City and County of Broomfield, Colorado
Why Does Everyone LOVE Broomfield?
Broomfield offers a prime location, situated within the north metro area between Denver and Boulder along U.S. 36/Boulder Turnpike up to the north I-25 corridor, beyond Colorado 7. Our location offers a short 20-minute drive to both Denver and Boulder, and less than 40 minutes to Denver International Airport — a quick trip when friends and family come to visit!
The local, 24-hour general aviation airport right next door – Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport – is a big business advantage, too.
Quality Education
Innovative, efficient services abound. There are exceptional school systems, with both public and private offerings, that combine the latest in education’s creative and innovative teaching methods. Higher education is nearby – CU at Boulder and Denver, Metro State College and Front Range Community College are just down the road.
A little farther in Greeley, you will find the University of Northern Colorado and in Fort Collins, Colorado State University. There are respected private universities in the area, too: Denver University, Regis University, along with adult-oriented universities like the University of Phoenix and DeVry University. The average education level for residents of Broomfield goes well beyond high school, with an estimated 33 percent having at least a four-year college degree.
Safe Streets and Neighborhoods
Broomfield prides itself on its safe streets, neighborhoods and shopping areas. Kids can safely walk or bike to parks and recreation amenities, to visit friends, or just to, well, be kids! And so can adults.
Broomfield is committed to the community policing philosophy, so you will see officers visiting with residents, talking with youngsters in park and school settings, and visiting with folks at “Coffee with a Cop” opportunities at coffee houses all around town. This familiarity works to keep Broomfield’s crime rate one of the lowest in the nation.
Quality Parks, Trails and Open Space
The Broomfield Open Space and Trails Division acquires and manages open space, and works to create a comprehensive trail system so that each citizen has the opportunity to experience the beauty of Broomfield’s natural environment or to walk or bike to a variety of destinations in the city and beyond. Broomfield has thousands of acres of open space and miles of trails.
There are currently 63 parks boasting amenities like therapeutic sensory playgrounds, tennis courts, baseball, softball, and soccer fields, park shelters for fun family gatherings, and more. There is never a time in Broomfield when someone isn’t out enjoying the beauty of an open space area, a walk or a run on our trails, a visit to a park, an athletic event, or just a quiet moment under a tree in a park.
Throughout the city, strategically placed public art offers places for people to sit and enjoy Broomfield’s dramatic natural environment on whimsical art benches, or contemplate the drama of the 9/11 Memorial. Outdoor concerts and cultural activities abound in the summer, and special events bring the whole community together to celebrate just being in Broomfield.
Quality Neighborhoods
Broomfield is a city of neighborhoods. The “hometown” feel they create spills over everywhere in town. Housing opportunities run the gamut from affordable starter homes to million dollar executive mansions and mid-level upscale custom homes, townhomes and condos, to high-end apartments and affordable rentals.
Recreational fun for the whole family is right here, too. There’s golf, swimming, parks, baseball fields, tennis courts, soccer and football fields, open space and jogging trails along with a premier, state-of-the-art recreation center, and skate- and aquatic parks. And there’s world-class skiing just over the nearest peak. It’s all yours in Broomfield!
The Broomfield of today is governed by a Comprehensive Plan formed and adopted in 2005 from the desires of the citizenry. It projects a population at build-out to be 83,000, and incorporates a strategic plan, various land use plans known as “sub-area plans,” neighborhood plans, the long range financial and transportation plans, and Broomfield’s various utility, art, cultural, parks, recreation and open space master plans.
