Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Explore, learn, dine, and shop all while supporting the #1 city park in the USA!
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Our Mission: To provide education and a continuous stream of revenue for Garden of the Gods Park. The Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center comes under the ownership of the 501(c)3 non-profit Garden of the Gods Foundation. The mission of the visitor center is to provide public education and a continuous stream of revenue for Garden of the Gods Park. Revenue is generated from the visitor cente

r’s gift shop, 12 minute movie, Café and private donations. Since opening in 1995, the Garden of the Gods Foundation has donated over 4.5 million dollars to Garden of the Gods Park for maintenance and preservation efforts.

Start your weekend adventure with a little treat from the Gateway Cafe! Check out their new German Chocolate Latte speci...
09/04/2026

Start your weekend adventure with a little treat from the Gateway Cafe! Check out their new German Chocolate Latte special all this month!

We have three awesome opportunities this month to explore Garden of the Gods after dark! ✨Star Party✨September 18th, 7:3...
09/04/2026

We have three awesome opportunities this month to explore Garden of the Gods after dark!

✨Star Party✨
September 18th, 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Free Family Event
Garden of the Gods Visitor Center Parking Lot
with Colorado Springs Astronomical Society & Space Foundation Discovery Center
More info: https://gardenofgods.com/events/calendar/star-party/

🌙Fall Equinox Hike🌙
with Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
September 21st, 7 - 9 PM | $5, registration required
Meet at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center Activities Desk
More info: https://gardenofgods.com/events/calendar/fallequinoxhike26

💫Starlight Spectacular💫
with Trails & Open Space Coalition
September 26th, 5 - 9 PM | See ticket link
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
More info: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/trailsandopenspacecoalition/event/starlightspectacular2026/

Want to learn more about Archaeology in Garden of the Gods Park? Join us on September 12th for Archaeology Day and a spe...
09/03/2026

Want to learn more about Archaeology in Garden of the Gods Park? Join us on September 12th for Archaeology Day and a special program from City of Colorado Springs’ Lead Archaeologist and the Manager of Garden of the Gods Park, Anna Cordova, on the “Stewardship of Colorado Springs’ Archaeological Resources” from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Red Rocks Room. The Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services department will also have a table set up so can see items up close.

Register for this free program here: https://gardenofgods.com/events/calendar/archaeological-resources/

It's going to be a beautiful Labor Day Weekend here at Garden of the Gods and we have so many fun ways to explore the Pa...
09/03/2026

It's going to be a beautiful Labor Day Weekend here at Garden of the Gods and we have so many fun ways to explore the Park!

Check out our website for more details on all the ways you can get out and get moving this weekend: https://gardenofgods.com/activities/

Garden of the Gods is open on Labor Day and our free shuttle from Adventure's Out West is back for the full weekend!Let ...
09/02/2026

Garden of the Gods is open on Labor Day and our free shuttle from Adventure's Out West is back for the full weekend!

Let the shuttle take you from Parking Lot 1 to the Visitor Center, Gateway Trail, and Rock Ledge Ranch for easy access as you explore the Park.

Good morning moon 🌝
09/02/2026

Good morning moon 🌝

09/01/2026

✨We think September might be the most underrated time of year at Garden of the Gods✨

Check out the beautiful work on Monument Art Group in the Red Rocks Room through the month of October and find the perfe...
08/31/2026

Check out the beautiful work on Monument Art Group in the Red Rocks Room through the month of October and find the perfect painting for fall!

About Monument Art Group:
Members from the Monument Art Group are happy to be bringing their talents back to the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. Their members are award winning artists who have been meeting monthly for over ten years to inspire & encourage each other to see beyond the visible & to become the best artist they can be.

Each artist brings her own unique talent & view of the amazing beauty that Colorado & this spectacular Garden have to offer.

We hope you enjoy the show & might consider taking a bit of Colorado’s beauty home with you!

Meet the wolf dog pack and learn more about Wolves in Colorado with Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center this Saturday! Thi...
08/31/2026

Meet the wolf dog pack and learn more about Wolves in Colorado with Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center this Saturday!

This is a lecture style program best suited for high school ages and up.

Register here: https://gardenofgods.com/events/calendar/why-wolves

Address

1805 N 30th Street
Colorado Springs, CO
80904

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(719) 634-6666

Website

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