SEATTLE – Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a store in Loveland, Colorado in summer 2024. The location will bring a wide assortment of outdoor gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, paddling, climbing, and more. For those who enjoy biking and snow sports, certified mechanics will staff a full-service bike and ski shop

“REI’s presence in Colorado began in 1983 with our first store in Denver. Loveland will be our tenth location in the state,” said Janet Hopkins, REI regional director for the Rockies/Great Plains region. “We look forward to serving the community and visitors who come to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park, Long View Trail and the Colorado Front Range Trail, and endless other outdoor opportunities. REI will also seek partnerships with local outdoor nonprofits to support their efforts in protecting natural places and welcoming more people outside.”

Store facts

Location: The Marketplace at Centerra, Loveland, CO, 80538

Store size: Approximately 23,000 square feet

Store features: Full-service ski and bike shop, buy online-pickup in store, curbside pick up

REI Co-op Membership: 61,000 existing members in the Loveland area and 1.32 million existing members in Colorado

Closest REI Stores: Fort Collins (14 miles away, opened 1994), Boulder (38 miles away, opened 1989), Denver (47 miles away, opened 1983, relocated 2000), Lakewood (60 miles away, opened 1994), Greenwood Village (61 miles away, opened 1998, relocated 2017), Colorado Springs (110 miles away, opened 1999), Dillon (112 miles away, opened 2017)
REI actively partners with nonprofits across the country that connect people to the outdoors. In the last five years, Colorado nonprofits received more than $4.1 million from REI.

Complementing REI’s community investments, REI Cooperative Action Fund invests in nonprofits building more equitable and inclusive outdoor communities. In the last three years, this community supported nonprofit distributed more than $1.1 million to Colorado nonprofits. To learn more about REI Cooperative Action Fund grantees, visit www.reifund.org/grantees.

REI is the country’s largest consumer co-op, though everyone is welcome to shop at its stores and tap into the vast amount of expertise provided by the co-op’s store staff and online resources. Members who join the co-op enjoy a wide range of benefits, including a used gear trade-in program called Re/Supply; discounts on shop services and experiences; a share of the co-op’s annual profits based on qualifying purchases; and more.

Join the REI team

REI expects to hire approximately 40 employees for the new Loveland store. Candidates interested in joining the REI team can apply online at
REI.jobs. Those interested can set up a job alert on the co-op’s career site to be notified when positions are posted. New employees will receive a variety of benefits, including generous product and service discounts, competitive pay, and retirement contributions. Health insurance is also offered to both full-time and part-time employees.

About the REI Co-op
REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 23 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. If you can’t visit one of our many stores, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet or the REI shopping app. Everyone is welcome to shop REI, but members who join the co-op enjoy a range of benefits. More than a retailer, REI is a purpose-driven and values-led company dedicated to enabling life outside for all.

Santa’s Workshop will return to Centerra for three Saturdays

by Austin Fleskes, Loveland Reporter-Herald

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, where elves are getting ready for the return of Santa’s Workshop on three weekends in December.

For yet another year, local residents can return to east Loveland to enjoy some hot chocolate, prepare for the holiday season and meet with Santa Claus.

Centerra is bringing back its annual Santa’s Workshop event for the first three weekends of December at the Loveland Visitor Center, partnering with Visit Loveland and the Loveland Chamber of Commerce.

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Kinston, Railway Flats, The Capstone, Avenida and Landmark Homes’ North Shore Flats offer a variety of home options

LOVELAND, Colo. (Aug. 10, 2023) – Centerra, a 3,000-acre master-planned community in Loveland, continues to expand the variety of residential offerings, from for rent, for sale, build-to-rent, newly built flats and senior living, making it a desirable place to live for any age or stage of life.

“We are proud to expand our offerings to benefit all ages of our residents,” said Keith Hurand, chief development officer at McWhinney. “We believe that our residents want diversity of housing, especially at different stages of life, and they should also be able to live close to family and loved ones if they choose. The beauty of Centerra is that grown children can live close to aging parents in a truly unique neighborhood environment that has something for everyone, from toddlers to seniors.”  

