Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park
Elitch Gardens
A downtown theme park and water park where you can ride roller coasters with the Denver skyline behind you.
Elitch Gardens was founded in 1890 as a zoo and pleasure garden in the city's northwest. In 1995 it moved to its current site on the South Platte River in downtown Denver. The park features roller coasters such as Mind Eraser and Twister II, as well as a drop tower. The water park is open in summer and is a great way to cool off, and there are Halloween-themed evenings in October. Tickets are cheaper when bought online, and operating days vary, so check the calendar before you go. It is about a 15-minute walk from Union Station, or you can take the light rail to the Elitch Gardens station.
Opening hours
Irregular opening approx. May–October (check official calendar)
Nearby sights
- Confluence Park
- Meow Wolf Convergence Station
- Denver Union Station
- Larimer Square
- 16th Street Mall
- Coors Field
- United States Mint at Denver
- Clyfford Still Museum