The City of Colorado Springs says admission to Garden of the Gods and its Visitor & Nature Center is free, with park hours of 5 a.m.–9 p.m. from November 1 to April 30 and 5 a.m.–10 p.m. from May 1 to October 31. NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Colorado Springs give a July high of 86.5°F, a January high of 45.0°F and 5.7 inches of snow in March. We verified no visitor-center hours, Pikes Peak prices or local transit fares.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | A free park visit |
| Trade-offs | Visitor-center hours and Pikes Peak prices not verified |
| Getting around | We verified no local transit fare |
| Key places | Garden of the Gods |
| Nearby | Denver |
What to see and do
Park facts are from the City of Colorado Springs page (read October 19, 2026). One third-party source lists a paid film at the visitor center; we did not verify it.
Practical notes
See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.
Our assessment
Confirm visitor-center hours with the city before you go; we have not visited.