Washington Park Boathouse
Denver, CO
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Published price | $600 to $1,000 |
| Capacity | Up to 150 guests |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
$600 Mon-Thurs (up to 9 hours), $1,000 Fri/Sat/Sun/holidays (up to 9 hours). Reservable April 15-October 15 only; Sundays limited to 2pm-11pm.
The source publishes a range of $600 to $1,000, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- prep kitchen
- changing room
- restrooms
- waterfront setting
Built in 1913 at 701 S. Franklin Street. Capacity listed as 125-150. Tables and chairs are NOT included and must be rented in separately; delivery/pickup must happen within the rental window.
Published on denvergov.org, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Denver
$600 is the 12th lowest published starting price of the 18 venues listed in the Denver metro. The metro median starting price is $300, and 5 of the 18 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 7 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 6th lowest, against a median of $300 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 150 guests. At $600, filling the space works out to $4.00 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 $600.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Montclair Civic BuildingDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $200 to $900 | 75 guests |
| Fleming MansionDenver, CO · Estate & Historic Home | $200 to $900 | 69 guests |
| Central Park PavilionDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $160 to $675 | 75 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 |
| City Park PavilionDenver, CO · Park & Pavilion | $900 to $1,500 | 350 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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