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Lakewood, Colorado

"The Gateway to the Mountains"

Lakewood sits where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountain foothills, offering direct access to Red Rocks Amphitheatre and serving as the gateway to Colorado's mountain recreation.

Founded 1969 | Population 157,161 | Peak 157,161 (2020) | County Jefferson

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lakewood, Colorado

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1941 Denver Federal Center Established:

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1947 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Completed:

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1969 City Incorporated:

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1983 RTD Bus Service Expansion:

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2004 Colorado Mills Opens:

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2013 W Line Light Rail Opens:

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2021 Lakewood Shooting:

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2023 Casa Bonita Reopens:

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Latest News in Lakewood

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Oct 16, 2015

Planned Parenthood Says Colorado Shooter Opposed Abortion

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Complete Historical Timeline

1941

Denver Federal Center Established

1947

Red Rocks Amphitheatre Completed

1969

City Incorporated

1983

RTD Bus Service Expansion

2004

Colorado Mills Opens

2013

W Line Light Rail Opens

2021

Lakewood Shooting

2023

Casa Bonita Reopens

Did You Know?

Red Rocks has hosted legendary performances by The Beatles (1964), U2, and countless others — its natural acoustics are considered among the best in the world.

The Denver Federal Center covers 670 acres and houses over 25 federal agencies with about 6,000 employees.

Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park offers a beach, trails, and archery range just minutes from suburban neighborhoods.

Lakewood is located in Jefferson, Colorado.

Lakewood was founded in 1969.