Heritage Lakewood Rentals

Bride photo at the Lakewood Heritage Center  with photo courtesy of Ryan Olsen Photographer

Private Rentals

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park offers a beautiful and unique setting for your next business meeting, wedding or special event. Affordable indoor and outdoor accommodations are centrally located in a spacious park, featuring historic landmark buildings of the 20th century. Accompanied by gorgeous mountain views, each event space offers a one-of-a-kind location for every occasion.

Heritage Lakewood offers weekly group tours for potential rental clients only every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The tour features the Orchard Room, Amphitheater, Country School House, Calving Barn, Caretaker's Cottage and Red Barn Lawn. No registration is required, however you can email HLBPRentals@Lakewood.org to let us know to expect you. The tour guide will leave the site at 10:30 a.m. if no guests arrive for the tour. You may schedule a private tour if the Saturday tour does not fit in your schedule, however note that it can take a week or two to schedule.

To reserve a space or check availability, call  303-987-7853, email HLBPRentals@Lakewood.org or visit the Heritage Lakewood at 801 S. Yarrow St.

Interested? Fill out a request form.

Rental Request Form 

Rental Spaces

VISITOR CENTER and PLAZAVirtual Tour
Art deco style building featuring a grand hallway, the Orchard Room, kitchen and free Wi-Fi. 3,100 sq. ft.
Suitable for indoor/outdoor ceremonies, receptions and parties.
Capacity: 250 | 100 inside, 150 on the outdoor Plaza 
Sat-Mon 6 a.m.-11 p.m. $289/hr
Tue-Fri 6-10 a.m., 4-11 p.m. $289/hr
Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $269/hr

 

ORCHARD ROOMVirtual Tour
Spacious room and kitchen within the Visitor Center featuring West-facing windows and free Wi-Fi. 1,008 sq. ft.
Suitable for indoor ceremonies, meetings, receptions and parties.
Capacity: 50
Sat-Mon 6 a.m.-11 p.m. $99/hr
Tue-Fri 6-10 a.m., 4-11 p.m. $99/hr
Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $89/hr

 

COUNTRY SCHOOL HOUSEVirtual Tour
Charming space with a kitchen and beautiful hardwood floors; includes fenced-in side yard. 1,450 sq. ft.
Suitable for indoor ceremonies, meetings, receptions and parties.
Capacity: 70
Sat-Mon 6 a.m.-11 p.m. $169/hr
Tue-Fri 6-10 a.m., 4-11 p.m. $169/hr
Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $149/hr

 

CALVING BARNVirtual Tour
Historic barn with wood floors and rustic feel.
Suitable for indoor ceremonies, meetings, receptions and parties.
Capacity: 15-35
Sat-Mon 6 a.m.-11 p.m. $79/hr
Tue-Fri 6-10 a.m., 4-11 p.m. $79/hr
Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $59/hr

 

GAZEBOVirtual Tour
Bordered by beautiful landscaping featuring sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains. 1,700 sq. ft.
Suitable for outdoor ceremonies, receptions and parties.
Capacity: 85
Sat-Mon 6 a.m.-11 p.m. $129/hr
Tue-Fri 6-10 a.m., 4-11 p.m. $129/hr
Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $109/hr

 

AMPHITHEATERVirtual Tour

Canopied outdoor amphitheater with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains.
1,700 sq. ft. on the stage. Suitable for indoor ceremonies, receptions and parties.

Capacity: 500 | 125 on the covered stage, 375 on the lawn
Sat-Mon 6 a.m.-11 p.m. $289/hr
Tue-Fri 6-10 a.m., 4-11 p.m. $289/hr
Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $269/hr

 

CARETAKER'S COTTAGE| Virtual Tour
Quaint historic space featuring gathering areas and kitchen.
Suitable for small indoor receptions, parties, gatherings
and as a bridal party dressing area.
Capacity: 15-20
Sat-Mon 6 a.m.-11 p.m. $99/hr
Tue-Fri 6-10 a.m., 4-11 p.m. $99/hr
Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $69/hr

 

CARETAKER'S COTTAGE LAWN*| Virtual Tour
A beautiful lawn space in front of the Caretaker's Cottage.
Suitable for outdoor ceremonies, receptions and parties.
*Only available in combination with renting the Caretaker's
Cottage.
Capacity: 100-150
Sat-Mon 6 a.m.-11 p.m. $59/hr
Tue-Fri 6-10 a.m., 4-11 p.m. $59/hr
Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $39/hr

