Park Shelter Reservations and Permits

View a PDF map of all City Park Shelters which includes park shelter reservations information.

Many of our parks provide shelters that offer an excellent place to host gatherings or special events. A complete list of parks with shelters is provided below; click the park name to review details about that park.

Access our online park shelter reservation system to find availability and submit your reservation.

To reserve a park shelter via phone, call 303-651-8404.

• Park shelter reservations are stopped Thursdays at noon for that weekend’s rental.
• Park shelter reservations are made on-line by credit card, by phone with credit card (303-651-8404) or by cash/credit card in person at 700 Longs Peak Avenue (Recreation Services).
• Shelter reservations may be made months in advance. Fee-required reservations are accepted for dates April through October. No-fee reservations are accepted for winter months when restrooms are winterized. Note that events lasting more than 2 hours require a shelter reservation, which may or may not have a fee, depending on time of year.
• Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis and need to be paid the day the reservation is requested.
• Reservations are for shelters; renters do not have exclusive use of the park or restrooms.
• Bounce houses/inflatables have special rules and require insurance:

1. Bounce houses are only allowed with an approved outdoor shelter reservation.
2. Customer must use sandbags or maximum 6″ stakes to secure the inflatable to the ground. If you are using larger stakes, you must call 811 for a utility locate at least one week in advance.
3. No water inflatables allowed.
4. A generator is required to power the bounce house. Do not plug in to shelter outlets.

A Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) is required for all bounce houses:

1. Combined single limit of $1,000,000
2. Must name the City of Longmont and its employees as an additional insured
3. Must list the Certificate Holder as City of Longmont, 350 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501
4. Email the COI to recreation staff one week prior to the event date. Call 303-774-4364 if you have questions.
5. If you do not have personal insurance, you can purchase online. See a list of possible insurance providers. Note: You do not have to complete the special events permit on the linked page if you are only having a bounce house at your gathering.

• All park users, including shelter renters, must follow all Park Rules.
• Signing a Park Shelter Reservation Agreement form is required for every rental, confirming no alcohol use on the premises and no live music or amplified sound without a special permit from the City Clerk’s office.

*Daily rental rate for groups of under 99 people

• Mid-April 8 – May 14: $50 resident/ $62.50 non-res
• May 15 – August 14 (Peak Season): $75 resident/ $93.75 non-res
• August 15 – Mid-October: $50 resident / $62.50 non-res

*Atypical shelters, including Roosevelt Old Stone, Roosevelt Pavilion, Sandstone Large E2, Sunset, Union Reservoir and Willow Farm Barn have different fee structures. Visit the online reservation website for details.

Please be aware that special permits are required if you are holding a large event, charging admission or serving or selling alcohol. Learn more about such permits, including when you need them, how you get them and how much they cost by visiting the City Clerk’s Licensing and Permits webpage or contacting the Clerk’s Office.