Garden Acres
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Built mostly between 1970 and 1990 roughly three miles from downtown, Garden Acres mixes New Traditional brick-and-vinyl homes from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet on lots up to a quarter acre. Garden Acres Park anchors the neighborhood with a softball four-plex, a cricket pitch, batting cages, and the Oligarchy Ditch Greenway running through it, while Carr Park adds roller hockey and tennis courts nearby. St. Vrain Valley's boundary service confirms Sanborn Elementary at the park's own address, feeding into Longs Peak Middle and Longmont High. Main Street and US-287 are a five-minute walk, with Ken Pratt Blvd and Hover Street each about five minutes by car.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- NextLight municipal gigabit fiber (city-wide, 1 Gbps symmetrical)
- Main Street Historic District (100+ shops, restaurants, breweries)
- Sandstone Ranch Community Park (260 acres, adventure playground, fields)
- Union Reservoir (swim beach, dog beach, boating, fishing)
- McIntosh Lake (paddleboarding, fishing, lakeside trails)
- Golden Ponds Nature Area (100 acres, fishing, paved trails)
- St. Vrain Greenway (multi-use trail corridor)
- Left Hand Creek Trail (connects south neighborhoods)
- Twin Peaks Golf Course (municipal 18-hole)
- Sunset Golf Course (municipal)
- Fox Hill Club (private 18-hole)
- Boulder County Fairgrounds
- Longmont Museum and Stewart Auditorium
- Left Hand Brewing, Oskar Blues, Wibby Brewing, 300 Suns (craft beer corridor)
- Village at the Peaks (Target, Whole Foods, Costco)
- Longmont United Hospital (Centura Health)
- St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J (rated B+, 32,000+ students)
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Where it sits
Inside Longmont. Approximate area, to be confirmed.
Quick answersQuestions about Garden Acres
Where is Garden Acres?
Garden Acres is in Longmont, about 1.7 miles north of the Longmont center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Garden Acres built?
Homes in Garden Acres were built between 1970 and 1990 (late 20th century).
What amenities does Garden Acres have?
Garden Acres amenities include Garden Acres Park, softball four-plex, cricket pitch, batting cages, Carr Park, roller hockey, basketball, tennis courts, Oligarchy Ditch Greenway through park, and walkable to Main Street retail.
How big are the lots in Garden Acres?
Typical lots in Garden Acres run 0.15–0.25 acres.
Which schools are near Garden Acres?
Schools near Garden Acres include Sanborn Elementary, Northridge Elementary, Longs Peak Middle School, and Longmont High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Garden Acres?
Garden Acres sits at about 5,030 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Garden Acres Park
- Carr Park
- Sanborn Elementary
- Northridge Elementary
- Longs Peak Middle School
- Longmont High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minKen Pratt Blvd
- 5 minHover St
- US-287 / Main St (5 min walk)
Transit in Longmont: RTD regional bus routes (LX, BOLT to Boulder and Denver) · Longmont local bus service (Route 225, Y, Jump) · RTD park-and-ride at 1st and Main · No light rail, nearest station is at US-36 / Flatiron in Louisville
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About This Profile
This profile of Garden Acres 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.