Lowry Town Center

The Lowry Town Center is a unique, urban retail center for people living and working at or near Lowry. The pedestrian-friendly center is east of the Quebec St. and Second Ave. intersection. Retailers are at street level while small offices are on the second floor. For list of Lowry Town Center merchants, click here.

Eisenhower Chapel

The historic Eisenhower Chapel stands as a link between the Lowry’s historic district and the hustle and bustle of the Lowry Town Center.

Originally one of four nearly identical chapels on the Lowry Air Force Base, Chapel No.1 is the last remaining. The building earned its name when President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower became frequent worshippers at the chapel in the 1950’s when the President directed international affairs from his “Summer White House” on the Lowry Air Force Base. It remained an active church until 1994 when the Lowry Air Force Base closed. In 2005, the Lowry Foundation launched a campaign to restore and reopen the chapel after nearly a decade of disuse. Funds for restoration came from the Colorado State Historic Fund Grant matching funds from the Lowry Redevelopment Authority and the Lowry Foundation. About $20,000 came directly from members of the Lowry community.

The chapel serves as a community gathering space for Lowry residents, schools and business. The chapel is also available for weddings and special events. Contact the Lowry Foundation at foundation@lowry.org to book an event.

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Recreation

In addition to the recreation and open space in and around EastPark, Lowry boasts nearly 800 acres of parks and recreational areas. That size is equal to 20 percent of all park space in Denver today. All Lowry parks are being built responsibly, with 35 percent of the total acreage devoted to native plants and grasses, and less than half slated for sod, all of which includes low water grass varieties.

Other recreational opportunities at Lowry include 24 Hour Fitness, Montclair Recreation Center and Lowry Swim Club.

For a complete list of parks and recreation available at Lowry, click here.

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Culture

Along with Lowry’s rich history, the area boasts strong cultural resources for its residents.

	John Hand Theater The newly renovated John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, is Lowry's own community theater, located at the Colorado Free University Campus.
	Schlessman Family Library At the northwest corner of 1st Ave. and Quebec St., the 15,000-square-foot library is one of the largest branches in the Denver Public Library system. It is also one of the most high-tech, with 40 computers available for public use and a full collection of DVDs, videotapes and books on tape. Call 720-865-0000 for more information.
	Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum Located in the original Air Force Hangar No. 1 in the Town Center District, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is designed to educate young and old alike with a unique collection of historic aircraft and exhibits, workshops, children's program, and a library and photographic archives. Call 303-360-5360 or visit www.wingsmuseum.org for information.

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