If you are anything like us, you have visited Elitch Gardens nearly every summer of your life and felt completely thrown in 2020 when it did not re-open as usual. Fear not, Coloradan, for the Centennial State’s favorite theme park WILL officially re-open for summer 2021, only with a few changes and added precautions:

It's official: Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colorado, WILL re-open on weekends beginning May 1, 2021! 
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"The time has finally come to welcome you back to Colorado’s only combination theme and water park," gushes Elitch Gardens via a March 29th press release, sharing that they have been working closely with the City and County of Denver and will be able to re-open with new health and safety guidelines in places, including a max capacity of 18% (or 3,200 guests) each day.
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In addition to the limited capacity, Elitches will also enforce social distancing, face coverings, hand sanitizing stations, and frequent cleaning and disinfecting by staff. 
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Please note: Unlike past seasons that permit walk-up admission, 2021 attendance will be by reservation only. 
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Opened in 1890, Elitch Gardens was originally known as Elitch’s Zoological Gardens before losing the zoo portion and continually transforming into the amusement-only park that we know and love today.
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To learn more about Elitch Gardens, tickets, reservations, and more, please visit their website.
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Elitch Gardens is open for its regular season every day (except Tuesday) from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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Who will you bring with you to Elitches? Let them know by tagging them in the comments! Do you have a favorite place that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Nominate it here! For even more Elitch Gardens fun, check out This Rare Footage Of A Colorado Amusement Park Will Have You Longing For The Good Old Days.

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