Red Rocks Park, Mountain park and National Historic Landmark in Jefferson County, United States.
Red Rocks Park is a mountain park in Jefferson County, Colorado, covering 266 hectares. Red sandstone walls rise from the ground and form natural arches, chambers, and open valleys that spread across the terrain.
The city of Denver acquired the land in 1928 and developed it into a public park during the 1930s. Workers from the New Deal laid paths and built facilities that remain in use today.
The Ute held ceremonies here and found shelter between the tall rock formations. Settlers later organized gatherings and events that took advantage of the natural surroundings.
Several hiking trails wind through the rock formations and offer views of the surrounding hills. Some sections are open to bikers and horseback riders, while others are only accessible on foot.
The red rocks create natural acoustics that amplify and distribute sound waves evenly. This quality made the area a popular site for outdoor musical performances.
Location: Jefferson County
Operator: City and County of Denver
Part of: Denver Mountain Parks
Website: https://denvergov.org/content/dam/denvergov/Portals/747/documents/ParkArt/RedRocks_ParkMap.pdf
GPS coordinates: 39.66139,-105.20806
Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:43
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
473 m
Dinosaur Ridge
2 kmBandimere Speedway
1.7 kmColorado Music Hall of Fame
461 m
Mount Morrison
1.3 km
Bear Creek Canyon Scenic Mountain Drive
1.6 km
Morrison Natural History Museum
1.8 km
Rooney Ranch
3.3 kmRed Rocks Entrance 1
2.3 kmRed Rocks Entrance 4
1 kmDinosaur Bone Bed
2.2 kmConcretion
2.1 kmVolcanic Ash Deposit
2.1 kmTrading Post
515 mGeological Nonconformity (1400 Ma)
570 mRed Rocks Entrance 3
1.2 kmBox Office & Will Call
1.2 kmCouncil tree and old Rooney dance hall
3.1 kmDinosaur tracks
2.6 kmSpirit
513 mCCC Worker
537 mScenic viewpoint
1.3 kmScenic viewpoint
404 mArthur Lakes Lookout
2.1 kmScenic viewpoint
1.1 kmDenver Basin Overlook
2.1 kmFront Range Overlook
2.1 kmWaterfall
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