centennial gardens

Centennial Gardens is located on the northeast side of Elitch Gardens, just off 15th and Little Raven. This intricate garden encompasses five acres made up of plants in a classic formal design with a Colorado twist.

Centennial Gardens knits together traditional formal French garden design with a Colorado plant palette that requires little water. The garden uses native plants as a replacement for the water-guzzling varieties more commonly found in formal gardens.

Former Denver Mayor Webb and First Lady Wilma Webb were inspired to design Centennial Park after a visit to the formal gardens of Versailles in France. Upon their return, the Mayor asked Denver Botanic Gardens to design a formal urban garden along the South Platte for the city to enjoy. This area used to be a car-crushing plant, and has transformed into a beautiful area where the community can enjoy a classic formal garden.

Admission to Centennial Gardens is free. Rental of the facility is available for occasions, including weddings or parties. Metered street parking only (8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Sunday free). RTD bus #10 stops a few feet from the Garden along with the Front Range Express from Colorado Springs. Centennial Gardens is also along the South Platte River path--bicyclists, pedestrians, and dogs on leashes are welcome.

HOURS
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., seven days a week
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years' Day

LOCATION
1101 Little Raven Street
Denver, CO
Printable map and directions to Centennial Gardens

CONTACT US
Centennial Gardens
1101 Little Raven Street
Denver, CO
720-865-3585: Information Desk, Denver Botanic Gardens
720-865-3603: Rental Information

Mailing Address:
Denver Botanic Gardens
Attn: Centennial Gardens
909 York Street
Denver, CO 80206