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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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, ...

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.

Elitch Gardens, a combination water and theme park, has “54 rides, slides and attractions,” according to the park. It is open from April to October each year.

Elitch Gardens will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The hours will be limited in May. The park will be open every day in June and July, ...

Elitch Gardens, a combination water and theme park, has “54 rides, slides and attractions,” according to the park. It is open from April to October each year.

Elitch Gardens, a combination water and theme park, has “54 rides, slides and attractions,” according to the park. It is open from April to October each year.