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The city’s motto, “It’s a great day to be in Lone Tree,” encompasses the overall sense of pride community members share with the city and with one another.  Residents and visitors of all ages enjoy a diverse range of activities and facilities including the Lone Tree Summer Concert Series and the Lone Tree Library, an extensive trail network and first-rate shopping.

Lone Tree is located South of Denver in Douglas County. Less than 20 miles from downtown Denver, it’s a short drive to see major league sporting events and world-class theatrical and musical performances.  

Denver International Airport (DIA) is less than 25 miles from Lone Tree, providing commuting convenience for business or leisure travelers. 

Features

Douglas County features top rated schools, excellent shopping and outstanding recreation opportunities that lure newcomers to the region every year.

The Statistics

With 39 million square feet of office space and employment of more than 300,000 people and an economic output of close to 25% of the state’s total, the county attracts small and large businesses including CH2MHill, Invesco and First Data.

- The City’s current population is 10,264*
- Lone Tree's growth rate was 5.8% for 2006
- Lone Tree is 6,103 acres or 9.54 sq miles. (Actual developed area is about 4.3 sq miles)

*from Douglas County’s Demographic Division as of January 1, 2007

The City of Lone Tree incorporated in November 1995 and became a Colorado Home Rule City on May 5, 1998.   A major impetus for incorporation was resident’s concerns relating to land use, the quality of development along the C-470 corridor, and their desire for greater input over development decisions affecting their future. Through the tireless efforts of dedicated residents, the decision to incorporate was carefully evaluated, and through a vote of the electorate, was determined to be in the best interest of the community.

Following incorporation, the newly formed City Council worked with staff to develop and adopt a Comprehensive Plan, regulatory documents, and design guidelines to guide the City’s growth – plans which have been strongly adhered to over the years.

Initially the City boundary followed that of the Park Meadows Metropolitan District and consisted of the subdivision of Lone Tree and surrounding developments, and some commercial development along C-470.  In only a few short years the City has grown and changed in a number of important ways, consistent with its vision for growth.

RidgeGate, a 3500-acre master planned community south of Lincoln (located on both sides of I-25), was annexed by a vote of Lone Tree residents in 2000. Because the property was already zoned for development under County jurisdiction and would develop regardless, the City felt it was important to work with the landowner and take a direct role in shaping the master plan for the property.  As a result of that effort, Lone Tree receives land dedication for public facilities including a new recreation center, police and fire stations, a City Hall, library, trails, parks, and open space, and land for a future City Center (to be located on the east side of I-25 and south of Lincoln Avenue).  Plans have also been made with Colony Investments, the owner of RidgeGate, to preserve the historic Schweiger Ranch, providing the City an opportunity to appreciate its ranching legacy (click on the link below to hear more about the ranch).

Annexations to the City in 2001 included Heritage Hills and commercial development to the north, bringing considerable economic benefit to the community and including a neighborhood that was already part of the local community of interest. Likewise, in 2001, the residential communities of Centennial Ridge and Carriage Club were also annexed.

Sky Ridge Medical Center was constructed in 2003, providing needed .emergency medical care for residents in the region. That same year City offices were centralized in leased office space on South Yosemite Street.

In 2004 the City’s police force was established, resulting in the hiring of the City’s first employees.  The City also reconstructed a new Civic Center on Lone Tree Parkway in 2004 (replacing what was the sales office for the original Lone Tree development).  Other important additions to Lone Tree included the annexation of Southridge Preserve in 2004, a residential development planned south of Centennial Ridge.  This land was annexed principally to establish specific limitations on location and design of homes to protect ridgeline views for future generations to enjoy.

The Park Meadows Mall was annexed in 2006, enhancing revenues to the City, while also ensuring that revenues will be reinvested in the area to sustain its economic viability over time. Businesses continue to grow and thrive in the community, and toward that end, the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce was established in 2006.

Light rail was extended to the Lone Tree community, with the first stop at Lincoln Station opening in 2006.  Four other stops are planned at Park Meadows Mall, Sky Ridge Medical Center, the future City Center and a future end-of-the line station east of I-25.  Many other transportation improvements have been planned, including a new interchange along I-25 in RidgeGate (with construction undertaken in 2007).