Glendale, Colorado facts for kids
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Glendale, Colorado
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| City of Glendale | ||
The City of Glendale Municipal Center
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| Motto(s):
The Heartbeat of Metro Denver
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Location of the City of Glendale in Arapahoe County, Colorado
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 Glendale, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Glendale, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Colorado |
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| County | Arapahoe County | |
| Settled | 1859 | |
| Incorporated | May 19, 1952 | |
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| • Type | Home Rule Municipality | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.571 sq mi (1.478 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.568 sq mi (1.472 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.006 km2) | |
| Elevation | 5,280 ft (1,632 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,613 | |
| • Density | 8,117/sq mi (3,134/km2) | |
| • Metro | 2,963,821 (19th) | |
| • CSA | 3,623,560 (17th) | |
| • Front Range | 5,055,344 | |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) | |
| Zip code |
80246
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| Area code(s) | Both 303 and 720 | |
| FIPS code | 08-30340 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0184853 | |
The City of Glendale is a special kind of city called a home rule municipality. It's located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. Even though it's in Arapahoe County, it's like a small island of land completely surrounded by the City and County of Denver.
In 2020, about 4,613 people lived in Glendale. It's the most crowded city in Colorado! Glendale is also part of the larger Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
The Denver Fire Department and Denver Paramedics help Glendale with fire and medical emergencies. The city has its own police force, the Glendale Police Department.
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History of Glendale
Early Days and Trails
Back in 1859, important trails like the Cherokee Trail passed right through what is now Glendale. These trails followed the Cherry Creek Valley. A place called the Four Mile House was a stop along these trails. It was a place where wagons could rest and get supplies.
How Glendale Got Its Name
The name "Glendale" was first used in December 1896 for a group called the Glendale Grange. J.M. and Agnes Riddle helped start this group and gave land for their meeting hall, which was finished in 1897. In 1902, a man named William Harold Baumert named his dairy "Glendale Farm Dairy." This helped the name "Glendale" become well-known for the area.
Becoming a City
In 1937, scientists found a fossil of a prehistoric animal in Cherry Creek. Later, a mammoth tooth was found and given to Denver's Museum of Natural History.
The citizens of Glendale decided to become an official town on January 8, 1952. They wanted their voices to be heard. They were worried that their big neighbor, Denver, might try to take over their community. By becoming a city, they could keep their independence. The first official meeting of the Town of Glendale's leaders was held on May 20, 1952.
Glendale's Sister City
Glendale has a "sister city" in another country. This means they have a special friendship and cultural exchange.
Geography and Location
Glendale, Colorado, is located at 39°42′9″N 104°56′2″W / 39.70250°N 104.93389°W.
The city covers about 1.478 square kilometers (0.571 square miles) of land. Only a tiny part, about 0.006 square kilometers (0.002 square miles), is water. Even though Glendale is small, a lot of its space is used for businesses, including tall office buildings and apartments.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 468 | — | |
| 1970 | 765 | 63.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,496 | 226.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,453 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,547 | 85.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,184 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,613 | 10.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,547 people living in Glendale. Most of the homes in the city are apartments or multi-family buildings. More than 80% of the people living in Glendale rent their homes. Many of these homes were built in the 1970s.
Glendale is a diverse city. In 2000, about 68% of the people were White, 9.7% were African American, and 6.2% were Asian. About 27% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Glendale in 2000 was 28 years old. Many people living in Glendale are young adults between 25 and 44 years old.
Sports and Fun
Infinity Park: A Sports Hub
Infinity Park is a big sports and entertainment area right next to Glendale's city buildings. It covers almost 16 acres and includes a stadium, an event center, a park, and a sports center.
Rugby Stadium
In 2007, Glendale opened the first city-owned rugby stadium in the United States! It can hold 4,000 people. This stadium is home to the city's rugby teams, like the Colorado Raptors. It's become a very important place for rugby in the U.S. It even hosts big national and international rugby games.
Recreation and Training
In 2008, the city opened a large recreation and sports center. It's managed by the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver. Later that year, a modern event center opened, which can host up to 750 guests for banquets. A park with open space opened in 2010, and a special high-altitude training center was finished in 2011.
Places to Visit
Four Mile House Historic Park
Just outside Glendale, you can find Four Mile Historic Park. This 12-acre site has the oldest house in the Denver area, called the Four Mile House. It's so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1859, this house was once a stop for travelers on their way to Denver City. Today, it's a museum, a place for summer camps, and hosts events.
Green Spaces for Play
Glendale has several green spaces where people can relax and play. These include the Cherry Creek Trail, Creekside Park, Mir Park, and Playa del Carmen Park.
Past Entertainment
Glendale used to have a famous family fun center called Celebrity Sports Center. It was started by Walt Disney and other famous people. Sadly, it closed in 1994.
Schools in Glendale
The schools for Glendale students are part of the Cherry Creek School District 5.
Younger students attend The Cottage School (preschool), Holly Ridge Primary School (kindergarten to grade 2), and Holly Hills Elementary School (grades 3-5). For older students, the zoned schools are West Middle School and Cherry Creek High School.
Notable People
Here is a person who was born or lived in Glendale:
- Steve Ward (born in 1960) was a state legislator in Colorado and also served as the mayor of Glendale.
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See also
In Spanish: Glendale (Colorado) para niños
