It's unclear whether plans to turn the property into a warehouse will move forward, but metro Denver's last drive-in movie theater is still alive for now.last summer after the owner revealed plans to sell the property to First Industrial Realty Trust and turn it into a warehouse.
At the time, developers said they wanted to begin construction in the spring of 2024. But now the land at 88th and Rosemary will continue to host moviegoers, prolonging the legacy of metro Denver's The 88 Drive-In has not revealed a reopening date but said"it's almost time" in the announcement. It is unclear whether this will be the theater's last season; representatives of 88 Drive-In, First Industrial Realty Trust and the Commerce City government did not immediately respond to inquiries about the future of the theater."Our family grieves the loss of the drive-in, but it is what is best for us and for the community," Kochevar toldin June.
The lot at 8780 Rosemary Street had been under contract since late 2021 with First Industrial Realty Trust, Kochevar said. The company had asked the city to rezone the property in 2023, proposing the construction of an 80,500-square-foot warehouse for three to four businesses.She also claimed the increasing amount of traffic in the area brought too much noise and the warehouses surrounding the drive-in caused light pollution,"diluting the movies’ quality.
For now, the 88 Drive-In's future is as uncertain as it was last year. But it appears there's still time to catch a movie or two.in June. "In the meantime, come on out and enjoy some movies under the stars and make some lasting memories.", it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver, and we'd like to keep it that way. Your membership allows us to continue offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food, and culture with no paywalls.