A best place to retire is near Denver (Lakewood, Arvada: construction, closing)

[livecontent]

Money Magazine did it again by disclosing all these little know places that are good place to live. The new list as the "25 Best Places to Retire" put Lakewood, Colorado at number 9.

25 Best Places to Retire - Lakewood, Colo. (9) - Money Magazine

Maybe yes, maybe no---it depends on what you think. It is quite funny that the writer has no idea of Colorado because she says:

"...The summit of the 6,800-foot Green Mountain is located in William Frederick Hayden Park, which with 2,400 acres of open space is only the second largest park in Lakewood..."

It gives you the impression that a Giant Mountain is right nearby but Lakewood sits at about 5400 feet---so Green Mountain is only a HILL, just like many of the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is called Green Mountain because it is covered with short grass and with sufficient rainfall it is, well, Green.

Livecontent

[Jimrob1]

Originally Posted by livecontent

Money Magazine did it again by disclosing all these little know places that are good place to live. The new list as the "25 Best Places to Retire" put Lakewood, Colorado at number 9.

25 Best Places to Retire - Lakewood, Colo. (9) - Money Magazine

Maybe yes, maybe no---it depends on what you think. It is quite funny that the writer has no idea of Colorado because she says:

"...The summit of the 6,800-foot Green Mountain is located in William Frederick Hayden Park, which with 2,400 acres of open space is only the second largest park in Lakewood..."

It gives you the impression that a Giant Mountain is right nearby but Lakewood sits at about 5400 feet---so Green Mountain is only a HILL, just like many of the rolling foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is called Green Mountain because it is covered with short grass and with sufficient rainfall it is, well, Green.

Livecontent

Isn't Lakewood a suburb of Denver? Im thinking it is but not sure.
Do you consider the Denver area a good place to retire? I have been trying to find a Denver type city in the Southeast, but it doesn't seem to exist there at all. I like the fact Denver is very much into transit options and getting better. It is a healthy place with active people and lots of parks. Colorado does not tax my Federal Pension. The sun is out much of the time. All of those aspects I would like in retirement, as well as access to all the medical care and facilities.

[livecontent]

Originally Posted by Jimrob1

Isn't Lakewood a suburb of Denver? Im thinking it is but not sure.
Do you consider the Denver area a good place to retire? I have been trying to find a Denver type city in the Southeast, but it doesn't seem to exist there at all. I like the fact Denver is very much into transit options and getting better. It is a healthy place with active people and lots of parks. Colorado does not tax my Federal Pension. The sun is out much of the time. All of those aspects I would like in retirement, as well as access to all the medical care and facilities.

Yes, Lakewood is a inner ring suburbs of Denver. Denver boundary is mostly Sheridan to the West and Lakewood Begin at that point. It grew out of West Colfax. The older area is closer to Sheridan and it get newer as you go west toward the foothills. The city is expansive and includes many different types of developments. To the south fo the city is unincorporated Jefferson County which may have a Lakewood, Littleton, or Morrison address.

Lakewood has easy access to Denver with great bus service. It is even going to get much better that they are now constructing a new commuter rail line to the west, which will follow approximately west 13th and go to the Federal Center and into Golden. There is big new hospital under construction at the Federal Center just next to the new rail station, at Coal Springs Park and Ride. It is St. Anthony which is being relocated from the West Side of Denver.

The Denver Metro area is a great place to retire with the the amenities that you mentioned. My siblings and I all moved here about 30-35 years ago. We are originally from Buffalo. My parents followed us about 25 years ago and now are in their 80s. They live in west Arvada. They are very happy in their retirement as it offers so much and has good weather.

There are many federal retirees here because of the location of the Federal Center where they last worked, as well as the numerous other military sites. I am partial to the older western suburbs of Denver that is Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden and Arvada as they have easy access the mountains and Denver. In addition, it has more natives and long term Colorado residents and tends toward more conservative, quiet treed areas that have a slower pace than many of the other suburban areas; this is more ideal for retirees.

I think retirees want good healthcare, lower crime, good public transit and milder weather with extensive recreational amenities, as well as the services that a city can offer. The Denver metro area fits that description.

Livecontent

[mczabe]

LC - thanks for the link! I'll get my parents here yet!!!!

[Currency Pair Crocodile]

Hey, everyone said it was Arizona

[Jimrob1]

Originally Posted by livecontent

Yes, Lakewood is a inner ring suburbs of Denver. Denver boundary is mostly Sheridan to the West and Lakewood Begin at that point. It grew out of West Colfax. The older area is closer to Sheridan and it get newer as you go west toward the foothills. The city is expansive and includes many different types of developments. To the south fo the city is unincorporated Jefferson County which may have a Lakewood, Littleton, or Morrison address.

Lakewood has easy access to Denver with great bus service. It is even going to get much better that they are now constructing a new commuter rail line to the west, which will follow approximately west 13th and go to the Federal Center and into Golden. There is big new hospital under construction at the Federal Center just next to the new rail station, at Coal Springs Park and Ride. It is St. Anthony which is being relocated from the West Side of Denver.

The Denver Metro area is a great place to retire with the the amenities that you mentioned. My siblings and I all moved here about 30-35 years ago. We are originally from Buffalo. My parents followed us about 25 years ago and now are in their 80s. They live in west Arvada. They are very happy in their retirement as it offers so much and has good weather.

There are many federal retirees here because of the location of the Federal Center where they last worked, as well as the numerous other military sites. I am partial to the older western suburbs of Denver that is Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden and Arvada as they have easy access the mountains and Denver. In addition, it has more natives and long term Colorado residents and tends toward more conservative, quiet treed areas that have a slower pace than many of the other suburban areas; this is more ideal for retirees.

I think retirees want good healthcare, lower crime, good public transit and milder weather with extensive recreational amenities, as well as the services that a city can offer. The Denver metro area fits that description.

Livecontent

Thanks for all the info on the Denver Metro area.