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Cherry Creek Reservoir frozen over, near the Denver Tech Center. Photo: OmahaUSACE

Arapahoe County, Colorado

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Named for the Arapaho Native American tribe who once lived in the region, Arapahoe County is the third most populous county in Colorado with 572,003 residents as of 2010. Aurora is its largest city, although the county seat is Littleton.

Arapahoe County’s origins stretch back to the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush that began in July 1858 and lasted until the end of February 1861 when the Colorado Territory was created. Arapahoe considers itself “Colorado’s First County.”

Cherry Creek State Park is found in Aurora, offering an 800-acre recreational water sport destination in Cherry Creek Reservoir. The Park also boasts a large off-leash dog park open to the public for an additional fee.

Visit the Arapahoe County Government website

Arapahoe County Colorado Map
Arapahoe County map.

County Towns

  • Aurora (part, extends into Adams Co)
  • Bennett
  • Centennial
  • Cherry Hills Village
  • Deer Trail
  • Englewood
  • Glendale
  • Greenwood Village
  • Littleton
  • Sheridan
  • Strasburg (part, extends into Adams Co)
  • Watkins (part)

Adjacent Counties

  • Adams – north
  • Denver – northwest
  • Douglas – southwest
  • Elbert – south
  • Jefferson – west
  • Lincoln – southeast
  • Washington – east

Special Events

  • Jun/Sep – Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series in Littleton
  • Jul – Colorado Irish Festival in Littleton
  • Aug – Western Welcome Week in Littleton
Arapahoe County Justice Centor
Arapahoe County Justice Center. Photo: Jeffrey Beall
Arapahoe County Courthouse Vintage
Arapahoe County Courthouse in 1898.

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