Why Live in Kipling Hills
Kipling Hills, located south of Lakewood in Denver, features spacious subdivisions and diverse housing styles. Developed in the 1970s, the area includes Kipling Villas and Woodmar, with vinyl split-level and contemporary two-story homes, as well as brightly colored ranch-style houses. These homes typically range from 1,500 to 2,300 square feet and are situated on large lots with mature trees. Kipling Sun Townhomes offer alternative housing options with properties between 1,000 and 1,600 square feet, some including attached garages and basements. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with limited crime.
Lilley Gulch Park is a central feature of Kipling Hills, offering walking trails, multi-use sports fields, tennis courts, and a jungle gym. The Lilley Gulch Recreation Center provides indoor amenities such as a pool and racquetball courts. Johnson Reservoir, less than a mile east, is accessible via Columbine Memorial Park and is ideal for fishing and wildlife watching. Retail and dining options are conveniently located at strip malls like Kipling Place and Bowles Marketplace, featuring stores such as CVS, ACE Hardware, and local eateries like Taco Selene and Marino's Pizzeria & Wine Bar.
Educational opportunities in Kipling Hills include Montessori Peaks Academy, a highly rated charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade, and Dakota Ridge Senior High School, which offers an IB program and a Career Explore Program. The neighborhood's layout necessitates driving for most errands, but pedestrian-friendly streets and local bus lines provide additional transportation options. Connections to South Wadsworth Boulevard and South Kipling Parkway facilitate travel to Lakewood and Denver.