Kinston, Centerra’s newest residential community on 625 acres east of I-25, offers a wide-range of housing choices, and has already hit the 100 residential units mark after only 12 months from opening. Three builders, Lennar, Dream Finders Homes and Richmond American Homes, are currently selling single-family homes and duplex-style homes. Coming soon with single-family homes are builders Bridgewater Homes and David Weekley Homes; additional builders and new home collections are planning to be available in 2024. VellaTerra, by AHV Communities and McWhinney, will offer build-to-rent paired homes coming in 2024.

Railway Flats recently opened Phase II, with 180 new apartment homes available for lease. They include studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments that are pet friendly, with amenities such as a bark park and groom room. Residents have access to an expansive clubhouse with an indoor/outdoor swim and soak deck, cabanas, 24/7 fitness and movement studio, a golf simulator and ample spaces to work from home.

The Capstone at Centerra, a senior living community specializing in assisted living, memory care services and respite care, opened this spring. The community is located at 4295 McWhinney Boulevard and offers chef-prepared meals and an abundance of indoor and outdoor amenity areas set in a resort-style atmosphere. Not only does it offer an on-site salon and spa, housekeeping and a 24-hour fitness center, but it also includes a theater and a fully-fenced dog park for residents’ furry friends. 

Avenida at Centerra, a first of its kind new 55+ active adult rental community that offers boutique one and two-bedroom residences, is officially open and welcoming residents and guests. A community crafted with modern conveniences and resort-style amenity spaces to live as you please, Avenida at Centerra is located at 3903 E 15th Street. Residents enjoy a community that encourages wellness and togetherness in well-designed amenities including pickleball courts, a pool with a lap and aerobic zone, fitness center, creative arts studio, pet park, a mountain-view clubroom for gatherings and much more. 

“We’re excited to bring this dynamic new lifestyle to Loveland. Avenida at Centerra provides an opportunity for existing residents to ‘rightsize’ in the community where they raised their families, and it gives someone who has always wanted to live in Loveland—and specifically Centerra—an opportunity to do so,” said Matthew May, project manager at Avenida Partners. “Our residents will have the option to explore nearby restaurants and retail, as well as walk or bike the adjacent miles of trails that directly connect our community to Boyd Lake and the rest of Loveland. We’re honored to have the opportunity to add to the existing fabric of Centerra and provide a much needed and unmatched residential option for the senior we hope to call a resident.”

The newest offering at The Lakes, North Shore Flats at The Lakes at Centerra, is being built steps away from Houts Reservoir. The Flats offer 12-unit buildings with attached garages or 20-unit buildings with some attached and some detached garages. The nine floor plans include one, two and three-bedroom single-level floor plans with prices starting in the mid-$300s.

Where do you want to go today? One of the lakes or parks in Centerra … or all the way to Fort Collins? Wait, don’t answer that. Because now “both” is a totally attainable answer. 

Residents in our community have been able to hop on over 10 miles of pathways that wind in and around our neighborhoods. But now there’s a new trail (appropriately called the Centerra Trail) that connects to Loveland’s trail network (all 32+ miles of them) — including the Long View and Front Range Trails that lead to Fort Collins. It’s the first of its kind in the area, and it’s going to be the perfect solution if you want to enjoy life beyond right where you live. 

The 1.3-mile Centerra Trail trail is paved for walkers, joggers, runners, bikers … even rollerbladers (for those of you out there). In other words, if it doesn’t have a motor, it’s more than welcome. 

Ready to get out there? Download the Loveland Bikeways & Trails map, and start planning your next adventure (one that can now start right here at Centerra).

The Children’s Museum of Northern Colorado has selected Centerra South as the location to build its brand-new space, bringing playful and hands-on learning experiences to families in Loveland and northern Colorado.

Ryan Howard, the Children’s Museum of Northern Colorado’s executive director, said the museum leadership has long hoped to locate the museum in a regionally central site. The museum has kept open lines of communication with McWhinney, the developer of the 3,000‐acre master‐planned Centerra community in Loveland, since 2017. McWhinney’s new plans for Centerra South, the proposed 140-acre development at Rocky Mountain Boulevard and Highway 34 in Loveland, are evolving, and Howard and the museum’s board of directors agreed that this is the perfect location for their museum.

