Lakewood sits directly west of Denver in Jefferson County, stretching from the foothills near Red Rocks and Green Mountain to the Sheridan border, with Federal Boulevard forming much of its eastern edge. The city encompasses distinct areas like Belmar, West Colfax, and the neighborhoods around Sloan's Lake, serving as a major residential and commercial center for metro Denver's western suburbs. Home to the Denver Federal Center—one of the largest federal employment hubs outside Washington D.C.—and anchored by institutions like St. Anthony Hospital and Colorado Mills, Lakewood functions as both a bedroom community for downtown Denver workers and a significant employment center in its own right.
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