Dragon Boats and dragonflies. Every year in July, Sloan’s lake hosts the Dragon Boat Festival, where 100,000 people come to celebrate and experience Colorado’s Asian Pacific culture, customs, and traditions. It is this creativity and open-armed welcoming attitude that give the Sloan’s Lake inclusive community its well-founded reputation.
Two connected lakes, Cooper and Sloan, comprise Sloan’s Lake’s 177-acre wildlife refuge and nature-lover’s paradise. These lakes are a focal point of the neighborhood bordered by West 29th Avenue, 17th Avenue, Federal, and Sheridan. From pedestrian trails and playgrounds to boat docks and tennis courts, this area is terrific respite for Sloan’s Lake visitors and residents. Primarily residential with the majority of homes built in the 1930s, Sloan’s Lake possesses pockets of architecturally stunning 19th century structures and includes an eclectic mix of houses on 14th Avenue and Stuart Street. Visit neighboring Highland Square, where you’ll discover plenty of great restaurants, pubs, and charming boutiques.
With access to I-25 and I-70, a mountainous view, and a 10-minute ride from Downtown Denver, Sloan’s lake is a convenient, affordable, and diverse mile-high neighborhood. The median listing price of just under $400,000.