Our Mountain Communities
This area of small communities in the mountain foothills consists of 150 square miles. Located in the western Jefferson and eastern Clear Creek and Park Counties, these mountain areas range in elevation from 6,000 to 9,000 feet. They offer the best of both worlds, the beauty and serenity of the Rockies and the amenities of being close to a major city. Even though the areas offer privacy and seclusion, that does not need to equate to isolation. Mountain meadows, lush forest and delicate wildflowers all accentuate what we call home.



Evergreen is the central pivot for the mountain communities. The area was settled in the 1850’s by people who loved the region for its trees, open space, wildlife and relaxed pace of living. Just six miles south of Bergan Park, Evergreen nestles in a valley and has a pristine recreational lake. Evergreen is blessed with an abundance of cultural organizations. The performing arts are represented by the Evergreen Players, Chorale and Orchestras. The Artists’ Association perpetuates the visual arts in the area. The Evergreen Center for the Arts functions as the local arts council, and the Hiwan Homestead Museum is home to the Jefferson County Historical Society.
For recreation, the Evergreen Municipal Golf Course is an excellent 18-hole facility. Reasonable rates and a fine restaurant make this a popular stop year around. Evergreen lake is a favorite spot for ice skating and ice fishing in the winter and boating and fishing in the summer. Old downtown’s Main Street is reminiscent of days long past.
The foothills surrounding Evergreen are known for their mild year-round climate which is due, in part, to the rolling mountain and valley character of the land which serves as a buffer against storms. The town is also doubly blessed in that it is circled by numerous park areas comprising approximately 8,000 acres owned and operated by the Denver Mountain Parks System. Evergreen is also located close to the Arapaho National Forest. In addition, there are extensive tracks of public land in the area managed by the Jefferson County Open Space Commission. In total, there are more than 80,000 acres of national forest lands, parks and open space. Deer and elk can be seen feeding quietly, while on the high peaks that lie to the west of Evergreen, bighorn sheep and mountain goats graze. Evergreen is a town with a bright future. Its superb mountain environment, combined with its growing business community, fine restaurants, recreational and cultural opportunities, excellent schools and proximity to Denver, insures that it will continue to be one of Colorado’s premier residential communities.



Bergan Park is located northwest of Evergreen on Evergreen Parkway, just three miles from Interstate 70. Settled in the 1850’s by Thomas C. Bergan and his family, today, this area is a small community with The Marketplace, a retail and grocery center serving developments such as The Ridge at Hiwan and Soda Creek. The Ridge is an elegant newer development built in the 90’s. The developer paid close attention to land planning and was very concerned with the quality of the homes and how they are positioned on the site. With half the 940 acres devoted to open space, everyone gets the feeling they came to the mountains for. Soda Creek is an mountain community of five acre parcels with equestrian trails throughout the alpine meadows, secluded glens, and forested hillsides, with easy highway access to Denver. Watching a herd of elk in your front pasture, you will feel like you own the entire valley.

Genesee is set into the mountain foothills to the south of Interstate 70, this 2,000+ acre area is home to about 800 families. Genesee is known for spectacular views of 14,000 ft. Mt. Evans. Nearly half of this area is set aside as open space for hiking and preservation of a mountain environment of meadows, streams and woods. Genesee residents also have easy access to private amenities including tennis courts and club facilities with racquetball, swimming, sauna and more. Genesee has its own fire department. Genesee Town Center provides fine dining overlooking the Denver lights, plus two event centers and several small shops and several office buildings.

Lookout Mountain, in 1910 was a tourist attraction providing travelers with both scenic views and refreshments. Opened in 1923, the Mount Vernon Country Clubhouse attracted many prominent Denver residents. Today the clubhouse has been remodeled to include a pool and tennis courts for the enjoyment of its more than 6,000 members. There is a large residential area known as Paradise Hills, Genesee Crossing and Genesee Pointe among other smaller residential developments. Many of the homes have a view to the eastern plains of Colorado as well as the city lights of the metropolitan area.



Hiwan is known for the internationally famous Hiwan Golf Course. Winding through the subdivision, this 18-hole golf course is right in the backyard of many homes. The country club also provides tennis, a pool, fitness center, day care, bar and restaurant facilities. Homeowners are not required to join the Hiwan Golf Club to live within the subdivision. Hiwan is located along Evergreen Parkway about four miles south of I-70.

Conifer and Aspen Park are located along Highway 285, south of Evergreen. The completion of a new four lane highway adjoining C-470 makes for easy access to major employers in the metropolitan areas. There are several retail centers in the area for shopping and dining. Residents enjoy many large acreages for their horses. Conifer offers an abundance of natural beauty and affordable homes of every size and architecture.

Bailey is also located along this corridor and offers a selection of homes and homesites with “to die for” views. All are within an hour commute to the front range.




 
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