City Park Pavilion
Denver, CO
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Published price | $900 to $1,500 |
| Capacity | Up to 350 guests |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Rental fee is $900 Mon-Thurs (up to 9 hours) or $1,500 Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays (up to 9 hours). Rental period runs 2:00pm-11:00pm and includes deliveries, setup, cleanup and event time. 501(c)3 nonprofits receive a 50% discount.
The source publishes a range of $900 to $1,500, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- 5' round tables (x13)
- 6' round tables (x5)
- 6' banquet tables (x9)
- high top tables (x8)
- white chairs (x180)
- prep kitchen
- large patio
- on-site event facilitator
Built in 1882, waterfront pavilion in City Park at 2001 Steele St. Adjacent Bandshell area is closed due to a March 2026 fire. All furniture must remain under the pavilion; supplemental rentals allowed for outdoors.
Published on denvergov.org, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Denver
$900 is the 16th lowest published starting price of the 18 venues listed in the Denver metro. The metro median starting price is $300, and 2 of the 18 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 7 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 7th lowest, against a median of $300 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 350 guests. At $900, filling the space works out to $2.57 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 larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Denver
These listings in Denver publish a starting price below $900.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Park BoathouseDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $600 to $1,000 | 150 guests |
| Montclair Civic BuildingDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $200 to $900 | 75 guests |
| Fleming MansionDenver, CO · Estate & Historic Home | $200 to $900 | 69 guests |
Other park & pavilion listings in Denver
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Hosa LodgeGolden, CO · Park & Pavilion | $460 to $3,780 | 100 guests |
| Sunrise AmphitheaterBoulder, CO · Park & Pavilion | $300 to $400 | 100 guests |
| Central Park PavilionDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $160 to $675 | 75 guests |
Marriage license in City and County of Denver, CO
The venue fee above does not include the license. Denver sits in City and County of Denver, CO, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Denver Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Recording Division200 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO 80204 |
| License fee | $30Marriage or Civil Union license: $30. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 35 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | a U.S. state issued driver's license or permit, a U.S. state issued ID, a U.S. military ID, or a passport that includes the English language, for each applicant |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | OfferedThe Clerk and Recorder issues licenses but does not perform ceremonies and points couples to self solemnization. Denver County Court offers marriage and civil union ceremonies for couples who want a judicial officer to officiate; couples coordinate directly with a listed judge or magistrate, with weekday slots between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. and evening or weekend arrangements. The court's weddings page lists officers and availability but no fee schedule. |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: denvergov.org, denvercountycourt.org, content.leg.colorado.gov
Denver is a consolidated city and county, so the city venues and the issuing office share one jurisdiction. In person service is by appointment only. Denver also runs a virtual appointment option where both parties must be in the same room and on the same screen at the same time. The signed certificate must be returned within 35 days of the license date.
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