Commercial Use

Athletics: Short or Long-term Permits

Organized sports camps, games and practices require an Athletics short- or long-term permit. Call 303-774-3527 or email sports@longmontcolorado.gov to reserve an athletic field or court.  Fees vary.

 

Business/Commercial Use Permits

The Business/Commercial Use permit is for those who want to host outdoor camps, general interest classes, fitness classes/bootcamps, or take professional photography/video on public space. To apply for a Commercial Use permit, email staff the details listed below and attach your certificate of insurance. We need your application at least 10 business days in advance of your use date.

 

Fees:

• There is no fee for the permit if you are not charging your customers a fee (i.e. free class).
• Class/Camp Fee: $18 per hour per park or $65 max per park per day.  The number of participants cannot exceed 50 people.
• Professional Photographer Fee: $15/day M-F or $25/day Sat/Sun/Holiday. Annual permits are available for $150.
• Filming in Longmont: Drones are not allowed in Longmont parks or open spaces.
  Filming and activities blocking streets, rights-of-way or public access to public property require pre-planning and application for a Special Event permit 30 days prior to the start of filming. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at (303) 651-8649 for information. If you are only filming within a public park, apply for a Commercial Use permit.
• Union Reservoir has a different fee structure.  Email union@longmontcolorado.gov for details.

 

Requirements:

• You do not have exclusive use of the park.
• *Proof of Insurance with the City of Longmont named as an additional insured is required.
• If a shelter or electricity is needed, rental fees also apply.
• No glass containers, no alcohol.
• Trash must be removed; failure to comply will result in additional fees and permit may be cancelled.
• No amplified sound without an additional special events permit. All music must be kept at a level that will not disturb the neighbors.
• Drones are not allowed in Longmont parks or open spaces.
• All participants must stay in designated areas.

 

*Insurance (COI):

• Combined Single Limit of $1,000,000.
• Must name the City of Longmont, its officers, agents and employees as Additional Insureds.
• The correct address for Certificate Holder must read:  City of Longmont, 350 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501

 

At least 10 business days in advance, email your request to facility.rentals@longmontcolorado.gov or call 303-651-8443. Please include the following information:

 

1. Event times, dates and park locations of your requested events
2. Your name and business name, mailing address, phone number and email address
3. Are you charging a fee for participation?
4. Anticipated attendance numbers at each event
5. Do you need to reserve a park shelter or use of electricity? If yes, which shelter? Many parks have multiple shelter choices.
6. Certificate of liability insurance (COI)

 

Staff will confirm availability of the park and issue you a commercial use permit.

 

Special Events Permit

If you are hosting a large event, setting up a tent larger than 12’X12’, selling or serving alcohol, using or closing public streets, or utilizing amplified sound, you must instead apply for a Special Event permit through the City Clerk’s office.

 

The Special Event permit requires a 45-day advance notice.

 

Mobile Food Vending Permit

The City permits mobile retail food establishments and pushcarts that are operating on public and/or private property within the City. An annual permit is required.

Additional information is available about the Mobile Retail Food Vending Policy (PDF).

To vend at an athletic complex (Sandstone Ranch, Garden Acres, Clark Centennial, Dry Creek, Quail Tennis Courts) or Union Reservoir, apply with Longmont Recreation.