
Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park is Boulder's most iconic outdoor destination — a 40-acre National Historic Landmark at the base of the Flatirons that has been drawing visitors since 1898. The park's trail network connects directly to the first and third Flatiron climbs, the Royal Arch Trail, and the broader Boulder Mountain Parks system, which encompasses more than 45,000 acres of open space. The historic Chautauqua Dining Hall and Auditorium host summer concerts and community events from June through August.
Official directions say parking inside the National Historic Landmark boundary is very limited; concert-goers use first-come, first-served spaces along the south side of Baseline Road, with additional north-side parking permitted from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. between June and August. The free HOP 2 Chautauqua operates on concert nights, so groups should plan around the published parking limits rather than assume the main area will be open. Confirm current group arrival protocols on the Chautauqua directions and parking page before your visit.
Address: 900 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80302 Phone: (303) 442-3282



