“We’re excited to have a location to build this much-needed museum, which is geared to children 10 and under,” said Howard. “McWhinney will play an important role in moving our vision forward, and they are committed to our shared values and focus on creating inviting, educational and memorable spaces.”

Don Overcash, Loveland city councilor for Ward 4 and mayor pro tem, said, “Centerra South is a great location for this regional, community-serving museum. Its convenient access to I-25 and Loveland Sports Park, along with the planned mix of housing, shops and cafés, office spaces and a specialty organic grocer make the children’s museum a natural fit.”

Karen McShea, McWhinney senior vice president, commercial + mixed-use development said, “We’ve been working with the museum for a while to identify potential locations within the Centerra community. The museum understands the vast potential of this proposed Centerra South community and recognizes how integral site selection is to creating both indoor and outdoor learning experiences for children and families.”

According to Howard, a Boston firm is designing the interior and exhibits, and has received input from leaders and child advocates from across northern Colorado. OZ Architecture is designing the exterior of the building.

Fundraising is a top priority for Howard and the museum’s director of development, Kathi Wright. A number of private donors have contributed generously to the museum so far. The museum will also apply for grants through Colorado’s largest foundations and continues to seek donations from private entities. For more information on how you can support the Children’s Museum of Northern Colorado, visit www.nococm.org. McWhinney has proposed to the City of Loveland a public-private partnership that would help provide financing to cover the initial public infrastructure including roads and utilities for Centerra South, which is estimated to generate $850 million in private investment. In addition to the positive economic impact including job creation and new tax revenues through an increase in assessed value, the community will also benefit from new public venues, parks and trails. If approved, Centerra South could break ground later this year.

Businesses include a salon, chiropractic services and two new specialty discount stores

LOVELAND (Feb. 10, 2023) – Centerra announces new retail partners at The Marketplace at Centerra: The Blonding Parlour, Impact Chiropractic, Dollar Tree and Five Below. Located off Highway 34 at 5704 McWhinney Blvd. in Loveland, these new businesses join PetSmart, Old Navy, Marshalls, Target, Sportsman’s Warehouse and Jo-Ann Fabrics, among many others.   

“We are proud to expand our retail offerings to benefit our Centerra residents, employers and to those living and shopping from surrounding communities,” said Abby Kirkbride, general manager of Centerra. “Businesses are choosing Centerra because of its convenience, prime location and to accommodate the needs of our growing community and region.”

As one of the largest contiguous power shopping centers in northern Colorado, The Marketplace at Centerra offers nearly 500,000 square feet of retail space in a walkable, community-oriented setting. The Marketplace offers nearly 40 stores and services to choose from as well as a variety of sit down dining and grab-and-go food options.

About McWhinney

McWhinney is passionate about creating great places and providing awe-inspiring experiences. Since 1991, McWhinney has planned and developed more than 6,000 acres of innovative and sustainable master-planned communities and 15 million square feet of vertical commercial and mixed-use properties throughout the Rocky Mountain region and the West Coast. Over the years, McWhinney has been recognized for significant real estate development contributions, including being named Colorado’s “Developer of the Year” by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), multi-winner of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence, The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) Real Estate Champions – Catalyst Award for Denver Union Station and the Development Deal of the Year for Denver Union Station by NAIOP. McWhinney has been ranked 11 and 13 on the list of the Best Small and Medium-Sized Companies to work for in America.

