Elitch Gardens Theme Park

2000 Elitch CircleDenver, CO 80204
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Overview

Elitch Gardens is a world-class combination Denver amusement park and water park celebrating over 130 years of fun! Experience the coolest water slides, pint-sized kids’ rides, live shows, and thrilling roller coasters such as the new Twister III: Storm Chaser and Tower of Doom. Give your family a needed escape at Colorado’s largest theme and water park.

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Good To Know

  • With over 50 rides and attractions, including a water park and live entertainment, there's something for everyone at Elitch Gardens.
  • Enjoy a refreshing escape from the summer heat at Island Kingdom, the park's expansive water park area open from the Saturday of Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • Twister III: Storm Chaser (the Twister II wooden roller coaster reimagined) returns this summer with some whirling, thrilling twists!
  • Located in the heart of Denver, Elitch Gardens is accessible by car or public transportation—both the RTD bus and Light Rail have stops there.
  • Parking is available on site for a nominal fee.
  • Children ages 2 and under are admitted free and do not require a ticket.

Description

Located in the heart of Denver and celebrating over 130 years of fun, Elitch Gardens is Colorado’s only world-class combination theme and water park. From thrilling roller coasters to pint-sized adventures, a splashin' water park and tons of special events, there's thrills for all. The park is open April through October.

This year, there’s more entertainment than ever before at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park with exciting new family shows, Dive-In Movies, a free summer concert series and three stunning fireworks extravaganzas that will light up the Denver skyline, plus Fright Fest in October! And don’t miss the breathtaking views of Denver atop the 20-story Observation Tower or while plummeting 200 feet on the Tower of Doom.

Experience Twister III: Storm Chaser
The beloved Twister II wooden roller coaster storms back this summer with some whirling and thrilling twists! This reimagined coaster is a 10-story superstructure featuring up to 3.1 g-force (more than three times your normal body weight), a 90-foot drop, and a 100-foot pitch-black tunnel with the sights, sounds and winds of a real tornado.

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park Reviews

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FarAway30835000515
"bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 10, 2025 NEW
someone stole are stuff and me and my friends were mad are day went to poop. also over priced as poop and not a good bang for ur buck
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dw980111
Denver, Colorado
"Luminova Holiday horrible"
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed December 23, 2024
Purchased tickets to Luminova Holiday, which advertises "Let's Glow Big" it was 110 for 2 adults and a child. There was No Big Glow, I have more nights up in my backyard. There were a couple of light-up reindeer and a moose, nothing spectacular, and a few lights on the fence. It costs more money, and you have to pay for parking than any of the other holiday light events in town. It took 5 mins to walk through all the lights, and it took 5 mins, because we did it 3 times, thinking we were missing something. 110 dollars is not acceptable, I thought we were going to have family time, something to remember. There wasn't even any holiday music playing. I had to go through security b/c I was wearing a jacket, took longer than the Luminova Holiday adventure. The security woman just kept banging her nails, and then hand on the plastic table over and over very loud. I said "You are not very nice, I don't know what loud banging on a table means". She then said "Empty your pockets". I said they were empty, and she started banging again. I said "Your behaviour is not acceptable", she then said set your phone on the table. Should have turned around then. As you can imagine a child is extremely disappointed, sitting in a car for 45 mins just to see 5 mins of boring white lights. We at least attempted to get a hot chocolate we stood there... and stood there, while the staff person was putting the chairs up on the tables... not sure why, it wasn't close to closing time. The person, then said it would be another 5 mins, and continued putting chairs on the table, to which he dropped two chairs, once again very loud. We left and went to Starbucks to get hot chocolate. 110 for that was not acceptable. I reached out to Elitch Gardens for a refund , they suggested I should have paid extra for the rides, purchased food or visited Santa, there was no Santa.
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T4944BZtammym
"Very bad will never go to your establishment again."
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed October 28, 2024
Me and my fiance went to Eliches yesterday on 10/27/24 and I had the worst experience I've ever had in your park after being there for about 2 hours a security person out of no were comes up to my fiance and me and demands he take off his face make up my fiance says no and states we've been here for 2 hours and not one of your staff at the park even mentioned that he could not be in the park with his face painted up he was only dressed has his favorite wrestler so more security got involved and escorted us out and while we're being escorted out you see other people there with their faces fully painted I will never go to your park ever again and I will let anybody who will listen to never go your park and I will definitely be reaching out to corporate as well your staff could have mentioned that to us at the very beginning instead of mentioning it after being there for over 2 hours we didn't even get to go on any rides and I will be asking for my money back on what I spent at your over priced park.
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DONS40
Hastings, Nebraska
"Worn out !!!"
TripAdvisor user rating 2.0 out of 5
Reviewed October 14, 2024
Elitch Gardens is worn out! Full of middle-schoolers who try to act cool. Not working !! Some rides were not operating. When asked when the ride would open, the response was...... "Waiting for our team to arrive". Very expensive and not worth the price. Find something else to do.
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karenwY1456DL
"Expensive and poorly run"
TripAdvisor user rating 2.0 out of 5
Reviewed September 29, 2024
A complete rip off. Went on Sunday - it was very busy but many of the rides weren’t open, along with many food stalls despite the $50 charge to get in. On the Ferris wheel they were only using 4 of the probably 20+ cars and the line was really long. The most inefficiently run theme park I’ve ever been to. Not a good value and limited rides.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park

