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Federal Heights

Colorado, United States · North America

About Federal Heights

Federal Heights is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Westminster, 13km from Buckhorn Exchange.

Federal Heights is a town located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 12,381, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Federal Heights sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Federal Heights to your route.

About Federal Heights

Water World (also known as Hyland Hills Water World or Water World Colorado) is a water park that is owned and operated by the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District and located in Federal Heights, Colorado, roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown Denver, Colorado. The park first opened in August 1979 with the

Read more first two waterslides in the state of Colorado, the Bonzai Pipeline. Water World is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. The park occupies 70 acres (28 ha), making it one of America's largest water theme parks. In 2021, Amusement Today awarded Water World as the 5th best water park in the industry on their Golden Ticket Awards. As of the 2025 season, the park has 50 attractions including a multitude of water slides, a lazy river, inflatable tube rides, multi-guest inflatable raft rides, two wave pools, and a gondola, which offers access to and from the top of the park.

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Where is Federal Heights located?

Federal Heights is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.8514 latitude, -104.9986 longitude.

What is the population of Federal Heights?

Federal Heights has a population of approximately 12,381 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
12,381
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Colorado
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.8514, -104.9986

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Federal Heights

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Buckhorn Exchange

Denver's oldest restaurant, holding Colorado liquor licence No. 1 since 1893, with over 500 taxidermy mounts on the walls and a menu running to elk, rattlesnake and Rocky Mountain oysters.

13 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Federal Heights

  • 62 kmMount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (Mount Evans Road)The highest paved road in North America climbs to 14,130 feet near the summit of Mount Blue Sky, with mountain goats, alpine lakes and views across the Front Range.
  • 78 kmLoveland PassUS-6 crests the Continental Divide at 11,990 feet in a tight string of hairpins above Colorado's I-70 corridor: a favorite high-alpine detour over the Eisenhower Tunnel.

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