The City of Loveland is located in Larimer County. Loveland is the 14th most populous city in the State of Colorado.
Loveland is just 45 minutes from Denver's dense traffic and sprawling subdivisions lies Loveland, a town as attractive as its name. Both its older residential areas and the newer outlying neighborhoods that sprout from the prairie beckon visitors with spectacular mountain views and easy access to year-round outdoor fun.
The heart of Loveland lies a few blocks away in an outdoor urban paradise: Lake Loveland, with its pretty, sand shores, and Benson Park, with its tranquil sculpture garden, are part of almost 300 acres of green playground. Golf courses, athletic fields, and bicycles paths dot the landscape, and in the midst of all this verdant space is the Loveland Museum/Gallery, a center for historical exhibits and the performing arts.
Established by the town of Loveland, Benson Park showcases sculptures throughout; an incredible blending of nature and human creations. Flowers and trees adorn the grounds as much as the sculptures. Sculptures are mostly cast in bronze, but some other mediums are included.
One of my favorites is a four foot tall rabbit with these incredibly long ears. I wouldn't have minded taking it home. It would fit right in with the long eared Jack Rabbits I often see at my home in Arizona.
You'll also find benches and trees scattered throughout the park donated in memory of loved ones that add a poignant feel to the park.
The south side also contains sculptures, but also picnic benches, gazebos, a playground, a larger lake, and probably one the biggest attractions: a train! Train rides can be bought for a small fee. This small train is big enough for adults, many of whom seemed to be as fascinated with the train as the children!
There are often ducks, geese, and swans found on the lake on the south half of the park.
Housing Cost
In Loveland home prices start at $175,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 59,563. Loveland covers 24.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 4,982 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 80537, 80538 - Area code: 970
Climate
Loveland, CO climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 29 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 27 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Loveland is 13.98 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.26 Inches.
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Both its older residential areas and the newer outlying neighborhoods that sprout from the prairie beckon visitors with spectacular mountain views and easy access to year-round outdoor fun.