PACE Center

The Parker Arts, Culture & Events (PACE) Center is a multi-use performing arts and event facility in historic Old Town Parker, Colorado, opened in October 2011. The building was designed by Semple Brown Design — the firm behind Denver's Ellie Caulkins Opera House — and its weathered steel exterior pays deliberate tribute to the railroad trestle that once spanned Sulphur Gulch on the same site. Natural mountain views to the west and the preserved earthen berm that forms the outdoor amphitheater continue to shape the character of the space. The PACE Center offers ten indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodating gatherings of all sizes. The contemporary Event Room seats up to 200 banquet-style and opens directly to the landscaped West Terrace, which holds up to 200 guests for outdoor receptions and ceremonies. The Art Gallery, with its hardwood floors and large windows, provides an elegant setting for cocktail hours and smaller gatherings. A dance studio, a state-of-the-art culinary kitchen, and a 534-seat Mainstage Theater round out the options for more specialized programming. All events benefit from on-site coordination staff and complimentary parking for up to 250 vehicles. The PACE Center holds the liquor license for on-site events, and catering is provided through a curated list of approved regional partners.