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Elitch Gardens Theme Park

2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204
303-595-4386
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Ranked #73 of 124 attractions in Denver
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Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Owner description: For more than 120 years, Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park is a must-see destination for all locals, visitors and families, creating memories worth... more » Owner description: For more than 120 years, Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park is a must-see destination for all locals, visitors and families, creating memories worth repeating. Operating on 63 acres, it is America’s only downtown area theme and water park. The park is open May through October and offers 50 rides, live entertainment, shopping and dining. The park is also known to have breathtaking views of Denver from their Observation Tower which is 20 stories high or while plummeting 200 feet on the Tower of Doom! « less
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Aurora, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

I usually buy Season passes to the park. More so for my kids. It is a huge babysitting ground for teenagers with very little supervison. The price of Season passes have gone up and the price this year is not worth the increase. I have ony been to the park a few times where all the rides are operational. This... More

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Westminster, Colorado
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Just way over priced. Can't bring your own food in like you can at places like Water world. It was dirty and a lot of rides were closed down and everything is overpriced from the admission, to the food and parking. Just didn't feel safe there

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Spring Creek, Nevada, United States
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

Hubby and I had an amazing time riding all the roller coasters. There are about six or seven. Enjoyed many rides and water park. It was fun!

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Boulder, Colorado
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

This Park used to be better before Six Flags bailed. Seems this amusement park is in maintenance or survival mode only - No new rides or park upgrades since park was built! It is however, the only park of any size within 600 miles so I guess the owners/investors have little incentive to make improvements - that's too bad for... More

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ElitchGardens, Public Relations Manager at Elitch Gardens Theme Park, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

Our objective at Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park is to give guests the opportunity to create memories worth repeating with 53 rides, live entertainment, thrilling roller coasters and an entire water park. In fact, four new rides have been added in the past five years, with another yet-to-be announced new ride joining the line-up opening weekend, May 4 and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013 via mobile

Every time I go to this amusement park, I have one of the most fun times of my life. The rides are very fun and unique, especially the Mind Eraser! The only complaint that I have is that the food is extremely expensive and not worth the amount you pay for.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

always fun to go to a theme park to get the kiddos sick and everybody hot and tired. its a little dirty but then humans don't tend to pick up after themselves when they are out and about. Drink lots of alcohol and you won't mind the screaming kids or that lady throwing up in the bushes over there. The... More

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Denver, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

Season pass is a great deal and my pre-teens can't get enough of it. The water park in the summer is great fun for all

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Lakewood, Colorado
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

The original Elitches was clean and well kept. Now that Six flags has bought this place it has gone down-hill. Poor facility maintenance everywhere....dead grass, little attention the the flowers, shoddy painting, numerous rides out of order. As a Native of Denver I am ashamed of this place. Not interested in going back.

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Evergreen, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2013

Really fun for children ready for the big coasters. The little kid zone is not great enough to pay the high prices for this theme park.

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Colorado
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24 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

A theme park blended from the old past to the modern one it is today. Go plan a day, ride the rides and play in the water... everyone will enjoy if themed parks are your thing.

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