Thank you for choosing one of Louisville parks for your enjoyment. To keep our parks looking their best
and for user safety, please follow these rules and guidelines:
- ALCOHOL USAGE - Responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed in the Parks only by written permit per Louisville Municipal Code, Section 14.12.010. A shelter reservation is considered a written permit.
- Glass is prohibited in all parks. Sales of alcoholic beverages, including collection of donations, will require a liquor license from City Clerk Office at 303-335-4574.
- AMPLIFIED SOUND – Use of amplified sound is allowed but must be noted on a shelter reservation per Louisville Municipal Code, Section 14.12.010.
- ANIMALS – All animals must be kept on a leash not to exceed ten feet in length, and under owner or handler’s control.
- Please pick up after your animals.
- Horse riding or any other animal riding, carriage or buggy riding is prohibited without the written
authorization of the Director of Parks and Recreation or his/her designee.
- BALLFIELD AND TENNIS COURT RESERVATIONS - All ballfield and tennis court reservations are scheduled through the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center. Please call 303-335-4909 for more information.
- BARBEQUE GRILLS - Parks do not have grills. However, users are permitted to use their own grills. Placement of a mat or cardboard underneath the grill is requested to protect the floor surface. Note: Depositing charcoal in the park trash receptacles is prohibited.
- FIREWORKS & FIRES - Fireworks and open fires are prohibited. Grills are permitted.
- FOOD TRUCKS - For approved Park Shelter Rentals, Food Truck(s) are permitted to operate at City park shelters providing service/catering for the group named on the rental permit only. (Sales to the general public are not authorized with the exception of Ice Cream Vendor Trucks.) Food Trucks are permitted to operate on rights-ofway and legal parking spaces next to the event.
- GROUP SIZE - For Codes Orange, Yellow and Blue, groups will be limited to 10 people, from no more than two households.
- HUNTING & FISHING - Hunting and fishing are not allowed in any park unless specifically posted for hunting and fishing in compliance with the fishing and wildlife laws of the State of Colorado.
- LIVE MUSIC PERMITS - User groups requesting live music at park shelters in a residentially-zoned area must have the approval of the Director of Parks & Recreation and a valid Live Music Permit which can be obtained through City Clerk Office at 749 Main Street. Live music at the Community Park shelter or band shell is permitted, but may require a City Special Events Permit. There may be additional fees depending on the scope of the event, and a Parks Usage Permit is required. It will also require the approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation or his/her designee. The fee for a City Special Event Permit is $400.
- PARKS USAGE PERMIT - An approved Parks Usage - Permit Application may be required if any of the following pertain to the rental of a park shelter. There may be additional fees for a Parks Usage Permit in addition to the park shelter rental fee.
- Live music using amplified sound
- Use of Community Park band shell for live music or amplified sound (band shell cannot be used before 9:00 a.m. on any day of the week).
- Event will interfere with the public use of the park
- If the park shelter is not cleaned up after use, or if any damages occur, the renter will be assessed a fee.
- PROPERTY - Digging, removal or destruction of any trees, shrubs or foliage of any kind is strictly prohibited.
- RENTAL TIMES - The rental time (minimum of 4 hours) includes setup and cleanup time. One hour between rentals is reserved for the Park Division staff to remove trash and clean up the area.
- SIGNAGE - For Saturday and Sunday park shelter rentals, the Parks Division posts the renter’s name and timeframe at park shelters. For Monday through Friday rentals, renters are allowed to post additional signage if needed. All additional signage must be removed immediately after the rental expires. It is recommended that renters bring their rental receipt to serve as “proof of purchase.”
- SMOKING AND VAPING PROHIBITED - It is unlawful to consume or use tobacco products or marijuana in any park at any time. Violations may result in a maximum fine allowable by law. See Louisville Municipal Code, Section 14-12.010.
- TENTS AND/OR INFLATABLES - Use of tents and/or inflatables requires a shelter rental. Tents and inflatable structures are allowed and can be erected with the use of stakes no longer than 6 inches, sand or water weights.
- Exception: Inflatable structures are prohibited at Memory Square Park. Water slides are not permitted.
- TRASH AND RECYCLABLE ITEMS - Please do not leave any trash, cans, papers or other refuge anywhere other than in receptacles provided for such use. Glass containers are prohibited in all parks. If the park shelter is not cleaned up after use, of if any damages occur, the renter will be assessed a fee. We encourage recycling and most of our parks are equipped with recyclable containers.
- VEHICLES - Park regulations prohibit anyone driving a vehicle on to the grass for any reason. Vehicles in violation may be ticketed or towed away at owner's expense.
For questions contact the PROS Sr. Administrative Assistant at 303-335-4735
Note, the City of Louisville has the discretion to limit the number of events in one park to mitigate impact on residents, property owners, and the park.
