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 center’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.

We have a busy weekend coming up! Join us tonight for our after-hours Star Party from 7:30 - 9:30 PM and then our friend...
09/18/2026

We have a busy weekend coming up! Join us tonight for our after-hours Star Party from 7:30 - 9:30 PM and then our friends from Nature's Educators will be here tomorrow for Falcon Frenzy with live falcon ambassadors!

For more information see our website calendar: https://gardenofgods.com/events/calendar/

Join us tomorrow night for our last Star Party of the year!Gaze at the stars and learn more about the planets through di...
09/17/2026

Join us tomorrow night for our last Star Party of the year!

Gaze at the stars and learn more about the planets through different telescopes with Colorado Springs Astronomical Society and Discovery Space Center, learn more about nocturnal animals with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services, grab a snack from the Gateway Cafe, and enjoy our one-of-a-kind Geo-Trekker movie experience!

You've probably seen these spiky green plants all over the Garden of the Gods Park, but did you know the narrow leaf yuc...
09/16/2026

You've probably seen these spiky green plants all over the Garden of the Gods Park, but did you know the narrow leaf yucca can be turned into cordage or even soap? Find out more during The Useful Yucca, our free, hands-on touch table program each Friday from 1 - 2pm!

09/15/2026

✨ 12 days until Starlight Spectacular 2026!

September 26, Rock Ledge Ranch comes alive with live music, food, drinks, games, glowing trails, guided twilight/headlamp hikes and more.

Bring your people and make the Garden glow!

🎟Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/trailsandopenspacecoalition/event/starlightspectacular2026/

Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
Rock Ledge Ranch
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Have you seen the big horn sheep roaming through Garden of the Gods Park? You might have more in common with them than y...
09/15/2026

Have you seen the big horn sheep roaming through Garden of the Gods Park? You might have more in common with them than you think 😉

Learn more about the Colorado state mammal every Monday during our free Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep program at the Visitor & Nature Center from 10 - 11am! All ages welcome, no registration required.

09/14/2026

Save the Date!

You've been waiting for this day for a whole year and it's finally come - Fossil Day! Join us and our partner organizations on Saturday, October 10th for the 12th annual Fossil Day Celebration at the Garden of the Gods! How many exclamation points can we fit in one post before we seem excited 😁?!?!?!

There will be:
🦅live animal presentations🦅,
🦴fossil collecting and identification🦴
AND SO MUCH MORE

The event runs from 10 am until 2 pm and, just like entrance into your favorite city park, it is ✨completely free✨. Will we see you there?

Sometimes you just have to sit and enjoy the view.
09/14/2026

Sometimes you just have to sit and enjoy the view.

09/13/2026

Easel with a View is this Wednesday! Take a little midweek break and join us at the Visitor & Nature Center for a relaxing morning of painting with local artist Brenda Harris. All materials will be provided, no experience necessary.

See calendar link in bio to register!

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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