 

RED BARN LAWNVirtual Tour
A beautiful lawn space featuring a rustic backdrop.
Suitable for outdoor ceremonies, receptions and
parties.
Capacity: 175 
Sat-Mon 6 a.m.-11 p.m. $169/hr
Tue-Fri 6-10 a.m., 4-11 p.m. $169/hr
Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $149/hr

Rental requirements:

  • There is a three hour minimum on all event rentals.
  • A security deposit of $250 is required to hold your date.
  • Alcohol is permitted. There is a simple permit process and a $150 fee for each three-hour block of time.
  • You can bring in any vendor (caterers included) that you wish.
  • For outdoor events, chair and table rental is required through a vendor of your choice.
  • For indoor events, we can provide chairs and tables with set-up and tear-down for a flat fee.
  • Nonprofit groups receive 15% off all hourly rates.
  • For groups over 250, please contact us for a special consultation.

Please review our floor plans for the Visitor Center and Plaza(PDF, 119KB)Orchard Room(PDF, 86KB)Country School House(PDF, 74KB)Gazebo(PDF, 88KB) and Amphitheater(PDF, 68KB).

 

500 Rentals

Welcome to Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park! Thank you for considering us for your next event. 

Your experience at Heritage Lakewood is our highest priority. We pride ourselves on serving you and will work with you to ensure you have a positive experience.

Our festival grounds, inside Belmar Park, are located only a few blocks from Belmar Colorado, Lakewood’s downtown area. Our site offers an outdoor amphitheater, gazebo, onsite parking (134 regular spaces and 12 accessible spaces), food truck and vendor hub, and onsite electricity and water. All of these amenities are set amid historic landmark buildings of the 20th century with a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains.

In keeping with the mission of Heritage Lakewood, we welcome and strongly encourage community-minded and heritage-focused events that connect the community and its generations to the 20th century history and heritage of Lakewood. This is a great venue for organizations to present new and exciting events for residents to enjoy.

The following Special Event Application has been created to help maximize successful, safe, healthy, secure and enjoyable event experiences for our guests while protecting and preserving Lakewood’s assets and resources. Heritage Lakewood also has a responsibility (with regard to noise, safety, security, traffic and other event impacts) to our parks, neighbors, neighborhoods, residents, roadways, businesses and partners. Therefore, the regulations listed in this document are in place for every event, including its producers, managers, vendors and participants.

Please feel free to contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns during the application process. Thank you again for your time and interest — we look forward to working with you!

Best,

Betsy Bowers
Heritage Lakewood Administrator
betbow@lakewood.org
303-987-7853

Special Event Information

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
801 S. Yarrow St.
Lakewood, CO 80226

  • Applications must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the event.
  • Applications must be submitted with a $50 application fee and all required supplemental documents or they will be deemed incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
  • Nonprofit organizations must provide proof of nonprofit status.
  • Applicants are required to read and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines for temporary events, which are available at https://adata.org/publication/temporary-events-guide.
  • Applications must be submitted in person, with a valid state-issued ID, to the Heritage Lakewood. Please allow two weeks for review and consideration.

Special Event Application(PDF, 345KB)

SECTION 1: STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

A number of city staff members are involved in the permit application process and other functions necessary to ensure your event is successful. Below is a listing of the contact information for relevant city staff:

Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center Front Desk

(303) 987-7850

Jeffco Public Health Dept.

(303) 232-6301

Heritage Lakewood Administrator

(303) 987-7853

West Metro Fire Protection District

(303) 989-4307

Community Events Coordinator

(303) 987-7859

Lakewood City Clerk's Office

(303) 987-7000

Visitor Services Coordinator

(303) 987-7747

Liquor Licensing Specialist

(303) 987-7084


SECTION 2: GENERAL PERMIT INFORMATION

Certification / Permit

Department

Cost

Certificate of Approval to Operate Temporary Food Service Event

Jeffco Health Dept.

$95 -$125

Special Event Permit (Fire)

West Metro Fire District

$75 - $225

Special Event Permit (Liquor License)

Lakewood City Clerk's Office

$50/day


SECTION 3: STANDARD REQUIREMENTS

Application acceptance is contingent upon standard requirement compliance.

