Longmont Statistics
Longmont Colorado was voted in the top ten All American Town in 2006, something the town is very proud of.  The population as of 2006 was a little over 82,000. From early in 1965 when there was roughly 4 square miles of land to present day 25 square miles, the city, like the population has grown. But Longmont takes special steps to ensure people feel welcome, that the community stick together and has plenty of local events aimed at joining young and old, families and singles of all ages together.

Longmont Parks and Recreation
Longmont breaks down the parks in the city as follows; Neighborhood parks total 190 acres and are mostly equipped with slides and swings. Many of the parks also have basketball or soccer fields. Community Parks have bigger sports fields that can be used by seasonal leagues. There are five separate parks, each with their own uniqueness. Clark Park, Roosevelt, Quail Campus, Sandstone Ranch, and Garden Acres.  District Parks total a whopping 1,496 acres and focus on the natural environment of this peaceful town and the surrounding area.  Lakes, ponds and the Union Reservoir to the east of downtown Longmont, with its 736 acres of water, has many different functions. The waterways attract swimmers, fisherman and wakeless boating for the whole family. 

Public Cultural Art in Longmont
The town has permanent sculptures, abstract artwork and mixed media displayed though out the town.  For the past 15 years the city chooses special projects each year.


History of Longmont
Longmont began in an unusual way. In 1870, a group of prominent men in Chicago decided to start a new town in Colorado. To do this, they sold membership in the new town, called "The Chicago-Colorado Colony," and used the money to buy 60,000 acres of land in a carefully chosen site in northern Colorado. They brought people, lumber, and building materials to the barren site, and by 1871, a new town was built. They named it "Longmont," after nearby Long's Peak.

Since then, Longmont has had a long and fruitful history. For the full story, read the Longmont history page from the Longmont Museum..

 

Today, the City of Longmont takes an active interest in preserving historic structures. The Landmark Designation Commission works closely with residents and others who are interested in designating and protecting structures of historical, architectural, or geographical significance...[more]