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About Lakeside
Lakeside (population 16 in 2020) is Colorado's smallest incorporated town — a Jefferson County enclave of about 0.25 square miles on the west shore of Sloan's Lake, about 6 miles west of downtown Denver. Incorporated in 1907 specifically to serve the Lakeside Amusement Park, the 1908 trolley park that still comprises nearly half the town, it remains a single-purpose amusement-park town with a handful of residents. The park's Tower of Jewels and art-deco rides are National Register landmarks.
Home prices in Lakeside
Home prices in Lakeside vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Lakeside
- Lakeside Amusement Park — the 1908 trolley park with the Tower of Jewels and vintage rides (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Sloan's Lake shoreline on the town's east edge.
- The Tower of Jewels — the park's illuminated landmark tower.
- The town's historic 1920s-40s bungalow streets.
- Nearby Berkeley Lake Park (north).
- The Lakewood Gulch Trail corridor.
Commuting from Lakeside
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~10–20 minutes (approximate; via Colfax Ave; longer with traffic).
- RTD bus connections; the Decatur–Federal light rail station is just east.
Lakeside FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lakeside, CO?
Home prices in Lakeside vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Lakeside, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~10–20 minutes (approximate; via Colfax Ave; longer with traffic).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.