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May 16, 2023
The 5 Best Denver Suburbs for Families
Nestled at the foot of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, Denver is a vibrant and thriving city that has become an increasingly popular destination for families seeking a balanced, wholesome lifestyle with lots to offer!
The abundance of outdoor activities, top-notch schools, and a strong sense of community is just a small part of what makes Denver and its surrounding suburbs homey and high-end, perfect for families who want to get involved in the area.
Today, we’re exploring the five best Denver suburbs for families, each offering its own unique charm and appeal. From picturesque parks to bustling town centers to arts and cultural opportunities for all ages, these suburbs provide the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, ensuring that your family feels right at home in our favorite part of Colorado. 🙌
1. Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Lifestyle and Community
A short 15-minute drive will bring you from Cherry Hills Village straight to downtown Denver, but for many families, there’s plenty to do within the 6 districts of Cherry Hills Village. It’s the best of both worlds, with lots of beautiful land for homeowners to take advantage of and use as they please, while only being minutes away from the downtown Denver hubbub.
Its village center lies on East Quincy Avenue, with John Meade Park and the Cherry Hill Country Club closeby. Within the streets and corners of Cherry Hills Village, you’ll see families spending quality time outside with lots of breathable space and land to stretch their arms out.
You won’t find too many eats inside Cherry Hills Village, because they dedicate their space for spacious homes for families to enjoy! On the nearby outskirts, though, you’ll find a plethora of different restaurants and takeout places to enjoy– from family recipes from Jaime’s Mexican Restaurant to upscale Chinese food at Twin Dragon Restaurant.
Notable places
The Cherry Hills Country Club is infamous for its beautiful golfing grounds and classic interior aesthetics for sports or upscale events and galas.
Featured home
3663 S Albion Street, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113: A gorgeous two-story with love and intention put into it both in the interior and exterior, conjoining inside living with the beautiful Colorado nature. Electronic shades, a rich and warm fireplace, and a patio extended from the kitchen offer multi-dimensional lifestyle opportunities all within the walls of this 0.7-acre spot.
2. Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Lifestyle and Community
With beautiful homes, more than 70 miles of trails, and 26 parks to enjoy, any member of your family will find a place living in Highlands Ranch. Shop for the kids at the Highlands Ranch Town Center, Village Center West, or Shops at Highlands Park, or take a visit to Bluffs Regional Park Trail or Sand Creek Park to take a stroll around.
Highlands Ranch boasts its open space, with a collection of dog parks, community gardens, and even outdoor fitness courts for residents to enjoy. Explore The Corn Cob at Cheese Ranch Historic & Natural Area, The Potato Patch at Dad Clark Park, or Farmer’s Field at Foothills Park to register for a community garden spot for the following year.
Notable places
If you love exploring vintage, elegant spaces, then you’ll love the Highlands Ranch Mansion, located on Gateway Drive, and experience their guided or self-guided tours, and holiday-themed events, or even renting it out yourself for a special event like a wedding or party. For a smaller-scale outing, visit Indulge Bistro and Wine Bar or Modern Market Eatery for some eclectic drink selections or health-conscious meal options, respectively.
Featured home
10362 Lions Path, Littleton, CO 80124: This unassuming exterior leads into a modern, crisp, and clean interior of over 9,000 square feet in this small, tree-lined street community. With glass French doors, a pallet-wood accent wall, and a private yard to do what you please with, this private yet lively spot will give you the best of friendly neighbors and privacy.
3. Arvada, Colorado
Lifestyle and Community
Whether you’d like a more modern or more old-style home, Arvada has it all! An abundance of shops and restaurants fills the streets of Arvada while its town works to preserve Olde Town, or Arvada’s historic district to keep its classical beauty. Arvada works to sustain its growing artistic community, through things like its post office mural and other public arts projects.
Notable places
Probably the most prominent spot in Arvada for the community is the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, which brings Arvada and surrounding communities together through performances and humanities and educational offerings. Their 2023-2024 season includes Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The Laramie Project, and Cinderella, and their programs include a youth symphony, dance academy, parent/child pottery, and date night clay, to name a few. Safe to say, just a few steps away from your home, you can have an entire artistic experience all in one day!
Featured home
10900 W 76th Drive, Arvada, CO 80005: A mid-century modern lover's dream, this home features a cozy stone fireplace, beautiful rustic wood paneling, and ceiling while also having a modern and seamless kitchen design.
4. Lakewood, Colorado
Lifestyle and Community
Northwest of Cherry Hills Village resides Lakewood, Colorado, fit with parks, eats, and speckles of lakes throughout homes and communities. Various arts centers are scattered throughout the area, lifting and sustaining cultural voices, and sustainability, recreation, and outdoor programs are open for folks who want to be more involved in keeping the area safe, clean, and accessible to its community.
Local homegrown programs encourage residents to grow their own food and support other food growers through farmers markets, residential food sales, and engaging in local food projects, as well as involve themselves in community gardens.
Notable places
Enjoy shopping and eating by one of Lakewood’s focal points, Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, which by itself brings the community together through holiday-themed events like Camp Christmas and Candlelight Open Air Concert. Across from the park, you’ll find restaurants and shopping spaces glittering with twinkling lights like Chuy’s colorful tex-mex, the stylish and sleek T Street for brunch or burgers.
Featured home
15406 W Adriatic Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228: The Spanish-style roof draws you in, and the interior keeps you coming back for more. With a gorgeous, airy kitchen, a garden-level basement, and a 12-foot ceiling great room, the rooms speak for themselves at 15406 W Adraidic. An oversized island gives kitchen-dwellers the perfect space to cultivate their best flavors, and a 5-piece en suite bathroom in the master bedroom will make living here comfy and luxurious.
5. Erie, Colorado
Lifestyle and Community
The cute town of Erie, Colorado boasts parks, open spaces, trails, and forestry as one of their biggest selling points. You’ll see that Erie’s map is mostly green as space for residents to enjoy land and beautiful views of the mountains, with dog parks like The Boneyard and petting zoos like Lil’ Buckaroo’s as nature-based ways to expand beyond the walls of your home.
Notable places
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary offers special events and tours for the whole family, from treat and toy-making workshops to supply drives. You’ll also find the Colorado National Golf Club with a big and beautiful dining hall for post-golf eats.
Featured home
1238 Doris Cir, Erie, CO 80516: This woodsy beauty on a 2-acre plot of land boasts beautiful mountain views amongst its cathedral ceilings and a free-standing fireplace in the entrance area. Envision yourself in the beautiful primary en suite bedroom with cathedral ceilings, an oversize walk-in shower, and lots of closet space!