Garden of the Gods Park

01 The rules

Permit fact card

Permit

Not required: None for small, brief ceremonies at the 6 listed areas (first come, first served; 'no reservations/permits available')

Application fee

$0 — 'no charge for the 6 areas'

Other fees

Parks with more than 50 people: pavilion rental or Special Event Permit (city-wide rule). Noise Hardship Permits are not granted for weddings at Garden of the Gods.

Booking window

No reservations or permits available; first come, first served

Group size

Per area: Chuckwagon Plaza 40, High Point 20, Scotsman Picnic Area 20, Sentinel Plaza 25, South Spring Canyon Area 30, Three Graces Plaza 25

Caps & rules

Small, brief ceremonies only. No receptions except a picnic at the Scotsman or South Spring Canyon picnic areas. No alcohol. Chairs only for elderly or disabled guests; no tables, tents, arches, trellises or decorations. No released birds, butterflies or balloons; no rice or confetti. No blocking off areas or parking. Other visitors may share the site.

02 Where

6 designated ceremony sites

As listed by the agency. Numbers in brackets are the group caps it gives.

1. Chuckwagon Plaza (40)
2. High Point (20)
3. Scotsman Picnic Area (20)
4. Sentinel Plaza (25)
5. South Spring Canyon Area (30)
6. Three Graces Plaza (25)

Sources

Where each value comes from

1. Weddings in Parks — City of Colorado Springs ↗ Read on November 6, 2026