Acres Green, Colorado
Acres Green is a community of 2,639 people in Douglas County, Colorado.
Why visit Acres Green
Townapedia lists 26 parks and trails, 83 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Jakes Academy and Wildcat Natural Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 19°F.
Weather in Acres Green
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Acres Green
Acres Green is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Acres Green CDP was 2,922 at the 2020 United States census. It is bordered by Lone Tree to the north, east and south and Highlands Ranch to the west.
From the Wikipedia article Acres Green, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 3.1 mi
Concert venue in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Retreat Communal Garden
Park · 1.2 mi
A garden with nine beds designed for planting small crops
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes83
Asaka Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 1.4 mi
9623 East County Line Road, Centennial
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:30
E&T Thai Food
Restaurant · Thai · 0.7 mi
9234 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
We-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 12:00-21:00, Mo 11:00-21:00, Tu 15:30-21:00
India's Kitchen II
Restaurant · Indian · 1.5 mi
8236 South Holly Street, Centennial
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Jack's
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.7 mi
9155 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Mo-Th 15:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 15:30-22:00; Su 15:30-20:00
LongHorn Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.4 mi
9625 East County Line Road, Centennial
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
NBX Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese, Sichuan · 0.7 mi
9064 Forsstrom Drive
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th off; Fr-Su 11:30-21:00
On The Border
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
8555 South Quebec Street, Highlands Ranch
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Paradise Tavern
Bar and pub · 0.8 mi
Paradise Indian Tavern. Food, events, hang out
9239 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Mo-We, Su 12:00-22:00; Th-Sa 12:00-00:00
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
9535 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Sazón
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
9447 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
71 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Element by Marriott Denver Park Meadows
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
9985 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
24/7
Courtyard Denver South/Park Meadows Mall
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
8320 South Valley Highway, Englewood
Residence Inn Denver South/Park Meadows Mall
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
8322 South Valley Highway, Englewood
Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Tech Center/South
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
7056 East County Line, Highlands Ranch
Extended Stay America - Denver - Park Meadows
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
8752 South Yosemite Street, Lone Tree
Staybridge Suites Denver South-Park Meadows
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
7820 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
History
The Acres Green subdivision was built by the Morris General contractors with construction beginning on a former pasture south of County Line Road near Interstate 25 in 1971
This was the first housing development in northern Douglas County.
Construction on the sixth and final filling would be completed 12 years later.
The subdivision was being built up as Denver began to prosper with an economic boom because of the energy industry. Although the subdivision is about 20 miles (32 km) from downtown, the Denver Technological Center was growing a few miles to the north along I-25 while the Inverness office complex just to the east of the interstate was in its infancy. By the time of the late 1970s, the subdivision contained a park, elementary school and library.
As Denver grew to the south along the I-25 corridor during this time, there was a need for additional housing.
However, the area around the Acres Green community would remain largely isolated for many years.
From the History section of Acres Green, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
8035 South Quebec Street, Centennial
Shopping27
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Saint Thomas More Catholic School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
7071 East Otero Avenue, Centennial
Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County
School · 1.3 mi
10004 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Belleview Elementary School
School · 5.1 mi
4851 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village
Cherry Creek Charter Academy
School · 3.4 mi
6260 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village
Cherry Creek High School
School · 5.2 mi
9300 East Union Avenue, Greenwood Village
Colorado Connections @ 27J
School · 2.0 mi
8 Inverness Drive E Suite 240, Englewood
Healthcare7
Children's Hospital Colorado Orthopedic Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
9094 East Mineral Avenue, Centennial
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
10240 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Map of Acres Green
225 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 19°F | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 20°F | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 27°F | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 34°F | 1.9 in |
| May | 69°F | 43°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 52°F | 2.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 59°F | 1.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 57°F | 2.2 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 49°F | 1.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 36°F | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 26°F | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 19°F | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Denver Centennial Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Douglas County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-08-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2007-01-07: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-05: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
- 2003-10-29: Co - Cherokee Ranch Wildfire - 10/29/2003 (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Centennial Airport (APA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Lone Tree 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Inverness 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Meridian 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Centennial 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Highlands Ranch 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Dove Valley 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Cherry Creek 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Greenwood Village 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Meridian Village 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Sierra Ridge 5 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Acres Green, CO, Jared Winkler, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Papa John's Pizza small pepperoni and black olives pizza pie, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. James Fraser, Padmeone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunwide Durevole tire on Silverado, Corqe, CC0
- Forgestar wheel on a blue C8 Corvette, Corqe, CC BY 4.0
- Park Meadows entrance The Vistas, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1959-60 Bearcats Team Photo, Orlando Colamatteo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VS parkmeadows2, SpiritedMichelle, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Park Meadows second floor from Nordstrom, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CO 470 WB past Quebec Street, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Park Meadows (Shopping mall), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- West Side of I-25 and County Line Road, halseike, CC BY 2.0
- 9360 Station Street, Lone Tree, CO 2022-05-10, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 9380 Station St, Lone Tree, CO 2022-05-10, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lincoln Station (RTD) garage and bridge from entry walkway 2022-05-10, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
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