Roxborough Park, Colorado

Roxborough Park is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Douglas County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Roxborough Park CDP was 9,416 at the United States Census 2020. The Roxborough Village Metropolitan District and the Roxborough Water and Sanitation District provide services. The Littleton post office (Zip Code 80125) serves the area. Geography Roxborough Park sits at the foot of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The Dakota Hogback, a prominent sandstone ridge, runs north–south through the community. The CDP is bordered to the west by Pike National Forest, and Roxborough State Park, known for its dramatic sandstone formations, is on the southern edge of the community. Downtown Denver is 25 miles (40 km) to the northeast. The Roxborough Park CDP has an area of 5,989 acres (24.238 km2), including 81 acres (0.327 km2) of water. Demographics The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Roxborough Park CDP for the United States Census 2000. 2020 census As of the 2020 census, Roxborough Park had a population of 9,416. The median age was 42.0 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.8 males age 18 and over. 95.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 4.5% lived in rural areas. There were 3,374 households in Roxborough Park, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 75.3% were married-couple households, 10.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 10.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 11.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 3,449 housing units, of which 2.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7% and the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%. Education The Douglas County School District serves Roxborough Park. Places of interest Roxborough is situated next to Pike National Forest, two state parks and an abundance of recreational opportunities. It is also host to historical and archaeological sites. Roxborough State Park is to the south, with abundant wildlife, red rock formations and connections to multiple trail systems. Chatfield State Park is slightly farther to the north, with boating, fishing, camping, horseback riding, an off-leash dog park, remote-control flying field and an extensive trail system. Waterton Canyon (on the South Platte River) and the High Line Canal are owned by Denver Water and offer a beautiful road and trail system for hikers, runners, cyclists and equestrians. In 1960, while digging a pond, Charles Lamb discovered Columbian mammoth remains on what is now Lamb Spring, the site of one of the largest collection of mammoth bones in the state. Arrowhead Golf Club is one of the most scenic golf courses in the Greater Denver area, and a popular venue for weddings and events. See also Dakota Hogback Roxborough State Park Pike National Forest References External links Roxborough Park @ UncoverColorado.com Roxborough Village Metropolitan District Roxborough Water and Sanitation District Roxborough Park Foundation Roxborough Living Roxborough Area Historical Society Roxborough State Park Chatfield State Park Arrowhead Golf Club Douglas County website Douglas County School District