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Located just minutes from Denver, along the west edge of the Metro Area against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Lakewood supports a number of private and government entities. Lakewood has grown to become Colorado's fourth-largest city, yet it still retains much of its small-town flavor and open space. With more than 6,500 acres of park land and over 145,000 residents, the city has one of the highest ratios of parks and recreation facilities per capita in the country.

The Denver Federal Center is surrounded by development. Today, the Denver Federal Center houses 28 agencies and 6,800 employees. It is the largest concentration of Government agencies outside the Washington D.C. area.

Lakewood has a wide variety of neighborhoods and businesses. Homes nestled on large lots with mature landscaping attract traditional buyers. Newer developments feature open floor plans, vaulted ceilings and three car garages. There are more than 80 parks, the largest being Bear Creek Lake park at approximately 2600 acres. It is unique as a city park since it offers picnic sites, camping, fishing, horseback riding, bike trails, boating, swimming and water skiing. City of Lakewood, Colorado is located just minutes from Denver, along the west edge of the metro area against the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains.  The City of Lakewood is located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States.

The city is presently encouraging economic development while devoting its energies to maintaining a high quality of life for its residents. The recent opening of BELMAR, billed as "Lakewood's New Downtown" is the first real downtown for this exciting community.

More information about Lakewood can be found on the Chamber of Commerce web site.

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce