Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is a 738-acre park and concert venue in Morrison, Colorado, with sandstone formations and an outdoor amphitheatre.
From Golden, you can visit for a non-event-day walk or plan around a ticketed show; access and hours differ on event days. For a broader visit, how to spend one day in Golden can help you plan the rest of your time.
- Location: 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, Colorado.
- Park and trail hours: one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
- Non-event-day admission and parking: free.
- Concert entry: a ticket is required for ticketed events.
What should you know about Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre?
Red Rocks combines a large open-space park with a landmark amphitheatre built among red sandstone formations. The amphitheatre opened in 1941 and sits at an elevation of 6,450 feet.
Inside, 70 rows of benches run from Row 1 nearest the stage to Row 70 at the top. Seating arrangements can vary by event, so check the event information if you’re attending a show. The park, amphitheatre, Visitor Center and Trading Post have free admission and parking on non-event days; that does not include entry to ticketed concerts.
The venue is in Morrison, not Golden. Its setting also makes it a natural part of a Morrison and Lariat Loop scenic trip.
Where can you walk, and what are the trail rules?
Red Rocks Park’s trails are open from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. Stay on marked trails: rock climbing and off-trail travel are prohibited.
Leashed pets are permitted in the amphitheatre outside event hours. If you plan to visit with a pet, keep that event-hours restriction in mind, and follow the marked routes while exploring the park.
How do event days affect access?
On show days, the amphitheatre usually closes to visitors around 2 p.m., so a daytime visit may be cut short by an evening event. Check the official venue calendar for event-day access details.
For most shows, parking lots open two hours before doors, and traffic control directs drivers to a parking space. Parking for most concerts is included with the ticket, but event-specific parking and access arrangements can differ. Rideshare drop-off locations and post-show pickup points are designated for shows, so confirm the venue’s instructions before arranging a ride.
Concert tickets are required for ticketed events. The free non-event-day admission does not make concert entry free. Accessible concert seating is in Row 1 and Row 70; accessible parking is available at Top Circle Lot and Upper South Lot, with a shuttle to near Row 1.
A valid accessible-parking placard is required, and its holder must be in the vehicle. To request an ASL interpreter or assistive listening device, contact the venue at least seven days ahead.
How do you get from Golden to Red Rocks?
Red Rocks is in Morrison, at 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465. The Silk Pincushion is a Golden bed and breakfast; you can see its rooms at Silk Pincushion while planning your outing.
The venue describes rideshare drop-off points for shows at the Top Circle Lot (Entrance 1) or at Red Rocks Park Road and Trading Post Road (Entrance 2). After shows, pickups are directed to the Jurassic Lot near Entrance 2. If you’re not driving, confirm transportation options with official local transit and venue sources before setting out.
Before you go
The Trading Post and Visitor Center have seasonal hours. The Trading Post is open 9 a.m.–6 p.m. from March through October and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. from November through February; it closes on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The Visitor Center is open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. from March through October and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. from November through February. Check the official Red Rocks site before you go for current hours and event-day access details.
FAQs
Is Red Rocks Park free to visit?
Admission and parking are free on non-event days for the park, amphitheatre, Visitor Center and Trading Post. Ticketed concerts require a concert ticket.
When are the park and trails open?
They are open from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. Event-day access can differ, and the amphitheatre usually closes to visitors around 2 p.m. on show days.
Can you walk off the marked trails?
No. Visitors must stay on marked trails, and rock climbing and off-trail travel are prohibited.
Where is Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre?
It is at 18300 W. Alameda Parkway in Morrison, Colorado, rather than in Golden.