Lakewood, CO at a Glance
Close enough to Denver to take advantage
of big city amenities but far enough away to provide plenty of green space, Lakewood
is an ideal location for exploring Jefferson County and Colorado's
Rocky Mountains. The city maintains over 80 parks including William
Frederick Hayden Park at the foot of Green Mountain, which offers trails for
hiking, biking and horseback riding. Lakewood's Heritage, Culture & the Arts Commission
operates three cultural venues in the city: the Cultural
Center, presenting art exhibitions and live theater; the Heritage
Center, featuring a museum with over 30,000 historic artifacts; and, the Washington
Heights Arts Center, hosting art classes for children and adults alike. Shoppers
enjoy touring the Colorado
Mills Shopping Center on the west side of town, which boasts almost 200 outlets,
including major name anchor stores, restaurants and a movie theater. Located in
west-central Metro Denver,
Lakewood offers easy access to the city, which is only 8 mi (13 km) away.
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