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TOWN OF EAGLE Relocation Guide WELCOME TO EAGLE, COLORADO! General Information Eagle is economically and culturally attractive to individuals, families and innovative businesses motivated to Elevation: 6601 feet above sea level live and work in a community with abundant recreational opportunities and an extremely high quality of life! Our town is vibrant, diverse and welcoming, but still has that “small town character” that so many enjoy. On Climate/Weather: Average high temperatures range from 35 degrees in January to a high of 85 in July. During behalf of the Town Board of Trustees, our town staff, and all of us who call Eagle home, I welcome you to the year the most common forms of precipitation are light snow to heavy snow in the winter and light rain and your new home town, Eagle. Welcome to Eagle! – Mayor Anne McKibbin thunderstorms during the warmer months. Average rainfall is about 2 inches per month May through July. Typical snowfall is 10-12 inches per month December through April. Relative humidity is 55% in the winter months and 22% in Town Overview the summer months. Year round Eagle has over 290 days of sunshine a year. Population: 6508 based on the 2010 U.S. Census The Town of Eagle is located in the beautiful Eagle River Eagle Ranch Golf Club, here in Eagle, was designed by Valley and was incorporated in 1905. By 1921, the Town Arnold Palmer and is one of the best public courses in Location: Eagle is centrally located in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains along Interstate 70 at Exit 147. Denver is 125 was the county seat and a natural outfitting point for Colorado. miles east of Eagle, Grand Junction is 120 miles west of Eagle and the Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) is only ranching, farming, nearby mining operations and support Other “best kept secrets” are the recreational activities 10 minutes west of Eagle. Eagle also offers easy access to the amenities of major ski towns like Vail (30 miles east) for the local population. As the chances for advancement associated with Brush Creek and the Eagle River and Beaver Creek (21 miles east). Many other mountain communities are within an easy drive of Eagle, such as to “ply one’s trade” multiplied, many families moved and including camping, fly-fishing, rafting and kayaking. The Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, Keystone and Breckenridge. settled in Eagle because of the abundance of natural mighty beauty along with hunting and fishing opportunities in a Demographics: Median age is 33.8 years. Median household income is $62,750. Forty-three percent (43%) of Colorado River is close by. The magnificent autumn rustic mountain setting. population has a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree or higher. Race is composed of 90% White with the balance season, with its spectacular and colorful “changing of Hispanic and other races. Eighty-four percent of the population speaks English; ten percent speak Spanish with As the “potato-farming boom” began to fade in the 1960’s, the aspens,” serves as a backdrop for hunters from all the balance in other languages. Major crimes are extremely low as compared to the national average. the development of Vail Mountain Ski Resort and then over the world in search of deer, elk and other sporting For more information on communities in Eagle County and demographics: www.eaglecounty.us/localinfo Beaver Creek Ski Resort brought two of the world’s finest prey. Eagle also serves as the gateway to Sylvan Lake ski resorts to Eagle County. Today, these world-class State Park, which offers a plethora of camping, hiking resorts host almost three-million skiers per year, but also and fishing activities, as well as winter activities like offer Nordic Skiing and snowshoeing and other year-round snowshoeing, backcountry skiing and snowmobiling. recreational opportunities. With its rich history, western flavor, mountain setting, Surrounded by approximately 1,020 acres of town-owned quality of life, wonderful climate, and most importantly open space, the adjacent BLM land, miles of hiking and its emphasis on hospitality, Eagle welcomes you to our biking trails, multiple public parks, outdoor stage venue, community. outdoor public pool, indoor ice rink, BMX track and public Learn more about Eagle’s history: www.townofeagle.or golf course, the Town of Eagle is a springboard for outdoor adventure. Our world-class mountain bike trails Demographics: Median age is 33.8 years. Median host major mountain biking events including The Colorado household income is $62,750. High School Forty-three percent (43%) of population has a bachelor’s Cycling League State Championships, the annual Eagle degree, graduate degree or higher. Race is composed Outside Festival and numerous other running and biking of 90% White with the balance Hispanic and other races. races. The Eagle Valley is also famous for a number of Eighty-four percent of the population speaks English; the finest mountain golf courses in the