Cherry Creek, Denver facts for kids
Cherry Creek is a lively neighborhood in Denver, Colorado, USA. It's known for having a mix of modern homes and some of Denver's older, classic houses. It's a popular spot for both living and shopping!
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Where is Cherry Creek Located?
This neighborhood is found close to the middle of Denver. It has busy city areas and quiet streets lined with trees.
Cherry Creek is surrounded by important roads and a creek:
- To the south: The Cherry Creek
- To the north: East Sixth Avenue
- To the west: University Boulevard
- To the east: Colorado Boulevard (Colorado State Highway 2)
The neighborhood gets its name from the Cherry Creek that runs along its southern side.
Because Denver started near the Cherry Creek, many businesses in the wider Denver area use "Cherry Creek" in their names. This can sometimes be confusing! For example, the Cherry Creek School District is not actually in the Cherry Creek neighborhood. It's in a different county nearby.
Getting Around Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is easy to reach by car because of its main roads:
- Speer Boulevard from Downtown Denver turns into East First Avenue in Cherry Creek.
- University Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard are on the sides, connecting to Interstate 25.
- East Seventh Avenue Parkway helps traffic move across the city to Cherry Creek.
The neighborhood also has good public transportation. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus system has several routes that serve Cherry Creek.
What Makes Cherry Creek Special?
Cherry Creek has two main shopping areas along East First Avenue.
- The Cherry Creek Shopping Center is a fancy indoor mall. It's a big attraction in the neighborhood.
- Cherry Creek North is another major shopping area. It covers 16 city blocks. You'll find many local shops, restaurants, and services here.
Cherry Creek North is a great place for events! Fillmore Plaza, a central spot, hosts fun community gatherings. These include the Cherry Creek North Food & Wine festival in the summer. It's also home to the famous Cherry Creek Arts Festival.
The neighborhood also has the Ross-Cherry Creek branch of the Denver Public Library. For outdoor fun, there are Manley and Pulaski Parks. You can also enjoy the Cherry Creek bike path. The East Seventh Avenue Parkway is another great part of Denver's parks system.
Every year, usually in late April, there's a 5-mile foot race. It's called the Cherry Creek Sneak. Runners go through the streets of Cherry Creek and its nearby parks and bike trails.
Who Lives in Cherry Creek?
Based on information from the year 2000, about 5,028 people lived in Cherry Creek. There were 3,198 households. In 2002, the average price for a home in Cherry Creek was around $692,764.
