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Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204, United States
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Fr
Review №1

An excellent amusement park for children, there are a lot of different slides and attractions - everyone will have a place to throw out their energy and experience new emotions. There are a lot of places where you can have a good and tasty snack also, a lot of all kinds of snacks and goodies are sold in the park. The slides themselves can be enjoyed not only by children but also by adults it seems to me. For example, I rode a couple with children, and I quite liked it myself.

Co
Review №2

Good environment, fun times, long wait times for the rides but still a fun place. Recommend spending the extra $40-60 for the rapid ride pass makes riding the rides way better tho its only for 10 rides unlimited times tho. Food and beverages can be expensive so maybe pack a cooler and go to your car for lunch.

el
Review №3

I dont know what kind of nonsense this is, but I was going to Elitchs when I was a child in the 1960s. ???? My review is that it is a wonderful place, family friendly. The history is confusing. Someone help. It has certainly been around longer than 30 years.

Ja
Review №4

Overall a great place for the whole family. Cool troops performing here, all kinds of different rides and establishments with good food.

Li
Review №5

Good place for my 13 yo to go with her friends during the day in the summer. It keeps her out of more trouble than she wowuld get in being at home and the pass was affordable. Also, they give discount passes that the rest of the family can use during the summer, too . bottom line, day pass cost is ridiculous but season pass worth it.

Ma
Review №6

Came here for the first time today with my son. Hes not quite two and had a great time. Hes a bit small for a few structures, but he didnt notice and passed out in the car as soon as we left. This is a great place to let your kid run around and get some wiggles out.

Ma
Review №7

Great family experience. Would recommend you make it an all day event that includes the water park. Take a lunch as well. You can leave it in your car, take a break go out to eat and go right back in to enjoy the rest if the park. Food is expensive inside. We go at least once a year.

Ke
Review №8

For the times we are living in, the y are doing a great job over here!!

Ti
Review №9

Its amazing how all the other six flags around the United states is open INCLUDING the water park and you guys arent. You are quick to keep the money. Specially when some of is have to save up for it so that our kids can go. It says no rain checks due to WEATHER. I see no weather.

J
Review №10

Lots of fun rides. Especially love the ferris wheel because you can see all of Downtown Denver from the very top. Must see!

Ti
Review №11

Went to Elitch gardens on a Tuesday and the park was practically empty! Lines were very short and all of the staff was very friendly! I think the longest wait I had was 20 minutes for the mind eraser! Kids had a blast and for $40 to spend the day at a theme park and water park is a steal!!!! My son left his shoes in a dressing room In The surf shop after closing we realized it and the staff was more than willing to open it back up for us to get them! Theme park rides are a little dated, but not terrible! And the water park was great! Only complaint from me would be the food prices! Spent over $75 for 4 at a Panda Express! Overall great k!

Sk
Review №12

This place was CRAZY! The rides were so impressive and fun. The staff was so quirky and helpful. The food was definitely above the average theme park plate of fries. Some rides were closed, but that just means that they keep up on safety, and there were plenty more rides to enjoy! Will visit again!

Me
Review №13

Fun lots to do swimming food rides

Ru
Review №14

The rides are grwar=, prices high, and the crowds can be overwhelming. If you go on a day where the crowds are light, you have a better time. Water park closes at 6. Elitches has been a staple of Denver culture for a long time so it will always be close to our hearts but I prefer lakeside overall. Even though its smaller and has less rides

El
Review №15

My family and I LOVE elitch gardens! We have passes and have gone once a week. The water park is awesome and the kiddie park is tons of fun for the little dudes. We have always found it to be very clean and easy to get around. Lines are always manageable and staff is so friendly!

de
Review №16

We had so much fun at the gardens yesterday. We bought ourselves some season passes for the best summer ever carry out if youre going to go I recommend getting a pass it pays for itself after one visit. Lots of fun, lots of rides and lots of smiles..

Je
Review №17

We got season passes and it’s the best deal for summer we can buy. The meal plan is fantastic and I get something new each time I go. Keeps the kids busy and there is always something to do, even though the water park has been a little chilly this year. Thanks crazy Colorado weather.

