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'{{short description|City in Colorado, United States}} {{Infobox settlement <!-- Basic info -----------------> |name = Lone Tree, Colorado |settlement_type = [[List of cities and towns in Colorado#Home rule municipality|Home rule municipality]]<ref name=COMun>{{cite web |url=https://dola.colorado.gov/lgis/municipalities.jsf|title=Active Colorado Municipalities|publisher=[[Colorado|State of Colorado]], [[Colorado Department of Local Affairs]], Division of Local Government|access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> |official_name = City of Lone Tree<ref name=COMun/> |image_skyline = Lone Tree (Colorado) Municipal Building.JPG |imagesize = |image_caption = The Lone Tree Municipal Building. |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_shield = |shield_size = |image_blank_emblem = |blank_emblem_type = |blank_emblem_size = |nickname = |motto = "It's a great day to be in Lone Tree!" <!-- images and maps ------------> |image_map = Douglas County Colorado Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Lone Tree Highlighted 0845955.svg |mapsize = |map_caption = Location of the City of Lone Tree in {{nobreak|[[Douglas County, Colorado]].}} |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = |pushpin_map = USA |pushpin_label = {{nobreak|Lone Tree}} |pushpin_label_position = right |pushpin_map_caption = Location of the City of Lone Tree in the {{nobreak|[[United States]].}} <!-- Location ------------------> |coordinates = {{coord|39|32|56|N|104|53|33|W|region:US-CO|display=inline,title}} |subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] |subdivision_name = {{flag|United States}} |subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] |subdivision_name1 = {{flag|Colorado}} |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Colorado|County]] |subdivision_name2 = [[Douglas County, Colorado|Douglas County]]<ref name=COcounty>{{cite web |url=https://dola.colorado.gov/lgis/counties.jsf|title=Colorado Counties|publisher=[[Colorado|State of Colorado]], [[Colorado Department of Local Affairs]], Division of Local Government|access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> |subdivision_type3 = [[List of cities and towns in Colorado|City]] |subdivision_name3 = Lone Tree<ref name=COMun/> <!-- Politics -----------------> |established_title = <!-- Settled --> |established_date = |established_title2 = [[municipal corporation|Incorporated]] |established_date2 = 1996<ref name=MuniIncCO>{{cite web|url=http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/muninc.html|title=Colorado Municipal Incorporations|publisher=[[Colorado|State of Colorado]], Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives|date=2004-12-01|access-date=2007-09-02}}</ref> |established_title3 = <!-- Incorporated (city) --> |established_date3 = <!-- Area ------------------------> |government_footnotes = |government_type = [[Colorado municipalities#Home rule municipality|Home rule municipality]]<ref name=COMun/> |leader_title = [[City Council]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Council Members - City of Lone Tree |url=http://www.cityoflonetree.com/government/officials/council/council_members |website=www.cityoflonetree.com}}</ref> |leader_name = [[Mayor]] Jackie Millet <br />Cathie Brunnick <br />Mike Anderson <br />Jay Carpenter <br />Wynne Shaw |unit_pref = US |area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2016">{{cite web|title=2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2016_Gazetteer/2016_gaz_place_08.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=Jul 25, 2017}}</ref> |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 25.10 |area_total_sq_mi = 9.69 |area_land_km2 = 25.10 |area_land_sq_mi = 9.69 |area_water_km2 = 0.00 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 |area_water_percent = |area_urban_km2 = |area_urban_sq_mi = |area_metro_km2 = |area_metro_sq_mi = |area_blank1_title = |area_blank1_km2 = |area_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- Population -------------------------> |elevation_footnotes = <ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|access-date=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref> |elevation_m = 1813 |elevation_ft = 5948 <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |population_total = 10218 |population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]] |population_footnotes = <ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2015-01-15}}</ref> |population_density_km2 = 528.62 <!--based on 2014 pop--> |population_density_sq_mi = 1369.13 |population_est = 13082 |pop_est_as_of = 2019 |pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEst2019"/> |population_urban = |population_density_urban_km2 = |population_density_urban_sq_mi = |population_metro = |population_density_metro_km2 = |population_density_metro_sq_mi = |population_blank1_title = |population_blank1 = |population_density_blank1_km2 = |population_density_blank1_sq_mi = <!