Applewood is a unique, vibrant community located just west of Denver, Colorado. Straddling three small cities, it is more than just a neighborhood or suburb. Applewood's western edge borders the steep cliffs and mesas of the Rocky Mountain foothills. Its eastern edge is just a few miles from downtown Denver. Some of the area is in unincorporated Jefferson County.
However, many of the stores, businesses and homes make up the western boundary of the cities of Wheat Ridge and Lakewood, as well as part of Golden. Settled as farmland over 140 years ago, the area has become the literal "gateway to the Rockies." Interstate-70, the primary highway to most central Colorado mountain destinations, curves through the retail area. This makes Applewood a convenient and logical last stop for tourists, skiers, campers and out-of-town travelers, who are drawn to Applewood for supplies needed for any stay in the mountains.
Of course, Applewood is also a commercial hub for the estimated quarter-million people who live and work in central Jefferson County.
Parks and AmenitiesProspect Recreation & Park District City of Lakewood Parks, Forestry and Open Space City of Wheat Rdige Parks and Recreation
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Community ConnectionsSince 1980 the Applewood Business Association has been actively involved in the community, supporting such fine organizations and institutions as: The Rock House The Franciscan Friends of the Poor Homeless Shelter The Horse Protection League Jefferson County Schools Red Rocks Community College Red Rocks Community College Foundation Kullerstrand Elementary School Good News Breakfasts Prospect Recreation & Park District Wheat Ridge High School Orchestra Boy Scouts of America Share the Stars Helping Hands (Adopt-A-Family) Wheat Ridge Volunteer Fire Department The Action Center Family Tree |