ESTES PARK COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Estes Park is a charming mountain town surrounded by majestic mountains and filled with wildlife. People come to Estes Park to enjoy the breathtaking views and small town beauty that this community offers. Not to mention, Estes Park provides the entrance into Colorado’s most popular tourist destination, Rocky Mountain National Park. In the park, you can drive over the famous Trail Ridge Road and see tremendous mountain scenery, hike on many trails, fish in clear waters, camp in a number of picture perfect spots, and snowshoe and cross country ski in the winter. You will instantly realize why tourists travel from all over the world to visit Estes Park.

Tall mountain peaks ranging from 8,000 to over 14,000 feet enclose Estes Park and offer breathtaking views to the community. A quaint downtown sits in the heart of the Estes valley where people enjoy perusing over 300 locally owned shops and eating at a variety of excellent restaurants. In addition, many of Estes Park’s annual events attract visitors from throughout Colorado including the Scottish festival, Rooftop Rodeo, Annual Duck Race, incredible Fourth of July firework show, and many other parades and craft shows. With its small town charm, majestic scenery, and desirable location for outdoor activities, Estes Park is the perfect place for your new home, vacation place or investment property.

Education

Estes Park’s outstanding school district includes an elementary, intermediate, middle and high school. With an enrollment of 1,411 students and 204 teachers and staff members, Estes Park provides an environment that facilitates tremendous interaction between the teachers and the students. In 2005, Estes Park students scored higher than the Colorado average on standard tests. Not to mention, the Town of Estes Park strongly supports the schools and their extracurricular activities including sporting events, choir and band concerts, and plays. They love to cheer on the Bobcats!

Community Facts

Population: 10,000

Elevation: 7,522 feet

Location: 70 miles NW of Denver

Climate: Over 300 days of Sunshine with Average Annual Precipitation of 14 inches

Recreation

Estes Park offers a variety of outdoor recreation. The town owns and operates two beautiful golf courses, tennis courts, a marina, baseball fields, many parks for children and even one for dogs. Also, you have the Rocky Mountain National Park in your backyard where you can always find people hiking, biking, fly-fishing, camping, cross country skiing, horseback riding, and more. Other activities include miniature golf, alpine slides, bowling, go-carts, and two movie theatres.

Health

Estes Park Medical Center is conveniently located in town and includes a 24-hour emergency room, 16 hospital beds, and helicopter transport services.

Useful Links

> Estes Park Chamber of Commerce

> Estes Park School District

> Estes Park Medical Center

> Rocky Mountain National Park

> Town of Estes Park