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West 6th Avenue and Kipling Street
Lakewood, CO 80225
Whether the Denver Federal Center is your new workplace or you’re planning an upcoming visit, this information will help you navigate our 623-acre campus.
The DFC is open to the public from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except federal holidays.
Employees and visitors must stop and show identification, (i.e., government ID or a valid driver’s license) to enter at all gates. Visitors must enter at Gates 1, 4 or 5 only.
*Visitor gate access
Quick Tip: DFC Buildings are named for the street in which they are located and run south to north. For example, Building 40 is located on Fourth Street closer to Main Street, while Building 41 is on Fourth Street and closer to North Avenue.
In order to make this facility safe for you and those who work here, we request that you comply with the following guidelines:
For facility emergencies, call 888.999.4777.
*Quick tip: Be aware of speed limits around campus. We have many pedestrians and cyclists and we want to make sure our campus remains safe.
Our campus offers a number of convenient cafeterias. We encourage visitors from other buildings to visit these cafeterias. High-security buildings will require visitors to sign in or present their identification badges before access is allowed to the cafeterias.
There are two GSA child care facilities available in close proximity to the DFC. Full-day programs are available for children as young as eight weeks old and continue through kindergarten. Please check directly with the following centers for openings.
Denver Federal Center Wellness Center/Absolute Personal Fitness
Location: Building 75
Contact: 303-236-6911, phil@AbsolutePersonalFitness.net
Hours: Monday and Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Friday: 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. (new hours as of August, 2023)
Bicentennial Park Pavilion
4th Street and Main Avenue
Perfect location for your staff picnic. It features a commercially rated stand alone dual grill. Users must provide their own 20lb propane tank for each of the two grills.
For Bicentennial Park reservations, please call the GSA Ambassador’s Desk at 303-236-1970 or DFCfacilities@gsa.gov.
During the summer months, DFC softball and kickball leagues offer a fun way to be active while building camaraderie. Ask your agency representative for more information.
The DFC is home to several walking paths. One of our favorites is located east of Building 41’s main entrance. This walking path is made of recycled tires and provides a comfortable walking path. This trail also features outdoor fitness equipment.
The DFC has a rich and interesting history. In 1940, Hayden Ranch was the largest livestock operation in the Denver area. The ranch land was sold to the federal government to provide space for the Denver Ordnance Plant during World War II. The DFC museum holds more than 360 historic artifacts, from the history of DFC land beginning with the history of the Hayden Ranch and DOP.
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