The Town of Breckenridge is located 9,603 feet above sea level in a U-shaped valley on the western slope of the Continental Divide. In 2009, the Town celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Town boasts world-class amenities for residents and visitors alike. Your day can be filled with everything from a class in the Arts District, to a yoga class at our Recreation Center, to a ski at the Gold Run Nordic Center, to a concert at the Riverwalk Center, to a game of hockey at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena, to a play performed by the Backstage Theatre- the possibilities are endless. Of course, the Breckenridge Ski Resort continues to be one of the most visited amenities in Breckenridge. But summer is not to be forgotten. Locals always say, "I came for the winters and stayed for the summers." The Town also proactively supports the needs of residents through an affordable housing program and support of childcare facilities. And the Open Space and Trails programs in Breckenridge provide unparalleled access to the natural beauty of Breckenridge year-round. Breckenridge has two elementary schools and three childcare facilities. It is still a small Town, but with big town amenities!
There are 5.3 square miles within the town boundary. Please click here for a Town map. For a look at Town check out the web cams of Town and Breckenridge Ski Resort. Although the Town is home to a permanent population of only approximately 3,406 residents, the peak population that includes day visitors, day skiers, overnight guests, and second homeowners, is estimated to exceed 36,000 on a busy day. Population and housing information is compiled annually in the "Town Overview". Please click here to take a look at the 2009 Town Overview.
Breckenridge Quick Facts:Amenities: Restaurants and Bars – 76 Shops/Boutiques – 203 Liquor/Grocery Stores – 11 Historic District Structures – 249 Hotels/Inns/Bed & Breakfasts – 494 Condo Units – 2,583 Parks – 2 parks, 1 preserve Nordic Centers – 2 Skating Rinks – 1 indoor, 1 outdoor (covered) Golf Course – 1 public (27-holes) Tennis Courts – 2 indoor / 12 outdoor summer Museums/Art Galleries – 18 Libraries – 1 Churches – 6 Fitness Facilities – 3 Whitewater Kayak Park – 1 Ball Fields -2 Soccer Fields – 2 Performing Arts Amphitheater – 1 (Riverwalk Center) Daycare Centers – 4Public Parking Lots – 13 Average Temperatures: Summer 70 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius) daytime 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) nighttime Winter 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 degrees Celsius) daytime 15 degrees Fahrenheit (-9 degrees Celsius) nighttime Weather Averages per Year :Humidity – 30 percent Days of Sunshine – 300 Inches of Snow – 300 Town Size:3,690 acres/5.5 square miles 7 miles long/2 miles wide 2,200 Developed Acres 1,100 Undeveloped Acres 536 acres of town-owned land set aside for open space 41 acres of community parks
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