Lake Arbor
Arvada, CO

Arvada’s Original Lake Community

Lake Arbor is one of Arvada’s most enduring and genuinely beloved communities — established in 1971 with over 1,001 homes built around the 16-acre Lake Arbor Park. The neighborhood was designed from the outset with community identity in mind, and 55 years later that identity remains: an Easter Egg Dash at the lake each spring, a Pool Party in summer, a Fall Festival in October, and year-round HOA events that bring neighbors together in ways that newer Arvada communities are still working to achieve.

The community’s HOA dues are $35 per year. For that $35, residents receive community event access, a membership card with discounts at local merchants, and an organization that actively advocates for neighborhood interests. This makes Lake Arbor one of the only Arvada HOA communities where the fee doesn’t impose meaningful financial burden — a distinction that residents leverage to maintain community cohesion without the resentment that higher dues can generate. Lake Arbor was even recognized as Neighborhood of the Year runner-up in 2019.

Lake Arbor Park — a 16-acre lake with walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, and mountain views toward the western foothills — functions as the community’s shared backyard. The Lake Arbor Golf Course, a public course directly north of the neighborhood, provides golf access without a private club premium. Home styles reflect 1970s-era development: ranch homes, split-levels, and traditional two-story residences with mature trees and established landscaping. Many have been significantly updated while maintaining neighborhood character, and the entry-level price relative to Arvada’s newer western communities makes Lake Arbor increasingly popular with buyers who prioritize community character over new construction finishes.

Central Arvada Between Wadsworth and Sheridan

Lake Arbor is bounded by Wadsworth Boulevard to the east and Sheridan Boulevard to the west — a prime central Arvada position with access to US-36 north (Boulder Turnpike) and I-70 south. Olde Town Arvada is approximately five miles south for dining and entertainment. RTD bus service is available on both Wadsworth and Sheridan, and the US-36 Flatiron Flyer BRT is accessible for Boulder and Denver commuters.

The Lake, the Golf Course, and the Community Pool

• Lake Arbor Park — 16-acre lake
• Walking trails around the lake
• Picnic areas, playgrounds & sports fields
• Mountain views across the lake (westward)
• Lake Arbor Golf Course (public, adjacent north)
• Community pool & clubhouse
• Tennis courts (community)
• Arvada Center for the Arts (nearby)
• RTD bus access (Wadsworth & Sheridan)
• Annual Easter Egg Dash (spring)
• Annual Pool Party (summer)
• Annual Fall Festival (October)

Education in Lake Arbor

Lake Arbor is served by Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco), with Little Elementary, Moore Middle, and Pomona High forming the K-12 pipeline for the community.

Always verify school assignments directly with Jefferson County Public Schools before purchasing.

Where Lake Arbor Residents Eat

Lake Arbor’s central Arvada position puts it within easy reach of Olde Town Arvada’s dining scene, supplemented by its own neighborhood institution and nearby commercial corridors.

Living in Lake Arbor

Lake Arbor’s remarkable value proposition — 16-acre lake, golf course, community pool, active neighborhood events, and a $35/year HOA — makes it one of the most genuinely appealing established neighborhoods in Arvada for buyers prioritizing community character over new construction.