About Arvada

Welcome to Arvada—the site of the very first gold strike in Colorado. While Arvada isn't harvesting gold anymore, there's plenty of up-and-coming developments happening in this suburban hub. Arvada's downtown scene (better known as Olde Town) is an eclectic destination for trendy dining and locally owned boutique shopping, while the Apex Park and Recreation District offers hundreds of activities at dozens of year-round facilities throughout Arvada. Arvada boasts over 125 miles of biking, hiking, and horseback-riding trails throughout the open space systems and parks. Whether you want to stroll through the National Wildlife Refuge System's smallest urban unit at Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge or go for a jog on the Ralston Creek Trail, you can find all the outdoor activity you need without leaving Arvada's city limits. Arvada strikes the perfect balance between suburban living and oh-so-easy access to downtown Denver—with the light rail G Line, Union Station is just a 20-minute train ride away.