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.