About Centerra

Centerra, an award‐winning 3,000‐acre master‐planned community located in Loveland at the heart of northern Colorado, is a McWhinney development that was built on the belief that nature provides the perfect balance to urban planning. As a community designed to enhance all aspects of life, Centerra integrates neighborhoods with recreation, art, shopping and dining, business opportunities and medical services. Centerra and its businesses offer more than 8,500 part-time and full-time jobs. This unique community is home to Northern Colorado’s first lifestyle center, The Promenade Shops at Centerra; UCHealth–Medical Center of The Rockies, a state‐of‐the‐art 187 bed LEED gold‐certified regional hospital; and The Marketplace at Centerra, one of Northern Colorado’s largest contiguous shopping centers. Centerra is also home to High Plains Environmental Center, which manages 483 acres of wetlands, open space and reservoirs within Centerra, and Chapungu Sculpture Park, a 26-acre park with more than 80 stone sculptures throughout. In 2018, Centerra became the first certified National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Community Wildlife Habitat in Colorado. In 2022, Centerra was designated the state’s first Sustainable Landscape Community by the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, a designation recognizing the community’s commitment to water conservation and sustainability. Named Development of the Year by the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties’ (NAIOP) Colorado Chapter, Centerra embodies McWhinney’s purpose of creating great places and fabled experiences for people. For additional information, visit www.centerra.com.

Class-A spec building slated for summer 2023

LOVELAND, Colo., Oct. 13, 2022 — McWhinney, a national real estate investment, development and management firm with expertise in commercial, multifamily, hospitality, residential and mixed-use assets, broke ground on 164,000 square feet of Class-A industrial space in Loveland. Known as Precision Industrial, the 11.6-acre site is located just off Crossroads Boulevard and I-25 in Loveland. The site is part of Centerra, a 3,000-acre master-planned community developed by McWhinney at the intersection of I-25 and U.S. Hwy. 34.

The 164,000-square-foot building, slated for completion in summer 2023, will be the largest speculative industrial building developed in the northern Colorado market to date. The project at 3645 Precision Dr. will feature 32-foot clear ceiling heights, up to 286 parking spaces, four drive-in doors and 22 dock doors with knockouts for many more. The site will offer immediate access to I-25, landscaped plazas with shade and seating, and a location within the vibrant community fabric of Centerra, close to restaurants, shopping, entertainment, trails and nature.

“This latest industrial project is part of our intentional effort to elevate the size, quality and flexibility of warehouse and distribution space in the region. Just as our Centerra Industrial campus was pioneering for the market at the time it began, Precision Industrial reflects McWhinney’s ongoing commitment to be a market leader in the delivery of Class-A industrial product,” said Clyde Wood, vice president of commercial and mixed-use development at McWhinney.

Precision Industrial will be located east of Centerra Industrial, a development of six buildings totaling more than 650,000 square feet — now 100% occupied by users, including Colorado-based Bobo’s. Workers who commute from other areas along the Front Range will soon be able to take advantage of the Centerra-Loveland Station mobility hub, with express bus service extending from Fort Collins to Denver slated for 2023.

McWhinney has partnered with broker CBRE to offer competitive lease opportunities. CBRE First Vice President Mike Eyer said, “The market fundamentals of low vacancy rates and strong rental growth combined with strong demand from tenants continue to support industrial development in northern Colorado. Tenants are always going to seek best-in-class product, which we will provide at Precision Industrial.”

Project partners include architect Ware Malcomb and general contractor Golden Triangle.

About McWhinney 

McWhinney is passionate about creating great places and providing awe-inspiring experiences. Since 1991, McWhinney has planned and developed more than 6,000 acres of innovative and sustainable master-planned communities and more than 12 million square feet of vertical commercial and mixed-use properties throughout the Rocky Mountain region and the West Coast. Over the years, McWhinney has been recognized for significant real estate development contributions, including being named Colorado’s “Developer of the Year” by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), multi-winner of the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence, The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) Real Estate Champions – Catalyst Award for Denver Union Station and the Development Deal of the Year for Denver Union Station by NAIOP. McWhinney has been ranked 11 and 13 on the list of the Best Small and Medium-Sized Companies to work for in America. 