Where is it located?

Elitch Gardens is conveniently located in downtown Denver at 2000 Elitch Circle Denver, CO 80204.

Is parking available at Elitch Gardens?

Yes, Elitch Gardens parking is available for $25 (card) or $30 (cash) per vehicle per day in the main lot during the operating season.

Are there any age restrictions for the park?

Elitch Gardens is fun for all ages. Kids two (2) and under are admitted free and do not require a ticket. The park recommends but does not require that youth ages 17 and under be chaperoned by an adult 21 years or older. Elitch Gardens does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors.

Are there any ride restrictions?

For the safety of all park guests, most rides have height and size restrictions. Most thrill rides require that guests be 48 inches or taller.

What should I wear?

Dress comfortably and appropriately for a family theme park environment. Shirts, shorts, and shoes are required at all times in the main section of the park. Proper swimwear is required for all water park attractions.Denim and swimwear with zippers, buckles, or rivets are not permitted on water park attractions. Thong or g-string type swimwear and clothing that does not sufficiently cover undergarments are prohibited. For the safety of the guests, they do not allow items of a specific color and/or style, identifying a person's association with a gang, such as bandanas or belts with excessive length. Clothing with offensive material will be asked to be removed.

Are stroller or wheelchair rentals available?

Yes, strollers and wheelchairs are available for a fee at Entry Pavilion Service Center on a first-come, first-serve basis. A limited number of wheelchairs are available.

Are there lockers available for rent?

Lockers of varying sizes and rental prices are available throughout the park. Please see a park map for locations.

Can I leave and re-enter on the same day?

Yes, but please note that if you leave the park and plan to return the same day you must get your hand stamped before leaving the park at the exit/re-entry gate. When returning to the park, you must go back through security with a proper hand stamp and ticket. During special events, re-admission may not be allowed. Such notice will be posted at the park entrance. You are free to leave the parking lot as well — make sure you leave the parking ticket stub on your dashboard.

Can I bring my camera?

Yes, cameras are allowed in the park, but not on the rides.

Can I bring my own food and beverages into Elitch Gardens?

Outside food and beverage are not permitted. However, you may bring in clear sealed water bottles. Guests with special dietary needs may bring in their own food.

What safety precautions are in place at the park?

For your safety, the park uses electronic screening devices at the main gate. Since metal objects may activate this system, please allow the staff to inspect bags and purses upon request. Please note that Elitch Gardens does not allow firearms or weapons in the park. Denver Police Department Officers working on the property are the only persons permitted to carry a firearm or weapon.

Is smoking allowed in the park?

Elitch Gardens is a smoke-free environment, and smoking in children's areas or ride lines is prohibited. Specific designated smoking areas can be found on the park map.