Red Rocks Park Geologic Marker & Picnic Shelter was added to Your Favorites!
Golden, Colorado
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Red Rocks Park was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2015, recognizing its unique geological formations and cultural significance.
The rock formations at Red Rocks Park are estimated to be around 290 million years old, dating back to the Pennsylvanian period.
Red Rocks Park is one of the 22 parks that make up the Denver Mountain Parks system, which was established in 1912.
The park is home to a diverse range of plant species, including Gambel oak and mountain mahogany, as well as wildlife like mule deer and red-tailed hawks.
The area has been used by Native American tribes for centuries, with evidence of habitation dating back over 9,000 years.
The picnic shelter at Red Rocks Park is designed in the rustic style, using native stone and timber to blend with the natural landscape.
