Lakewood, CO Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger
- Reservation or group of 25+
- Issued by
- Community Resources Director
- Review time
- ~15 days for findings
- Separate track
- Indoor room use agreements
Summary
Reserving a specific area of a Lakewood, Colorado park, or gathering 25 or more people for any group activity, requires a permit from the Community Resources Director under Municipal Code § 9.32.030.
Permits will be required from the Director for the following:1.Except for the uses set forth in subsection I.A above, any person engaging in any group activity who requests a reservation for a specific area of any park or open public area of the City of Lakewood or any person engaging in any group activity of 25 people or more.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 14 | Zoning Ordinance: ?).
Full Breakdown
Lakewood Municipal Code § 9.32.030(I)(B) requires a permit from the Director for anyone requesting a reservation of a specific park area, or engaging in a group activity of 25 or more people. Separate use agreements (not permits) cover indoor rooms or associated outside space in City buildings. Applications must be filed on Director-supplied forms; the Director generally needs 15 days to make required findings on public safety and park preservation before issuing or denying. This is a City of Lakewood (Jefferson County) ordinance, not a Jefferson County rule.
Violations & Fines
Using or occupying park property under a facility reservation without the required Director permit is a municipal offense subject to the Code's general penalty: up to $2,650 fine and/or up to 365 days imprisonment (Lakewood Municipal Code § 1.16.020(A)).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a small family picnic in a Lakewood park?
How far ahead should I apply?
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