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Music: All outdoor areas of the Gardens are under a city noise ordinance, which does not permit amplification. Any music for your outdoor event must be acoustic. All outdoor events and must end by 9:00 p.m. Indoor events must end by 11:00 p.m.

Alcohol: Denver Botanic Gardens does not have a liquor license. However, you may purchase the alcohol or have the caterer purchase it for you and must be served by a licensed bartender to your guests of legal drinking age.

Miscellaneous Policies

  • We reserve the right to change prices at any time.
  • All space reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Denver Botanic Gardens is a non-smoking facility by city ordinance.

Your rental fee includes free admission to the Gardens for your guests, a changing room for the bride (if applicable) and a set-up according to your request.
There is no rain alternate for outdoor rentals. This will be discussed with you before you sign the contract.
During other special exhibits and events, you may be charged an additional fee.

Call the Facility Rental Department at 720-865-3590 for further information and to check on availability.

garden spotlight

A shift in seasons is bringing significant change to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield:

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield - new amphitheatre re-grade

  • A new amphitheatre is being
    re-graded to provide a better experience for concert-goers with new grass, a wildflower meadow and shade trees. A permanent stage is being built and will be completed in time for the 2009 concert season.

  • Check out our new Deer Creek Discovery children’s area, which includes a whimsical tree house.  

Learn about construction at our
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