When checking out Denver neighborhoods either as an investor interested in Denver real estate, or looking to reside in Denver, have a look at the Sloans Lake neighborhood. Located at the western edge of the Denver city limit, Sloans Lake is a part of Sloan's Lake Park, public space maintained by the Denver Department of Parks and recreation. Many Denver homes have been made in the Sloans Lake neighborhood due to its beautiful lake views and proximity to the city of Denver. Not to mention the added amenity to having a park and a lake right in your own back yard, which you don't have to maintain by the way!

The true history of Sloans Lake may never actually being known. But, one thing is for sure, the lake wasn't there when Denver was settled. As rumors go, there are some whoppers about this Denver real estate. The prevailing story however, goes something like this, Thomas Sloan a homesteader who received a patent from President Andrew Johnson in 1866, was digging on the land that is now Sloans Lake and hit a natural aquifer, flooding the land and forming the lake. As legends go, these one seems feasible and has been adopted by the locals as the story to go with.

The Denver real estate area surround the lake used to be an amusement park called Manhattan Beach during the 1890's to the 1930's when it succumbed to competition from amusements in other Denver neighborhoods. Denver homes built in Sloans Lake have enjoyed not just lake views but views of the Rocky Mountains as well making the setting a serene respite from the urbanity of Denver itself. Sloans Lake has a suburban almost country feel to it and attracts Denverites looking to get a suburban setting with beautiful views without losing their connection to the city. It is an impressive piece of Denver real estate and attracts thousands to its lake and park to enjoy all manner of lake activities.

Besides the beauty, proximity and pleasant aura, Sloans Lake offers other amenities not seen in nearby Denver neighborhoods, such as hiking, biking, and jogging on its many and varied beautifully landscaped trails. There are also basketball and tennis courts available to the public at the park. These types of activities are certainly an added benefit to the Denver homes located at Sloans Lake. Sloans Lake is also home to the annual Asian American Dragon Boat Festival that attracts thousands of visitors every summer to help celebrate Asian culture. Sloans Lake is an amazing example of Denver real estate.