Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood is a city of 156,583 people in Jefferson County, Colorado, founded in 1889.
Why visit Lakewood
Townapedia lists 86 museums and landmarks, 99 parks and trails, 245 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Century Lakewood Belmar 16, Platte River Bridge, All Saints Episcopal Church and Ammunition Igloo.
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 Lakewood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lakewood
Lakewood is the home rule city that is the most populous municipality in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 155,984 at the 2020 U.S. census, making Lakewood the fifth most populous city in Colorado and the 167th most populous city in the United States. Lakewood is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and a major city of the Front Range Urban Corridor.
From the Wikipedia article Lakewood, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 5.2 mi
Concert venue near Morrison, Colorado, United States of America
Lakewood Cultural Center
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
470 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood
Museums and landmarks86
All Saints Episcopal Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Historic church at 2222 W. 32nd Avenue in Denver, Colorado
Ammunition Igloo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic military facility near Golden, Colorado, USA
Amos H. Root Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Commercial building in Denver, Colorado
Arvada Flour Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.1 mi
Historic mill in Arvada, Colorado, USA
Astor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Hotel in Golden, Colorado
Auraria 9th Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Historic district in Colorado, United States
Avoca Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Place in Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Baker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Human settlement in Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Barnes–Peery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States
Barney L. Ford Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
Commercial building in Denver, Colorado
Bliss House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Denver, Colorado, United States
Bradford House II
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Rock shelter in Jefferson County, Colorado
74 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds99
The Rink at Belmar
Sports field and stadium · 2.2 mi
This rink is part of the concrete plaza and is at the same level as the rest of the plaza. When it is turned into an ice rink, low...
Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Porter Park Development
Park · 2.1 mi
The Porter Farm property, located at 731 Tabor St., is a 7.7-acre parcel acquired in 2021 by the City to provide much needed park space...
731 Tabor Street, Lakewood
sunrise-sunset
Jefferson Green Community Garden
Park · 3.1 mi
DUG knows that in order to make lasting change, community needs to drive it. That’s why every one of our urban gardens and farms have...
Kendrick Lake Park Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
Park · 1.3 mi
One of the premier Xeriscape demonstration gardens in Colorado.
87 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes245
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
Bar and pub · 2.2 mi
7260 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Bono's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, Sandwich, Salad · 3.1 mi
Low-key venue known for its East Coast-style pizza & other Italian standards.
14799 West 6th Avenue Frontage Road, Golden
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Brockmeyer's
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pretzel, Bagel, Sandwich · 2.7 mi
Note from website: open on Wednesdays, but only for coffee and booze. They do not bake on Wednesdays.
6340 West Mississippi Avenue, Lakewood
We-Su 08:00-14:00
Nick's Cafe
Restaurant · Breakfast, Lunch, Burger, Sandwich, Greek, Cafe, American · 2.1 mi
Cozy landmark diner serving American & Greek comfort fare amid Elvis photos & memorabilia. Cash only.
777 1/2 Simms Street, Golden
Mo-Su 05:00-14:00
Tokyo Joe's
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.5 mi
Branch of a stylish counter-order chain serving noodle bowls & other health-minded Japanese bites.
145 Union Boulevard, Lakewood
Mo-Su 10:45-20:30
Tuk Tuk Thai Grill
Restaurant · Thai · 1.6 mi
Inventive presentations of flavorful Thai dishes served in a stylish dining room. Beer.
218 Union Boulevard, Lakewood
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Westrail Tap & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Fish And Chips, Salad, Brunch · 1.3 mi
Buzzy tavern with a few big screen TVs offering comfort food classics, craft beer & cocktails. Pool table. Brunch on the Weekends.
195 South Union Boulevard, Lakewood
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
African Grill and Bar
Restaurant · African · 0.4 mi
955 South Kipling Parkway, Lakewood
Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.9 mi
10625 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
Birrieria Doña María
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.3 mi
14025 West Colfax Drive
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
233 more on the map.
History
The Lakewood region was historically inhabited by the Ute people.
The urban and suburban development of the community known as Lakewood was started in 1889 by Charles Welch and W.A.H. Loveland, who platted a 13-block area along Colfax Avenue west of Denver in eastern Jefferson County. Loveland, the former president of the Colorado Central Railroad, retired to the new community of Lakewood after many years of living in Golden. The Lakewood, Colorado, post office opened on April 21, 1892, although much of the future city was served by the Denver, Colorado, post office.
The City of Lakewood was incorporated on June 24, 1969, as Jefferson City. Soon after, an election was held and the city's name was changed to Lakewood, due to an overwhelming dislike of "Jefferson City" and the belief that it would be confused with existing communities in Colorado and Missouri. At the time of incorporation, the city population was already over 90,000. Before incorporation, Lakewood had no municipal government, relying instead on several water districts, several fire districts, several volunteer-staffed fire districts, and the government of Jefferson County, including the Jefferson County Sheriff. Additionally, some neighborhoods lacked street lights and sidewalks.
From the History section of Lakewood, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Denver West/Federal Center
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
800 Tabor Street, Golden
Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver West/Federal Center
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
140 South Union Boulevard, Lakewood
HomeTowne Studios Denver - Lakewood West
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
715 Kipling Street, Lakewood
Churches and places of worship58
Christ on the Mountain Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
13922 West Utah Avenue, Lakewood
Green Mountain Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.3 mi
12900 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood
Mile Hi Church Sanctuary
Church · Science Of Mind And Spirit · 1.4 mi
9077 West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood
Saint John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church
Church · Serbian Orthodox · 1.3 mi
9305 West Cedar Avenue, Lakewood
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging41
Schools, colleges and libraries88
Healthcare15
AFC Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
12105 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood
Passport Health Lakewood Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
405 Urban Street, Lakewood
Map of Lakewood
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, 14 miles away.
- Wheat Ridge 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Dakota Ridge 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Golden 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Englewood 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Columbine 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Ken Caryl 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Arvada 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Littleton 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Berkley 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Denver 13 mi east, about 21 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
- LakewoodCivicCenter, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
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