Park Theatre, Movie theater in Estes Park, United States.

Park Theatre is a cinema in downtown Estes Park that combines original architectural details with contemporary projection and sound systems. The building retains its historic character while being equipped for modern film releases.

Construction began in 1913 under J.L. Jackson, with parts built in Longmont and assembled in Estes Park; the architect was Joseph R. Anderson. Ralph Gwynn, a Denver projectionist, owned it from 1922 until his death in 1963 and added the lobby in 1922, the tower in 1929 and neon lighting in 1938. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1984.

The theatre's neon sign on its tower has stayed lit since 1938; when a 1982 town code banned outdoor neon, residents passed a ballot initiative granting a variance in 1984. The building is supported today by Whimsadoodle, a local non-profit devoted to the arts and to Estes Park.

The theater sits near the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, making it easily accessible for both locals and tourists visiting the region. It's helpful to check in advance about parking availability and accessibility options for your visit.

When Estes Park banned outdoor neon lighting in 1982, residents organized a ballot initiative that won the theatre a variance in 1984, so the neon added to its tower in 1938 still glows. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places the same year.