Palo Park
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Palo Park sits along 30th Street north of Iris Avenue, about two miles from Pearl Street Mall, with houses built between 1960 and 1990 on lots of roughly 0.10 to 0.20 acres and a stock that runs from Craftsman bungalows to manufactured units. The city splits the green space into three pieces: North Palo Park at 30th Street and Redwood Place with tennis courts and open turf, South Palo Park a few blocks south, and East Palo Park on Corriente Drive, where a rebuilt playground uses tree and stump climbing structures under a permanent roofed shade shelter. Howard Heuston Park at 3200 34th Street adds a skate area, basketball court, and off leash dog run. Iris Avenue reaches Broadway in about three minutes and US-36 in roughly eight.
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. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Palo Park
Where is Palo Park?
Palo Park is in Boulder, about 2.3 miles north of the Boulder center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Palo Park built?
Homes in Palo Park were built between 1960 and 1990 (mid-century / late 20th century).
Is there an HOA in Palo Park, and what does it cost?
Palo Park has a homeowners association. Its dues are not published; confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Palo Park have?
Palo Park amenities include North, South and East Palo Park green space, Howard Heuston Park, wide housing mix (Craftsman to manufactured), 28th Street shopping and dining, and highly rated BVSD schools.
How big are the lots in Palo Park?
Typical lots in Palo Park run 0.10–0.20 acres.
Which schools are near Palo Park?
Schools near Palo Park include Columbine Elementary, Centennial Middle School, and Boulder High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Palo Park?
County parcel records show about 280 parcels in Palo Park.
How high is Palo Park?
Palo Park sits at about 5,350 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- North Palo Park
- South Palo Park
- East Palo Park
- Howard Heuston Park
- Columbine Elementary
- Centennial Middle School
- Boulder High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 2 min28th St
- 3 minIris Ave
- 8 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
Other Neighborhoods in Boulder
- Melody Heights$500K–$1M (estimated)
- Iris Hollow$300K–$650K (estimated)
- Rolling Hills$900K–$2M (estimated)
- Baseline Sub$500K–$900K (estimated)
- Aurora 7$650K–$1.1M (estimated)
- Hillcrest / Panorama Heights$500K–$3M+
- Spring Valley$750K–$1.8M (estimated)
- Heatherwood$650K–$1.1M (estimated)
- Mapleton Hill$1.5M–$5M+
- Newlands$1.4M–$7.5M (estimated)
About This Profile
This profile of Palo 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. City lists North, South and East Palo Park; no single park named Palo Park exists.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.