Am
Review №18

It is so funny how you have 5 star reviews from just 6 days ago... paying people for good reviews, using the money you REFUSE to refund your season pass holders during this PANDEMIC?!?! Its June 1st and still no update. I am filing a dispute with my bank. I encourage others to do the same. 1st bank was great to work with.

Jo
Review №19

Great place. I miss the old park. But elitch is a Denver icon! Thank you for sticking around!

As
Review №20

I am so sad this is the last year for elitches!! I took my kid for the first time this year and he loved it. Its a little pricey but a season pass ticket is only a few more bucks than a day pass.Buy the special beer cup! Itll save you so much money.

Sh
Review №21

I really enjoyed the park... But tottally disappointed by the park management teams... I got 2 parking passes with me...which my employer provided me and my friend...but When I reached the park...I roam about more than an hour to find parking space for 1 car... If they dont have enough parking spaces then why they sold too many parking passes! At last we parked our car at the road... The moment there I spent was really amazing... Beautiful place to be fresh , enjoy different kinds of rides...waterpark... This place is suitable for Couples, families & even with friends too...

El
Review №22

To old for the slingshot but just right for the Ferris Wheel, really enjoyed myself. Cant wait to come back and bring some more folks from Mississippi

Su
Review №23

A season pass is a steal!! The rides are exhilarating and the lines move quickly (I went on a Tuesday)Staff is courteous and genuinely care about your safety and the safety of others in the park. I love the flowers, music and the fun rides of course!

Me
Review №24

All rides are nice, the twister brakes almost a bit too hard. The half pipe does hurt the neck at the center due to the force of gravity. Waits arent long on a tuesday afternoon

Ju
Review №25

Denvers amusement park. Kiddie Land, Island Kingdom Water Park, Picnic Pavilion (available by reservation) and lots of food and drinks. A cable swing and Sling Shot. Pictures taken for purchase. $20 parking (purchaseable online), $39.99 per adult. Have your hand stamped if you want to return on the same day. Buy tickets online and skip the ticket booth. The park was very clean. Restrooms were very clean. Maintenance and safety is a big concern to Elitchs as The Big Wheel (ferris wheel) was temporarily shut down for maintenance. We very much enjoyed our time at the park.

La
Review №26

It was fun but the lines were so long! I wish the fast pass was a bit cheaper. Food was a bit pricey but that was expected ($9 for a pretzel with cheese etc) The rides were a lot of fun! The spider ride should go away the way they load and unload passengers so slowly.

Ja
Review №27

This place has gone down hill over the years. It just isnt the same anymore. Probably a third of the rides were closed. On a Sunday yes but a very busy and important weekend holiday. A few more shut down throughout the day for emergency maintenance. The water in the water park was freezing. Icy cold and miserable. It sucked all the fun out of going into the wave pool or going down any slide. Nearly whole of the park was dirty. Just downright filthy. I saw people walking around and picking up trash but despite all that, the park was still...dirty. The food was sub-par at best. At least the funnel cakes are poured and not pre-made and microwaved. Overall just an unpleasant experience. To think a few years ago I had a season pass. Now they cant even pay me to come there. P.S. You pay for everything. Parking, admission, water, the air, to continue living. It gets real old real fast.

Jo
Review №28

Unfortunately, due to the covid-19, we have yet to open. Ive been working here for a year now, and I enjoy my time working here. I was released from work today, July 27, 2020. I do look forward to when the covid-19 is no longer a threat.

Li
Review №29

Need to offer refunds for 2020 season ticket holders. Weve waited long enough to see if this will work out. A few extra perks does not make it for the amount of season closed and the risk of going if you are even able to open at this point. So many fake paid reviews on here since the pandemic started.

Ch
Review №30

I hadnt been at Elitches in a while and Im so glad to be able to go. I love all the rides and the dropper is far by the most thrilling ride because if you stick your arms and legs out straight it is adrenaline pumping. I would recommend to go hear when you can, most likely when its not snowing or raining.

