Byers Place

The Neighborhood: North Alameda, Lakewood

North Alameda sits west of downtown Denver near parks, transit, and mixed housing. Sloan's Lake Park offers a large lake, walking paths, and open grass for play. Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park provides rides and family events in warm months. Restaurants like Snooze, an A.M. Eatery and Edgewater Public Market serve a mix of casual and fast food. Great Divide Brewing Company and small bars host locals in the evenings. RTD light rail connects riders to downtown and other neighborhoods. RTD buses stop at nearby routes and give local links across the city. Union Station acts as a major transit hub for trains, buses, and commuter rail. Parks and green strips attract joggers, dog walkers, and families. Shops and small grocers serve daily needs and boutique goods. Cyclists use lanes and trails that link this district to nearby neighborhoods. Developers and homeowners mix older bungalows with newer apartment buildings. Traffic and noise rise near major thoroughfares during peak hours. Walkers find many sidewalks and midblock crossings in the neighborhood. Data shows that the most common age group falls between 30 to 34 years old. Households with 1 person make up the largest part of the local population.