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The historic city of Golden is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Golden is nestled along Clear Creek at the eastern edge of the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. As of 2005, Golden’s population was approximated at 17,000 people. Whether you are starting your family, your business, or just visiting Golden, here you’ll be able to find the perfect mix of everything you ever needed all in one place.

The Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden and offers programs in engineering and science. Here in Golden you will also find the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Coors Brewing Company, The American Mountaineering Center, and the Colorado Railroad Museum.

Golden History

Golden was founded during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush in June of 1859. The mining camp was originally named Golden City in honor of Thomas L. Golden. Golden City was the capital of provisional Territory of Jefferson from 1860 to 1861 and also the capital of the official Territory of Colorado from 1862 to 1867.

The first establishments in Golden were a toll bridge, two stores, and a commercial garden. Golden quickly became a popular supply center with its convenient location at the mouth of Clear Creek canyon, which aided in its role as a transportation hub for freight wagons and the railroad. Golden also grew exponentially as an industrial town. Clear Creek provided water for milling, smelting, manufacturing, and generating electricity. Golden’s industries included a cigar factory, candy factory, paper mill, glass plant, three lime kilns, and several stone quarries.

In the 1870s, Golden became the site of the Colorado School of Mines. Today, the world-class institution offers degree programs that include engineering, geology, and environmental sciences.

Golden Parks and Recreation

The Golden Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to promoting and providing safe and comprehensive community facilities, programs, and services for the community’s residents and visitors. Golden manages many open parks, neighborhood parks, and a regional athletic complex, giving residents of Golden many opportunities for different activities and programs.

Beverly Heights Park
Beverly Heights Park was built in 1984. Here you will find a popular soft surface trail loop, playground, pavilion, a dog-friendly drinking fountain, and restroom.

Golden Heights Park
Golden Heights Park was built in 1986. The park offers a playground, covered pavilion, skate park, restrooms, drinking fountains, fitness loop, horseshoe pits, and eight youth soccer fields.

Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex
The Tony Grampsas Memorial Sports Complex is located at the east side of North Table Mountain. The Coors Brewing Company originally developed the complex, and in 200 the park was dedicated to Tony Grampsas, who was a former Coors employee and a friend of the Parks and Recreation in the state legislature. The park features a basketball gym, 2 lighted ball fields, a ball field available for reserve, a group shelter, a playground, water fountains, sand volleyball, a soft surface walking trail, 3 horseshoe pits, a dog park, and an archery range.

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Golden Events

There is always something exciting going on in Golden! Bring your family and friends out to enjoy the town, because you won’t want to miss any of Golden’s spectacular events. Come join in the Midwinter Celebration or Golden’s 150th Birthday Celebration!

Midwinter Celebration
The Midwinter Celebration is put on by the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra and is held at the Green Center on the Colorado School of Mines Campus.

All That’s Golden
The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra in its 2008-2009 classical concert season is celebrating the City of Golden’s 150th anniversary.

Golden’s 150th Birthday Celebration!
This Friday evening celebration will include a parade, a giant birthday cake, and a party with food vendors in Lions Park.

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Golden Attractions

Golden offers amazing opportunities and attractions for you and your family. Golden features 10 museums, waiting to give you a glimpse into the past. Golden also is home to four galleries and shoes that feature southwestern and western paintings, sculptures, and pottery with traditional and contemporary themes.

Astor House Museum
The Astor House opened in 1867 and was known as the finest stone hotel west of the Mississippi. Today visitors are welcome to wander around the 1890s house and to experience some of the best views of Golden from the house’s balcony.

Buffalo Bill’s Gravesite and Museum/Pahaska Teepee
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grace gives visitors and intimate view of the Old West. There are exhibits dedicated to Buffalo Bill’s life, including Wild West show outfits and posters, Indian artifacts, and antique firearms.

Golden Pioneer Museum
The Golden Pioneer Museum features over 4 thousand items dating back from the 1800s to 1930. Here you can experience artifacts from many occupations in the area, including farming, ranching, mining, military, and more.

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is dedicated to the preservation of quilts and the continuation of the art of both traditional and contemporary quilt making. The museum presents ten exhibits a year, each with a different style, history and theme.

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