-- General information ----------------> |postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]<ref name=ZIPcode>{{cite web|url=http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp |title=ZIP Code Lookup |format=[[JavaScript]]/[[HTML]] |publisher=[[United States Postal Service]] |access-date=November 15, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101104123722/http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/citytown.jsp |archive-date=November 4, 2010 }}</ref> |postal_code = 80124 |area_code = Both [[Area code 303|303]] and [[Area code 720|720]] | unemployment_rate = |website = {{URL|www.cityoflonetree.com}} |footnotes = |image_dot_map = |dot_mapsize = |dot_map_caption = |dot_x = |dot_y = |leader_title2 = |leader_name2 = |leader_title3 = |leader_name3 = |leader_title4 = |leader_name4 = |timezone = [[Mountain Standard Time|MST]] |utc_offset = -7 |timezone_DST = [[Mountain Daylight Time|MDT]] |utc_offset_DST = -6 |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 08-45955 |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |blank1_info = [http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1721392 1721392] }} The '''City of Lone Tree''' is a [[List of cities and towns in Colorado#Home rule municipality|home rule municipality]] located in northern [[Douglas County, Colorado|Douglas County]], [[Colorado]], [[United States]]. Lone Tree is a part of the [[Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The city population was 10,218 at the [[2010 United States Census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US0845955| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Lone Tree city, Colorado| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=October 15, 2015}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> with an estimated population of 13,082 in 2019.<ref name="USCensusEst2019"/> ==Geography== Lone Tree is located on the northern border of Douglas County, directly adjacent to Arapahoe County. It is in what is called the "South Metro" area of [[Denver]], located {{convert|18|mi}} south of Denver's downtown. The city annexed the [[University of Colorado South Denver]] campus, the former site of The Wildlife Experience, in 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last=Mason |first=Stephanie |date=2017-03-28 |title=Lone Tree annexes CU South Denver |url=http://centennialcitizen.net/stories/lone-tree-annexes-cu-south-denver,244823 |work= Centennial Citizen|access-date=2018-06-26 }}</ref> According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|24.8|km2|order=flip}}, all of it land.<ref name="Census 2010"/> ==Demographics== {{US Census population|align=left |2000= 4873 |2010= 10218 |estyear=2019 |estimate=13082 |estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref> |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> }} As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 4,873 people, 1,848 households, and 1,367 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,827.2 people per square mile (1,093.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,906 housing units at an average density of 1,105.8 per square mile (427.9/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 91.55% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.48% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.25% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.69% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.04% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.31% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.68% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.58% of the population. There were 1,848 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.08. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $96,308, and the median income for a family was $109,003. Males had a median income of $90,690 versus $43,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $46,287. About 1.2% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over. In 2014, the population of Lone Tree, Colorado was 12,779 people. Lone Tree is part of one of the fastest growing areas in Colorado, being in Douglas County and South Metro Denver.