About the Evergreen, Conifer and Bailey, Colorado Area 

Evergreen 

The town of Evergreen and communities that constitute the Evergreen area lie at a 7,000- foot elevation in the Rocky Mountains 30 miles west of Denver. The town encompasses approximately 130 square miles of incredible natural beauty - pine and aspens, elk and buffalo abound – and portions of Evergreen are over 9000 feet in altitude. Once a summer resort, the 60's brought about a change in the fabric of the lifestyle that continues today: Evergreen is a place where city and mountain living come together. 

Evergreen residents enjoy a lifestyle of cooperation, neighborliness, and warmth - a way of life that characterizes the best of mountain living. People are friendly and this lively community offers an abundance of social, business, and recreational opportunities. Here you can waken to beautiful morning sunrises, walk through thick pine forests, catch site of deer and elk grazing, and while Evergreen offers a unique mountain lifestyle, the amenities and services of metropolitan Denver are close by.
Evergreen is home to about 30,000 residents of varying backgrounds and professions: artists, engineers, scientists, carpenters, retailers, homemakers, and heads of corporations call Evergreen their home. Some residents have the luxury of living and working within the mountain environment, while other residents have chosen Evergreen because of its proximity to Denver. The world reaches into metropolitan Denver – first-class dining, sports competitions, world-class music and museum exhibits – all can be enjoyed by Evergreen residents, who then return home in the evening to this tranquil and charming setting.
The cost of living in rural settings is often less than in metropolitan areas, as is true of Evergreen. Evergreen is an unincorporated area in Jefferson County. Excellent schools, specialized transportation services, and a range of medical services are available in the Evergreen area. Urgent Care Evergreen specializes in urgent care and family practice medicine, Arapahoe Peak Health Center, and Meadow Alternatives Family Practice are a few of the well-staffed medical centers. The area has an assisted living facility and skilled nursing facility for seniors, in addition to two facilities that provide expert care to sick, disabled, and terminally ill individuals.
Evergreen has it all! Come visit and see for yourself how much this community has to offer. Tranquility and incredible natural beauty, small town charm and warmth, combined with easy access to the wide world cosmopolitan living. Be sure to bring your skis and your tie – you might want to stay!

LOCATION
Evergreen is spread out from the borders of 14,260-foot Mount Evans on the west, to the edge of the high plains on the east, from its neighboring communities of Conifer and Aspen Park on the south, to the residential communities of Genesee and Lookout Mountain on the north. Evergreen and the associated communities that make up the Evergreen area are cradled in the Rocky Mountains just 30 miles west of Denver. 

TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS  

Located in a mountainous area, Evergreen provides two excellent transportation options in this challenging region. Mountain Wheels focuses on practical and medical services for the elderly and disabled population, and includes door-to-door service. Call-n-Ride provides curb-to-curb transportation within the boundaries of the Evergreen Metropolitan District, meeting the needs of those who want to commute to the Park-n-Rides, school, work, shopping and appointments, or other personal outings.
The Denver International Airport is one of the world's largest airports, providing nonstop daily service to more than 126 domestic and international destinations. Conveniently located 23 miles northeast of downtown Denver, it is a major international gateway to the Rocky Mountain region.  

BRIEF HISTORY 

Thomas Bergen was the first homesteader in what is now Bergen Park – just four miles north of present-day downtown Evergreen. He arrived in 1859 when most travelers in the Rocky Mountains were seeking gold. Bergen established a ranch and stage stop, and became the first of many ranchers, lumbermen and farmers to settle in the high valleys.
Not much gold was found in the Evergreen area, but the forests were large and dense, making lumber a prime resource. Evergreen’s sawmills provided materials for the numerous buildings being constructed in Denver. Cattle, hay, and potatoes were transported to waiting Denver markets.
Shortly after Bergen’s arrival, homes and businesses were established in Bear Creek Canyon, the present site of Evergreen. By the 1880’s Evergreen had a population of 200 settlers, a blacksmith, a barber, a carpenter, two summer hotels, a Methodist church, and two general stores, with six sawmills operating in the neighboring mountain valleys.
The tiny mountain town began to grow with the improvement of the Denver-Evergreen road in 1911, and the advent of electrical service to the area in 1917. From the 1880s through the 1920s, Evergreen had become more than a rural logging and ranching community – it was also a popular summer resort for Denver residents. Throughout the 20s and 30s, Evergreen remained primarily a resort community with its population of 600 year-round residents nearly doubling during the summer months.
During the 40s and 50s Evergreen underwent a change as more people traveled by automobile on the improved roadways. By the 1970’s the automobile was transforming Evergreen into a commuters town were people could enjoy the fresh mountain air and commute to an active commercial center.  

