Why visit Lone Tree
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 50 parks and trails, 101 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lone Tree Arts Center, Daniels Park and Jakes Academy.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 19°F.
Weather in Lone Tree
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lone Tree
Lone Tree is a home rule city located in northern Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The population was 14,253 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 15,278 in 2025.
From the Wikipedia article Lone Tree, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
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Daniels Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Denver Mountain Park in Colorado
Douglas County Soccer Association / REAL Colorado
Park · 1.5 mi
12500 Real Parkway, Englewood
Retreat Communal Garden
Park · 1.2 mi
A garden with nine beds designed for planting small crops
Rock Canyon Baseball Field
Park · 2.8 mi
5810 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch
38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes101
Asaka Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.5 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 · 1.8 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
Jack's
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.8 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 · 2.5 mi
9625 East County Line Road, Centennial
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Monk & Mongoose Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
10920 High Note Avenue, Lone Tree
Mo-Su 06:30-17:30
Monk and Mongoose Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
9580 RidgeGate Parkway, Lone Tree
Mo-Su 06:30-18:30
NBX Asian Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese, Sichuan · 1.6 mi
9064 Forsstrom Drive
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th off; Fr-Su 11:30-21:00
On The Border
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.9 mi
8555 South Quebec Street, Highlands Ranch
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Paradise Tavern
Bar and pub · 1.8 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 · 1.7 mi
9535 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Sazón
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
9447 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
89 more on the map.
History
The area that is now Lone Tree was home to nomadic indigenous peoples including the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute before European settlement. Austrian immigrant brothers John, Joseph, and Jacob Schweiger established a homestead in 1874 that would become Schweiger Ranch, among the area's earliest European settlements.
The modern city traces its origins to Memorial Day weekend 1982, when a new residential subdivision opened with nine households. Residents organized as the Lone Tree Homeowners Association and, lacking local governance as part of unincorporated Douglas County, grew increasingly frustrated with issues including unenforced zoning standards and absent infrastructure. By 1991 the area had grown to encompass 13 homeowners' associations but still lacked formal municipal authority.
In late 1994, community leaders began organizing toward incorporation, envisioning a first-class community with high design standards and carefully planned landscaping. In November 1995, residents voted 676 to 165 to incorporate as the City of Lone Tree. The first City Council meeting was held in June 1996, with Jack O'Boyle serving as the city's first mayor. Lone Tree became a home rule city in May 1998, governed by a Council-Manager form of government in which the Council sets city policy and the Manager is responsible for city operations.
From the History section of Lone Tree, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
The Inverness Denver, a Hilton Golf & Spa Resort
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
200 Inverness Drive West, Englewood
Courtyard Denver South/Park Meadows Mall
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
8320 South Valley Highway, Englewood
Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Tech Center
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
199 Inverness Drive West, Englewood
Residence Inn Denver South/Park Meadows Mall
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
8322 South Valley Highway, Englewood
Extended Stay America - Denver - Park Meadows
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
8752 South Yosemite Street, Lone Tree
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Arrowwood Elementary School
School · 3.4 mi
10345 Arrowwood Drive, Highlands Ranch
Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County
School · 1.4 mi
10004 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
School · 4.7 mi
7075 North Shoreham Drive, Castle Rock
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
School · 4.5 mi
17302 Clarke Farms Drive, Parker
Cherry Creek Charter Academy
School · 5.0 mi
6260 South Dayton Street, Greenwood Village
Colorado Connections @ 27J
School · 2.6 mi
8 Inverness Drive E Suite 240, Englewood
Healthcare13
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
10240 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree
Bella Vita Holistic Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
12770 Lynnfield Drive, Englewood
Colorado Skin and Vein
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
195 Inverness Dr W, Englewood
Rocky Mountain Fertility Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
12770 Lynnfield Drive, Englewood
Map of Lone Tree
250 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.
- Meridian 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Acres Green 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Meridian Village 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Stepping Stone 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Sierra Ridge 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Inverness 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Centennial 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Stonegate 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Dove Valley 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Castle Pines 5 mi south, about 8 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
- Lone Tree (Colorado) Municipal Building, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- I-25-US 87 NB from Lincoln Avenue Lone Tree overpass, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lone Tree City Center station, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- 9380 Station St, Lone Tree, CO 2022-05-10, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 9360 Station Street, Lone Tree, CO 2022-05-10, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bison in Daniels Park, Pbritti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sky Ridge station, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- RTD SD-100 141 at Sky Ridge station, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RTD SD-100 110 at Sky Ridge station, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sky Ridge Medical Center, 18 January 2020, Pbritti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spizella passerina - Case - 490663361, Case, CC0
- Spizella passerina - Case - 490662883, Case, CC0
- Petrified wood en situ, Pbritti, CC BY 4.0
- Firehouse Subs medium meatball sub, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lunar eclipse 5747 DxO (55493474168), [1], CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lunar eclipse 5794 DxO (55493751670), [1], CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lunar eclipse 5748 DxO (55493751675), [1], CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lunar eclipse 5795 DxO (55492380297), [1], CC BY-SA 4.0
- RTD bus 6510X entering Lincoln Station 2023-05-10, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "Original Can of Beans" from first geocache, Mark Hilton, CC BY-SA 4.0
- I-25-US 87 NB 0.25 mi to CO 470-E-470, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RTD FlexRide bus in bay at Lincoln Station 2023-05-11, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SunsetTree0710, Jonathan Thorne, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tepe Overlook in Bluffs Regional Park looking north, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lincoln Station (RTD) garage and bridge from entry walkway 2022-05-10, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tepe Overlook in Bluffs Regional Park looking west, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bluffs Overlook in Bluffs Regional Park looking west, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bluffs Overlook in Bluffs Regional Park looking north, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bluffs Overlook at Bluffs Regional Park looking west 2, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunrise at Bluffs Overlook in Bluffs Regional Park, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunwide Durevole tire on Silverado, Corqe, CC0
- Forgestar wheel on a blue C8 Corvette, Corqe, CC BY 4.0
- Dr. James Fraser, Padmeone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bluffs Overlook at Bluffs Regional Park looking north 2, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floyd Bennett aprons from the air, User:ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Queens cemeteries, User:ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floyd Bennett Field from the North, User:ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Hancock housing, User:ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Hancock, south side, User:ktr101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Test and trial Eucharistic liturgies of the Episcopal Church, Pbritti, CC BY-SA 4.0
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