Roads
Highways I-25, I-76, and I-270 are the major roadways for those to travel in and out of Westminster. I-70 runs east/west from Utah to Kansas and intersects with I-25. I-25 runs north/south stretching from the borders of New Mexico to Wyoming.
Distances Between Cities
The Cities of Arvada, Denver, Littleton, Aurora, and Lafayette are less than 15 miles from the City of Westminster. Boulder is close to 18 miles away and Colorado Springs is roughly 70 miles from Westminster.
Airports
The major airport closest to the City of Westminster is Denver International Airport. Other public use airports include Greeley-Weld County Airport that is close to 44 miles from Westminster and Jefferson County Airport in Broomfield that is approximately 6 miles away.
Terrain
Westminster has a land area of approximately 33 square miles and is east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Westminster is less than 4 miles away from Arvada where there are numerous opportunities for water sports. The water sources throughout the Westminster/Arvada area include Pomona Lake, Bates Lake, Kestrel Pond, Ashland Reservoir, Crown Hill Lake, and the Oberon Lakes.
Population
The population of the City of Westminster is close to 100,940. The population of Adams County is roughly 363,857. The estimated population for Westminster in the year 2002 was approximately 103,599.
Jobs
The major employment sectors throughout Westminster include social services, health, and education that employ roughly 14% of the work force population. Manufacturing, scientific, administration, and management job opportunities are employing close to 25% of Westminster’s labor work force population.
In the City of Westminster are top employers that include Avaya, the Ball Corporation, Tri-State Generation, and Alliance Data Systems.
The median household income for the residents of Westminster is approximately $56,300 (2000 Census).
Housing
There are numerous housing opportunities throughout Westminster. Housing options include town houses, apartments, condos, and land for development. Also included are multi-family homes, golf homes, waterfront homes, and newer model homes.
The median sale price for a home in Westminster is roughly $220,000. The average selling prices are ranging from approximately $95,000 to $3,680,000. The rent prices in the City of Westminster are ranging from $600 to $1,000 per month.
Colleges/Universities
Within the city limits of Westminster are Front Range Community College, Ultima College of Cosmetology, and Belleview Christian College. Less than 30 miles away are Regis University, Red Rocks Community College, University of Colorado at Boulder, and Community College of Aurora.
Special Events/Attractions
The Butterfly Pavilion is a 30,000 square foot facility that covers five acres of the City of Westminster. The visitors to the Pavilion are surrounded by more than 1,200 free-flying butterflies while they stroll through the lush tropical conservatory. The Chrysalis Viewing Area allows visitors to witness the process of metamorphosis. Insects on display include rose-haired tarantulas from Chile, a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, giant meal worm, and hundreds of various butterflies. Also in the Pavilion is an exhibit called Water’s Edge where you may visit sea stars, sea hares, peppermint shrimp, sea cucumbers, hermit crabs, and other marine creatures. Other features in the Butterfly Pavilion include outdoor butterfly gardens, museum store and deli, and nature trail.
Westminster holds an annual Mother and Son Bowl-O-Rama. This event presents an opportunity where Mothers and sons may enjoy an evening just for them. The night includes pizza, prizes, bowling and plenty of fun for both Mothers and Sons. The sons must be 5 years or older to participate.
The annual Westminster Snowplow "Roadeo" Competition includes driving both a snowplow and a loader with tandem truck. Driving in the “Roadeo” requires maneuvering through a challenging obstacle course.
The Bowles House Museum is a step back in time as Westminster was 100 years ago. The Pillar Fire Building is a majestic neo-Romanesque-style building built in 1892. Both buildings, along with others in the area are listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
Interesting Facts
The community of Westminster was named after the nearby Presbyterian Westminster University.
Adams County was named after Alva Adams, a former Governor of the State of Colorado.
Westminster’s City Hall has 181 stairs to climb to reach the bell tower. At the top are beautiful views of the entire metro area and the Rocky Mountains. Surrounding the City Hall building is a sculpture garden that visitors may stroll through and enjoy.
Some of the best snowboarding and skiing areas in the world are located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, within driving distance of Westminster.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
The Foxshire Park in Westminster is a neighborhood park that has various recreation opportunities. Included are 3 picnic tables, play equipment, a pavilion, basketball court, Multi-use field, and access to the Farmers’ High Line Canal Trail.
At the Westminster City Park there are 4 softball fields, 4 soccer fields, a skate park, 18-hole disc golf course, a multi-use trail, and creek/lake for fishing. Also available for an enjoyable walk or bike ride is the Big Dry Creek trail.
The Legacy Ridge Golf Course in Westminster has been rated by Golf Magazine as one of Colorado's top ten public golf courses. The 18-hole championship course is a favorite among Golf Digest and is known for its superb quality around the nation. The Legacy Ridge Golf Course is an affordable course owned and operated by the City.
The Heritage at Westmoor course was previously nominated by Golf Digest as the best new public course in the year 2000. The Heritage is also the 2nd Certified Audubon International Signature Sanctuary in the state of Colorado. The championship course is built on an open prairie environment and consists of 18-holes featuring many picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The Heritage at Westmoor is a calming place to enjoy a charming game of golf.
Some of the best skiing in the world is within driving distance of Denver. 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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