Whittier
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Brick and frame bungalows, Craftsman cottages, and late Victorians built between 1890 and 1940 sit on compact lots of 0.10 to 0.20 acres, among them the house at 1619 Pine Street used for exterior shots in Mork and Mindy. Greenleaf Park at Folsom and Pearl marks the eastern edge with a leaf shaped archway, leaf sidewalk art, a playground, and a basketball court. Boulder Creek Park at 1236 Canyon Boulevard, renamed from Central Park, holds the Glenn Huntington Band Shell and adjoins the county farmers market site. Pearl Street Mall is about a ten minute walk, with Broadway and Canyon Boulevard bounding the area west and south.
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 Whittier
Where is Whittier?
Whittier is in Boulder, about 0.5 miles northwest of the Boulder center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Whittier built?
Homes in Whittier were built between 1890 and 1940 (historic).
What amenities does Whittier have?
Whittier amenities include historic bungalow and Craftsman architecture, Mork & Mindy house (1619 Pine St), walkable to Pearl Street Mall and downtown, Greenleaf Park basketball courts, and Boulder Creek bike path access.
How big are the lots in Whittier?
Typical lots in Whittier run 0.10–0.20 acres.
Which schools are near Whittier?
Schools near Whittier include Whittier Elementary, Casey Middle School, and Boulder High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Whittier?
Whittier sits at about 5,340 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Greenleaf Park
- Boulder Creek Park
- Emma Gomez Martinez Park
- Whittier Elementary
- Casey Middle School
- Boulder High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 2 minBroadway
- 3 minCanyon Blvd
- 5 min28th St
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 Whittier 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 strong, with several public sources confirming the list.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.