Centennial, CO Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 11-7-10, City Manager policy
- Insurance trigger
- Events over 75 attendees
- Fee basis
- City's actual event costs
- Booking preference
- Residents/resident businesses first
Summary
Centennial requires a City permit for facility rentals and larger group gatherings in city parks, prioritizes resident bookings, bases fees on City costs, and requires insurance for groups over 75.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to promulgate an administrative policy and rules for:(1)Setting park hours;(2)Use of space limitations, including temporary closures of areas of the parks;(3)Rentals of facilities within the City's parks;(4)Permitting of larger group gatherings, including criteria and an administrative process and appropriate fees; and(5)Permitting for exceptions to any prohibitions generally applicable within the parks.(b)Such policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1)A preference for residents or resident businesses in reserving park facilities;(2)Permit fees shall be based on costs incurred by the City related to scheduled gatherings due to security, waste removal, staffing and other associated cost; and(3)A requirement for proof of adequate liability insurance from event sponsors when greater than seventy-five (75) persons attend such event. (Ord. 2012-O-03 §1)
Full Breakdown
Centennial Municipal Code § 11-7-10 directs the City Manager to adopt administrative policy governing park permitting, including facility rentals, larger group gatherings, and exceptions to standard park prohibitions. That policy must give preference to Centennial residents and resident businesses reserving facilities, base permit fees on the City's actual costs for security, waste removal, and staffing, and require proof of adequate liability insurance whenever more than seventy-five persons are expected to attend. City-sponsored events are exempt from these permitting requirements under § 11-7-20.
Violations & Fines
Holding a facility rental or group gathering without the required permit exposes the organizer to the park-prohibition penalties in § 11-7-60, including fines starting at $50 to $100 per day of violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is liability insurance required for a park event in Centennial?
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