LAKEWOOD
Located on the western boundaries of Denver, Lakewood is the fourth largest city in Colorado. With owners occupying two-thirds of Lakewood's homes, the city is primarily residential. Only a few minutes drive from the mountains, many neighborhoods have expansive views of the city lights or the inspiring snow-capped Rocky mountains. Because of relatively high per capita incomes and low density commercial areas, Lakewood has room for light industry and business growth. The largest employer in Lakewood is the Federal Center (with over 5,200 employees), a huge complex of federal offices and warehouses second only to Washington, D.C. in size. Lakewood gained national recognition for innovations in municipal government when it was named runner-up in the All America City competition in 1970, just one year after the city's incorporation.
Lakewood is nestled between Denver and the foothills. It is a good home choice for people wanting to be "up close" to the mountains, yet convenient to work in the Denver Metroplex. Housing choices vary from brand new to older. Prices are average to high end. Lakewood has something for everyone
This west-Denver suburb, featuring one of the best views of the Rocky Mountain foothills, is the third largest city in Denver Metro area. Lakewood’s new downtown area, complete with shops and pedestrian-friendly areas, is emerging on the site of a demolished shopping mall. The new urban hub will help to unite this large, growing city.
With more than 80 maintained parks, Lakewood is also one of Denver’s top places to recreate. Bear Creek Lake Park is the city’s most popular playground. Filled with a large fishing lake, paved and dirt biking and hiking trails, picnic areas and a summer water-skiing concessionaire, this 2,600-acre park has something for everyone. For mountain lovers, the steep terrain at Lakewood’s Green Mountain Open Space Park offers a great workout and scenic mountain views.