Ki
Review №31

I can’t count how many times I have been to Elitches since 1977!! And always a fantastic time, never a dull time. Whether my childhood and teenage summer days, my children’s birthday parties, my children’s performances, concerts, Halloween celebrations or even dropping my son off to work at this facility I can’t complain once! If you want to experience a quick glance of Denver from above ride the Ferris wheel at night or day, it’s beautiful. Will miss this place!

Sc
Review №32

Rides are great!! However, the lines are just as bad as Disney. Plan an entire day for 8 rides or so.

Am
Review №33

I understand a no refund policy, but with a pandemic?? I have a medically fragile child and we are stuck at home until a vaccine is available. I guess Elitch REALLY needs my family’s money. I could use those funds to help create fun activities at home for my wheelchair bound child, but heaven forbid they take a loss and help our community like so many others have...

Sh
Review №34

A few of the nice rides were looooong! A lot of places ran out of ice. Had to wait 2 hours for one place to get more turkey legs. Lines moved pretty fast. Tower of doom was soooo terrifying but fun!!! Either way had a blast!

An
Review №35

Awesome, fun, Exciting, Cant wait until next time HELL YA I got my Summer Pass thank you my son Eddie Neal so much love ya Heck Ya its on this summer

Re
Review №36

Expensive, went May on a Thursday afternoon. A lot of school trips and most of the rides were closed - so the ones that were open had at least 30 minute waits. The water park wasnt open yet but most of the park was closed and they closed at 4pm which is really early. Definitely look at the hours before going and their parking was a little confusing. I didnt understand why a lot of regular rides were closed. Overall the park had a standard theme park cleanliness. I think Ill continue with 6 flags because the amount of closed regular non water rides was ridiculous.

Re
Review №37

I bought season pass tickets back in February. The park has yet to open. I understand wanting to be cautious and safe during the pandemic but you need to refund people for the hundreds of dollars spent on tickets that are essentially useless. Oh, but youll give us free perks for the inconvenience, yes, free perks that CANNOT be used because youre not open. No one answers the phone and emails are not replied to. I guess disputing the charge with my bank is the way to go. Elitch needs to amend their refund policy during the pandemic. Stop stealing everyones money and do whats right. Either refund everyone or offer free 2021 passes

Ad
Review №38

Great place to come have FUN!!!! Make sure you get your season pass ASAP! Great value. Food and drinks are expensive. SUNSCREEN/WATER!!!! Great location!

An
Review №39

Our library had a summer program that provided Elitch gardens tickets to the kids as a prize for reading. Adults still had to pay $30. For the reduced price, this was a very reasonable investment! The kids loved the place. Plenty of entertainment for kids and adults all ages. Most rides are included in the entrance price, although a selected few are not. The lines are unavoidable but they werent too bad, especially on the Kiddieland rides for the younger ones. Water fountains are rare but available. Food is lacking: overpriced a great deal and no healthy options. Own food not allowed although they let up bring a few snack bars in. For the full price of $60 per person, probably not worth it. Try booking online for a better price. Parking is $20 but there are street parking options very nearby for $1/hr. Very little shade, prepare for a very hot day even in September, bring lots of water.

Am
Review №40

Update: We did finally get a check sent with no explanation or apology. But at least we got our money back. Thank you!Super disappointed in Elitchs! I purchased 4 season passes in February, before the pandemic kicked in. Because my family has high risk members, I have asked for a refund. I was told that they are not giving refunds since they plan to be open. I wasnt planning on not being comfortable attending a large amusement park this summer, and would like my money back. But Ive been told I can sit on their Refund request List until they decide if I can have my money back or not. The lady I spoke with was very friendly and I feel bad for her, since she has to field all these calls. But this is ridiculous!!

Ja
Review №41

Elitch is always a good time. Did they update the SLC? Seemed really smooth, compared to the last time I was here a couple years ago.

Ca
Review №42

Absolutely phenomenal, last amusement park in near a downtown

Me
Review №43

Always super fun to go here, and the Season pass is totally worth it. Went to their water park my first time on Tuesday. Maybe not the most impressive park, but its character and charm makes it worth my time. Its a good place for summer fun.