  

About Centerra 

Centerra, an award‐winning 3,000‐acre master‐planned community located in Loveland at the heart of Northern Colorado, is a McWHINNEY development that was built on the belief that nature provides the perfect balance to urban planning. As a community designed to enhance all aspects of life, Centerra integrates neighborhoods with recreation, art, shopping and dining, business opportunities and medical services. Centerra offers Northern Colorado’s first lifestyle center, The Promenade Shops at Centerra; UCHealth – Medical Center of The Rockies, a state‐of‐the‐art 166 bed LEED gold‐certified regional hospital; and The Marketplace at Centerra, one of Northern Colorado’s largest contiguous power shopping centers. This unique community is also home to High Plains Environmental Center, which oversees 275 acres of wetlands, open space and reservoirs within Centerra, and Chapungu Sculpture Park, a 26-acre park with more than 80 stone sculptures throughout. In 2018, Centerra registered as the first National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Community Wildlife Habitat in Colorado. Named Development of the Year by the National Association of Industrial & Office Properties’ (NAIOP) Colorado Chapter, Centerra embodies McWHINNEY’s purpose of creating great places and fabled experiences for people. For additional information, visit www.centerra.com.

The phrase “small town pleasures” conjures up the thought of a quaint and colorful, but rather short, list of things to see and do. Loveland has a fair amount of quaint and even more colorful. But this town’s list of culinary, cultural and natural adventures is as tall as Longs Peak. You can happily spend days and days getting to know the charms of Loveland. And we heartily recommend that you do just that.

So what is Loveland, Colorado known for?

A lot, actually. Outdoor sculpture and art galleries galore. All the outdoor fun that comes with being at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Then there’s dining and shopping and craft brewing and so much more. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

ART AND CULTURE

The art scene in Loveland is varied and long-established, offering everything from outdoor sculpture to big-time concerts to local galleries. In fact, there are so many working artists in Loveland, they account for over 5% of the total labor force.

Chapungu Sculpture Park

Located right here in Centerra, the Chapungu Sculpture Park is the largest permanent outdoor exhibit of Zimbabwean Shona stone sculpture in the U.S. It’s also one of Loveland’s favorite outdoor music venues and colorful botanical gardens.

Benson Park Sculpture Garden

One of Loveland’s most cherished attractions is a 10-acre park where you can enjoy over 150 works in bronze, stone, ceramic, glass, wood and other media.

Columbine Gallery

In a building designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s students, you’ll find over 800 works by members of the National Sculpture Guild as well as paintings from 50 celebrated artists, both local and national.

Loveland Museum

Art and history come together in a museum that features rotating exhibits encompassing thousands of works.

Rialto Theater

Originally a silent movie theater, the Rialto is now a performing arts venue where you can enjoy local and nationally touring musicians, comedians and other performers.

Budweiser Event Center

A 7,500-seat regional venue that welcomes everyone from Cirque du Soleil to the Colorado Eagles hockey team to Alice Cooper.

OUTDOOR FUN

We can’t talk about outdoor adventure without mentioning that Loveland is barely 35 miles from the world-famous Rocky Mountain National Park. But you don’t even have to go that far to get into some honest-to-goodness Colorado nature.

High Plains Environmental Center

This is the wild heart of the Centerra — a non-profit organization that’s demonstrating how to create habitat for native plants and animals right within our communities. Its demonstration gardens, heritage fruit orchard and native plant nursery are open to the public.

Devil’s Backbone Open Space

Even for people who’ve lived here a long time, it’s amazing how a 10-minute drive will take you from downtown Loveland to this place of towering rock formations, colorful wildflowers and deep Colorado history. Bring your mountain bike, your horse or just a good pair of hikers.

Rivers Edge Natural Area

Whether you’re looking for a pleasant way to spend a lunch hour or a whole Saturday afternoon, Rivers Edge will fit the bill with ponds, trails, picnic areas and a boardwalk along the Big Thompson River … right in central Loveland.

Mariana Butte Trail

It’s only 1.3 miles long, but this trail network offers great opportunities for birdwatching, trail-running and panoramic picture-taking.

OUTDOOR FUN WITH WATER

With so many recreational waters so close to town — or in town — Loveland could have been called Lakeland.

Houts Reservoir and Equalizer Lake

Hop onto a trail or into a kayak to enjoy Centerra’s picturesque Lake District. While you’re here, you can drop by the High Plains Environmental Center.

