Storage in Lakewood, CO

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Make Yourself at Home in Lakewood CO

As one of the most popular suburbs of Denver, Lakewood is a great place to be if you want to benefit from everything the big city has to offer but prefer to do so in a more laid-back setting. With over 150,000 residents, it is Colorado's fifth-most populous city, so you wouldn't have to worry about amenities, recreational activities, or education and business opportunities if you decide to move here.

Home values and rent are comparable to the ones in Denver, but the crime rate in Lakewood is significantly lower. When you pair that with good public schools and quiet neighborhoods, it is easy to see why a lot of families with children prefer it. But what else does the city have to offer and how can you make the most out of your move to Lakewood?

Do Business in Lakewood Like a Pro

While the largest employers in Lakewood are federal agencies, state and local government, education, and healthcare institutions, the city's Economic Development division is devoted to helping small businesses start, grow, and thrive.

If you decide to open or relocate an existing business here, know that the city helps you get up and running by offering assistance with site selection, permit processing, and business licensing. It also offers guidance about loans, capital, and financing that might suit your business. Besides the nationwide funding sources like Accion or SmallBizLending, entrepreneurs in the area can also reach out to the Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute or the Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF).

If you are looking for development opportunities in one of Lakewood's employment centers, Academy Park has sites available for office and mixed-use development, Denver West for office and retail uses, Downtown Lakewood and Belmar can host additional offices, residential, and retail projects, while Lakewood Tech Center would best suit industrial users.

Top Outdoor Recreational Opportunities in Lakewood

From breathtaking mountain trails to serene lakeside parks, those who love to be surrounded by nature will find that Lakewood has a lot to offer. If you are not an avid hiker and prefer a leisurely round of golf, that is also in the cards here. Go on and pick your favorite:

• Bear Creek Lake Park A 2,600-acre park offering fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. There is also an archery range.

• Green Mountain A popular hiking and mountain biking destination with trails ranging from easy to difficult, only four miles west of the city center. Home to William Frederick Hayden Park, the second largest park in Lakewood.

• Fox Hollow Golf Course 27 championship holes with scenic views and water challenges. It is located in Bear Creek Lake Park, along with its sibling, the Homestead Golf Course.

• Keystone and Winter Park Popular ski resorts about 60 miles west of Lakewood.

A little heads up for outdoor enthusiasts

Sports equipment can be bulky and most of it needs to be stored in a certain range of temperature and humidity. This is the case for bicycles, golf clubs, paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, skis, and snowboards. All these are best kept in self storage units, particularly climate controlled storage. Even if not all camping gear and fishing supplies require special conditions, they still take up unnecessary space in a home, so you should consider putting them in 24-hour storage units with drive-up access.