Greenwood Village

Greenwood Village is a destination community offering a dynamic blend of urban and residential space. This home rule municipality is located directly to the south of Denver. Greenwood Village covers an area of 8.3 miles, and its landscape features lots of trails and open space. Greenwood Village is also a major business hub and shares parts of the Denver Technological Center with neighboring Denver. Greenwood Village first developed as an agricultural community in the 19th and early 20th centuries before incorporating as a town in 1950 to preserve its rural character as the population of Denver boomed. Attractive modern-day Greenwood Village shows how successful its residents were in achieving this goal. Greenwood Village’s housing options range from renovated mid-century ranch homes to stylish new condominium complexes and luxurious contemporary properties on beautifully landscaped lots.

Greenwood Village is home to around 16,000 residents, though its concentration of major employers means the community’s daytime population swells to 45,000 people. The community has a plethora of local businesses and many employment opportunities in the Denver Tech Center. It also boasts some of the best public schools in Colorado. Niche.com ranks Greenwood Village as the fourth-best place to raise a family in Colorado and the Colorado community with the fourth-best public schools.

Greenwood Village is dotted with urban amenities, including a variety of great restaurants. Chianti is an elegant Italian restaurant and wine bar where chef Allesandro Carollo crafts delicious entrees based on traditional recipes. Ya Ya’s Euro Bistro pairs sophisticated farm-to-table Mediterranean dishes with an award-winning wine list. YaYa’s is located close to the Hyatt Place hotel in Denver Tech Center, and it features a scenic outdoor patio overlooking the park and fountains at Greenwood Village Crescent.

The mixed-use Landmark development is home to The Landmark Theater, which screens a mix of the latest blockbusters and independent, foreign, and avant-garde movies. Comedy Works South at the Landmark offers dining spaces with nightly live music and regular performances from top touring comedians. Other restaurants at the Landmark include the innovative upscale Asian fusion spot Jing. This chic restaurant features a beautifully designed interior and a menu that includes prime steaks, sushi, seafood, and an impressive wine list.

The Original Pancake House has two locations in Greenwood Village. One is located at the Cherry Hills Marketplace on the west side of Greenwood Village, and the other is in the Denver Tech Center. Both serve a huge variety of pancakes alongside many other delicious breakfast and brunch dishes.

Annual community events in Greenwood Village include Winter’s Glow in February. This seasonal celebration features ice sculptures, fire dancers, interactive light displays, and art exhibits. Attendees can also enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, and champagne.

Westlands Park features three award-winning play areas with large climbing structures, a natural water sculpture, a pond, three pavilions, and trails. Branch and Poppy’s Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt is a favorite April tradition for local kids at Westlands Park. Also in April, a Fishing Derby at Tommy Davis Pond is a chance to get to know your neighbors while fishing for rainbow trout.

Curtis Park has soccer and baseball fields as well as outdoor fitness equipment. Art on the Green takes place in September at Curtis Park with displays from artists working in a wide variety of mediums.

Greenwood Village is served by the Cherry Creek School District. Highlights include: