High Point (Denver, Aurora: low crime, house, neighborhoods)

[DenverLawGal]

Originally Posted by cj31016

My wife and I drove around the area, and the decision came to between High Point and Buckley Ranch in Commerce City. We're very close to signing on the dotted line for Buckley Ranch. The High Point area seems nice though and more built out than Commerce City currently is due to the proximity to the GVR/Gateway Park shops.

We looked at Buckley Ranch. I don't like the location for our commute. It seemed to far removed for us - for my husband going to SE Denver and me to downtown. The surrounding area is not so pleasant. But homes are priced great. I can see why you'd be looking at it. I might give it a second look. Can you PM me and tell me about your realtor/broker situation? Which builder are you looking at?

[denverian]

Originally Posted by DenverLawGal

I saw that Lowry's 24 Hr Fitness. It would be a pain to get there from where I would be living. I did see the Bally's, I suppose that's an option. I also thought of finding a gym on the way home from downtown, maybe Cherry Creek or somewhere?? I hear the GVR rec center is pretty lame and super busy with the equipment. That's no fun.

When I-70 backed up, I looked at my GPS and found a few alternatives, which was kind of cool. It means I'll have a variety of ways to get to home/work.

I agree on food/shop/eating - there's Northfield, Aurora Mall, and Park Meadows. Which I just discovered last weekend, much to my husband's chagrin.

Central Denver is really lacking in the "chain gym" category. With gyms, it's one time I like/prefer chains so you have workout options in different areas and cities. I can't believe there is no Ballys's/24 Hour Fitness downtown! There is one over at Alameda and Colorado Blvd., but it's very difficult to get to in rush hour and too small/crowded.

I worked downtown for a year and a half and there just wasn't a gym option for me, so I had to do it in the evenings. I've heard rumors that 24 Hr. might build one in Northfield, but I think that's only a rumor.

[DenverLawGal]

Originally Posted by denverian

Central Denver is really lacking in the "chain gym" category. With gyms, it's one time I like/prefer chains so you have workout options in different areas and cities. I can't believe there is no Ballys's/24 Hour Fitness downtown! There is one over at Alameda and Colorado Blvd., but it's very difficult to get to in rush hour and too small/crowded.

I worked downtown for a year and a half and there just wasn't a gym option for me, so I had to do it in the evenings. I've heard rumors that 24 Hr. might build one in Northfield, but I think that's only a rumor.

Oooh, a 24 hr in Northfield would be awesome!!!

I work out in the evenings, because my shift is early morning. I love chain gyms too, for the amenities.

There's gotta be something for me - and I will find it! The 24 Hr on Alameda is hard to get to, and is also super busy. I can't believe we don't even have a CorePower Yoga downtown.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by DenverLawGal

Oooh, a 24 hr in Northfield would be awesome!!!

I work out in the evenings, because my shift is early morning. I love chain gyms too, for the amenities.

There's gotta be something for me - and I will find it! The 24 Hr on Alameda is hard to get to, and is also super busy. I can't believe we don't even have a CorePower Yoga downtown.

I found a gym in the Bouvellon (or however you spell it) condos, but they wanted something lik $200 a month I only pay $35 ish for 24 Hr. for the two of us.

[DenverLawGal]

The Beauvallon I think it is. Yeah, they are super pricey. For awhile they kept changing owners/names. We pay $100 for the two of us at Lifetime, but that's like a resort. Can't wait for this summer when I spend my weekends there.

See now, that's what I'm going to miss. I mapped the Parker LTF and it's 20 miles away. That's doable, right???

[denverian]

Originally Posted by DenverLawGal

The Beauvallon I think it is. Yeah, they are super pricey. For awhile they kept changing owners/names. We pay $100 for the two of us at Lifetime, but that's like a resort. Can't wait for this summer when I spend my weekends there.

See now, that's what I'm going to miss. I mapped the Parker LTF and it's 20 miles away. That's doable, right???

20 miles to go work out?

[suzco]

There's apparently a 24 hour fitness at 512 South Chambers Road- 10 miles/20 minutes or so from High Point?

[DenverLawGal]

Originally Posted by denverian

20 miles to go work out?

I'm desperate. LTF is like a resort, a megaplex. So much more than a gym. The outdoor pool has an adults only area, and adults only hot tub spa. Huge pools are both outdoors and indoors. They have an Aveda salon (massage!), a LTF cafe complete with nutritional info on their menu - all healthy. A juice bar by the pool. The locker rooms are huge, super clean. Spa like showers. A eucalyptus steam room. Sauna.

Originally Posted by suzco

There's apparently a 24 hour fitness at 512 South Chambers Road- 10 miles/20 minutes or so from High Point?

Well, okayyy, that will do.

I found a Bally's too and I'm thinking that's right by there? I dunno, I'll go look at the address you listed. Thanks!!

[DenverLawGal]

Oh and did I mention that their vast machines are on a floor upstairs, where no kids are allowed? Childcare on floor 1? Two group exercise studios, dedicated yoga studio, dedicated cycling studio.

[denverian]

Originally Posted by DenverLawGal

I'm desperate. LTF is like a resort, a megaplex. So much more than a gym. The outdoor pool has an adults only area, and adults only hot tub spa. Huge pools are both outdoors and indoors. They have an Aveda salon (massage!), a LTF cafe complete with nutritional info on their menu - all healthy. A juice bar by the pool. The locker rooms are huge, super clean. Spa like showers. A eucalyptus steam room. Sauna.



Well, okayyy, that will do.

I found a Bally's too and I'm thinking that's right by there? I dunno, I'll go look at the address you listed. Thanks!!

Hmmm... I've never been in a LTF. I didn't know they were such an experience! 24 Hr. does have nice soap dispensers and free hand sanitizer