Ha
Review №44

Extremely entertaining, be it an adult or a kid, yet it has water rides so its best if you have a change of clothes or just bring with you swimwear too.P.S. A good five hours could get you on almost half if not three fourths of the rides, although it all depends on the queue.

Jo
Review №45

A wonderful amusement park full of rides for all ages, locally rooted & operated this place is a must stop for locals & tourists alike. Fantastic food options & the park is a Pepsi provider, Mt Dew & Cherry Pepsi every where! Great thrilling rides like the Mind Eraser & Twister 2. Having a water park with a lazy river & multiple tall heart racing slides, not to mention the huge wave pool.GET THEIR SEASON PASSES!

Bo
Review №46

Great amusement park in the heart of Denver. Too bad its going to be dislodged so that more high density cr*p can be added to Central Denver. Come on Denver. Not all issues can be resolved by bulldozing entire city blocks and replacing them with ugly high density development, without regard to infrastructure, traffic, parking or quality of life.

Bo
Review №47

This place is great for kids but not so great for parents. The reason I give it 3 stars is because of the wait time on lines. You have to wait an hour just to ride rides. Very ridiculous. The rides are fun so it’s a good experience but it is pretty expensive and it takes a while to get on rides so it gets 3 stars.

Al
Review №48

Its just like a big amusement park in a smaller space. This is our first year going and weve been 3 times now.We got the season pass, which is a great deal if you want to attend at least twice. The parking is free with the season pass, and you can come and go all day. We come with our 6 year old daughter.Pros: Kiddie land is really cool. Our girl loves the snipers nest, where you shoot guns from up high at the people down below. Its a popular game for a wide age range. There is a middle sized roller coster thats bigger than the baby ones, but smaller than the adult costers. We havent gotten to do the Meow Wolf (long line all in the sun) but it looks cool.Cons: Expensive food and long lines. There is also the 10 mile lightning strike radius that will shut down tall and water based rides (understandably) however it would be nice to TELL the people standing in a long line in the sun that the ride is shut down and it will be an unknown amount of time to start back up. We waited about an hour and a half for the Danger Canyon water ride and then it shut down. No one said anything. We stood there for another 15 or so minutes before we realized the line was no longer moving. We didnt see lightning so we had no clue. Finally we bailed and they told us, Oh yeah the ride is down. There was lightning. Nice.Remember its Colorado so almost every afternoon there is a little lightning somewhere.

Lo
Review №49

It was a welcome sight to see! Very fun for everyone! Great rides. Beautiful scenery. Decent prices.

Hi
Review №50

A classic amusement park with one of the only wooden rollercoasters in the country still in operation. A must-visit if in Denver!

Be
Review №51

Actually gross they’re still considering opening for the 2020 season as Covid cases continue to rise. Clearly they’re pushing it because they need the money, Not because they care about the safety of the guests. But I guess if you’re going to an amusement park during a pandemic you don’t care about your health or others either .

En
Review №52

Perfect place for the family, clearly see the value of the season pass, tons of events for the family during this season 2019.

Al
Review №53

Elitches is a lot of fun, so long as you’re prepared to wait a very long time for the majority of the rides. To make the most of your trip, I suggest arriving as close to the park opening as you can to minimize wait times. Food and drink inside the park is priced quite high, and I suggest you pack a lunch and bring plenty of water and sunscreen. If you like rollercoasters, I highly recommend you ride on the Mind Eraser at least once!

No
Review №54

This place is so awesome. Ive lived in Colorado my whole life and havent gone here enough. Rides are so fun and there so many events here throughout the year. I especially like the roller coaster twister 2. I love going here with my family and its a great place for teens, adults, and younger kids. I havent gone to the Water Park section as much, but I know that the other section of the park is really good. Five stars!!!

