DENVER (CBS4)- Some riders on the thrill ride "The Sidewinder" got some unintended extra time on the ride at Elitch Gardens when a mechanical issue forced ride operators to stop the ride. The ride ...

The Sidewinder roller coaster at Elitch Gardens was shut down May 28, 2014 due to mechanical issues. (Photo: Zach Street/Twitter) by: Stephanie Wolf. Posted: May 28, 2014 / 02:15 PM MDT.

DENVER – Riders were stuck at the top of a roller coaster for about 20 minutes early Wednesday afternoon at Elitch Gardens. The Sidewinder came to a stop in the middle of the ride.

Sidewinder Photo courtesy of Elitch Gardens. Years Operational: 44; Thrill Factor: 3.5/5; If you grew up in Denver, this was probably your first upside-down coaster. Nothing beat the suspense of ...

When the Rolling Tornado was dismantled and brought to Elitch Gardens, it was renamed the Sidewinder. The Sidewinder had a short 500-foot track, and instead of turns, ...

Somewhere between the aborted fistfight at the Tower of Doom and the line jumpers at the Sidewinder, it hit me: I hadn’t been to Elitch Gardens in ages. And that didn’t really bother me. The ...

Elitch Gardens in Denver is open for the 2025 season. Here's what to know about hours, rides, tickets and season passes, plus why the park is closing.

DENVER (CBS4) - Crowds hoping to have fun in the sun at Elitch Gardens Monday morning were turned away for hours because of a suicidal man. The man was perched 60 feet up on the Sidewinder ride.

DENVER- Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park was closed Monday after a person entered the park and got up to the top of the Sidewinder roller coaster.

There's no shortage of things to do the weekend of April 19-20, but if you want one more option, Elitch Gardens is opening April 19. Denver's amusement and water park is in its 135th year, and ...

How much does it cost to get into Elitch Gardens? As of April 16, a day pass for April 19 to May 23 is $44.99, plus a $9.99 fee. The website shows a regular price of $69.99.