Wheat Ridge, CO The City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is a community of 30,000 people in Jefferson County, just west of Denver. The city is served by Interstate highway I-70, as it curves toward the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Primarily a residential city, Wheat Ridge also has five retail centers, several unique small industries, an Enterprise Zone and more than 20 parks, equestrian trails and open space public land. Incorporated as a city in 1970, its pioneer history stretches back to the early farmers and miners of the 1840's.
The City of Wheat Ridge has 156 acres of parkland and 274 acres of open space. The Wheat Ridge Greenbelt is a popular recreational area in western metropolitan Denver. The Wheat Ridge section is an important link along the Clear Creek Trail that connects Golden to the South Platte River Greenway and with the metropolitan trail network. The Greenbelt and adjacent parks offer outdoor enthusiasts a variety of uses and activities, from picnic areas and ball fields to bird watching and photography, fishing and boating.
The Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Conservation Area is a treasure along the Clear Creek Tail. The 250-acre open space is a very special and peaceful area that offers nature lovers an array of colorful plant and animal species. Education in Wheat Ridge is primarily served by the Jefferson County Public Schools, the educational home of more than 85,000 of Colorado's finest students. They have 148 schools and a staff dedicated to building a bright future for every student. The staff is supported by a committed school board, involved parents and a caring community that combine to provide quality education that prepares all children for a successful future.
The school district is the largest in Colorado offering a variety of learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of the students. There are seven option schools that have a special educational focus and 12 charter schools operated by community groups within Jefferson County.
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