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About Elitch Gardens Theme Park

Elitch Gardens Theme Park in Denver offers a unique two-park experience—access both the traditional theme park and the Island Kingdom Water Park with a single admission. Located in the Platte River Valley, the venue combines family-friendly rides with water-based fun and seasonal attractions. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your day with ease, including parking, transit, seating options, and nearby lodging and dining.

Address: 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204. Transit options include the RTD Ball Arena–Elitch Gardens station on the E and W lines. Parking is available on-site with standard daily rates, and electronic payments are required.

Seating and venue spaces: Elitch Gardens operates as a venue-style space for special events and shows. Public seating charts are not published for the main park days, but on-site event spaces accommodate large groups with seating capacity information available for private or organizational bookings. For performances or private events, contact the venue staff to discuss seating arrangements and capacity.

Parking: The main parking lot is charged per day at the best available price (weekday) and the best available price (weekends/holidays). RV parking is the best available price, motorcycles the best available price, buses are free. Electronic payments only are accepted at entrance gates and lots. Arrive early for the best parking options and consider rideshare or public transit for a stress-free visit.

Transit: The RTD Ball Arena–Elitch Gardens station serves the site via the E and W light rail lines, offering a convenient alternative to driving. Check RTD schedules ahead of your visit for any service changes.

Nearby hotels and dining: Downtown Denver offers a range of lodging options within a short ride from Elitch Gardens. We highlight partner recommendations for hotels and nearby dining to simplify planning. Whether you want a family-friendly stay or a quick-access option after a park day, secure your accommodations through our trusted partners for the best availability and perks.

Notable events and shows: Fright Fest (Halloween season), Dive-In Movies (evening films at Island Kingdom), plus other family-friendly daytime events and nighttime experiences. Seasonal programming can vary year to year, so check the event calendar for current offerings when you plan your visit.

History snapshots: The original Elitch Gardens operated at 38th Ave/Tennyson St before relocating to the Platte River Valley in 1995. It later operated as Six Flags Elitch Gardens from 1998–2007 before reverting to the Elitch Gardens name. The venue continues to evolve with seasonal events and ongoing family entertainment.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204 (official contact page).
  • Venue type: Combination theme park and Island Kingdom Water Park; operates as two parks for one admission.
  • Seating/chart: No public seating chart published; venue-style event spaces exist with seating capacity listed as 2,800 and standing capacity 5,000 (Cvent listing for Elitch Gardens as an entertainment venue).
  • Parking: Main lot charging $30 per day (Mon–Thu) and $35 per day (Fri–Sun/holidays); RV $40; motorcycles $5; buses free; electronic payments only.
  • Transit: RTD Ball Arena–Elitch Gardens station serves the site via the E and W lines.
  • Nearby hotels: Various options in downtown Denver within a short ride; see Expedia hotels near Elitch Gardens for examples.
  • Notable events: Fright Fest (Fall Halloween event), Dive-In Movies (evening films at Island Kingdom), and other shows/specials; signature shows include family-friendly daytime events and night-time fright experiences.
  • Renamed/renovation history: Original Elitch Gardens (38th Ave/Tennyson St) relocated to the Platte River Valley in 1995; operated as Six Flags Elitch Gardens (1998–2007) before reverting to Elitch Gardens.
  • Capacity (COVID era): Opened 2021 with 3,200 guests at a time (~18% of capacity); later capacity allowed increased to roughly 43% in April 2021 as restrictions eased.