Conifer  

Conifer is nestled in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies, a place of unique beauty with an abundance of wildflowers and wildlife, giant groves of aspen trees, firs, conifers, and blue spruce. A commuters’ distance from Denver, seventy-five percent of the working populace is employed there. Conifer is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County with a population of approximately 51,000. It is a diverse community, a vibrant mixture of people with varying ideas, lifestyles, and backgrounds.  

Conifer currently has retail shopping centers and several medical centers with expansion of local businesses being planned. Several elementary schools, a middle school, and high school are available in the immediate area for Conifer students. Daily public bus service is available to Evergreen and Denver.
The amazing natural beauty and numerous recreational activities draw people from all walks of life, from all parts of the country – both to visit and vacation, and often to relocate. The and Arapaho and Pike National Forests encircle this area, providing varied landscapes and scenic trails for camping, skiing, hiking, and picnicking. Trout fishing is extremely popular along the South Platte River. The area provides ample opportunity for the viewing of wildlife.  

LOCATION 

Conifer is located in Jefferson County on the I-285 Corridor, about 20 miles southwest of Denver, and an easy 40 minutes drive. Neighboring Evergreen is 9 miles, and Bailey is a 10-minute drive west of Conifer.  

TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS
The Denver International Airport is one of the world's largest airports, providing nonstop daily service to more than 126 domestic and international destinations. Conveniently located 23 miles northeast of downtown Denver, it is a major international gateway to the Rocky Mountain region. 

BRIEF HISTORY 

Conifer is a part of our country’s old west tradition. The Arapahoe, Ute and Cheyenne Indians once inhabited this mountainous region. The mid 1800’s saw an influx of hopeful miners, who passed through the Conifer area. Other settlers and ranchers stopped here and began the challenging process of creating a homestead; merchants followed and established their stores and businesses. Once a part of the frontier, Conifer went on to develop a market with Denver. Present-day Conifer maintains a connection with its pioneer past, the breathtaking beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and the lively urban atmosphere of Denver. 

Bailey  

The town of Bailey, located in Park County, is a part of the Platte Canyon area, which includes several other small towns. Within commuting distance of Denver, the area is experiencing rapid growth. Bailey proper has a small population; however, subdivisions in the hills surrounding Bailey account for over 65% of Park County’s residents.  

Bailey is located right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Living in these mountains is quite a remarkable experience, and provides busy commuters with a chance to return home to glorious sunsets, exhilarating mountain air, herds of elk, and numerous wild animals skittering through the underbrush. Residents of Bailey are of varied backgrounds and professions making population diversity a commonplace event and one that contributes to the rich experience of living here. Ranchers and cowboys still exemplify the old west way of life; high-tech executives and entrepreneurs meet in Denver’s high rises before returning home to the mountains; artists, doctors, and teachers – all contribute to the interesting diversification of this growing community. And weaving it all together is an appreciation of natures deep down freshness and down home hospitality.  

The Platte Canyon area offers five resorts, which attract visitors year-round, and the county supports an elementary, middle, and high school to serve the student population. Businesses and housing opportunities in Bailey and surrounds are increasing as more families from the metropolitan Denver area move into the rural and mountain regions.  

Within Park County borders are two state parks, two national wilderness areas, nine state wildlife areas, and Federally owned lands, which provide outstanding opportunities for recreational activities. Of note are Pike National Forest, Lost Park, Jefferson Lake, Bristlecone Pine National Scenic Area, Eleven-Mile Canyon, Wilkerson Pass Visitor Center, and the Colorado Trail.  

LOCATION 

Bailey is located in eastern Park County on I-285, at the northern border of Pike National Forest. Bailey is southwest of Conifer, and about 40 miles west of Denver. Towns nearest to Bailey in Park County are Grant, Pine, and Shawnee.  

TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS
The Denver International Airport is one of the world's largest airports, providing nonstop daily service to more than 126 domestic and international destinations. Conveniently located 23 miles northeast of downtown Denver, it is a major international gateway to the Rocky Mountain region. 

HISTORY 

The history of the Platte Canyon area begins with the Native Americans who inhabited this mountainous region. Later the miners came through. Since the area did not contain the gold or other precious minerals they were looking for, the canyon became a stop over point. Hunters, trappers, merchants, and settlers constituted the early peoples who were drawn to the natural beauty and rich environmental resources.  

The coming of the railroad made the mountains more accessible, making fishing and hunting very popular recreational activities. The canyon gained popularity as a resort for a time, and traces of this luxurious living are still in evidence - the Glen Isle Resort, a registered historic landmark, continues to draw visitors. At the turn of the century Platte Canyon found a market in Denver for its lumber resources, which were transported by rail.  

With the demise of the railroad, the Platte Canyon area returned to its quiet lifestyle, but was reawakened in the 1980s with Denver’s rapid growth. The Platte Canyon area is developing a very attractive lifestyle – one that has retained its natural charm and down home quality, home to both rural and cosmopolitan folks.
 

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