Academy Park
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
Ranch and contemporary homes with mountain views along Lakewood's southwestern edge. The Rockies tower to the west while the Bear Creek Greenbelt system provides extensive trail access. Multiple sporting facilities, Pinehurst Country Club, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre are all nearby. Average sale price around $852K, up 16% year-over-year. Highway 285 runs along the northern boundary.
Community Anchors
- Belmar Shopping District (22 blocks, 80+ shops and restaurants)
- Colorado Mills Mall (outlet and retail)
- Bear Creek Lake Park (2,624 acres)
- William F. Hayden Park / Green Mountain (2,400 acres, 20 miles of trails)
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (adjacent)
- Bear Creek Greenbelt (379 acres)
- Fox Hollow Golf Course
- Bear Creek Golf Club
- Homestead Golf Course
- Kendrick Lake Park and xeriscape gardens
- 40 West ArtLine (4-mile art trail)
- Lakewood Cultural Center
- Carmody Recreation Center
- Clements Community Center
- Belmar Library
- Red Rocks Community College
- St. Anthony Hospital (Level I Trauma Center)
- 150+ parks and 200+ miles of trails
Nearby Schools
- Westgate Elementary (B-)
- Carmody Middle School (B-)
- Bear Creek High School (B+)
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Price Range
$350K$950K
$625K–$1M
Premium end of Lakewood
Era Built
1975–2000
19002026
Late 20th Century / Early 21st Century
various builders
Other neighborhoods in Lakewood
- Solterra$700K–$1.8M (estimated)
- Grant Ranch$425K–$1.4M (estimated)
- Green Gables Reserve$550K–$725K (estimated)
- Rooney Valley$900K–$1.5M (estimated)
- Fox Hollow Village$800K–$1.3M (estimated)
- Bear Creek Village$625K–$950K (estimated)
- Green Mountain$525K–$850K (estimated)
- Green Mountain Village$375K–$700K (estimated)