Roxborough Park, Colorado Explained

Official Name:Roxborough Park, Colorado
Settlement Type:Census Designated Place
Pushpin Map:USA
Pushpin Label:Roxborough Park
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the Roxborough Park CDP in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Douglas County
Government Type:unincorporated community
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:24.238
Area Land Km2:23.911
Area Water Km2:0.327
Population As Of:2020
Population Footnotes:[2]
Population Total:9416
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:MST
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Coordinates:39.4492°N -105.0747°W
Elevation Ft:5945
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code[3]
Postal Code:Littleton 80125
Area Codes:303 & 720
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2409221

Roxborough Park is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Roxborough Park CDP was 9,416 at the United States Census 2020. The Roxborough Village Metropolitan District and the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District provide services. The Littleton post office (Zip Code 80125) serves the area.[3]

Geography

Roxborough Park sits at the foot of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The Dakota Hogback, a prominent sandstone ridge, runs north–south through the community. The CDP is bordered to the west by Pike National Forest, and Roxborough State Park, known for its dramatic sandstone formations, is on the southern edge of the community. Downtown Denver is to the northeast.

The Roxborough Park CDP has an area of 24.238km2, including 0.327km2 of water.[1]

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the for the

Education

The Douglas County School District serves Roxborough Park.

Places of interest

Roxborough is situated next to Pike National Forest, two state parks and an abundance of recreational opportunities. It is also host to historical and archaeological sites. Roxborough State Park is to the south, with abundant wildlife, red rock formations and connections to multiple trail systems. Chatfield State Park is slightly farther to the north, with boating, fishing, camping, horseback riding, an off-leash dog park, remote-control flying field and an extensive trail system. Waterton Canyon (on the South Platte River) and the High Line Canal are owned by Denver Water and offer a beautiful road and trail system for hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians.

In 1960, while digging a pond, Charles Lamb discovered Columbian mammoth remains on what is now Lamb Spring, the site of one of the largest collection of mammoth bones in the state.

Arrowhead Golf Club is one of the most scenic golf courses in the Greater Denver area, and a popular venue for weddings and events.[4]

See also

References

  1. Web site: State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020. United States Census Bureau. December 21, 2020.
  2. Web site: Roxborough Park CDP, Colorado . United States Census Bureau. April 17, 2023 .
  3. Web site: Zip Code 80125 Map and Profile. zipdatamaps.com. 2020. December 21, 2020.
  4. Web site: In Littleton, Arrowhead Golf Club is one of Denver, Colorado's most scenic golf courses . 2022-06-22 . Golf Channel . en.

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