Things to Do in Federal Heights
Water World and budget-friendly living between Denver, Westminster, and Thornton
Dining & Nightlife
- Restaurant Count
- 17+
- Breweries & Taprooms
- Limited
- Coffee Shops
- Limited, primarily chains along Federal Blvd
- Farmers Market
- None locally; Westminster and Thornton markets nearby
- Food Trucks
- Federal Blvd corridor street vendors and food trucks
Notable Restaurants
- La Perla Tapatia (authentic Mexican, street tacos, margaritas)
- CD's Wings (house-made sauces since 2007)
- GQue BBQ (craft barbecue)
- Federal Blvd international corridor, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Korean, Mexican
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Hyland Hills Park & Rec Community Center
- Museums
- None locally; Butterfly Pavilion (Westminster, 5 min), Denver museums (15 min)
- Public Art
- Limited, developing as area urbanizes
Annual Events
- Federal Heights community events (seasonal)
- Hyland Hills recreation programming
Parks & Outdoors
- Water World, 70+ acre water park, one of the largest in the US, summer
- Federal Heights parks system, small community parks
- Clear Creek Trail access, nearby Wheat Ridge/Westminster
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- None within city limits; Westminster Hills Dog Park (470 acres, 10 min) is closest
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Clear Creek Trail (nearby), local community park paths
- Vet Clinics
- 2+ local clinics; additional options in Westminster and Thornton
- Pet Stores
- None locally; PetSmart/Petco in Westminster and Thornton (5–10 min)
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- Limited, Federal Blvd restaurants with outdoor seating
Common QuestionsFAQ, Federal Heights
What outdoor recreation is available in Federal Heights?
Water World is the headline attraction (a 70+ acre water park and one of the largest in the United States, open seasonally in summer). Hyland Hills Golf Course offers a public 18-hole course. Clear Creek Trail access is available nearby via Wheat Ridge and Westminster. The city also maintains a system of smaller community parks.
What are the top restaurants in Federal Heights?
Federal Heights has 17+ restaurants, anchored by the Federal Blvd international corridor. Notable options include: • La Perla Tapatia, authentic Mexican, street tacos, and margaritas • CD’s Wings, house-made sauces since 2007 • GQue BBQ, craft barbecue • Federal Blvd corridor, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Korean, and Mexican restaurants No breweries are located within the city, but Westminster and Thornton breweries are 5–10 minutes away.