Article Contributed on: 4/10/2007 11:58:43 AM
DENVER -- Denver's hometown theme park announced today that it will be named Elitch Gardens, the park's original name. Elitch Gardens is part of a family of parks, attractions, recreation and entertainment venues recently acquired by PARC Management, based in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2007, Elitch Gardens will celebrate its 117th season and is the oldest existing theme park west of the Mississippi.
A new name isn't the only addition guests will see when visiting the park this season. A new extreme tube slide, RipQurl, will be coming to Island Kingdom Water Park in June. The ride experience sends two riders on a double tube down a steep slide into a bowl where they spin around before dropping through a chute to the landing pool.
"We are entering into an exciting new era in the park's long and successful history," said
Joe Martinez, Elitch Gardens general manager. "From our new name, to the new RipQurl waterslide, to the all-new thrilling shows, our guests will notice the difference when they visit the new Elitch Gardens."
From Memorial to Labor Day, Elitch Gardens will offer guests an extensive and innovative entertainment package including a dramatic cirque-style performance, Bailamos; X-CITY!, a spectacular urban acrobatic production; and a spellbinding evening show, Carnaval de Fuego II. This action-packed new show package combined with a family-friendly festival line-up will offer guests more entertainment options than ever before.
"Retaining the park's original name is a natural fit for this venerable world-class attraction," said
Randal Drew, president and CEO of PARC Management. "While we want to pay tribute to the park's celebrated past, we also want to bring to this community the most advanced and complete theme park experience possible. Our goal is to create long-lasting family memories and recapture the feel of what makes Elitch Gardens so magical."
Elitch Gardens is a 117-year-old tradition of family fun with thrilling coasters, family rides, innovative entertainment and Island Kingdom Water Park. Elitch Gardens opens for the 2007 season Saturday, April 28. For park hours and more information, visit elitchgardens.com.
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Brooke Gabbert is the public relations manager for Elitch Gardens.
More links:
Elitch's sold in multi-park deal
Answers.com: Elitch Gardens
ElitchGardens.com
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