The city of Lakewood is blessed with an abundance of gorgeous Colorado scenery, and with that in mind you may spend much of your time here outdoors enjoying all that this part of the United States has to offer. To that end, Lakewood has over 99 different parks to choose from, as well as greenbelts and nature trails, many of which are overlooked by the stunning Green Mountains in the background, which makes this the perfect choice if you love getting outside.
Lakewood may be a powerhouse of flora and fauna, but it is also no slouch when it comes to the arts, so much so that there is an entire district here dedicated to galleries and art installations, so if you are looking for a bit of culture then you won’t be disappointed in this city. As if that wasn’t enough, there is a recently redeveloped central area of Lakewood where you will find up and coming venues such as bars, cafes, breweries, and live music nights, proving that this city knows how to have a good time.
Lakewood also features extensive cultural programming and recreation areas. The 38,000-square-foot Lakewood Cultural Center boasts a 300-seat theater and gallery space, while the Lakewood Heritage Center includes 10 historic structures and 30,000 artifacts, plus a popular outdoor amphitheater. Recently named a Certified Colorado Creative District, 40 West Arts along the West Colfax Corridor in the heart of Lakewood has more than 20 public art installations, multiple performing arts venues and a dozen galleries.
With more than 80 maintained parks, Lakewood is also one of Denver's top places for outside activities. 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 Hayden Park on Green Mountain offers a great workout and scenic mountain views.
Shoppers and golfers will also find their passions addressed here. Lakewood's pleasant shopping centers include the mixed-use Belmar and Colorado Mills outlet mall; there are also two public golf courses. The outdoor Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Dinosaur Ridge and the Bandimere Speedway drag strip are nearby.
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