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.[3] The Roxborough Village Metropolitan District and the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District provide services. The Littleton post office (Zip Code 80125) serves the area.[4]
Roxborough Park, Colorado | |
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 Roxborough Park | |
 Location of the Roxborough Park CDP in Douglas County, Colorado.
Colorado | |
  Roxborough Park Location of the Roxborough Park CDP in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 39°26′57″N 105°04′29″W / 39.44917°N 105.07472°W[1] | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.238 km2 (9.358 sq mi) |
| • Land | 23.911 km2 (9.232 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.327 km2 (0.126 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,812 m (5,945 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,416 |
| • Density | 390/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[4] | Littleton 80125 |
| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409221[1] |
Geography
editRoxborough 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 25 miles (40 km) to the northeast.
The Roxborough Park CDP has an area of 5,989 acres (24.238 km2), including 81 acres (0.327 km2) of water.[2]
Demographics
editThe United States Census Bureau initially defined the Roxborough Park CDP for the United States Census 2000.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,446 | — |
| 2010 | 9,099 | +104.7% |
| 2020 | 9,416 | +3.5% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Education
editThe Douglas County School District serves Roxborough Park.
Places of interest
editRoxborough 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.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roxborough Park, Colorado
- ^ a b "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ a b United States Census Bureau. "Roxborough Park CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "Zip Code 80125 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
- ^ "In Littleton, Arrowhead Golf Club is one of Denver, Colorado's most scenic golf courses". Golf Channel. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
External links
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- Roxborough Park @ UncoverColorado.com
- Roxborough Village Metropolitan District
- Roxborough Water and Sanitation District
- Roxborough Park Foundation
- Roxborough Living
- Roxborough Area Historical Society
- Roxborough State Park
- Chatfield State Park
- Arrowhead Golf Club
- Douglas County website
- Douglas County School District