Highland Park
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Single-family houses built between 1960 and 1985 run from about 1,300 to 2,200 square feet on lots of 0.15 to 0.30 acres, laid out on wide streets and short cul de sacs. Bear Creek Park at 1095 Lehigh Street keeps paved paths along the creek, and Martin Park at 3600 Eastman Avenue adds tennis courts and a diamond field beside Bear Canyon Creek. The NCAR Trailhead at 1850 Table Mesa Drive is the nearest way onto the Mesa Trail and Bear Canyon routes. Downtown Boulder is about three miles north by Broadway, and the US 36 and Table Mesa station at 5170 Table Mesa Drive carries Flatiron Flyer buses to Denver.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Pearl Street Mall (4-block pedestrian promenade, 200+ shops/restaurants)
- CU Boulder campus (flagship state university, 35,000 students)
- Chautauqua Park and Auditorium (National Historic Landmark)
- Flatirons (iconic rock formations, 40+ miles of hiking trails)
- Boulder Creek Path (7.5-mile multi-use trail through city center)
- NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research) and Mesa Trail
- 46,000 acres of Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP)
- Boulder Reservoir (swimming, boating, fishing)
- 29th Street Mall (open-air shopping and dining)
- NoBo Art District (Colorado Creative District)
- Boulder Public Library (main and branch locations)
- North, South, and East Boulder Recreation Centers
- Valmont Bike Park
- Boulder Farmers Market (Saturday, April-November)
- Boulder Country Club (27-hole golf course, Gunbarrel)
- 300+ miles of bike lanes and multi-use paths (Bike Score 86)
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Where it sits
Inside Boulder. Approximate area.
Quick answersQuestions about Highland Park
Where is Highland Park?
Highland Park is in Boulder, about 2.5 miles south of the Boulder center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Highland Park built?
Homes in Highland Park were built between 1960 and 1985 (mid-century / late 20th century).
What amenities does Highland Park have?
Highland Park amenities include large lots with wide streets, Bear Creek Trail access, proximity to NCAR and Mesa Trail, South Boulder Recreation Center nearby, and quiet cul-de-sac layouts.
How big are the lots in Highland Park?
Typical lots in Highland Park run 0.15–0.30 acres.
Which schools are near Highland Park?
Schools near Highland Park include Bear Creek Elementary, Southern Hills Middle School, and Fairview High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Highland Park?
Highland Park sits at about 5,570 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Bear Creek Greenway
- South Boulder Creek Trail
- NCAR Open Space
- Bear Creek Elementary
- Southern Hills Middle School
- Fairview High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minTable Mesa Dr
- 5 minBroadway
- 10 minUS-36
Transit in Boulder: RTD Flatiron Flyer (FF1, FF2), express bus to Denver via US-36 (50-65 min) · RTD BOLT, express bus to Denver (limited stops) · RTD DASH, downtown Boulder circulator · RTD SKIP, Broadway high-frequency route · RTD HOP, Broadway-to-campus circulator · RTD JUMP, Table Mesa to Gunbarrel crosstown · Community Cycles bike share stations · Boulder B-Cycle stations throughout downtown and university area
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About This Profile
This profile of Highland Park was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source. Boundaries unconfirmed in public map data; south Boulder placement follows schools and roads.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.