Je
Review №55

I went to the themed park today and the experience wasnt bad, but it wasnt all good either. Compared to other themed parks in other states, they have a long way to go. Thwy can also improve the theme in theme park.

ma
Review №56

Brings me back to my childhood. Everything seems so familiar. My favorite rollercoaster is the mind eraser! Definitely a must. Lines can get very long and annoying to stand in. Beverages and food is expensive as usual, $4 for a water $7 for a beer. Dip in dots are always great $8 for the large. Found it strange they confiscated my bandana upon entering due to it being gang related?? There were so many teenagers running around, cutting you off, so watch yourself and younger kiddos. The Rides did shut down due to lightning and thunder so that wasnt great. I do like they have somewhere to put your items when getting on most rides. The park was pretty clean, along with the restrooms. Seems like the way to go is season passes, also have an add in for food everyday. Parking is very expensive, I think $20. Be prepared to spend $$$

Ra
Review №57

First time at this park. Great experience! We didnt get the chance to do the water park. Rides were okay, the kiddos were younger so our next trip will probably be better. Tons of stuff to do and buy! Gift shops!

Iv
Review №58

This place is amazing. if you are in Colorado, you must visit it.

Ch
Review №59

An amusement park in the center of a city- yes! We had so much fun going on the rides, playing at the water park, and seeing views of the high-rises and the mountains. I enjoyed how they had rides specifically for the little kids, and also rides for us adventure seekers. The staff seemed nice, the food was good- but definitely costly, and the place was clean.

Mi
Review №60

Great amusement park, surprised I didnt see it as a suggested place to see when visiting denver. Went last minute and had an absolute blast. Expected it to be crazy busy with the opening line, but only spent max, 20 min in one ride line. Kids had a blast the whole day.

Ju
Review №61

Great park, have had a season pass for the last 2 years.

Da
Review №62

My choir trip went on a group trip and performed here then enjoyed the park. It was super fun. I highly recommend this.

Do
Review №63

Scamming people out of their money during a pandemic is a real low for what i thought was a reputable company. Not issuing refunds on passes when the risk is high and everything has been postponed is weak and shows their true character.

Is
Review №64

A fun amusement park to enjoy with friends and family. Well taken care of and lines move fast.However the daunting problem for this park is the abundance of line cutters and how management does very little to stop them. Had several ride operators see it and ignore. Security didnt come either.

Ol
Review №65

We had such a great time here capping off two weeks of the Summer Science Institute through Metro State University. The students were able to take equipment on the rides to measure forces and time. I was impressed with how many roller coasters there are and the variety of different types. We also had food vouchers that allowed us to eat almost anywhere. I highly recomend this place to anyone who likes a good theme park.

Ch
Review №66

Amazing place! Come see the flowers

ka
Review №67

Lots of Fun. Water park is always packed but if you cam find some chairs your good. Rides are pretty cool too.

Su
Review №68

Interesting place, parking people are rude and everyone more morried about rules than safety. Rides are cool. Food could be better. Lots of waiting in line. Had to wait in line 30 min for security to scan everyone in. There has to be a better way.

Me
Review №69

Thank goodness we found $29.99 Tix through our ExpressToll rewards since a few a few of the MAJOR rides were closed because of back-to-school. Eat like cal at Big Jims Gourmet Dogs(!) food truck in the park and SKIP icky park food

Je
Review №70

My husband and I took my step daughter and her friend here during the summer and we all had a blast. Parking is reasonable but I suggest showing up early. I suggest riding the Ferris wheel so you can get a great view of the city!

Ap
Review №71

Fun! Lines were shorter than I remember, rides in good shape and are run pretty efficiently.Food is overpriced but not as bad as some other parks.

Pe
Review №72

Traveling down from Fort Collins it’s a straight drive down I-25 to Elitch Gardens. Regarding busyness, lines, parking, etc. Elitches definitely falls in line with what you would expect if you make a visit to a theme park.That said, my family and I think Elitch Gardens is an excellent theme park with plenty of rides, arcade games, shows, shopping; along with a great Water Park.I totally agree with the other reviews that recommend the Rapid Ride Pass which allows you to enjoy more rides during your visit.Last time we came, which was for a Birthday, we signed up for the Extreme Rapid Ride Pass so the kids could also do the Sling Shot and the XLR8R which they loved!Head down and make a day of it.

Le
Review №73

Extremely disappointing, first year we ever bought season passes. I understand not being able to refund but seriously they cant just let us have 2021 passes instead.

