Find community and kinship at Valley Country Club
By Jay McKinney
IT COULD BE a friend’s house, a favorite restaurant, or even the gym after a long day at work, but everyone deserves a home away from home—a third place. For members at Valley Country Club, that choice is clear. The club opened in 1956, and 70 years later, it is still a haven for its members seeking an assortment of amenities, fine dining, and lasting relationships.
While there are numerous world-class country clubs in the Denver metropolitan area, Valley Country Club prides itself on a high-quality club experience balanced with a welcoming family-oriented culture.
Over the summer months, the club is buzzing with excitement. One of the main attractions is the golf course, which is kept in pristine condition and offers a challenging, yet playable layout for all skill levels. The club provides instructional opportunities for beginners who may never have swung a golf club or experienced players looking to level up their game. There are also active men’s, women’s, and junior programs that initiate some friendly competition. As an additional perk, members wishing to play a different course for a change of scenery are rewarded with access to all Troon-managed golf properties.
After a round of golf on a hot summer day, nothing beats cooling off in the swimming pool. Paired with a refreshing beverage, golfers can reminisce about the birdies and pars made while trying to take their minds off the bogeys and doubles. In 2024, the pool complex reopened after being part of a major renovation at the club, and it’s the perfect place to unwind.
The renovation also included a new fitness center and a secondary dining pavilion called the Bird’s Nest. It offers a more casual culinary experience, with favorites like wings, pizza, and wraps, along with a walk-up bar and two golf simulators for some post-round swing adjustments.
Greenside is the other dining room, offering a traditional country club setting. The kitchen and wait staff proudly serve high-quality seasonal entrees along with mouthwatering steaks and an assortment of delicious cocktails and wines by the glass. It’s a dining experience that makes every visit feel like a special occasion.
As for the other amenities at Valley Country Club, there are plenty of ways to stay active when tee times are full or the weather is unfavorable. The fitness program at the club includes both group classes and personal training, and both are great ways to build connections and stay healthy year-round. “Some of our instructors have been working with our members for up to ten years, so the bonds are deep,” says membership director Saige DiBella.
Between the golf, tennis, pickleball, and the fitness center, an active lifestyle is easily attainable at Valley Country Club. But with community connection being a central focus of the club, members also stay involved by attending comedy shows, skill-based classes, card clubs, holiday events, and more. It truly is a home away from home.
VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
14601 Country Club Dr.
Centennial
303.690.6373
valleycountryclub.org