  1. Events within the months of June, July, and August must be no more than two consecutive days.
  2. Inclement Weather Notice: The city will not issue refunds for inclement weather unless it cancels your event due to severe weather.
  3. Applicants must be in good financial standing with the city and pass a financial clearance for past due accounts. Applicants are responsible for all fees and appropriate permits for the event, if approved.
  4. Applicants must provide all equipment, supplies and personnel necessary for the event.
  5. Amplified sound is allowed only between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and shall not exceed an average of 90dB, with no more than a 95dB peak.
  6. Applicants must provide at least one (1) regular portable toilet for every 150 people estimated to attend and one (1) accessible unit and hand-washing station for every 500 people estimated to attend.
  7. Applicants must provide at least ten (10) trash receptacles and one (1) appropriately sized roll-off container placed throughout the site and serviced hourly. Events with more than an estimated 500 people are required to provide a recycling plan.
  8. All marketing items must contain the following language: “This event is not sponsored by the City of Lakewood.” Marketing is the sole responsibility of the applicant. The city may support some marketing efforts upon request: including Heritage Lakewood Marquee Sign (dependent upon other city events); the display of approved posters and rack cards at Heritage Lakewood; the display of approved lawn signs at Heritage Lakewood in agreed upon locations (up to two weeks prior); and a mention on the Heritage Lakewood Facebook page.
  9. Minimum insurance requirements (due 1 month prior to event):
  • General Aggregate: $1,000,000
  • Products - Completed Operations Aggregate: $1,000,000
  • Personal Injury: $500,000
  • Each Occurrence: $500,000
  • Damage to Premises Rented to You: $100,000
  • Medical Expenses (Any One Person):  $5,000
  • Automobile Liability Insurance
  • Liquor Liability Insurance (if applicable)

(Insurance policies shall name the City of Lakewood as an additional insured. Proof of insurance shall be accompanied by all policy endorsements.)

SECTION 4: FEE STRUCTURE

Non-Refundable Application Fee: $50
Due with the application submittal. Make checks out to “City of Lakewood.”

Daily Rental Fee and Security Deposit:

Total Attendance Numbers

Security Deposit*

Daily Rental Fee**

500 - 1000 people

$500

$1500 / 8hr day

1001 – 1500 people

$750

$1800 / 8hr day

1501 – 2000 people

$1000

$2300 / 8hr day

2001 – 3000 people

$1500

$2800 / 8hr day

3001 – 5000 people

$2500

$3800 / 8hr day

*Based on customer need, additional charges may be added to the Incidental Expense Deposit. See below for more details.

**A fee of $250/hr will be added to the daily rate for hours exceeding the eight included in the daily rental fee.

Security Deposit is due with the signed Facility Use Agreement and secures the dates for the event. The city will refund the Security Deposit via mail within four (4) weeks following the event assuming the site has not sustained any damage. If the event hours run over the times projected in the application and estimate, the daily rental fee will be adjusted and paid with available funds from the security deposit.

Heritage Lakewood has the following expectations of rentals:

  • Tenant will return the event facility to its original state immediately following the event.
  • Any large and/or rental structures must be removed by the first business day following the event.
  • Prior to departure, a city representative will complete a check out form with tenant to ensure site compliance. See Section 5 for site compliance.

The daily rental fee is based on the anticipated attendance of the event and is fixed once the Facility Use Agreement has been executed. It is due in full 60 days prior to the date of the contracted event(s).  For events booked less than 60 days in advance, all fees are due with the signed Facility Reservation Agreement.

The incidental expense  fee is based on event size and need, and is applied at the discretion of the Community Event Coordinator. The city will estimate these needs prior to the event and determine the incidental expense deposit.

The Incidental Expense Fee may include, but is not limited to:

  • Portable Toilets: $75/unit/servicing
    Four (4) or more portable toilets, depending on the month, are located on site all season long. The city charges a service fee of $55 per unit and will charged the applicant/promotions representative for the total number of units that are on site at the time of the event.
  • Custodian: $30/hr
    The custodian maintains indoor restrooms. This fee will apply if the event occurs during normal operating hours of the Visitor Center and exceeds 1,500 people.
  • Event Manager: $40/hr
    Hours and need are subject to the discretion of the Community Events Coordinator. Up to four hours of advanced event planning and logistics consultation is included with each rental.
  • Event Assistant: $30/hr
    Hours and need are subject to the discretion of the Community Events Coordinator.
  • Visitor Services Associate: $25/hr
    This fee will apply if the Visitor Center will be used beyond normal operating hours.
  • Security Guard: $50/hr
    This fee will apply if the event features alcohol service and no security has been arranged.

