Commerce City Colorado - Cities Info

Commerce City’s population is about 42,500.

“Commerce City is a northern suburb of Denver and now the 20th most populous municipality in the State of Colorado. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of Commerce City was 34,189 in 2005, a population increase of 62.87% in the five years since United States Census 2000.

Commerce City is a mixed residential and industrial community that is known for greyhound racing at the Mile High Greyhound Park dog track and for an oil refinery with a capacity of 90,000 barrels per day (14,000 m³/d), operated by Suncor.[7] Dick's Sporting Goods Park, a new soccer stadium in Commerce City, hosts the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer.” (www.Wikipedia.org)

Here’s what the City has to say about itself:
“Rated the second fastest growing city in Colorado and 16th fastest growing city in the nation by Forbes Magazine, Commerce City covers 41 square miles and is home to more than 40,000 people. And while the city’s population has more than doubled in the past 10 years, the city itself has maintained its small-town atmosphere.

Commerce City is Denver’s suburban neighbor to the northeast and offers a historical downtown, beautiful residential areas, and thriving businesses and industry. Commerce City is where the past, the present and strong civic pride come together to develop a Quality Community for a Lifetime for the future.

With nearby shopping, entertainment and dinning, Commerce City offers the best of all worlds. Plus, it’s a short trip to Denver International Airport and downtown Denver. And within an hour, residents and visitors alike can find themselves deep in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.” (www.c3gov.com)

What to do? You can visit the National Wildlife Refuge – Rocky Mountain Arsenal. (go to:  www.fws.gov/rockymountainarsenal for details. The city does offer “Teen Jam” events, for ages 11-17, monthly at the Commerce City Recreation Center . Details on  special classes for various age groups are found on the city’s website: www.C3gov.com