Glendale, Colorado
Encyclopedia
The city of Glendale is a Home Rule Municipality located in an exclave of Arapahoe County
, Colorado
, United States
. The population was 4,547 at the 2000 census
. The entire city is surrounded on all sides by the City and County of Denver. Therefore, as a municipal entity, it is also an enclave. Glendale's fire and medical services have been provided by the Denver Fire Department and Denver Paramedics
through a contract by the City and County of Denver since 2005. Glendale is policed by the Glendale Police Department.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land (other than a short length of Cherry Creek
which bisects the City from East to West). Much of the city's limited space is devoted to commercial development, including both office and residential high rises.
of 2000, there were 4,547 people, 2,630 households, and 715 families residing in the city. Almost all of the housing in the city is multi-family. The population density
was 8,241.3 people per square mile (3,192.0/km²). There were 2,787 housing units at an average density of 5,051.4 per square mile (1,956.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.15% White, 9.70% African American, 0.86% Native American, 6.20% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 9.10% from other races
, and 5.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.38% of the population.
There were 2,630 households out of which 12.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 17.2% were married couples
living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 72.8% were non-families. 57.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.73 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the city the population was spread out with 13.3% under the age of 18, 21.2% from 18 to 24, 50.4% from 25 to 44, 12.5% from 45 to 64, and 2.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,043, and the median income for a family was $29,521. Males had a median income of $27,674 versus $28,050 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,838. About 20.1% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.6% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.
stadium has a seating capacity of 5000 people, which is more than the population of Glendale. The rugby stadium is home to the city's nationally-ranked and 2011 D1 Champion rugby team known as the Glendale Raptors. The facility has become one of the premier rugby venues in the United states. It regularly hosts USA Rugby
national championship matches and has also played host to the Churchill Cup
in 2009 and 2010 which is the premier North American International Rugby Tournament. In July 2008, the park completed the second phase of construction by opening a 35000 square feet (3,251.6 m²) recreation and sports center. The recreation center is operated by the YMCA
of Metropolitan Denver. In November 2008, the park will open a state-of-the-art event center featuring accommodation for 800 guests in banquet-style setting, thus completing the third phase of construction. The park will be the fourth and final phase of construction.
. Built in 1859, Four Mile House once served as a stage stop, wayside inn, and tavern for travelers on the Cherokee Trail on their way to Denver City. Today the Four Mile Historic Park houses a museum, summer camp, and events center. It also rests partially outside the city limits of Glendale, in Denver.
neighborhood today. As an indication of its former popularity, at one point Glendale had more than 50 tavern licenses.
Glendale civic leaders hope to restore this reputation and atmosphere in the coming years through projects such as an improved water front. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Dunafon leads the effort to restore reputation and atmosphere by example—owning Shotgun Willie's, the self-proclaimed "best strip club in Denver", despite being in Glendale.
Glendale was formerly home to Celebrity Sports Center
, a local landmark and family activity center established by Walt Disney
and other celebrity investors. The landmark closed in 1994 to the disappointment of many.
The city of Glendale hosts an elaborate 4 July fireworks show each year. The city's population swells to nearly 50,000 during the show. The city also sponsors free outdoor movies in the Infinity Park stadium.
Arapahoe County, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 487,967 people, 190,909 households, and 125,809 families residing in the county. The population density was 608 people per square mile . There were 196,835 housing units at an average density of 245 per square mile...
, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 4,547 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
. The entire city is surrounded on all sides by the City and County of Denver. Therefore, as a municipal entity, it is also an enclave. Glendale's fire and medical services have been provided by the Denver Fire Department and Denver Paramedics
Denver Paramedics
Denver Paramedics is a public, hospital-based paramedic service based at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in the United States....
through a contract by the City and County of Denver since 2005. Glendale is policed by the Glendale Police Department.
Geography
Glendale, Colorado, is located at 39°42′9"N 104°56′2"W (39.702546, -104.933866).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land (other than a short length of Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek, Colorado
Cherry Creek is a census-designated place in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. For the tributary of the South Platte River, see Cherry Creek . The population as of the 2010 Census was 11,120.-Reference:...
which bisects the City from East to West). Much of the city's limited space is devoted to commercial development, including both office and residential high rises.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 4,547 people, 2,630 households, and 715 families residing in the city. Almost all of the housing in the city is multi-family. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 8,241.3 people per square mile (3,192.0/km²). There were 2,787 housing units at an average density of 5,051.4 per square mile (1,956.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.15% White, 9.70% African American, 0.86% Native American, 6.20% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 9.10% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 5.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.38% of the population.
There were 2,630 households out of which 12.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 17.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 72.8% were non-families. 57.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.73 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the city the population was spread out with 13.3% under the age of 18, 21.2% from 18 to 24, 50.4% from 25 to 44, 12.5% from 45 to 64, and 2.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 117.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,043, and the median income for a family was $29,521. Males had a median income of $27,674 versus $28,050 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $20,838. About 20.1% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.6% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.
