Established in 1878, the City of Louisville has history rooted in coal mining and agriculture. Through the years, the City has grown into a vibrant, thriving, and innovative community of 21,000 residents with a high standard of living. Nestled along Colorado’s Front Range, Louisville is located in Boulder County, just nine miles east of Boulder and 22 miles northeast of Denver. The City offers abundant recreational opportunities with approximately 1,900 acres of open space, 28 parks, and more than 32 miles of interconnecting trails for biking and walking. The City of Louisville is a home rule municipality operating under the council-manager form of government. The City designed its structure and operations to ensure an open and responsive government that integrates a highly dedica