Arvada at a Glance
Located few miles west of Denver,
Arvada is within close proximity to Denver
International Airport and the Downtown Denver business district. Arvada
has eight mini parks and 55 larger neighborhood parks for recreation and leisure
activities such as the Arvada
Equestrian Center and Allendale
Park. The nature of this part of Colorado
is reflected in Majestic
View Nature Center, which is a 3,000-sq-ft (278 sq m) park providing environmental
displays, wildlife exhibits, wetland areas, an interpretive trail and a lake.
The Historic
Olde Town Arvada hosts annual events highlighting Arvada's history and culture
such as June's Gold
Strive Festival and April's Victorian
Ball. Other fun activities include the Chocolate
Fair in February, which marks a special celebration for all lovers and the
Arvada Harvest
Festival in September, which features a parade of 6,000 participants, a
food fair, a harvest fair and a talent show. The Arvada
Center is a place for arts and musicals featuring a children's theater,
a history museum and classical and contemporary dance performances.
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