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Arvada is a suburban city located in Jefferson and Adams counties northwest of Denver in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of 2020, the population of Arvada was 121,295 making it the 7th most populous city in Colorado. Arvada was named after Hiram Arvada Haskin, who helped establish the town in 1870.

History of Arvada

Arvada was founded in 1870 by Hiram Arvada Haskin when he purchased a tract of land with the intent of building a community. The first permanent settler was Lewis Hundley. The town was incorporated in 1904. Gold was discovered in the area in the early 1850s which brought an influx of settlers. Learn more about Arvada's history on the Wikipedia page.

Population and Demographics

According to the 2020 Census, Arvada has a population of 121,295 people. The racial makeup of Arvada is 83.2% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.9% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. 20.3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in Arvada include:

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Red Rocks Amphitheatre (18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465) is a famous outdoor music venue near Arvada recognized for its amazing acoustics and scenic backdrop of red sandstone rocks. The amphitheatre has hosted many famous musical acts over its 80 year history. Website: https://www.redrocksonline.com/

Coors Brewery Tour

Take a free tour of the largest single-site brewery in the world at Coors Brewery (18th Street and Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401). Tours run Monday-Saturday. Website: https://www.millercoors.com/breweries/coors-brewing-company/tours

Water World

Cool off at Water World (8801 N Pecos St, Federal Heights, CO 80260), one of the largest water parks in the country. The park is open seasonally from late May to early September. Website: https://www.waterworldcolorado.com/

Parks and Recreation

Arvada has over 3,500 acres of parks, trails, and open space. Some of the top parks include: Majestic View Nature Center (7030 Garrison St, Arvada, CO 80004) - nature center with hiking trails and wildlife viewing areas. Website: https://arvada.org/residents/parks-outdoors-and-trails/majestic-view-nature-center Ralston Central Park (11200 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80001) - large community park with playgrounds, sports fields, skate park, and more. Stenger Soccer Complex (5800 Oak St, Arvada, CO 80003) - 17 soccer fields and venue for tournaments. Learn more about Arvada parks at the city's Parks and Recreation website: https://arvada.org/residents/parks-outdoors-and-trails

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Arvada is provided by the Regional Transportation District (RTD). The G Line commuter rail connects Arvada to downtown Denver. Local bus routes serve popular destinations within Arvada and connect to other parts of the metro area. Learn more at the RTD website: https://www.rtd-denver.com/

Economy and Major Employers

The economy of Arvada is driven by several major industries and employers: Retail - Arvada has numerous retail stores and auto dealerships lining its major thoroughfares. Health care - Major employers include Lutheran Medical Center (8300 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, 303-425-4500) and Kindred Hospital Denver (590 W 84th Ave, Thornton, CO 80260, 303-650-8111) Manufacturing - Manufacturers with a major presence include Honeywell (12001 Highway 55, Plymouth, MN 55441, 763-954-5000), L3Harris (1525 W 120th Ave, Westminster, CO 80234, 303-371-3700), and KLA Laboratories (1609 Oakridge Dr #100, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 970-407-6200). Energy - Major oil and gas companies have corporate offices in Arvada including Anadarko Petroleum (9950 W 69th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004, 303-661-6000). Learn more about the Arvada economy at the Arvada Economic Development Association: https://arvadaeconomicdevelopment.org/

Museums and Cultural Attractions

Apex Center

The Apex Center (13150 W 72nd Ave, Arvada, CO 80005) is a recreation and cultural center. It houses the Apex Park and Recreation District Gallery with rotating exhibits by local artists. Phone: (303) 420-2721 Website: https://www.apexprd.org/390/Apex-Center

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

The Arvada Center (6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003) has a theater, gallery, and classrooms dedicated to performing and visual arts. Phone: (720) 898-7200 Website: https://arvadacenter.org/

Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum

Located on the Colorado School of Mines campus, this museum has exhibits on minerals, gems, fossils, and the geology of Colorado. Address: 1310 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401 Phone: (303) 273-3823 Website: https://geologymuseum.mines.edu/

Libraries

The Jefferson County Public Library system serves Arvada with multiple branch locations: Arvada Library (7525 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002) Phone: (303) 431-3580 Belmar Library (555 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO 80226) Phone: (303) 235-5275 Standley Lake Library (8485 Kipling St, Arvada, CO 80005) Phone: (303) 425-2028 Learn more at https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/

School Districts

Arvada is served by several school districts: Jefferson County Public Schools: https://jeffcopublicschools.org/ Jefferson County R-1: https://jeffcoschools.org/ Adams 12 Five Star Schools: https://www.adams12.org/ Westminster Public Schools: https://www.westminsterpublicschools.org/ There are also several private and charter school options in Arvada.

Higher Education

Red Rocks Community College (13300 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228) has a campus in Arvada. Website: https://www.rrcc.edu/

Hospitals and Health Care

Major hospitals serving Arvada residents include: Lutheran Medical Center (8300 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033) - Level II trauma center St. Anthony Hospital (11600 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228) SCL Health Good Samaritan Medical Center (200 Exempla Cir, Lafayette, CO 80026)

Local Government

Arvada is home rule municipality governed by a City Council and Mayor. Contact info: City of Arvada 8101 Ralston Road Arvada, CO 80001 Phone: (720) 898-7000 Website: https://arvada.org/ Arvada is located in both Jefferson and Adams counties. Jefferson County: 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80419 Phone: (303) 271-6500 Website: https://www.jeffco.us/ Adams County: 4430 South Adams County Parkway Brighton, CO 80601 Phone: (720) 523-6000 Website: https://www.adcogov.org/

Visitor and Tourism Information

The Arvada Visitors Center provides guides, maps, and information on attractions and events in Arvada. Arvada Visitors Center
7305 Grandview Ave
Arvada, CO 80002
Phone: (720) 898-3380
Website: http://www.arvadavisitorscenter.com/

Sports Teams

Arvada is home to the Colorado Ralston Valley Mustangs high school sports teams. Website: https://rvhs.jeffcopublicschools.org/activities/athletics The Colorado School of Mines Orediggers compete in various NCAA Division II sports. Website: https://orediggers.com/ Arvada residents also support Denver's professional sports teams including: Denver Broncos (NFL): https://www.denverbroncos.com/ Colorado Rockies (MLB): https://www.mlb.com/rockies/ Denver Nuggets (NBA): https://www.nba.com/nuggets/ Colorado Avalanche (NHL): https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/ Colorado Rapids (MLS): https://www.coloradorapids.com/

Annual Events

Some of the popular annual events in Arvada include: Arvada Winterfest (February) - Celebration with parade, chili cook off, beer tasting, and more. http://visitarvada.org/visit-arvada-blog/arvada-winterfest/ Independence Day Celebration (July 4th) - Parade, live music, kids activities, fireworks. https://arvada.org/about-arvada/events-and-festivals/4th-fest Festival Italiano (September) - Italian festival celebrating Arvada's history and heritage. http://www.arvadafestivals.com/italiano.html Pumpkin Festival (October) - Fall festival with costume contests, pumpkin patches, hay rides and more. https://arvada.org/about-arvada/events-and-festivals/pumpkin-festival

Facebook

Follow the latest news and events happening in Arvada at the official City of Arvada Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CityofArvada/


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