In Douglas County, Colorado lies the town of Lone Tree, part of the south Denver metropolitan area and about 18 miles south of downtown Denver. Lone Tree had reached a population of a little more than 10,000 at the time of the 2010 census, as compared to 3,000 in 1995. Needless to say, Lone Tree is growing rapidly, as is the rest of Douglas County. Although the population may still seem small, the town is huge on all sorts of world-class amenities that are typically only found in much larger cities. The trends both now and into the future for Lone Tree real estate look quite bright.
In Lone Tree, it’s easy to keep up with the fit lifestyle that Colorado is known for nationally. There are about 35 miles of trails and 244 acres of public parks, where residents can enjoy numerous activities including bicycling, hiking, or just walking the dog and chasing the kids. The dozen or so parks offer many activities, such as tennis courts, basketball, ball fields, and trail access.
The Lone Tree Recreation Center is part of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District and offers a range of ways to stay fit and active, including an aerobics room, fitness area, racquetball court, running track, and gym. There’s also an aquatics center that has lap lanes and various other elaborate features.
The Tennis Center and Park, part of the same recreation district, features two championship tennis courts with terraced seating, two lighted courts, a four-court tennis complex, and a wonderful playground area. Classes, tournaments, and leagues keep the Tennis Center bustling with activity.
The Cook Creek Pool is outdoors and part of the same recreation district. It’s a 4,600-square-foot outdoor leisure pool with a slide as well as an area for swim lessons and a lap pool with eight lanes.
Many people throughout the Denver area and Colorado lead healthy lifestyles, with many opting for organic food cooking and eating. To cater to these desires, there are numerous organic food stores in Lone Tree and the surrounding area. There’s Sprouts on Commons Street in Lone Tree plus Whole Foods stores in nearby Centennial and Highlands Ranch.
Farmers’ markets are also quite popular in Colorado, and conveniently there are many farms in the vicinity. A significant percentage of these grow organic food. The Highlands Ranch Farmers’ Market takes place in Highlands Ranch, not far from Lone Tree, on weekends from May through October. Some of the items sold there are fruits, vegetables, breads, sauces, and flowers.
Two farmers’ markets in Centennial, also near Lone Tree, provide even more options for enjoying the bounty of local foods and other goods. One takes place on Peakview Avenue starting in June, and the other is held on South University from May through October.
Some of the larger employers among Lone Tree’s highly educated population include Charles Schwab with 2,500 employees, Park Meadows Retail Resort with 2,000 employees, Sky Ridge Medical Center with 1,300 employees, Level 3 Communications with 1,190 employees, and Kaiser Permanente with 350 employees. Other employers include Nationwide Insurance, Sprint Nextel, Cabela’s, Costco, Target, and Home Depot. Various major industries are prevalent in Lone Tree, including technology, telecommunications, health care, finance, and retail.
The Denver Tech Center, a business hub for the area, is only 9 miles from Lone Tree. A few of the many prominent employers there include Agilent Technologies, Boeing, HP, Oracle, Dow Jones, Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Nissan, Red Robin, RE/MAX, and Western Union.
Because of Lone Tree’s location near Denver and because Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail and bus routes travel through Lone Tree to and from Denver, it’s straightforward for Lone Tree residents to commute to and from Denver. Additional light rail stations are in the works for Lone Tree too. Some prevalent industries in Denver include energy, mining, telecommunications, and technology. Denver is a great place to work, as evidenced by its 2015 ranking as #1 on the list of Best Places for Business and Careers published by Forbes.
Average income per household in Lone Tree is close to $150,000, and the average pay for a job in Douglas County is around $56,000.
The recently opened Lone Tree Arts Center is a beautiful location where the highly acclaimed Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra performs seasonal specials such as a holiday concert and popular pieces such as Water Music by Handel, The Planets by Holst, and the Star Wars Suite by Williams.
For those who enjoy a leisurely round of golf, the Lone Tree Golf Club is an 18-hole public course designed by Arnold Palmer that offers views of downtown Denver and the surrounding area. It includes a practice area, lessons, and tournaments. Adjacent to the golf club is a luxury hotel that features a restaurant, banquet and meeting rooms, tennis courts, a playground, and picnic area.
Lone Tree restaurants include Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant, John Holly’s Asian Bistro, Via Baci, Yard House, Seasons 52, and The White Chocolate Grill. The extensive shopping options include Nordstrom, Williams-Sonoma, J. Crew, Target, Sam’s Club, L.L. Bean, Home Depot, and Cabela’s.
Lone Tree residents can also simply hop on the light rail and get to Denver entertainment options. For professional sports fans, Denver offers everything imaginable, including the legendary Denver Broncos pro football, Colorado Rockies pro baseball, Denver Nuggets pro basketball, and Colorado Avalanche pro hockey. Sports venues in Denver include Sports Authority Field at Mile High, the Pepsi Center, and Coors Field. Other varieties of sports are available in the area, including skiing, snowboarding, other winter sports, and more.
Denver International Airport is 37 miles northeast of Lone Tree, so faraway travel is within easy reach. And with the Lone Tree Link providing a free shuttle service around town and between businesses, restaurants, stores, and light rail stations, it’s simple to access all the wonderful amenities that the area has to offer. If you’re considering relocating to Lone Tree, contact us for assistance. We’re glad to show you more about this wonderful spot ideally situated only a stone’s throw from the Rocky Mountains.
