Highland Park offers a tranquil neighborhood with mostly quiet streets, delivering a peaceful atmosphere appealing to many. The area features a well-developed cycling infrastructure, making it convenient for bicycling. Residents find access to nearby grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes convenient for day-to-day needs. Bus lines connect the neighborhood, with stops usually close by, while parking is generally easy to find. Many properties are spacious single detached homes built around 1964, including three and four-bedroom options, alongside some large and small apartment buildings. This combination of amenities and housing variety provides a serene community well-suited to various preferences.
The character of Highland Park is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Highland Park is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
The neighborhood's namesake park, Highland Park, offers a tranquil green space with mature trees, a playground, and shaded picnic areas, making it a beloved gathering spot for residents along Gillaspie Drive.
Located at the heart of Highland Park on Gillaspie Drive, Mesa Elementary is highly rated for its engaging academic programs and active parent community, serving as a cornerstone for local families.
Just east of Highland Park on Table Mesa Drive, this shopping center features a range of local eateries, cafes, and essential services, providing convenient walkable dining and shopping for neighbors.
This full-service grocery store anchors daily life at the corner of Table Mesa Drive and Broadway, offering organic and local products with easy access for Highland Park residents.
Accessible from Bear Creek Park and nearby streets, this scenic multi-use trail weaves through Highland Park and connects residents to South Boulder, perfect for cyclists, runners, and nature lovers.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
Highland Park residents can make a short trip downtown for one of the final Saturday markets of the season. It is a convenient way to stock up on local produce, baked goods, flowers, prepared foods, and gifts while enjoying live music and the creekside atmosphere.
View event details →This free, family-friendly downtown market is especially accessible from Highland Park and offers an early start to holiday shopping without leaving Boulder. More than 80 local artists and makers, along with food, drinks, and live Colorado music, make it a relaxed weekend outing.
View event details →Highland Park families can walk, bike, or take a short ride downtown for a full day of seasonal activities, including the Cookie Crawl, entertainment, holiday shopping, and the evening lighting ceremony. The event provides an easy local tradition for welcoming the holiday season together.
View event details →This classic holiday production is a convenient cultural outing for Highland Park residents, with the CU campus just a short trip away. Boulder Ballet and the Boulder Philharmonic create a festive, polished experience suited to families, visiting relatives, and anyone wanting an early holiday celebration.
View event details →Families in Highland Park can bring children downtown for free visits with Santa in the heart of Boulder’s holiday district. It pairs naturally with a Pearl Street stroll, seasonal lights, shopping, and lunch, making it an easy, low-cost activity during Thanksgiving weekend.
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Local characteristics and demographics for Highland Park
