Open air, weather plan

Gardens & Outdoor venues in Colorado

Gardens and outdoor venues give you Colorado itself as the backdrop. Every outdoor program needs a weather answer — a tent line item or an indoor fallback — and power is never where you want it. Plan both from day one.

17 listed 3 outside-AV friendly

Where they are

Denver — Other 5 Downtown Denver 2 RiNo & Arts Districts 2 City Park 2 Washington Park 2 North Metro 1

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Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms

Littleton · Chatfield / south-west metro

Gardens & Outdoor South Metro

Capacity — ask
AV: Flexible
Approved caterers

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: The farm-and-gardens option for mission-driven clients who already like the Gardens.

🌿 Gardens & grounds

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Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Historic farm buildings, barn, and gardens across the Chatfield site
Outside AV / production: Run by Denver Botanic Gardens, where outside vendors are routine — confirm the sound policy, which is the thing that catches producers out.
Catering: Approved caterers, as at the York Street gardens.
Production notes: Same operator as the York Street gardens, so expect a comparable sound policy and vendor process.

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Published sound policy limits amplification — read it before quoting live production.
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Cherry Cricket Ballpark

Denver · 2220 Blake St.

Gardens & Outdoor Downtown Denver

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

City Park Pavilion

Denver · 2001 Steele St.

Gardens & Outdoor City Park

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Denver Botanic Gardens — York Street

Denver · York Street / Cheesman

Gardens & Outdoor Denver — Other

50–300 guests
AV: Open
Approved caterers

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Mission-driven organizations — a long-standing favorite among our nonprofit clients.

🌿 Gardens & grounds

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Why it works for AV: Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.
Event spaces: Mitchell Hall, the Orangery, West Terrace, Annuals Pavilion, Solarium
Size: 24-acre campus
Capacity notes: Handles 50–150 easily across several indoor spaces
Outside AV / production: Outside vendors are routine. The sound policy limits amplification outdoors — read it before you quote live production.
Catering: Approved caterers; no bring-your-own alcohol.
Production notes: Review the sound policy first. It is the single thing that surprises producers here.
Published rates: Hourly rental model; 10% nonprofit / member discount

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Published sound policy limits amplification — read it before quoting live production.
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Venue line: [email protected] · 720-865-3551

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver · City Park

Gardens & Outdoor City Park

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Approved caterers

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Family-brand and conservation-minded events with an unbeatable hook.

🏛️ Museum & exhibits
🌿 Gardens & grounds

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Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Event spaces: Event pavilions and after-hours grounds access
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: 📋 Approved caterer list
Production notes: After-hours events get the grounds, which is the whole appeal. Animal-welfare rules govern sound and lighting.

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Dick's Sporting Goods Park

North Metro · 6000 Victory Way

Gardens & Outdoor North Metro

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park

Denver · 2000 Elitch Cir.

Gardens & Outdoor Denver — Other

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Estes Park Aerial Tramway

Estes Park · 420 E. Riverside Dr.

Gardens & Outdoor Estes Park

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Four Mile Historic Park

Denver · 715 S. Forest St.

Gardens & Outdoor Denver — Other

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Mister Oso - Wash Park

Denver · 103 S. Ogden St.

Gardens & Outdoor Washington Park

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Red Rocks Park Event Spaces

Morrison · Red Rocks Park

Gardens & Outdoor West Metro & Golden

50–250 guests
AV: Flexible
Approved caterers

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Bucket-list receptions where the location is the entire pitch.

🎤 Live music & performance

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: Outside teams work here in practice — get the terms in writing before you contract.
Event spaces: Trading Post backyard, Visitor Center hall
Capacity notes: Private events 50–250 — the amphitheatre itself books separately and rarely
Outside AV / production: Denver Arts & Venues rules apply; outside production is handled case by case.
Catering: Approved caterers; confirm the current concessionaire.
Production notes: The iconic Colorado backdrop, with strict park logistics and curfews. Start the logistics conversation before the creative one.

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park

Denver · 4218 Fremont County Rd. 3A

Gardens & Outdoor Denver — Other

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

The Urban Farm

Denver · 10200 Smith Rd.

Gardens & Outdoor Denver — Other

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Truss House at the ArtPark at Arkins

Denver · 3400 Arkins Court

Gardens & Outdoor RiNo & Arts Districts

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Urban Farmer Denver

Denver · 1659 Wazee St.

Gardens & Outdoor Downtown Denver

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Washington Park Boathouse

Denver · 701 S. Franklin Street

Gardens & Outdoor Washington Park

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Wonderyard Garden + Table

Denver · 2200 Larimer St.

Gardens & Outdoor RiNo & Arts Districts

Capacity — ask
AV: Confirm
Catering — ask

Vibe: Garden setting — daylight and greenery, with a weather plan.
Best for: Daytime and warm-weather events that want to be outside.

Details & policies ↓ Hide details ↑

Why it works for AV: We haven't confirmed the AV policy here — it's the first question to ask.
Outside AV / production: ❓ Confirm with venue
Catering: ❓ Confirm with venue

AV specs

Power: Confirm on walkthrough
Load-in: Confirm on walkthrough
Rigging: Confirm on walkthrough
Ceiling: Confirm on walkthrough
Acoustics: Confirm on walkthrough
Internet: Confirm on walkthrough

Primary contacts

Booking & planning

Ask for the Director of Sales / Sales Manager / Catering Sales Manager.

AV & event services

Ask for the Event Services Manager / Convention Services Manager / Director of Event Technology.

Full profile Venue site Plan production here

Counted from the profiles on this page

Planning an event in Colorado

Every figure below is computed from the 17 gardens & outdoor venues listed on this page and changes when the dataset does. Where a venue has not confirmed a policy or published a number, it is counted as unconfirmed — not estimated.

Venues listed: 17
Publish a capacity figure: 2 of 17
Outside AV welcome or flexible: 3
Bring your own caterer: 0
Approved caterer list: 4
In-house catering only: 0

Questions planners ask

Colorado gardens & outdoor venues, answered from the data

01 How many gardens & outdoor venues are in Colorado?

17 gardens & outdoor venues are listed in Colorado in the current dataset. Most of them are in Denver — Other (5), Downtown Denver (2) and RiNo & Arts Districts (2). None of them carries the ECP Preferred badge yet — it marks rooms Earth Coast Productions has produced in, and is earned, not sold.

02 Which Colorado gardens & outdoor venues allow outside AV or your own production team?

3 of the 17 gardens & outdoor venues listed in Colorado: 1 confirms outside AV is welcome and 2 work with outside teams in practice, so confirm terms in the first call. Of the rest, 14 have not confirmed a policy with us yet. Each profile states the policy and the note behind it; where it says unknown, ask before you budget for production.

03 What sizes of events can Colorado gardens & outdoor venues host?

2 of the 17 gardens & outdoor venues listed in Colorado publish a capacity figure; across those, the smallest published minimum is 50 guests and the largest published maximum is 300. The other 15 show "ask us" rather than an estimate — the directory does not guess a number. Use the headcount filter on the home page to match your guest count against the published bands.

04 Can I bring my own caterer to a Colorado gardens & outdoor venue?

None of the 17 venues listed in Colorado has confirmed a bring-your-own-caterer policy with us. 4 work from an approved caterer list and 13 have not confirmed a policy with us yet. Each profile carries the catering policy and any note the venue gave us.

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