelter Name | Location | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eben G Fine Park Shelter | Third St and Arapahoe Ave | No City grills Gas Grill ok with permit |
maximum group of 100 |
| Foothills Community Park | 800 Cherry Ave | No City grills Gas Grill ok with permit |
maximum group of 50 each for Shelter A, B max of 25 for Shelter C |
| Harlow Platts Park Shelter | 3160 Gillaspie | City grills provided |
maximum group of 250 |
| Martin Park Shelter | 36th St and Eastman | City grills provided | maximum group of 100 |
| North Boulder Park Shelter | Ninth St and Dellwood | City grills provided | maximum group of 250 |
| Tom Watson Park Shelter | 6180 N 63rd St | City grills provided | maximum group of 250 |
Parks Without Shelters/Large Group Permits
- Chautauqua (some restrictions on time/group size)
- Scott Carpenter Park
Large Group Permits for Private Events
- Groups with 50 or more people at city parks ( excluding reservable Shelters during the summer ) must obtain a Large Group permit prior to gathering.
- Code 8-3-14. Group permits for private events will not reserve a specific area at the park.
- Parks will remain open to general park visitors. A $100 to $200 deposit is due for this group permit.
To request a large group permit call 303 413-7200 or email [email protected] .
Popular parks for private events such as weddings, birthday and graduation parties, family reunions, etc., include: Chautauqua Lawn and Scott Carpenter Park. These two locations are approved for an Alcohol Permit.
(No availability calendar on website for general parks)
| Shelter Name | Location | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua Lawn | 900 Baseline Rd |
City grills not available Gas Grill with permit |
maximum group of 100 permit ends 5 p.m. |
| Scott Carpenter Park | 1505 30th St | City grills not available Gas Grill with permit |
maximum group of 100 |