The 2026 Park Permit Application is the form Denver Parks & Recreation uses to request a permit for a public event, special occasion, tournament or assembly/1st Amendment activity in a Denver park. It is one of the Denver permit applications listed at www.denvergov.org/permits, and it is the one for park events rather than for fields, picnics or vending. Individuals who are at least 18 and organizations both use it, and submission does not guarantee approval. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF is published by the City and County of Denver.
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What is 2026 Park Permit Application – Denver, CO?
The 2026 Park Permit Application is the Denver Parks & Recreation form used to request a permit for a public event, an admission-based public event, a special occasion, an admission-based special occasion, an assembly/1st Amendment activity or a tournament in a Denver park. You email it to the Parks Permit Office.
You check only one permit type, and each type has its own lead time printed on the form:
- Public Event: free and open to the public, including walks, runs, rides, concerts and festivals.
- Admission-Based Public Event: a paid ticket is required for entry; walks, runs, rides and tournaments are excluded.
- Special Occasion: private, by invitation only, allowed at most parks.
- Admission-Based Special Occasion: private, by invitation only, with a paid ticket required for entry.
- Assembly/1st Amendment Activity.
- Tournament.
The application collects the event name, expected daily and peak attendance, the park and specific location, set-up, event and strike dates and times, equipment deliveries (portable toilets, trash dumpster, fencing), a description of the activity and the features you plan, such as alcohol, food, animals or park electricity. It ends with a waiver and the applicant's signature.
After you apply, the Parks Permit Office's Special Occasion page says it sends a preliminary permit by email that serves as an invoice and lists the permit requirements. Fields and courts, event facilities, picnics, POFA and temporary vending use different applications, as the form states.
Who needs to file 2026 Park Permit Application – Denver, CO?
Anyone who wants to hold a public event, special occasion, tournament or assembly/1st Amendment activity in a Denver park applies on this form. The applicant is either an organization or an individual.
- Individuals must be at least 18 years of age and complete Section B. Another person may submit the application, but the individual applicant's name and signature must be on it.
- Organizations complete Section A and list one organization name only. The organization is marked as For Profit, Registered Neighborhood Organization (Denver ONLY) or Nonprofit; only 501(c)(3) nonprofits are accepted.
- Authorized agent: an organization names one representative, who signs and is the only person the Parks Permit Office communicates with. The representative must be an employee, a board member, or someone authorized by a letter on organization letterhead signed by an authorized employee or board member.
Do not use this form for fields and courts, event facilities, picnics, POFA or temporary vending; the form says these have different applications and sends you to www.denvergov.org/permits.
When to file 2026 Park Permit Application – Denver, CO
Submit the application before the lead time for your permit type runs out. The form prints these minimums: at least 60 days before your permit date for a Public Event or an Admission-Based Public Event; at least 30 days for a Special Occasion, an Admission-Based Special Occasion or a Tournament; and a recommended 5 days for an Assembly/1st Amendment Activity. The Special Occasion page counts the 30 days to the first permitted day of the activity.
Applicants seeking multiple dates for the same activity, such as a monthly club meeting, must wait 30 days between applications, according to that page. The Parks Permit Office asks you to allow one business day to confirm receipt. Within seven business days of receiving the application it sends the preliminary permit and the list of permit requirements.
Documents you need
- 501(c)(3) verification for a nonprofit applicant: an IRS Determination Letter or a Letter of Registration/Certificate from the Colorado Secretary of State. Applications will not be accepted without it.
- Authorization letter on organization letterhead, signed by an authorized employee or board member, when the organization's representative is not an employee or board member. Applications will not be accepted without it.
- A new authorization letter when a different Authorized Agent is named, according to the Special Occasion page.
- A written change request when the organization wants communication to go to someone other than the named representative.
How to fill out 2026 Park Permit Application – Denver, CO
Check one permit type
Under Type of Permit Requested, check ONE box: Public Event, Admission-Based Public Event, Special Occasion, Admission-Based Special Occasion, Assembly/1st Amendment Activity or Tournament. Note the submission lead time printed under your choice.
Enter event name and attendance
Write the Event/Activity Name, the estimated DAILY attendees and the estimated PEAK attendees (maximum at one time). Attendees include registered participants, spectators and other members of the public.
Name the park and location
Enter the Park and the Specific Location(s). The form links to park maps showing permittable spaces; features are not available at all parks.
Enter load-in, event and load-out times
Give dates, begin time and end time for Load In/Set-up, the Event and Load Out/Strike.
