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Profile/Demographics
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Arvada at a Glance
Households
45,967
Residents
118,807
Square Miles
39.51
Median Age
40 years old
Parks
All residents within 1/2 mile of an Arvada park
Miles of Bicycle/Pedestrian Trails
154 miles of off-street...
City Facilities Closed Due to Inclement Weather
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March 13, 2019--All City of Arvada offices will be closing at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. With heavy blowing snow forecasted, residents and visitors are encouraged to avoid traveling and the hazardous conditions. If traveling during a snow event, the community is reminded to give snow...
Fun Facts About Arvada
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Interested in a bit of trivia regarding Arvada's history?
Did You Know?
Arvada was the site of the first gold strike in Colorado. On June 22, 1850, a wagon train, bound for California, crossed the Platte River just north of the confluence with Clear Creek, following Clear Creek...
City of Arvada Councilmember Bob Fifer Elected Chair of Denver Regional Council of Governments
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Arvada, February 28, 2019-- The Denver Regional Council of Government (DRCOG) has announced the elections of its 2019-2020 officers. The City of Arvada is proud to announce that Councilmember at-Large Bob Fifer has been named Chair of the board of directors. The press release states that...
Our Community
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Founded in 1870 and incorporated in 1904, Arvada is located in Jefferson and Adams Counties just 10 miles from downtown Denver. Our beautiful community retains a small-town feel even with its estimated population of 115,400. Arvada enjoys a rich history, quiet tree-lined neighborhoods and a...
Don Allard Honored for Decades of Public Service
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It was the end of an era at the November 13, 2017 Arvada City Council meeting when longtime City Councilmember Don Allard formally retired from decades of public service. His contributions to both public administration and elected office include:
1956 – 1960: Assistant City...
City Invites Community to WinterFest
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(Arvada, CO) –This weekend is a chance to experience culture, entertainment and art, at WinterFest 2019. This outdoor, family-friendly event will be held on Feb. 23, at McIlvoy Park in Olde Town Arvada.
WinterFest will present opportunities to learn, sample and experience many diverse...
City Hall
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For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Ben Irwin, City of Arvada Communication Manager: 720-898-7507 or...
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For more information or media inquiries, please contact:
Ben Irwin, City of Arvada Communication Manager: 720-898-7507 or birwin@arvada.org.
Detective David Snelling, Arvada Police Department Public Information Officer; 720-898-6654 or...
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