Is Elitch Gardens in Denver closing down?

Denver’s beloved, 130-year-old theme park Elitch Gardens is staffing up and preparing to open for the 2022 season. Guests will have to wait a bit longer to visit the water park, which is open May 28 through Labor Day.

Is Elitch Gardens moving again?

Elitch Gardens theme park isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. That’s according to Rhys Duggan, president and CEO of Denver-based Revesco Properties.

Where is Elitches moving to Colorado?

The development will run from Confluence Park to Dry Gulch. The exact footprint of the project is still being negotiated. To the chagrin of Denver kids, the River Mile will take over the land where Elitch Gardens sits.

Where are they moving Elitch Gardens?

Elitch Gardens was located on 38th Avenue and Tennyson Street prior to being moved to its current home near the Auraria campus. Womer also mentioned his opposing acclamation for the project, saying, “I think it will improve [the quality of life in Denver].”

Will Elitch Gardens be open in 2022?

Colorado’s largest theme park, Elitch Gardens, has officially announced its 2022 opening day. “From thrilling roller coasters to pint-sized adventures, a splashin’ water park and tons of special events, there’s thrills for all. Park opens April 30th!” the park’s website says.

Is there a Disneyland in Colorado?

Disney Denver Resort is a Disney theme park located in Denver, Colorado, and is built on the former site of Lakeside Amusement Park.

What is replacing Elitch Gardens?

But the Stan Kroenke–backed River Mile development is looming. And thanks to the multi-billion-dollar project, which promises to replace Elitch’s with a modern neighborhood and reimagined skyline over the next 25 years, it seems Denver is outgrowing Elitch’s—again.

Who owns Elitch Gardens Denver?

Premier Parks, Inc. acquires Elitch Gardens, ending eight decades of family ownership.

Is Disney coming to Denver?

Is Elitches being torn down?

Eventually, blocks of urban development could replace Elitch Gardens. Revesco already owns the park, but there are no immediate plans for demolition. It will likely stay open for years to come.

Is Elitch Gardens opening in 2022?

Denver’s Elitch Gardens opened its 2022 season on April 30, 2022. The water park will remain closed until Memorial Day weekend.

Who bought Elitches?

KSE and Revesco acquired Elitch Gardens in 2015. Since then the partnership has completed improvements to the park, including three new attractions. In addition to roller coasters, arcades and water park attractions, Elitch Gardens includes dining, shopping and concerts.