Un
Review №74

I love this Theme Park full of flowers and awesome rollercoaster and they have cool events like fall fest they even have a waterpark!

El
Review №75

I may be a little spoiled when it comes to amusement parks. Used to much bigger parks. This place could use a little touching up. Paint seems faded on some things. The lines we not bad. Maybe twenty minutes at most. Refreshments were ehhhh alright. Less than the stadiums but still a bit pricey. You can get funnel cake for ten dollars. They have designated smoking areas. You cant bring in some items. Apparently this was a thing some didnt expect. Watched quite a few people be turned back to their cars and told they would have to wait in line again. We did not get the chance to try the water park area. Seems like a neat places. Parking is twenty dollars. We will probably take an uber if we visit again. In all ot was a good visit.

Co
Review №76

Elitch Gardens is simply put not the same as the original. The cost of admission is inflated and simply is not my destination of choice for family entertainment. If I had suggestion for improvement it would be to break off and develop Elitch branded amusement parks for southern Colorado( the springs, Castle rock, monument)

Mo
Review №77

This is by far one of the best Family fun parks! The season passes pay for themselves and the rides are super fun!! We just bought our 2019 passes at a great discount.Thanks for another wonderful year!Monte Colorado Springs

An
Review №78

Good place to have fun with family...

Ju
Review №79

We loved this place. Kids wanna go back

Ju
Review №80

This was amazing! I went on a rollercoaster for the first time!!! This was the best first time amusement park I could wish for, not to intense, but way cool!!!!!

La
Review №81

Its always fun the kiddie land has so many fun things for little kids and all the rides are fast fun the food is really good to

Co
Review №82

The haunts were very very good! Great props, costumes, set design and actors. Excellent and kind staff even though it was freezing. Really well done! Thank you for the VIP treatment! Rides were open too! Super fun. Shops could have been cleaner, staff were young and busy chatting rather than picking up items off of the floor.

Me
Review №83

Tonight was my first visit, and let me tell you I wasnt disappointed. The park was fun (love the thrill of rollercoasters) and even more cool that we got to experience Fright Night festivities, but seeing Enigma in action was THE BEST! Would love to see him on the regular when I get my season pass for next year :)

Ar
Review №84

Fun theme park with tons of memories. Frightfest was a blast, and the Enigma was charming and gnarly all at once. Hada great belated Halloween

An
Review №85

I love Elitch Gardens Ive been going there for 30 years the only gripe I would have with Elitch gardens is probably the price for food rides are great service is ok but there is some great food places in there you just got to look for them the food court is horrible over priced and the food just tastes bad and its around $12 for a sandwich but other than that great experience had a blast oh yeah kitty land is awesome for the kids.

Mi
Review №86

Took the kiddos here on a Sunday. Had a good time, the prices are reasonable to get into the park. Food is pricey to feed 6 It was $140.. The Beer is kinda expensive too, if your going to get beer get the souvenir cup it will save you money in the long run. We ended up getting rained out (obviously not the parks fault) but they have an arcade that kept us dry and entertained.

Ab
Review №87

Perfect price for season pass. Very kid friendly. Lines move at a steady pace. Opt for the meal plan. Well worth it.

Ch
Review №88

I love this theme park I’m a big fan of roller coasters too

La
Review №89

I go here multiple times and the rides are fun and the food is what you will expect and the bathrooms could be a little bit better and thats all so I would recommend to go here

Wi
Review №90

Fun amusement park...family friendly fun!

Se
Review №91

I love this place! The rides are so much fun!

Ye
Review №92

Very disappointed that Elitches will not give a refund for the 2020 season passes. My son is high risk due to his medical condition and wouldnt risk his health even if the park opens later this year!

El
Review №93

The thing that got me is that most of the rides I will actually ride. This doesnt happen often for me so Im really excited to go back.This is a place I would recommend to any one I know with or without families.I can not wait to go back.

Ch
Review №94

Really nice little amusement park in downtown Denver. Some really great rides like the mind bender. Not to mention their incredible installation of kalaeidescope ride from Meow Wolf.

