Lyons is located at the entrance to both the North and South St. Vrain Rivers, only twenty miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. Beautiful red cliffs border the town, which features enough amenities to be comfortable but still enjoys a traditional small-town atmosphere. Lyons has mild climate. It is cool in the summer and fairly warm in the winter since it is located in a bowl surrounded by sandstone.
Town ordinances require land for open space.
Lyons borders both the Hall and Heil Ranches which total 10,000 acres. Public use with easy trail access will be available soon. Lyons nurtures its children and our Elementary School is an essential part of this close-knit community. The school's small size, with a student population of approximately 200, preschool through fifth grade, helps to insure that student needs are met on an individual basis. In its second year of multi-age, continuous progress instructional format, children thrive in small class sizes.