Lakewood Gulch
Lakewood Gulch drains a section of Lakewood and west Denver, Colorado into the South Platte River. It is the historic location of the old Interurban Shortline Railway and, in 2008, is a greenbelt that includes Rude Park, Sanchez Park and Lakewood Gulch Park.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest
Highlights include Ball Arena and Decatur–Federal station.
Ball Arena
Stadium
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Ball Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is situated at Speer Boulevard, a main thoroughfare in downtown Denver, and is served by two nearby exits off Interstate 25.
Decatur–Federal station
Railway station
Photo: Denverjeffrey, CC BY 3.0.
Decatur–Federal station is an at-grade light rail station on the W Line of the RTD Rail system. It is located alongside the banks of the Lakewood Gulch between its intersections with Decatur Street and Federal Boulevard, after which the station is named, in Denver, Colorado.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
Museum
Photo: Decumanus, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and museum that honors—by public acknowledgment or commemoration—individuals who merit recognition and distinction for their exploits, accomplishments, and leadership in sports and athletic endeavors in the state of Colorado.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sun Valley and Jefferson Park.
Sun Valley
Neighborhood
Photo: Denverjeffrey, CC BY 3.0.
Sun Valley is a neighborhood in central Denver, Colorado, bordered by I-25 on the east, Federal Blvd. on the west, 6th Avenue on the south and 20th Ave. on the north. It is located in the area known as West Denver.
Jefferson Park
Neighborhood
Photo: Denverjeffrey, CC BY 3.0.
Jefferson Park is a neighborhood and public park that overlooks Downtown Denver, Colorado from its perch across Interstate 25. It is located in the area that is called North Denver.
Auraria
Neighborhood
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Auraria was a gold mining camp established in 1858 in the Kansas Territory of the United States. Today it survives in its original location as a neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, immediately south of the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River.
Lakewood Gulch
- Type: Park with an elevation of 5,207 feet
- Description: River valley in Denver, Colorado, U.S.A
- Categories: landform and recreation area
- Location: City and County of Denver, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.73861° or 39° 44′ 19″ northLongitude
-105.01983° or 105° 1′ 11″ westElevation
5,207 feet (1,587 metres)Open location code
85FPPXQJ+C3OpenStreetMap ID
way 297137278OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=park
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In Other Languages
“Lakewood Gulch” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Lakewood Gulch”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include RTD W Line Light Rail and Platte River.
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