Sloan’s Lake is a primarily residential neighborhood with restaurants and stores dotted throughout, instead of congregating on one main strip. The houses here are a funky mix of eras and styles. On one block you might find Queen Anne Victorians, Mediterranean Revivals, mid-century modern houses, and new construction. Unlike other North Denver neighborhoods, many houses here have backyards and garages. Local lore has it that the neighborhood’s namesake lake came about when farmer Thomas M. Sloan started to dig a well in 1861 and instead, tapped into an aquifer. Overnight, the water flooded into a 177-acre lake that wags then and now jokingly call “Sloan’s Leak.” The lake is a popular loop for joggers, bikers, roller-skaters, and dog-walkers. It also allows kayaking and stand-up paddleboards; it’s even stocked with walleye and trout for fishing. Sloan’s Lake is a picturesque place, with something to do for everyone.