Loveland

Loveland is known as the "Sweetheart City" but its thriving arts scene is what inspires passion in many residents. Numerous nationally acclaimed sculptors call Loveland home. You can see their work at area galleries and tour the foundries. The Benson Park Sculpture Garden contains an impressive collection and you will find interesting artwork throughout the city. Each August, Loveland hosts Sculpture in the Park , a world-renowned outdoor sculpture show. The almost 100-year-old Rialto Theatre  has been lovingly restored and hosts performing arts groups & musicians and business meetings. In keeping with tradition, the Rialto periodically features silent films with live music accompaniment.

Any visitor to the thriving downtown area of Loveland, will know that Loveland is big on charm. With 25 city parks, including North Lake Park on the centrally located Lake Loveland, and Boyd Lake State Park, a boater/angler/water skiers paradise just outside of town, Loveland is big on recreation and beauty. It's nestled against the Rocky Mountains and is just a short drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. Loveland offers charming historic vibes as well as wide-open spaces with room to breathe.

Population:  81,775
Elevation: 4982 ft.

Climate: Nearly 300 days of sunshine per year and 14 inches of precipitation.
Geography: 45 miles from Denver, 22 miles from Ft. Collins, 20 miles from Greeley.
Median family income: $72,515

The Thompson School District is one of the best in the state. Its ACT scores are above the state average. For higher education, Loveland is in close proximity to Fort Collins (home of Colorado State University), Boulder (Colorado University) and Greeley (University of Northern Colorado) and Boulder (University of Colorado) It also hosts campuses of Aims Community College and Regis University.

The city park system is extensive in Loveland. There are over 25 city parks, plus two mountain parks  nearby. The Loveland Sports Park boasts a synthetic turf Championship Field with terraced seating, field lighting, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, inline hockey rinks and a skate park. If you like to hit the links, there are dozens of courses within an hour’s drive, including three city-owned facilities.

Loveland is "The Gateway to the Rockies"  for many reasons. It is where the Great Plains meet the foothills of the Rockies. Skiers are about three hours away from major world-class slopes; hikers and campers have hundreds of miles of trails to choose from in Rocky Mountain National Park (30 minutes away); anglers can cast their flies in countless pristine mountain streams and nearby lakes. Boyd Lake State  Park offers options for boaters, anglers, water skiers and beach goers.

Major employers include Thompson School District, McKee Medical Center and Wal-Mart Distribution Center, and Amazon is currently constructing their second-largest distribution center in Loveland near the Northern Colorado Regional Airport. In regard to the NoCo Regional Airport (FNL), travelers can now book with United, check in, and be transported via motorcoach to their departure at Denver International Airport.

Banner Health’s McKee Medical Center
 and University of Colorado Health’s Medical Center of the Rockies offer Loveland residents world-class options in health care.

Loveland offers a wide variety of shopping - from antique shops in historic downtown to outdoor mall shopping and dining at The Promenade Shops at Centerra. Just next door (at the intersection of I-25 and US Route 34) you'll find sporting goods/lifestyle giant Scheel's, Liberty Firearms Institute, Ethan Allen furniture, and a wide array of other shops and restaurants. You'll also find plenty of activity year round at the Budweiser Events Center - from the Larimer County Fair, Colorado Eagles Hockey games, major musical performances, comedians, Cirque du Soleil, and more.