Park Shelter, Field Rentals & Wilson Garden Plots
Field Reservations
Gathering at Waneka Shelter
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Fields in the City of Lafayette are available to rent for practices and games. Fees for field rental permit varies with length of time and can be determined by contacting the Recreation and Facility Management office at 303-665-0469.
Park Shelter Reservations
Any citizen desiring to reserve a park shelter for parties, gatherings, etc. may do so by calling or coming to the Recreation and Facility Management Department office in the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center and acquiring a special facility use permit. Fees for such permits vary with the length of the event and can be determined by contacting the Recreation and Facility Management office 303-665-4206.
Reservations can be made in person, on-line or by phone starting in January. Shelter rental season is March thru October. Payment must be received within 3 business days of reservation being made. Cancellations must be made 4 weeks prior to the event to receive money back.
Park Shelter Locations:
Waneka Lake - has two separate shelters that are available for rent. The Waneka East shelter is closest to the boathouse and Waneka West shelter is closer to the parking lot. Each will accommodate 75 people.
LaMont Does Park - has one large shelter that will accommodate up to 150 people.
Whitetail Park - has two separate shelters that are available for rent. The Whitetail North shelter accommodates 25 people. Whitetail South shelter accommodates 50 people.
Reservation Fees:
$80 per day (6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
$50 per 5 hours
Shelter damage deposit: $25 without alcohol served, $50 with alcohol served
Persons or parties possessing a valid permit have priority for using the sheltered picnic areas only. This permit in no way constitutes exclusive use of all park amenities.
Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed at an event in the city parks if the person or party acquires an alcoholic beverage permit. Such a permit will require a $15.00 fee and a refundable $50.00 damage deposit. Alcohol permits are only available when renting Park Shelters.
All reservations and facility rental permits are handled through the Recreation Administration Office at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm. Questions, please call 303-665-4206.
Wilson Community Garden Plots
Looking for a little extra space this summer to raise fresh vegetables? Look no further than the Wilson Community Garden in Lafayette. Located at the intersection of West Emma and Miller Streets (500 S. Miller Ave.), you can reserve your own little piece of farmland right in the middle of town. Each 20'x20' or 10'x40' plot rents for $50.00 and is irrigated with well water on site. Growning season runs from April through October with all plots required to be cleared of plants and have the soil turned by November 10. In order to be eligible to rent a garden plot for the following year, clean up is required at the end of the growing season.
Plots will be available for Lafayette Residents beginning February 1 and for Non-Residents on February 15. Garden plots are on a first come-first served basis and are limited to two per individual (must be 18 years or older). Call the Lafayette Recreation Department at 303-665-4206 for more information.
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