List equipment delivery dates
For Portable Toilets, Trash Dumpster and Fencing, enter the delivery date and pick-up date where they apply.
Describe your activity
Answer the main goal or objective and how you plan to market or advertise. For a Public Event, also explain how it will benefit the community; the form marks this REQUIRED.
Check the features you plan
Check every feature that applies, such as alcohol, food and beverage, animals, goods and services, park electricity or marijuana themed elements. For electricity, add the date(s) and begin and end times; you may supply your own power if park power is not available.
Choose organization or individual
Check Organization and go to Section A, or Individual and go to Section B. An individual must be at least 18 years of age.
Complete Section A for organizations
List one organization name, mark For Profit, Registered Neighborhood Organization or Nonprofit, and give the address, phone and email. Add the Authorized Agent's name, email and cell phone; one name only.
Complete Section B for individuals
Enter your name, phone, street address, apartment or unit, city, state, ZIP code, cell phone and email.
Read the waiver and sign
Read the waiver, then print the applicant's or representative's name, sign and enter the Date of Submittal. All three are marked Required.
Review and download the PDF
Check that no response is blank and any 501(c)(3) proof or authorization letter is ready. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit 2026 Park Permit Application – Denver, CO
The form tells you to email the completed application to [email protected] no later than the deadline for your permit type. The Parks Permit Office's Special Occasion page also lists in-person delivery.
- Email: send one application per email to [email protected]. If you are flexible, you may list several parks and dates in order of preference; availability is checked in that order and the first open option is offered.
- In person: Parks Permit Office, 6820 E. 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80220. In-person appointments are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Monday and Friday the office is available by phone and email.
- Phone: 720-913-0700 for questions.
Include the 501(c)(3) verification or the authorization letter when they apply. A fee schedule applies to permits, and some fees are non-refundable as the waiver states; the preliminary permit serves as your invoice, so ask the Parks Permit Office for amounts. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Checking more than one permit type box; the form says to check ONE box only.
- Submitting after the lead time for the permit type, such as less than 60 days before a Public Event or 30 days before a Special Occasion.
- Leaving responses blank or incomplete; the form warns this delays the application.
- Filing for a nonprofit without the 501(c)(3) verification; the form says such applications will not be accepted.
- Naming a representative who is not an employee or board member and attaching no authorization letter on letterhead.
- Listing more than one organization name or more than one representative; the form allows one of each.
- Applying as an individual under 18 years of age.
- Leaving out the printed name, signature or date of submittal in the waiver block.
- Skipping the community benefit answer on a Public Event, which the form marks REQUIRED.
- Putting more than one application in a single email; one application per email is accepted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Park Permit Application?
It is the Denver Parks & Recreation form used to request a permit for a public event, special occasion, tournament or assembly/1st Amendment activity in a Denver park. It is emailed to the Parks Permit Office, and submitting it does not guarantee approval.
Is this a Denver building permit?
No. It is a park permit application from Denver Parks & Recreation for activities held in a park. Fields and courts, event facilities, picnics, POFA and temporary vending use different applications; the form points to www.denvergov.org/permits for them.
How far ahead do I apply for a Denver park permit?
It depends on the permit type: at least 60 days before for a Public Event or Admission-Based Public Event, and at least 30 days for a Special Occasion, Admission-Based Special Occasion or Tournament. For an Assembly/1st Amendment Activity, 5 days is recommended.
Where do I send the Denver park permit application?
Email it to [email protected], one application per email. The Special Occasion page also lists in-person delivery at the Parks Permit Office, 6820 E. 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80220, by appointment Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can a nonprofit apply, and what must it attach?
Yes, if it is a 501(c)(3). The form requires verification with the application: an IRS Determination Letter or a Letter of Registration/Certificate from the Colorado Secretary of State. Applications without it will not be accepted.
Can someone else sign the application for my organization?
Only the named representative signs. That person must be an employee or board member, or hold an authorization letter on organization letterhead signed by an authorized employee or board member. Without the letter, the application will not be accepted.
Can I list more than one park or date?
Yes, if you are flexible. The Special Occasion page says you may list several parks and dates in order of preference. Availability is checked in that order, and the first available location and date is offered to you.
How long until the Parks Permit Office responds?
Allow one business day for confirmation of receipt. Within seven business days of receiving your application, the office emails a preliminary permit that serves as an invoice and lists the permit requirements.
Can I fill out the Denver park permit application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not submit the application to the city; you email it or deliver it through the Parks Permit Office's channels.
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