Shelter Rentals

OSMP facilities are patrolled by local law enforcement agencies. All applicable rules and regulations, including state statutes, city ordinances, and OSMP Rules and Regulations are enforced. Maximum capacities by shelter or facility can be found under Shelter & Facility Descriptions.

• No fires on OSMP. Fires, open flames, ignition sources or smoke-producing devices of any kind are prohibited on OSMP, including unity candles. Fuel-powered items of any kind are also prohibited, including grills/camp stoves, warming/chafing dishes, generators, and fuel-powered lanterns. Grills and fireplaces that remain cannot be used either outside or inside facilities.
• A facility reservation permit only permits for commercial photography within the designated facility. Commercial photographers for events that have OSMP facility reservations must follow all separate Commercial Use Permit terms and conditions regarding photography taking place on OSMP lands outside the designated facility permit reservation area.
• Structures of any kind are prohibited including tents, shade tents, canopies, nets, barrels, and freestanding arches. Arches used in religious ceremonies will need to be held up by participants for the entire duration of their use.
• Posting any type of sign on OSMP property is prohibited. Under no circumstances are signs, balloons, or any other items to be nailed, pinned, stapled, or otherwise attached to any tree, park sign, facility, and/or placed along the roadways.
• No flower petals, rice, confetti, birdseed, straw, glitter, or other unsecured materials shall be used at events; doing so is constituted as littering.
• The maximum number of participants for any single event may not exceed the capacity listed on the “Facility Use Application” and the “Facility Use Permit.”
• No releasing of animals (wildlife or domestic) or balloons (helium or other) is allowed.
• Drone use (launching, landing, and operating of drones) is prohibited on all OSMP properties for hobby, recreational, or commercial purposes.
• Be prepared to pack out all trash. Groups must remove their trash when trash receptacles are full.
• Glass of any kind is prohibited on all areas of OSMP including wine glasses, champagne bottles and vases. The use and breaking of glass for religious ceremonies will be permitted only if done on a sturdy tarp and all glass is contained and removed.
• Destruction, damage, or removal of any vegetation or defacement of property is prohibited. Permit holders will be charged for the cost of repairs, and any violator of city regulations will be prosecuted.
• The applicant is prohibited from raising funds, charging admission, or providing private training for pay unless combined with an OSMP Commercial Use Permit.
• Use of live bands and amplification is restricted. If it is determined that noise is disturbing other visitors, the persons responsible will be asked to lower the noise and/or terminate the event and may be charged an additional fee for the services of the noise control officer(s) and will be responsible for any violations of city regulations.
• All vehicles not registered in Boulder County must have a parking permit. Parking is permitted only in designated parking spots and roadside parking areas during the posted parking hours.
• Food trucks and other large commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking or operating on OSMP. There are no designated parking spaces for shuttle buses near the facilities/shelters and space for shuttle bus parking cannot be guaranteed along Flagstaff Road. Loading and unloading of vehicles must be done from designated parking lot areas and vehicles are prohibited from idling.
• Facilities must be left in a clean and orderly condition. Applicant will be required to pay for all damages, losses, and costs associated with excessive clean up. For enclosed facilities, windows and doors must be closed and locked, and tables and other equipment must be replaced in their original location.
• Reservations must account for time to set up and clean up within the rented time block. Reservations booked for the 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. time block must have vehicles packed up and be exiting the parking lots by 9 p.m. when the parking hours end.
• City ordinance prohibits smoking on OSMP (including the use of electronic smoking devices).
• Snow tires or chains required October 1 through May 31 on Flagstaff Road.

No permit shall be issued except upon satisfactory assurance that the use of the facility will be under the direct supervision of an adult.

Applicant agrees to the following by reserving an OSMP shelter or facility:

