ORCHARD MESA
Community Views
HOUSING
There’s a good mixture of single-family housing (including new construction) as well as some townhomes, condos and apartments. As Orchard Mesa transitions east to East Orchard Mesa, it may be possible to find homes on small acreage lots.
PUBLIC PLACES TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS
Orchard Mesa is home to the Mesa County Fairgrounds, as well as Chipeta Golf Course, where patrons can play 18 holes of golf. There’s also access to the Old Spanish Trail area, where there is hiking, biking and horseback riding. Those who live in Orchard Mesa can connect to the Colorado Riverfront Trail via Eagle Rim Park, where there is also a playground and a bike/skate park. Cyclists can also cross the 29 Road bridge to hop onto the trail.
ENTERTAINMENT, SHOPPING OR DINING
There’s not much in the way of nightlife on Orchard Mesa, although there is a bowling alley. There are several restaurants and a few places to shop.
SCHOOLS
Dos Rios Elementary, Lincoln Orchard Mesa Elementary, Mesa View Elementary Orchard Mesa Middle School
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