<ref>http://www.cityoflonetree.com/business/facts___figures/demographics</ref> ==Transportation== ===Highways=== [[Interstate 25 in Colorado|Interstate 25]] bisects the city, with access from four exits: *Exit 192 (RidgeGate Parkway) *Exit 193 (Lincoln Avenue) *Exit 194 ([[Colorado State Highway 470]]/[[E-470]]) *Exit 195 (County Line Road) Colorado State Highway 470 (commonly known as C-470) also bisects the city and, in addition to the I-25 interchange, also provides access to Lone Tree via Yosemite Street. ===Public transportation=== The [[RTD Bus & Rail]]'s [[E Line (RTD)|E Line]], [[F Line (RTD)|F Line]] and [[R Line (RTD)|R Line]] make five stops in Lone Tree ([[County Line (RTD)|County Line]], [[Lincoln (RTD)|Lincoln]], [[Sky Ridge station|Sky Ridge Medical Center]], [[Lone Tree City Center station|Lone Tree City Center]], and [[RidgeGate Parkway station|Ridgegate Parkway]]–the latter being the southern terminus of all three lines). The Lone Tree Link operates free bus service along Park Meadows Drive during the weekdays, serving [[Lincoln (RTD)|Lincoln Station]] and four other stops in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cityoflonetree.com/link-on-demand/|title=Link On Demand|website=City of Lone Tree}}</ref> ==Amenities== ===Shopping=== The [[Park Meadows]] contains many restaurants including recognizable brands like [[PF Chang]]'s, and [[Red Robin]]. Other dining options include [[5 Guys]] Burgers and Fries, [[Chipotle Mexican Grill|Chipotle]], Costa Vida, John Holly's, MAD Greens, [[McDonald's]], [[Noodles & Company]] and [[In-N-Out Burger]]. ===Dining=== Lone Tree is home to one of the most famous brunch chains in Colorado, Snooze, which features local ingredients on the menu, and is expanding across the country. Lone Tree's proximity to downtown Denver also makes accessible urban activities and restaurants. Lone Tree has multiple grocery stores and retail establishments, including [[Costco]], [[Safeway Inc.|Safeway]], and [[Target Corporation|Target]].<ref name="lonetreecolorado.weebly.com">{{cite web|website=weebly.com|title=Lone Tree, Colorado|url=http://lonetreecolorado.weebly.com}}</ref> ===Medical=== [[Sky Ridge Medical Center]] and ER is situated in Lone Tree. Sky Ridge underwent extreme expansion efforts from 2013-2014. Sky Ridge contains a variety of hospital specialties and is located off of Yosemite near the [[Charles Schwab Corporation|Charles Schwab]] complex. For physical health and exercise, Lone Tree has the Lone Tree Recreation Center. The Recreation Center contains an indoor swimming pool, many gyms, and opportunities for classes.<ref name="lonetreecolorado.weebly.com"/> ===Entertainment=== Lone Tree's indoor entertainment options include Bowlero Bowling Alley and Party Venue, iFly Indoor Skydiving Facility, and UAMeadows 12 Movie Theatre.{{citation needed|date=November 2018}} Lone Tree is home to [[Park Meadows]]. With over 185 stores and restaurants, it is Colorado's biggest shopping mall and hosts a wide variety of stores, such as [[American Girl]], [[Apple Store|Apple]], [[Crate & Barrel]], [[L.L. Bean]], [[lululemon]], Michael Kors, [[Nordstrom]], and [[Williams Sonoma (brand)|Williams Sonoma]]. Park Meadows Mall's architecture style is mountain lodge. Although the mall is mostly indoors, it also has an outdoor section called "The Vistas".<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.denver-realestateonline.com/2008/06/12/living-in-the-denver-suburbs-the-vistas-at-park-meadows/|title=The Vistas at Park Meadows|work=Living in the Denver Suburbs|date=2008|access-date=4 December 2020}}</ref> Lone Tree is home to a large golf course and hotel area. Lone Tree is made up of many running trails and biking trails for inhabitants and visitors alike. The bluffs at the southern part of the city offer these trails as well as hiking possibilities. Lone Tree is approximately 30 minutes from [[Red Rocks Park|Red Rocks]], which offers more hiking, biking, and running trails as well as a venue for outdoor concerts. Additionally, its suburban location in South Metro Denver makes Lone Tree not far from [[Castle Rock, Colorado|Castle Rock]], which offers other activities.<ref name="lonetreecolorado.weebly.com"/> ==Notable people== * [[Gitanjali Rao (scientist)| Gitanjali Rao]], scientist and [[Time (magazine)|''Time'' magazine]]’s first [[Time Person of the Year|Kid of the Year]] in 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://time.com/5916772/kid-of-the-year-2020/|title= Meet TIME's First-Ever Kid of the Year|author=''Time'' staff|work=Time|date=3 December 2020|access-date=4 December 2020}}</ref> Ivan Gorodinski, professional skater and skater boy ==See also== {{portal|Geography|North America|<!--Northern America-->|United States|Colorado}} *[[Outline of Colorado]] **[[Index of Colorado-related articles]] *[[State of Colorado]] **[[Colorado cities and towns]] ***[[Colorado municipalities]] **[[Colorado counties]] ***[[Douglas County, Colorado]] **[[Colorado metropolitan areas]] ***[[Front Range Urban Corridor]] ***[[North Central Colorado Urban Area]] ***[[Denver-Aurora-Boulder, CO Combined Statistical Area]] ***[[Denver-Aurora-Broomfield, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area]] ==References== {{Reflist|2}} ==External links== * [http://www.cityoflonetree.com/ City of Lone Tree official website] * [http://www.lonetreechamber.com/ Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce] {{Douglas County, Colorado}} {{Colorado|show}} {{authority control}} [[Category:Cities in Douglas County, Colorado]] [[Category:Cities in Colorado]] [[Category:Denver metropolitan area]]'