Acres Green: Northern Douglas County's Original Suburb

Acres Green is an unincorporated community in Douglas County. It is a peaceful suburb that is the oldest residential development in its area of northern Douglas County. Acres Green is a popular neighborhood for commuters and families. The neighborhood consists of a range of different property types, all surrounded by beautiful parks and open spaces.

The development of the Acres Green neighborhood began in 1971, as the growth and economic prosperity of Denver was creating a demand for more housing in the region. Acres Green is situated approximately 20 miles from downtown Denver, but it is just half that distance from the closest part of the city. The Denver Technological Center is just a few miles away from Acres Green, which makes it a very popular neighborhood for commuters who work in the Denver Technological Center. The nearby Meridian office complex is also an important employer for the residents of Acres Green. Many of the residents of Acres Green commute to work in the city or in one of these nearby centers of employment.

Acres Green was the first residential development to be built in the north of Douglas County and it is currently therefore one of the most mature neighborhoods within commuting reach of Denver. It took 12 years to complete the initial development. By the end of the 1970s, the area had its own park and elementary school. The city of Denver continued to grow after this time, but the area around Acres Green remained largely undeveloped for some time after the community was founded. It was not until the 1980s and 1990s that the area surrounding Acres Green began to be built upon as other neighboring communities such as Highlands Ranch expanded towards the older community.

Residents of Acres Green voted against becoming an annex of the city of Lone Tree, and the neighborhood is, therefore, still an unincorporated area.

Acres Green is a quiet suburb that features attractive homes set into a green and open landscape. The housing is composed of a mix of condos, townhouses and single family homes, with some historic properties that are particularly attractive. Some land is still available in this neighborhood for new builds.

The houses in Acres Green are surrounded by plenty of green space. In addition to the central Acres Green Park, there are a number of open spaces nearby including Sweetwater Park, Lonesome Pine Park and Altair Park.

Families make up a large proportion of the community, with many households including children. The school district of Douglas County is considered one of the best in the Denver area.

Many different shopping and entertainment opportunities exist around the Acres Green neighborhood. Acres Green has its own excellent selection of restaurants and stores. The community also holds a number of special events throughout the year, including various fairs and festivals. The Park Meadows mall, which is very close to the Acres Green residential neighborhood, is very popular with the local residents, but there are also plenty of small stores and shopping areas. The neighboring Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree communities offer many additional opportunities for shopping, entertainment and dining out.