United States. ten percent speak Spanish with the balance in other HISTORIC SITES OF EAGLE T he Town of Eagle is a historic mountain town. The Eagle County Historical Society has placed signs noting important historic sites throughout Eagle. Historic walking tour maps are available for no charge at the Eagle Pharmacy on Broadway and at the Information Center off of Chambers Avenue. For more information about the Eagle County Historical Society visit www.eaglecountyhistoricalsociety.com 101 East Second Street E.E. Glen General Store circa 1839 – Currently Mtn. Pedlar Bike Shop 551 Broadway Zurcher Fur Farm Old Eagle County Courthouse Sylvan Lake, circa 1940’s Anthony Sneve Homestead Sylvan Lake, circa 1920’s–1930’s 200 Broadway Buchholz Livery Stable Originally built in 1889 or 1890 108 W. 2nd Street Old Town Hall Circa 1903 All photos courtesy of Eagle County Historical Society and Eagle Valley Library District RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES We are outdoor enthusiasts and welcome visitors Hunting: Eagle is home to Game that share our passion for an almost endless Management Unit 44, one of the most variety of recreational opportunities in an coveted deer and elk areas in the environment of blue skies, beautiful scenery and Western United States. Whether it’s our friendly small-town prevailing attitude. bow, black powder, or rifle hunting, Eagle enjoys a century long history with outdoorsmen. Mountain Biking: Eagle has over one hundred miles of world-class single-track with unlimited and dynamic terrain options. Nordic Ski & Snowshoe: Whether it’s the Eagle Ranch maintained course or the nearby trails, the amazing light Hiking and Trails: Our spectacular and diverse trails snow and mild weather combine for a are host to the world’s top adventure racers and trail perfect winter adventure. runners with endless views of mountain scenery. Ski & Snowboard: The nation’s Fishing: Easy access and ample opportunity to land finest ski resorts of Vail and Beaver rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout on nearby Brush Creek are just a few minutes away, Creek, the Eagle River and the mighty Colorado River. offering some of the best skiing and Hike up to crystal clear mountain lakes in spectacular snowboarding experiences in the settings. It’s as good as it gets! world. Rafting and Kayaking: Perfect for all ages, the vigorous waters of the Eagle and Colorado Rivers EAGLE VALLEY TOURIST INFORMATION: offer a wonderful family rafting experience or a more challenging adventure for more experienced kayakers. Vail Valley Partnership – www.visitvailvalley.com Beaver Creek Resort – www.beavercreek.com Vail – www.vail.com Golfing: Our residents are privileged to play Eagle Ranch Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer Signature links Ski Passes – www.snow.com design in the foothills of our community. Eagle Outside – www.eagleoutside.com Eagle County is also home to a number of the finest mountain golf courses in the world. YEAR-ROUND FESTIVALS AND EVENTS USEFUL INFORMATION Events and dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit EagleOutside.com. EMERGENCY SERVICES Town of Eagle Police Department JANUARY SEPTEMBER 200 Broadway 12th Night Bonfire Flying Eagle Disc Golf Tournament PO Box 609 Indoor Archery Tournament Eagle YogaFest Eagle, CO 81631 TRANSPORTATION Eagle Ranch Septemberfest 970-328-6351 Air FEBRUARY MountainRATS Trail Run For Emergencies, call 911 Eagle County Airport Porchlight Players Dinner Theater Fore the Future Autumn Golf Classic Eagle County Sheriff’s Department 219 Eldon Wilson Road Free Family Fun Fair Eagle Business Roundup 0885 East Chambers Avenue Gypsum, CO 81637 PO Box 359 970-328-2680 MARCH OCTOBER Eagle, CO 81631 www.FlyVail.com Eagle County Ice Bowl Winter Disc Golf Tourney Colorado HS Cycling League State Championships 970-328-8500 Bus: For Emergencies, call 911 APRIL Vail Valley Cup Cindy Eskwith Memorial Soccer ECO Transit throughout Eagle Valley. Eagle TrailJam Tournament Greater Eagle Fire Protection District 970-328-3520 www.eaglecounty.us/transit Seasonal Trail Opening Eagle Ranch Pumpkin Patch 425 East Third Street PO Box 961 Shuttles: MAY NOVEMBER Eagle, CO 81631 CO Mountain Express Community Clean-Up Day Sportsmanship Hockey Tournament 970-328-7244 970-754-7433 Screaming Eagle Golf Tournament For Emergencies, call 911 www.coloradomountainexpress.com DECEMBER www.eaglefd.com Boneyard Boogie 11K Trail Run Christmas on Broadway Taxi/Limousine: High Mountain Taxi JUNE WassailFest 970-524-5555 Eagle Outside Festival www.hmtaxi.com MEDICAL/HEALTH CARE Bonfire Blockparty Limo Services: Eagle River Jam Hospitals/Emergency: flyvail.com/html/parking--transportation Yoga in the Park (Weekly) Vail Valley Medical Center Train: GoPro Mountain Games 181 Meadow Drive Amtrak – Glenwood Springs Station Flight Days Vail, CO 81658 413 7th Street Showdown Town Concert Series (Weekly) www.vvmc.com Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Eagle Half Marathon Trail Run Valley View Hospital 800-872-7245 1906 Blake Ave.