Mi
Review №95

While there are still some thrills to be had, the park as a whole (or at least the amusement park side) is beginning to feel quite neglected. Its as if a late 90s Six Flags park was stripped of almost all of its theming and frozen in time - because, in effect, thats what happened. However, time never sits still. All of the true roller coasters - Boomerang, Mind Eraser, Sidewinder, and Twister II - have seen much better days. Its time to either renovate them or replace them, both to generate renewed interest in the park and to improve guest comfort and safety. I know it may sound strange to talk about comfort on roller coasters, but when you visit any other major amusement park, even the older roller coasters will be much smoother than any of the roller coasters at Elitch Gardens. Additionally, Twister IIs supports seem to move more under the cars momentum every time I visit the park.The parks marketing will have you believe they are constantly installing new rides. This is somewhat true. This years ride is a reskin of one that opened 11 years ago, and the general consensus from murmurs around the park is that while the new ride is a unique one-time experience, the old one was much better overall due to its consistency and the scoring system which encouraged competition and re-riding. Last years new ride is many years old and falsely marketed as a thrill ride due to its height when in reality its just a taller version of the circular swing ride near the parks entrance. 2017s new ride is just an admittedly much-needed resurfacing and a fresh coat of paint for a group of water slides. 2014s new ride, while one of the better rides added since Six Flags sold the park, is a carnival staple. With the exception of Ghost Blasters (now defunct) and Brain Drain, nothing significant has been added to the amusement park section of Elitchs in over 20 years. In fact, many fan favorites - such as the Flying Coaster; Shake, Rattle, and Roll; and Ghost Blasters - have been removed.The staff at the park do not seem well trained. Today, I spent 50 minutes in the almost-empty single-rider line for the Tower of Doom - 30 of them at the very front of the line - watching people behind me leave as they realized the ride operators were only letting groups in. After half an hour standing against the chain at the front end of the line, watching the ride operators completely ignore the single rider line, my patience wore off and I decided to leave. I went immediately to the Mind Eraser - arguably the best roller coaster in the park, and definitely one of the most popular - and was able to get through the line, ride the roller coaster, collect my things from the storage cubbies, and leave through the rides exit in just 20 minutes. This isnt an isolated incident - the parks security doesnt respond to reports, and the staff working front gate security dont know what to do when a metal detector is set off.Im also not a fan of the recent changes to the dining hall. Way to kill any semblance of theming the park had left! The food itself is also MUCH worse now than it was a few years ago.Ive been a season pass holder for 11 years. If things dont improve soon, I dont see myself buying another pass.Ive heard rumors that Elitchs is moving to a new plot of land near the airport in the coming years. I am cautiously optimistic that they will use this as a chance to rethink the park.Parking could be a lot cheaper and food could be a bit cheaper as well, but these are both normal for amusement parks.The new food trucks are actually great, especially the Belgian wafel truck! This is the one recent change that I support.If you want to visit the park more than once per season, buy the season pass. It is cheaper than buying two single-day passes.

Te
Review №96

Love Elitches but I still miss the old one with the bubble gum trees and log ride! But its worth getting the season pass... saves a ton of money! #makingMEMORIES #SUMMERFUN #THINGSTODOINCOLORADO

Pl
Review №97

This place is amazing!!!!. So many fun activities to do, their rides are amazing and the water park is out of this world. They are all spaced close together so you dont have to walk a long distance from one ride to another. I loved the variety and the thrill.I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I totally recommend it. I suggest you spend the whole day there because there is a lot of fun things to choose from

Pr
Review №98

Great park with fun rides. Food is acceptable and prices are reasonable. Had a fun time here. Especially for being a 12 year old. The park had a great season

sa
Review №99

I love this place because its a water park and team park and the houl family can enjoy it

Su
Review №100

Love spending Sunday Funday here. The season passes are well worth it♡♡ The kiddos love it and thats what matters. Although, they do need to get their meal plans working right...

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  • Address:2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204, United States
  • Site:https://www.elitchgardens.com/
  • Phone:+1 303-595-4386
Categories
  • Amusement park
  • Performing arts group
  • Water park
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
  • Wheelchair rental:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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