Why visit Edgewater
Townapedia lists 40 museums and landmarks, 23 parks and trails, 123 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre, 19th Street Bridge and Amos H. Root Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 20°F, and about 58 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Edgewater
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Edgewater
The City of Edgewater is a home rule city located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 5,005 at the 2020 United States census. Edgewater is surrounded by Denver to the east, Lakewood to the south and west, and Wheat Ridge to the north. The city is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
From the Wikipedia article Edgewater, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Denver Millennium Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge located in Denver, Colorado
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Monument and historic site · 2.7 mi
Theme park in Denver, Colorado
Lakeside Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
Family-owned amusement park in Lakeside, Colorado adjacent to Denver
Metropolitan State University of Denver
School · 3.2 mi
Public university in Denver, Colorado
Regis University
School · 3.1 mi
Private Jesuit university in Denver, Colorado, US
University of Colorado Denver
School · 3.2 mi
American public university (1912-)
Museums and landmarks40
19th Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Truss bridge in Denver, Colorado
Amos H. Root Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Commercial building in Denver, Colorado
Auraria 9th Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Colorado, United States
Barney L. Ford Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Commercial building in Denver, Colorado
Bliss House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Denver, Colorado, United States
Buckhorn Exchange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Restaurant in Colorado, United States
Dickinson Branch Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Library building in Denver, Colorado
Elitch Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Theater and movie theater in Denver, Colorado, United States
Emmanuel Shearith Israel Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Synagogue in Denver, Colorado
Frederick W. Neef House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places {NRHP)
Highland Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Colorado, United States
Highlands Masonic Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Masonic temple in Colorado, United States of America
28 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds23
Highland Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic park in Denver, Colorado, United States
Confluence Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Colorado, United States of America
Surfside Sprayer Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.5 mi
5330 West 9th Avenue, Lakewood
11 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes123
Casa Bonita
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
6715 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
BarFly
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
Bar and event space themed around the Beat poets and Denver’s art scene.
4255 West Colfax Avenue, Denver
Mo-Fr 15:00-00:00; Sa, Su 11:00-00:00
Belfiore Italian
Restaurant · Italian, Deli · 1.3 mi
5820 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge
Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00
GB Fish and Chips
Restaurant · Fish And Chips · 0.5 mi
2175 Sheridan Boulevard, Edgewater
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Konjo Ethiopian Food
Restaurant · Ethiopian
5505 West 20th Avenue, Edgewater
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Mizuumi Ramen & Sake
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.3 mi
4225 West Colfax Avenue, Denver
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00
Moonflower Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea · 1.3 mi
4200 West Colfax Avenue, Denver
Mo-Th 07:00-14:00; Fr-Su 07:00-16:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
6781 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Mo-Th, Su 09:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-01:00
Pizzaria Leopold
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.0 mi
1990 North Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Rolling Smoke BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.5 mi
7100 West 38th Avenue
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
111 more on the map.
History
Edgewater was named for its lakefront location at Sloan's Lake. The Edgewater, Colorado, post office opened on March 1, 1892, and the Town of Edgewater was incorporated on November 5, 1904.
From the History section of Edgewater, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship30
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
St. Dominic's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
St. Elizabeth's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
St. Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
St. Patrick Mission Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Saints Peter And Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
3900 Pierce Street, Wheat Ridge
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School
School · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
3920 Pierce Street, Wheat Ridge
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
School · 4.6 mi
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777, Lakewood
Astravo Online Academy High School
School · 4.6 mi
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777, Lakewood
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
School · 4.6 mi
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777, Lakewood
Healthcare10
Tennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home
Hospital · 1.2 mi
2950 Tennyson Street, Denver
Colorado Osteopathic & Integrative Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
4901 West 38th Avenue, Denver
Functional Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
3441 Tennyson Street, Denver
Midtown Obstetrics/Gynecology
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
4330 West 37th Avenue, Denver
The Brain and Behavior Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
1690 Meade Street, Denver
VIDA Chiropractic Studio
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
4650 West 38th Avenue, Denver
Map of Edgewater
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 21°F | 0.6 in | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 22°F | 0.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 29°F | 1.3 in | 9.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 9.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 60°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 58°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 49°F | 1.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 37°F | 1.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 28°F | 0.8 in | 9.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 20°F | 0.5 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lakewood (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
Jefferson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-08-01: Quarry Fire (Fire)
- 2023-08-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Wheat Ridge 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Berkley 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Lakewood 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Applewood 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Twin Lakes 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Fairmount 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- West Pleasant View 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Arvada 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Sherrelwood 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Englewood 8 mi southeast, about 13 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
- Edgewater, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- Edgewater Civic Center Official, COE Communications, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bustang Outrider parked in Edgewater, CO 2026-03-22, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 9thstreethistoricpark, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- All Saints Denver, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 19th Street Bridge Denver CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elitch Theater Denver CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Denver union station, Darkshark0159 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- JCRS-Synagogue, Plazak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1389 Stuart Street Denver, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highland Park HD Denver, Smallbones, Public domain
- Oriental Theatre, Denver, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Dominic's Church, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tilden Main Building, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Neef House, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- Dickinson Branch Library, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sheerit Israel Synagogue, University of Colorado Denver, Drorzm, CC0
- Tower of Memories Wheat Ridge CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StElizabethsDenver, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OxfordHotelDenver, Trueshow111, CC0
- The iconic Denver Tivoli, Tivoliconner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist Denver CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Highlands Masonic Lodge, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Patrick Mission Church, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old and New Bridges South Platte River Bridges, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Larimer Square northeast past 14th Street, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RootBuilding, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Romeo Block, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BuckhornExchange, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Casabonitadenver, No machine-readable author provided. MisterHand~commonswiki assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain
- Denver, CO - panoramio, easy4444, CC BY 3.0
- Sloan Lake Denver from west, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Denver skyline from Sloan Lake, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RMCAD water tower 2023-08-13, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Diamond RMCAD 2023-08-13, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Rotunda Building, north entrance, RMCAD campus 2023-08-13, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Tri-Boro Building, SE corner, RMCAD campus 2023-08-13, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Phillip J Steele Gallery and Mary Harris Auditorium 2023-08-13, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
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