Roads
The Highways I-25, I-76, and I-70 serve the drivers and riders in the City of Arvada. I-25 runs north/south stretching from the borders of New Mexico to Wyoming. I-70 runs east/west from Utah to Kansas and intersects with I-25.
Distances Between Cities
Less than 15 miles from the City of Arvada are Denver, Littleton, Westminster, Aurora, and Lafayette. The City of Boulder is roughly 17.5 miles from Arvada and Colorado Springs is close to 69 miles away.
Airports
The major airport closest to the City of Arvada is Denver International Airport. Other public use airports include Jefferson County Airport in Broomfield that is approximately 9 miles away and Greeley-Weld County Airport that is close to 50 miles from Arvada.
Terrain
The City of Arvada is a land area of approximately 33 square miles east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The Arvada/Blunn Reservoir offers fishing, hiking, and boating. Other water sources throughout the city include Crown Hill Lake, Kestrel Pond, Bates Lake, Ashland Reservoir, Pomona Lake, and the Oberon Lakes. Lena Gulch is a narrow valley with a stream running through that is also located in Arvada.
Population
The population of the City of Arvada is approximately 102,153. The density ratio of females to males is roughly 51% to 49%. In 1980, the census noted that the population of Arvada was close to 84,576 (2000 Census).
Jobs
The major employment sectors for the City of Arvada include health, social services, and education employing roughly 15% of the work force population. The retail trade, scientific, management, and administration sectors employ close to 23% of the labor work force in Arvada. Manufacturing employs approximately 11% of the work force.
In the City of Arvada the major employers include AFAB Machining and Welding, ECO Resources Inc., Sundyne Corporation, and WANCO, Inc.
The average household income for the residents and workers of Arvada is roughly $55,541 (2000 Census).
Colleges/Universities
Colleges and Universities in the Arvada surrounding area include Front Range Community College-Westminster, Regis University-Denver, Red Rocks Community College-Lakewood, and University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus in Lone Tree.
Housing
There are many housing options available throughout the City of Arvada. Included are townhouses, condos, water-front homes, single-family, and multi-family homes. Also available are ranch homes, land for development, apartments, and golf homes.
The average house value in Arvada is approximately $378,000. The price for a rental is roughly $820.
Interesting Facts
The community of Arvada was named after Hiram Arvada Hoskin a brother-in-law of the settler Mary Wadsworth.
In 1904, the Town of Arvada was officially incorporated.
Some of the best snowboarding and skiing areas in the world are located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, within driving distance of Arvada.
Special Events
The City of Arvada holds an event called Music on the Streets. This event takes place every Thursday during the months of May through October.
In the month of October Arvada holds a Festival of Scarecrows. At the festival there are scarecrow contests, pumpkin carving contests, hay rides, and more.
Taste of the Holidays is a free event held around the month of November and includes food from popular Arvada restaurants, entertainment, and booths offering holiday gifts. The Taste of the Holidays is an enjoyable event for the whole family.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
West Arvada Disc Golf is an 18 hole disc golf course that is located in Memorial Park. Discs with baskets are throughout the 16 acre park. The course weaves through trees and has multiple creek crossings. The baskets range from 190' to 460' with concrete tees.
The Lake Arbor Golf Club has green traditional fairways, ponds, creeks, and greens that are plush and enjoyable. The course is walk-able and is perfect for those who enjoy a classic round. The Lake Arbor Golf Course is a place for golfers ranging in all levels of skill.
The Skatepark in Arvada has a 6 foot half pipe, an Ollie box, pyramid, a 4 foot pipe, and a bionic bow. The Arvada Skate Park is the only skateboarding facility in the city. Participants are to bring their own helmet, knee and elbow pads, and skateboard.
West Woods Golf Club has picturesque views of the mountain peaks and skylines creating a relaxing environment to play a round of golf. The fairways are lined with trees and there are creeks and ponds to cross. The course consists of three nine-hole courses that are well maintained. The courses are named Sleeping Indian, the Cottonwood, and the Silo. The West Woods Golf Club is an enjoyable place to play a challenging game in a calm atmosphere.
The West Arvada Dog Park is Arvada's first off-leash dog park and consists of five acres of fun for dogs to run, hop, skip, and jump. The pups may also socialize with others and have fun being free. The park includes a separate area for small and shy dogs, a bench, custom bag dispensers, and a gorgeous view of the Rocky Mountains. The Arvada Dog Park requires that you bring your own water. Be sure to bring man’s best friend to enjoy a “walk in the park”.
Some of the best skiing in the world is within driving distance of Arvada. The Arapahoe Basin area is less than 50 miles away. Vail, Breckenridge, and Aspen are a few of the most popular ski resort areas.
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