Chartered as a suburb of Denver since 1945, Cherry Hills Village remains one of the city’s most affluent communities in the metro area. Large, stately mid-century mansions are interspersed with new builds and updated ranch style homes. The area’s zoning laws prevent extensive commercial development which allows for a safe, calm, family-friendly atmosphere with excellent local schools and miles of established trail systems. Check out some of the activities you can enjoy with your kids in the Cherry Hills area.
Cherry Hills Village Elementary
Located near the centrally-located Cherryridge neighborhood, Cherry Hills Village Elementary is a public school in the Cherry Creek School District. As many discover, it has a private school feel without the tuition. This respected school has an active events calendar and parent-teacher association, which sponsors many events both during and after school. An exceptional music and theater program provides kids the opportunity to showcase their musical and acting skills throughout the year.
West Middle School
Several of Cherry Creek Village’s elementary schools feed into West Middle School. Kids have an opportunity to participate in track and field, basketball and volleyball after school For those interested in acting and music, West stages a play in the fall and musical in the spring. The music program provides teenagers the opportunity to learn how to play instruments in both band and orchestra and develop their vocal skills through choir.
Artistic Adventures
Cherry Hills Village enjoys an eclectic sprinkling of rotating art installations by native Colorado artists. The city actively supports these endeavors. Paintings and sculptures can be found in and around the village, and a fun family day can be had tracking them all down. A handy app to assist with this search can be downloaded from the App Store by searching for the phrase “Cherry Hills Public Art.”
We love artist Jesse Horton’s whimsical beaver sculpture, “Chainsaw.” It’s located in Dahlia Hollow Park – can you find it?
Biking, Horse Riding, and Walking Trails
Many properties within the Cherry Hills Village community boast 1 to 10-acre lots and allow easy access to local trails and green-space, as well as room to house horses. The Cherry Hills Village Equestrian Association is a wonderful resource for all things equine. They also work hard to protect and preserve trails and open spaces.
Meandering through 60-miles of Denver and its suburbs, the picturesque High Line Canal Trail passes through the village, linking it to a plethora of other walking, riding and biking routes. Perfect for active family outings, many parts of the path wind around parks, golf courses and designated open space. Bring a picnic and chart your course!
South Suburban Parks and Recreation Centers
Less than two miles south of Cherry Hills Village in Centennial, the Goodson Recreation Center has everything you’re looking for in a local recreation center – and so much more. Swim, run, bike, lift, hit the courts, take a class, explore your creativity, hone your skills or discover new ones at this full-service facility. Best of all, the High Line Canal Trail and deKoevend Park are a few steps away.
The South Suburban Ice Arena is located just on the other side of the High Line Canal on South Vine Street. Whether you’re looking for a hockey team, skating lessons or an opportunity to free skate with your kids, this is a convenient location for your kids to get on the ice.
Whether your child is interested in art, crafts or sports, the Goodson Recreation Center is bound to have classes and camps for your. Check out their catalog of offerings. Teenagers can help influence programming choices by participating in South Suburban’s Youth Commission. Click on the link to get involved.
Feed That Family!
Good home cookin’ is found at the nearby Copper Pot in Englewood. Breakfast is the popular meal, here! Fluffy pancakes, eggs any way you want them, biscuits and gravy, and crisp bacon are just part of their full menu. A children’s menu with smaller portions is available. Burgers, wraps, and mac ‘n cheese can be had at lunch or dinner.
Owner and chef Pino Saverino’s aptly named Pino’s Place is an ode to his Italian roots in Calabria, Tuscany and Liguria. This family-friendly neighborhood gathering spot provides indoor and outdoor seating. Well-priced lunch specials offering kid favorites such as cheese pizza and spaghetti and meatballs will have you on your way quickly. Customers rave about the many different kinds of pizza, pasta, and antipasti dishes. Come in the evening and enjoy a glass of wine with dinner. Chef Pino wishes you “Buon Appetito!”
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