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

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lakewood, Colorado

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1941Denver Federal Center Established:
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1947Red Rocks Amphitheatre Completed:
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1969City Incorporated:
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1983RTD Bus Service Expansion:
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2004Colorado Mills Opens:
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2013W Line Light Rail Opens:
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2021Lakewood Shooting:
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2023Casa Bonita Reopens:
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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?

1
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.
2
The Denver Federal Center covers 670 acres and houses over 25 federal agencies with about 6,000 employees.
3
Lakewood's Bear Creek Lake Park offers a beach, trails, and archery range just minutes from suburban neighborhoods.
4
Lakewood is located in Jefferson, Colorado.
5
Lakewood was founded in 1969.
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