City of Lafayette - Park Shelter, Field Rentals & Wilson Garden Plots

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.

Field Reservation Form

Park Shelter Reservations

Shelter Reservation Request Form (will start taking reservations for 2012 on January 3)

Check the new times for 5 hour rentals below.

To book a shelter on-line, complete form. You will receive an email confirmation within 3-5 business days.

Any citizen desiring to reserve a park shelter for parties, gatherings, etc. may do so by calling, completing a form on-line 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. On-line reservations must be made more than eight days prior to event. Phone and walk-in reservation cut off is three days prior to date of event.

Reservations can be made in person, on-line or by phone starting January 2 of that shelter rental season. Shelter rental season is March thru October. Payment must be received within 3 business days after reservation has been 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.

NEW! Reservation Fees:
$80 per day (8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
$50 per 5 hours (9:00 am-2:00 pm or 4:00 pm-9:00 pm)
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.

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; 10'x10' plots are $35.00 and are 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.