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City and Destination Information
The following information is provided by the city of Englewood. Additional information can be found by visiting their website at www.englewoodgov.org.
The City of Englewood is centrally located within the Denver Metropolitan area. Just south of Denver, Englewood is ideally situated for citizens, business people, and visitors. Englewood offers a small town atmosphere of community with all the benefits of a larger metropolitan area nearby.
Today’s Englewood is a distinct reflection of its colorful history. There is still a focus on transportation, education, and the arts. Developments are rising from the ground to help boost the area’s economy, and Englewood boasts more jobs and businesses per square mile than any other city in the Rocky Mountain region. Transportation remains an important aspect of planning for Englewood’s future.
CityCenter Englewood, built on the old Cinderella City site, is a national model for mixed-use transit-oriented development. Englewood Station (RTD’s light rail and bus transit hub) is an integral part of the development.
The Englewood area has also become a hub for healthcare providers. In 2002, Swedish Medical Center received a Level 1 Trauma Center designation. Craig Hospital has been rated one of the Top Ten Rehabilitation Hospitals in the United States. Many other healthcare providers and specialty clinics have located in Englewood, as well.
Englewood continues to offer an array of arts and entertainment amenities. The historic Gothic Theatre has been refurbished and operates as a successful entertainment venue. Englewood’s elected officials have placed an emphasis on art throughout the community, welcoming public art displays and encouraging performances of music, theater, and dance. Englewood’s focus on education is also apparent today. The school district includes two high schools, three middle schools, and five elementary schools. In addition, there are three private schools serving the community. Englewood prides itself on its quality
Today, recreational amenities abound in Englewood. The community boasts 11 parks, nine athletic fields, an award-winning recreation center, a first-class golf course, one of the most successful senior centers in the region, and the popular Pirates Cove Aquatics Center.
The same compassion and hometown spirit that existed during the Depression Days is still evident in Englewood today. Community members actively participate in civic and volunteer opportunities. Englewood has one of the most successful Neighborhood Watch programs in the nation, helping neighbors keep an eye out for one another’s safety. And there are many organizations and programs that offer assistance to neighbors who are elderly or disabled. Englewood has been described as a community with a small-town feel and big city amenities.
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Transportation and Getting Around
Centennial Airport is owned and operated by the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, a political subdivision of Arapahoe County. The airport was opened in 1967 and has grown steadily over the years. Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7800 S. Peoria St., Box G-1, Englewood, CO 80112. Phone: (303) 790-0598 or 303-218-ext#. Fax (303) 790-212924 hour Operations emergency pager: (303) 540-9110. Noise Complaint Hotline: (303) 790-4709. www.centennial-airport.com
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