About Us
A Dream Realized
Opening Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is the achievement of a longtime dream for owners Steve and Jeanne Beckley. After pursuing an interest in the property for 16 years, the Beckley’s purchased it in 1998 and the first tours were conducted a year later. The caves, long off-limits to the public, generated a tremendous amount of curiosity. In 2003, the caves drew over 100,000 visitors!
Rides Added to Pass the Time
With the caves popularity, the Beckley’s wanted to introduce activities that would give visitors, largely families, waiting to go on tours something to do. The first and still most popular ride, the Alpine Coaster, was installed in 2005. It was a runaway success and just the beginning for the Adventure Park.
Steve and Jeanne Beckley
Rides Become a Major Attraction
Many more rides would follow including award-winners like the Giant Canyon Swing. With thrill rides that all take advantage of the high elevation location, as well as numerous family-friendly and kiddie rides, Glenwood Caverns is now known as America’s Only Mountain-top Theme Park!
Innovation and Evolution Continue
Never content to rest on our laurels, we are continually innovating and improving the park for visitors. Airlock doors and other technology keep the caves in pristine condition while allowing thousands of visitors to explore the subterranean landscape. In 2019, the Glenwood Gondola replaced the older model tramway, providing faster, more reliable transport to the park. Music events, once sporadic, are now almost year round.
It’s All about the Smiles
While providing cave stewardship and adding rides, experiences and events are all part of what we do; our main mission at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is to make you smile. On your next visit, we hope you’ll discover the wonder of Mother Nature, connect with family and friends, find a new thrill, dance under the stars—most of all we hope your visit leaves you grinning ear to ear.
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Roaring Fork Lifestyle Magazine’s Movers & Shakers edition
Steve Beckley’s Dream: Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
- It’s a excellent place for admiring the natural and beautiful environment. You can’t leave Glenwood without seeing this magnificent place!read moreread lessViv MC4/22/2024
- Glenwood caverns is awesome and a must stop for anyone visiting Glenwood Springs, especially if you have kids. Lots of activities to do other than touring the caves( even more in the summer time ) The gondola ride to the top is great for views of the city down below. Definitely memorable. Michael and Katrina are awesome tour guides, they are very informative and you can tell they love their jobs. Michael is especially hilarious and was an absolute joy to be a part of his kings cave tour.read moreread lessSebastian4/04/2024This park was a great deal of fun even in winter. The two cave tours were very interesting and had great guides each time with cheesy jokes that made it fun. Altogether the staff was very friendly and helpful and made time spent enjoyable. Greatly encourage a visit!read moreread lessJaron Weese2/29/2024
- This place was amazing! Both adults and kids loved it. We spent most of the day here – lines got a little longer in afternoon, but nothing terrible. Cave tours were very interesting and neat to see. Highly recommend this place!read moreread lessKathy Chabot2/22/2024Amazing! The caves were breathtaking, unbelievable and unique experience. We had the best tour guide, he made the cave tour so much fun! We went during winter most rides were closed but that’s okay. The pricing and cave tours were so worth it. On top of the gift shop you have an amazing view of the mountains and the city. Breath taking! We want to return for a Sumer experience!read moreread lessCaroline Galvan1/16/2024