• Park hours are 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• No glass containers are allowed in any city park.
• Alcohol is not allowed in any city park unless a State of Colorado Special Events Liquor License is applied for and obtained. Alcohol is allowed, by special permit only, in the picnic shelters at Riverbottom, La Raza, and Rotary Park (beer and wine only).
• Noise that unreasonably annoys, injures or endangers the comfort, health, peace, or safety of others is not allowed.
• City codes and regulations must be followed at all times.
• Centennial Plaza and Lions Clubhouse are subject to different rules and fees than other parks. Contact the City Clerk for details.
• Shelter reservations are for shelters only. The park will remain open to the public during any scheduled event or shelter reservation.

Additional parks use regulations are found in chapter three through six of the City Regulations Manual.

Montrose City Parks have several shelters that are available to the public. The following park shelters can be reserved for exclusive use for a small fee:

• Centennial Plaza
• Cerise Park / Shelter
• Chipeta Lake Park Shelter
• LaRaza Park / Shelter
• Lions Clubhouse
• Lions Park / Shelter
• Riverbottom Park / Shelter
• Rotary Park / Shelter
• Sunset Mesa Park / Shelter

Special use permits are also available to reserve areas of parks for advertised public events or events with more than 100 attendees. Further parks use information is available from the City Clerk's Office.

Weed Control Program

The Public Works department provides noxious weed control to the following areas within the city:

• Alleyways
• City parks
• Along trails
• Street right-of-ways

Operations are conducted according the Noxious Weed Management Program.

Chapter 6-5 of the Municipal Code outlines the city's weed control requirements.

Tree Trim and Replacement Program

The City of Montrose is committed to helping maintain the beauty of our community. As part of this commitment, the city has funds available to assist residents with tree trimming and replacement of trees in the public right-of-way.

The city will reimburse 50% (up to $200) for trimming of trees in the public right-of-way, 75% (up to $600) to remove trees in the public right-of-way, and 75% (up to $200) for the replacement of trees in the public right-of-way. Funding is limited and assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

To be eligible for reimbursement, the assistance program application must be approved before work begins. Please see the Tree Trim Replacement Program application for details.

See the list of tree trimmers that are licensed to operate on city property and right-of-ways.
View the City of Montrose Municipal Code section pertaining to the care of trees, shrubs, and bushes.