Boyd Lake State Park

Just on the other side of Boyd Lake Avenue from Centerra, Boyd Lake State Park gives you 1,700 acres of wide-open water, perfect for fishing, sailing, waterskiing, you name it.

Flatiron Reservoir

The lake isn’t big, just 47 acres. But tucked into the foothills just west of town, it’s a quietly enchanting place to bring a picnic, pitch a tent or cast a line. (Btw while you’re waiting for a trout to bite, you just might see a moose.)

Pinewood Reservoir

Go a few miles farther west and about 1,000 feet higher up from Flatiron, and you find the gem called Pinewood Reservoir. And the road here is one of the best motorcycle rides in Northern Colorado.

SHOPS AND EATS

Loveland, and especially Centerra, is the shopping and dining hub of Northern Colorado. You could say this where you go to experience the great indoors.

The Marketplace at Centerra

A convenient blend of top national retailers, great local shops, helpful services and more than a dozen tasty eateries.

The Promenade Shops at Centerra

More than 60 stores, a dozen restaurants and a movie theater, all just steps from Chapungu Sculpture Park.

Downtown Loveland

If you’re looking for local flavor, you’ll find it in abundance. Everything from music and entertainment to steaks, cajun and pub fare. All served up with local love.

ALL THINGS FERMENTED

Northern Colorado has become a mecca for brewing. But it does pretty well with the fruit of the vine, too.

Mountain Cowboy Brewing Company

Newly opened at the Kinston Hub in Centerra, Mountain Cowboy offers a delectable variety of craft brews on tap. Or, if it’s a bit too early in the day, treat yourself to a handcrafted espresso drink and a pastry.

Big Beaver Brewing Company

Brewed with an emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients and a dedication to the more difficult old-world methods, Big Beaver has a selection of 16 beers on tap every day.

Grimm Brothers Brew House

Specializing in the traditional brews of Europe, Grimm Brothers has a reputation for its finely crafted beers and its German-inspired food. Jawohl!

Sweetheart Winery

It began as a hobby in their garage. But it’s grown into a winery and event center that deserves the attention of any wine lover. Beautifully situated on the banks of the Big Thompson.

NEED A PLACE TO STAY?

With its four great hotels, Centerra has you comfortably covered.

SO IS LOVELAND, COLORADO WORTH VISITING?

As you can see from the list above, Loveland is most definitely worth a visit. And for even more ideas on things to do in Loveland, check out some of our other blogs:

Top 5 things to do in Northern Colorado for family fun

Top 5 things to do in Northern Colorado for adventurous adults

Top 5 things to do in Northern Colorado for singles

Top 5 things to do in Northern Colorado for seniors


by Kelly Tracer, UCHealth

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR) in Loveland is planning a major expansion to meet the growing health care needs of northern Colorado.

The highlights of the expansion project include a new tower that will be built on the north side of the hospital, the creation of a comprehensive cancer center, an expanded emergency department and additional imaging and cardiac spaces. When complete, the project will increase the hospital’s bed capacity from 187 to 283 with room to grow up to 319 beds.

“We are excited to expand our offerings in one of the fastest-growing areas of the state and expand patients’ access to our nationally recognized specialists and clinical care teams,” said UCHealth President and CEO Elizabeth Concordia. “It is important for us that we continue to meet the needs of the community, both today and into the future.”

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There used to be only six Level 1 trauma hospitals in Colorado … and none of them were in Northern Colorado. But on Monday, July 18, 2022, that changed when UCHealth’s Medical Center of the Rockies, right here in Centerra, was given the Level 1 designation.

According to the American Trauma Society, Level 1 hospitals are those that can provide “total care for every aspect of injury — from prevention through rehabilitation.” So this is a big moment, not just for the Medical Center of the Rockies, not just for Centerra, but for the entire Northern Front Range region. Because now, patients can receive Level 1 care without being sent to Denver.

As Dr. Chris Cribari, medical director of acute care surgery for the UCHealth Medical Group, put it, “Being close to home matters.” That pretty much summarizes our whole philosophy at Centerra.

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