Chief Hosa Lodge
Golden, CO
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Golden, CO |
| Published price | $460 to $3,780 |
| Capacity | Up to 100 guests |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Hourly fee varies by season and time. Low season (Oct 1-Apr 30): $115/hr weekdays 7am-4pm up to $230/hr evenings/weekends. High season (May 1-Sep 30): $160/hr weekdays 7am-4pm up to $420/hr Fri/Sat/Sun/holidays. 4-hour minimum, 9-hour maximum rental period.
The source publishes a range of $460 to $3,780, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- 6' round tables (x4)
- 5' round tables (x10)
- 8' banquet tables (x6)
- 6' banquet tables (x2)
- sweetheart table
- folding chairs indoor/outdoor (x125 each)
- gas fireplaces
- changing room
- prep kitchen
- large patio
Opened 1918, located in Denver Mountain Parks near Genesee at 27661 Genesee Ln, Golden. 501(c)3 nonprofits receive a 50% discount. Cheapest rate ($460) is a 4-hour low-season weekday morning slot.
Published on denvergov.org, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Denver
$460 is the 11th lowest published starting price of the 18 venues listed in the Denver metro. The metro median starting price is $300, and 7 of the 18 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 7 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 5th lowest, against a median of $300 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 100 guests. At $460, filling the space works out to $4.60 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 15 Denver listings that publish one is 100 guests, so this space is exactly at the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Golden
These listings in Golden publish a starting price below $460.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Boettcher Mansion - GazeboGolden, CO · Estate & Historic Home | $300 | 20 guests |
| Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Red Barn Group Picnic AreaGolden, CO · State Park | $150 to $200 | 150 guests |
| Jefferson County Courthouse - Judicial Officer CeremonyGolden, CO · Courthouse & City Hall | $60 to $100 | not published |
Other park & pavilion listings in Denver
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Park BoathouseDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $600 to $1,000 | 150 guests |
| Sunrise AmphitheaterBoulder, CO · Park & Pavilion | $300 to $400 | 100 guests |
| Montclair Civic BuildingDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $200 to $900 | 75 guests |
Marriage license in Jefferson County, CO
The venue fee above does not include the license. Golden sits in Jefferson County, CO, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder, Recording Division100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2560, Golden, CO 80419 |
| License fee | $30Marriage and civil union licenses can be purchased for $30 and may be used immediately within the state of Colorado. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 35 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | original identification for both parties; if one party cannot attend, the other must bring a completed and notarized absentee affidavit plus the absent party's original identification |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $60The Clerk and Recorder does not perform ceremonies, but First Judicial District judicial officers do. A noon ceremony runs Monday through Friday at 12 p.m. in the Magistrate Clerk's lobby on the 2nd floor of the County Courts and Administration Building for $60 cash with no appointment, arriving by 11:30 a.m. A 5 p.m. ceremony in Courtroom 110 is $100 cash by appointment. After hours and weekend ceremonies at a location of your choice are by appointment with fees that vary by officiant. |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: jeffco.us, jeffco.us, content.leg.colorado.gov
Golden is the Jefferson County seat. Littleton straddles Arapahoe, Jefferson and Douglas counties, so couples should confirm the issuing county if their Littleton address falls east of the county line. Drop ins are accepted; the county asks that the online application form be completed before arrival. The license is valid for 35 days and may be used immediately.
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