The deposit is due in full 60 days prior to the date of the contracted event(s). Final settlement will be determined, based on use, and presented to the client within 30 days following the event.

SECTION 5: SITE COMPLIANCE

While we encourage all users to respect our site and leave it in the condition in which it was found, the following items are a few common violations (committed by the applicant, applicant representative or a vendor) that may lead to partial or complete withholding of the security deposit:

  • Failure to remove trash;
  • Failure to collect trash from surrounding grass, sidewalks or landscaping;
  • Failure to remove decoration and signage;
  • Failure to remove large structures or rental items by the first business day following the event;
  • Disposal of ice, grease or other substances on grass or landscaping;
  • Driving on the grass;
  • Vehicle speed exceeding 5 mph on facility grounds;
  • Ground staking of any kind;
  • Driving on facility grounds without authorization;
  • Use of prohibited decorating materials: ground stakes, staples, nails, adhesives of any kind, balloons, fireworks, fog machines, rice or birdseed;
  • Placing signage of any kind on buildings without permission;
  • Failure to notify/check-in with Heritage Lakewood staff upon arrival and prior to departure;
  • Failure to comply with alcohol plan, boundaries and all requirements imposed pursuant to the special event liquor license, if any.

***Multiple violations may result in the denial of applications to hold future events at Heritage Lakewood.

SECTION 6: TERMINATION; EVENT CANCELLATION

The city reserves the right to refuse approval of or to cancel any permit or license issued for the use of the Heritage Lakewood when deemed necessary, in the best interest of the city.

Cancellation by the Applicant must be provided to the city in writing. Any refund of fees will be as follows:

  1. If the Applicant cancels the event ninety (90) days or more before the first scheduled day of the event, the city shall return to the Applicant the entire Rental Fee and Security Deposit, less out-of-pocket expenses and an administrative fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00). .
  2. If the Applicant cancels the event between ninety (90) days and thirty (30) days before the first scheduled day of the event, the city will return to the Applicant one-half (½) of the Rental Fee and the entire Security Deposit, less out-of-pocket expenses and an administrative fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00).
  3. If the Applicant cancels the event thirty (30) days or less prior to the first scheduled day of the event, the Applicant shall not be entitled to a refund of any part of the Rental Fee. The city will return to Applicant the Security Deposit, less out-of-pocket expenses and an administrative fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00).
  4. Regardless of the date of cancellation by Applicant, in the event the city has incurred out-of-pocket expenses, and no Security Deposit was paid, such out-of-pocket expenses will be invoiced to the Applicant and due to the city within thirty (30) days of receipt.

SECTION 7: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS & CHECKLIST:

To submit application:

  • $50 Application Fee (check may be made out to the City of Lakewood)
  • Completed Special Event Application
  • Copy of IRS-issued determination letter stating non-profit 501 (c) status (if applicable)
  • Electrical Plan – Section V
  • Alcohol Service Plan – Section VI (if applicable)
  • Fencing Plan – Section VII
  • Security Plan – Section X
  • Site map (indicating fencing, temporary structures, portable toilets, vendors, trash, tent weighting system, etc.)

To submit once the city has approved the event; provide with the signed the Facility Reservation Agreement:

  • Security Deposit payment (check made payable to the City of Lakewood) – Section 4
  • Proofs of all marketing materials

Due 60 days prior to event:

  • Rental Fee (check payable to the “City of Lakewood”)
  • Incidental Fee Deposit (check payable to the “City of Lakewood”)
  • Certificate of insurance accompanied by all policy endorsements

Due one month prior to event:

  • Contact information for all contractors and rentals
  • Updated site map
  • Copy of Special Event Permit issued by City Clerk’s Office for alcohol service – Sections 1 & 2 (if applicable)
  • Copy of Special Event Permit issued by West Metro Fire Protection District – Sections 1 & 2 (if applicable)
  • Copy of Certificate of Approval to Operate a Temporary Food Service Event issued by the Jefferson County Health Department – Sections 1 & 2 (if applicable)
  • Complete list of food and merchandise vendors – Section VI (if applicable)
  • Required food vendor documents – Section VI (if applicable):
    - Certificate of liability insurance
    - Copy of Retail Food Establishment License OR Jefferson County Certificate of Approval
  • Copy of Bingo-Raffle License – Section IV (if applicable)
  • COVID Mitigation Plan

Required within 30 days of receiving the final settlement:

  • Final documented attendance numbers with a copy of ticket settlements and customer zip codes (if applicable).
  • Incidental Expense Fee payment.