1. I/We certify that I/We have read and understand all of the above Regulations.
2. I/We agree to comply with each of the Regulations.
3. I/We agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Boulder, and all of its officers, employees, agents and representatives from any and all losses, claims, demands, judgments, costs and expenses, including attorney ‘s fees, arising out of any accident or occurrence causing injury to any person or property whomsoever or whatsoever due directly or indirectly to the event or maintenance of the facility during the term of the Permit. I/We further release and forever discharge the City of Boulder and all of its officers, employees, agents and representatives from all liability, claims and demands, actions and causes of action, damages, costs, payments and expense of any kind, nature or description, whether based in tort, contract, statutory or other theories of liability, arising out of the event or the Permit for the event.
4. I/We agree to immediately reimburse the City of Boulder for any costs or repairs incurred as a result of the event.
5. I/We acknowledge that a violation or an infraction could result in the issuance of a summons, fine, and/or revocation of the Permit and affect any eligibility to re-apply.
6. I/We acknowledge that OSMP may close all or any portion of an open space area or facility as may be necessary to mitigate hazards to visitors. If the facility I/We have reserved or the area where the facility is located is closed, I/We understand that my reservation will be cancelled and I will receive a refund for any fees I have paid.

Parking spaces on Flagstaff Road and summit

• Main Summit Lot: 28 regular, 1 ADA
• Amphitheater: 10 regular, 3 ADA
• Nature Center: 3 regular, 1 ADA
• Stone Shelter/ Wood Shelter: 3 regular, 1 ADA
• Sensory Trailhead: 3 regular, 1 ADA
• Artist Point: 5 regular
• Realization Point: 7 regular
• Flagstaff Summit Road: 10 regular (about halfway up road)
• Green Mountain Lodge: 8 regular (on road – across from Realization pt)
• Crown Rock: 7 regular
• Halfway House: 10 regular, 1 ADA
• Panorama Point: 8 regular, 1 ADA
  
• The vehicle length limit for Flagstaff Road is 30 feet. There are no designated parking spaces for shuttle buses near the facilities/shelters and space for shuttle bus parking cannot be guaranteed along Flagstaff Road.
  

1. Alcohol permits are required at all Open Space and Mountain Parks shelters or facilities when alcohol is being consumed.
2. Alcohol permits will only be issued in connection with a confirmed Open Space and Mountain Parks shelter or facility use permit.
3. The fee for obtaining a City Alcohol Permit is $25.
4. City Alcohol Permits shall be issued for fermented malt and vinous beverages only (beer/wine).
5. “Applicant” or “Event Organizer” applying for a City Alcohol Permit must be 21 years of age or older.
6. All event participants must be 21 years of age or older or accompanied by a parent or guardian.
7. City Alcohol Permits will be issued for use during park and facility hours of operation. City Alcohol Permit hours must correspond with the hours shown on the “Facility Use Application” and “Facility Use Permit.”
8. The maximum number of participants for any single event may not exceed the capacity listed on the “Facility Use Application” and the “Facility Use Permit.”
9. All glass bottles and containers are prohibited on Open Space and Mountain Parks property.
10. All beer and wine shall be served and consumed within the approved facility permit area for which the City Alcohol Permit was issued. Participants shall not leave the approved facility location with opened beer or wine containers except to transport the container(s) to a vehicle directly and without delay, and the container(s) must at all times during transport be capped, corked, or otherwise reclosed with a firmly affixed waterproof lid.
11. The city manager may revoke the permit and evict participants from the event premises for unruly, drunken, or other behavior which creates a public disturbance or for violation of the rules or any condition of the City Alcohol Permit.
12. The “City Alcohol Permit” as well as the “Facility Use Permit” must be in possession of the Applicant/Permit Holder at all times during the event hours.

*Note: City Alcohol Permits are issued pursuant to chapter 5-7, B.R.C. and city manager rule 5-7-5.A(21) and all permit holders must comply with all City of Boulder, state and local alcohol laws and all OSMP rules and regulations.

Applicants must agree to the following statements before signing the alcohol application:

Applicant:

1. I certify that I have read and understand all of the above Requirements and Conditions.
2. I agree to comply with each of these Requirements and Conditions.
3. I certify that I am over the age of 21.
4. I certify that any participant attending the event who is under the age of 21 will be supervised by a parent or guardian.
5. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Boulder, and all City of Boulder officers, employees, agents and representatives from any and all claims, demands, judgments costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising out of any accident or occurrence causing injury to any persons or property whomsoever or whatsoever due directly or indirectly to the event or maintenance of the facility during the term of the Permit.
6. I agree to immediately reimburse the City of Boulder for any costs, including staff time, or repairs resulting from damage incurred as a result of the event or a violation of these Guidelines.
7. I acknowledge that a violation may result in the issuance of a summons that may result in a fine, and/or revocation of the Permit and affect eligibility to re-apply.