About Thornton, Colorado
Location, Location, Location
Thornton is a diverse community with a strong commitment to quality of life and
environmental issues. The Denver metropolitan area in which Thornton is
located consistently ranks as one of the most desirable areas to live in the
United States. The community's location, 10 miles north of downtown Denver and adjacent to Interstate 25, provides high visibility for business while still allowing easy access to various transportation routes.
The city's location also provides an excellent environment for cultural,
recreational, and outdoor enthusiasts. Thornton offers easy access to the 28 major
resort areas found in the nearby Rocky Mountains, which offers skiing, hiking,
rafting, and camping, as well as beautiful and breathtaking scenic wonders... most
are well within a two hour drive. Cultural activities, including numerous museums,
gardens, the opera and symphony, are readily available in Denver and other nearby
communities such as Boulder, Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and Arvada. Professional
sports teams, including the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche,
Colorado Rapids and the Denver Nuggets offer activities for the sports enthusiast.
There are eight major universities and colleges located within a 45 mile radius
of the community. These include the Universities of Colorado at Boulder and Denver,
University of Denver, Metropolitan State College, University of Northern Colorado,
Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines, and Regis University. Thornton
is served primarily by two school districts encompassing four high schools, five middle
schools and fourteen elementary schools.
Thornton has aggressively pursued recreation programs with nearly 1,000 acres of
land developed or designated for public parks. The numerous lighted tennis courts,
athletic fields, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, recreation centers and gymnasiums
offer recreation opportunities for people of all ages and activity levels.
DISCLAIMER
Every effort has been made to ensure that the City of Thornton's home page and its
links are accurate and up-to-date. However, the City of Thornton shall not be liable
for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or untimeliness of the information contained
herein.
The on-line version of the Thornton City Code is provided for informational purposes,
before relying on this information, you are urged to verify your results with the
printed version available at the City Clerk's office.
Thornton's location provides an ideal environment for business, recreation, and
residences.