Points of interest
Infinity Park
Infinity Park is a new, mixed-use municipal space currently under development. It is adjacent to the Glendale municipal buildings and courthouse. Infinity Park will comprise the bulk of a 2-block area located between Cherry St and Birch St (east/west), and E Kentucky Ave and E Mississippi Ave (north/south). When complete, Infinity Park will include an event center, recreation center, park and stadium. In 2007, Glendale completed the first phase of construction when it opened the first municipal U.S. Rugby Stadium. The rugbyRugby football
Rugby football is a style of football named after Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union.-History:...
stadium has a seating capacity of 5000 people, which is more than the population of Glendale. The rugby stadium is home to the city's nationally-ranked and 2011 D1 Champion rugby team known as the Glendale Raptors. The facility has become one of the premier rugby venues in the United states. It regularly hosts USA Rugby
USA Rugby
USA Rugby is the national governing body for the sport of rugby union in the United States. It is divided into seven territorial Unions: Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Coast, Southern California, South, and West...
national championship matches and has also played host to the Churchill Cup
Churchill Cup
The Churchill Cup was an annual rugby union tournament, held in June, contested by representative men's teams from Canada, England, the United States, and other invited teams from a wide array of countries....
in 2009 and 2010 which is the premier North American International Rugby Tournament. In July 2008, the park completed the second phase of construction by opening a 35000 square feet (3,251.6 m²) recreation and sports center. The recreation center is operated by the YMCA
YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association is a worldwide organization of more than 45 million members from 125 national federations affiliated through the World Alliance of YMCAs...
of Metropolitan Denver. In November 2008, the park will open a state-of-the-art event center featuring accommodation for 800 guests in banquet-style setting, thus completing the third phase of construction. The park will be the fourth and final phase of construction.
Four Mile House
Another interesting site in Glendale is the Four Mile Historic Park. This 12 acres (48,562.3 m²) rural site is home to metropolitan Denver's oldest house, Four Mile House. The Four Mile House is listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. Built in 1859, Four Mile House once served as a stage stop, wayside inn, and tavern for travelers on the Cherokee Trail on their way to Denver City. Today the Four Mile Historic Park houses a museum, summer camp, and events center. It also rests partially outside the city limits of Glendale, in Denver.
Green Spaces
- Cherry Creek TrailCherry Creek (Colorado)Cherry Creek is a tributary of the South Platte River, long, in Colorado in the United States.-Location:Cherry Creek rises in the high plateau, east of the Front Range, in northwestern El Paso County...
- Creekside Park
- Mir Park
- Playa del Carmen Park
Entertainment
In the 1970s, Glendale was the entertainment and night life center of metropolitan Denver. The Glendale of that era is often compared to Denver's LoDoLoDo, Denver
LoDo, Denver is the lower downtown area of Denver, Colorado, the oldest and original settlement of the city of Denver. It is a mixed-use historic district, known for its nightlife, and serves as an example of success in urban reinvestment and revitalization...
neighborhood today. As an indication of its former popularity, at one point Glendale had more than 50 tavern licenses.
Glendale civic leaders hope to restore this reputation and atmosphere in the coming years through projects such as an improved water front. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Dunafon leads the effort to restore reputation and atmosphere by example—owning Shotgun Willie's, the self-proclaimed "best strip club in Denver", despite being in Glendale.
Glendale was formerly home to Celebrity Sports Center
Celebrity Sports Center
Celebrity Sports Center was a family-oriented entertainment business and landmark in metropolitan Denver. Celebrity's was located in Glendale, Colorado at 888 South Colorado Boulevard near East Kentucky Avenue. It opened in 1960 and operated continuously for 34 years before closing in 1994...
, a local landmark and family activity center established by Walt Disney
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
and other celebrity investors. The landmark closed in 1994 to the disappointment of many.
The city of Glendale hosts an elaborate 4 July fireworks show each year. The city's population swells to nearly 50,000 during the show. The city also sponsors free outdoor movies in the Infinity Park stadium.
See also
- Colorado municipalitiesColorado municipalitiesThe U.S. state of Colorado currently has 271 active incorporated municipalities, including 196 towns, 73 cities, and two consolidated city and county governments.-Municipal government:...
- Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical AreaDenver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Areathumb|300px|Map of the 12-county Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical AreaThe Denver-Aurora-Boulder, CO Combined Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Combined Statistical Area located in the Denver region of the state of Colorado...
- Front Range Urban CorridorFront Range Urban CorridorThe Front Range Urban Corridor is an oblong region of urban population located along the eastern face of the Southern Rocky Mountains in the U.S. states of Colorado and Wyoming. The corridor derives its name from the Front Range, the mountain range that defines the west central boundary of the...
External links
- City of Glendale (official site)
- Infinity Park at Glendale
- Glendale Raptors Rugby Team
- Greater Glendale Chamber of Commerce
Further reading
- Fletcher, Jack E. & Patricia A. Colorado's Cowtown (1981)
- Fletcher, Jack E. & Patricia A. The History of Glendale (1983)