Meridian Stats and FAQ's

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How big is Meridian?

1,694 acres.

So much land! How many people work there?

Of the nearly 150,000 people who work in Denver's Southeast Business Corridor, about 8,500 of them are employed at Meridian.

What’s there to see?

One of the best views of the Rockies in Denver. And it’s there to stay. Zoning in the majority of Meridian has a 150-foot height limit, with the remainder of the zone district subject to a 60-foot height limit.

What about parks and open space?

Zoning for the entire district requires at least 30% open space.

Who designed that 18-hole championship golf course?

Jack Nicklaus.

Who waters all those lawns?

Irrigation within Meridian is provided through an independent system (separate from the potable system) supplied from the 486-acre-foot Meridian Reservoir.

Where can I put the pedal to the metal?

The E-470 bike path at Meridian connects to more than 100 miles of bike trails along the Chatfield and Cherry Creek Reservoirs.

Where’s the best place to land my private jet?

Right next door. Centennial Airport is the second largest general aviation airport in the country.

Where’s the best place to let someone else land the jet?

Denver International Airport is just 30 minutes away.

Where can I shop till I drop?

Just the other side of I-25 is Park Meadows Mall, which has 3,000,000 square feet of stores and specialty shops.