Natural beauty, creative expression, compassion, healthy living, and civic participation capture the spirit of Loveland, CO. Bordered by the Rocky Mountains to the west and the plains to the east, Loveland rests 50 miles north of metro Denver.
Residents here enjoy a variety of festivals, events, clubs, business organizations, government boards and commissions, personal interest classes, volunteer organizations, and higher education. In 1985, Loveland was the first city in Colorado to adopt an Art in Public Places ordinance, designating one percent of the city’s capital construction projects of $50,000 or more for the purchase of art. The city has 26 parks, approximately 15.5 miles of recreation trail, 3 golf courses, several arts and entertainment theatres, and easy access to shopping. Loveland truly is a natural choice for residents
Community Website: http://www.ci.loveland.co.us County: Larimer Elevation: 5040.0 ft Square Miles (land): 24.57 Population: 50,608 Male Population (%): 49.0 Female Population (%): 51.0 Estimate 2003 Population: 56,436 Average Age: 36.3
In 1985, Loveland was the first city in Colorado to adopt an Art in Public Places ordinance, designating one percent of the city’s capital construction projects of $50,000 or more for the purchase of art. Sculpture and 2-dimensional artwork adorn city buildings, parks and public spaces. Currently, the city’s art collection is valued at more than 6 million dollars with approximately 83% of the total value of the collection donated by organizations and individuals. Presently, there are 269 individual pieces of artwork within the collection.
The City of Loveland Parks & Recreation Department maintains 26 developed parks on 281 acres containing 20 softball fields, 25 playgrounds, 14 picnic shelters, 4 outdoor racquetball courts and 21 tennis courts.
Loveland has 3 Golf Courses: Mariana Butte, The OldeCourse, Cattail Creek
In 1995, the citizens of Larimer County approved a quarter-cent sales and use tax to protect open space, natural areas, wildlife habitat, regional parks and trails. Loveland receives a portion of these funds, and manages its Natural Areas / Open Lands Program through the Parks and Recreation Department.
There are approximately 15.5 miles of recreation trail in Loveland that run from Boyd Lake State Park, in the northeast to the Big Thompson River, along Wilson Avenue. The trail winds through the west shore of Boyd Lake, along irrigation canals, through fields, over and under city streets, and along the Big Thompson River through some beautiful areas.
Approximately twenty miles of paved urban trail are planned with the goal of developing off-street trails that will encompass the perimeter of the city. Quarter-mile markers are located along a large portion of the trail to measure your distance traveled.
Natural beauty, creative expression, compassion, healthy living, and civic participation capture the spirit of Loveland, CO. Bordered by the Rocky Mountains to the west and the plains to the east, Loveland rests 50 miles north of metro Denver.
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