Any City Park is available for a wedding ceremony. For information about weddings in Garden of the Gods, scroll to the bottom of this page.

Park Special Event Permit

If you plan to have more than 50 people, you will need to rent a pavilion or apply for a Special Event Permit.

Music, Microphones, Speakers & Other Amplified Sounds

If you plan to use any form of amplified sound (speaker, megaphone, etc.), you will need to apply for a Noise Hardship Permit through the Colorado Springs Police Department. This application needs to be filled out and sent directly to the police department. 

Please fill out all requested information and return the completed form to CSPDNoisePermit@coloradosprings.gov or by mail to:

Colorado Springs Police Department
ATTN: Special Event Unit
705 S. Nevada St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

American Mother's Chapel at Rock Ledge Ranch

The American Mother's Chapel is located on Park property at the intersection of 31st Street and Chambers Way.

Reserve the chapel

Garden of the Gods

There is no charge for the 6 areas listed below.  All are on a first come, first served basis. No reservations/permits available. Please respect the capacities listed for each location.

  • Weddings at the Garden of the Gods are allowed provided they are small, brief ceremonies.
  • No receptions are allowed in the park unless you are having a picnic at the Scotsman or South Spring Canyon Picnic areas.
  • Absolutely no alcoholic beverages are allowed.
  • Please care for the natural environment.
    • Only bring in chairs for the elderly or disabled. 
    • Do not bring in any tables, tents, arches, trellises, etc.
    • Do not release birds, butterflies, balloons, throw rice or confetti. 
    • No decorations allowed.
  • Blocking off areas, including parking, is not permitted.
  • Please stay on established trails and do not disturb vegetation.
  • Tourists and other groups may be at the same site.  Please be respectful of other park users.
  • Please follow all park rules. 

 

Views of Garden of the Gods Park from Special Event areas. 

Below are six areas (and the amount of people that will fit into that area) that can be used for weddings.