Painted Prairie
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Painted Prairie fills one square mile between 56th and 64th avenues, Picadilly Road and Himalaya Road, directly across from Gaylord Rockies, on a plan that tops out near 3,400 homes over 7 to 10 years. Building since 2020, the current roster of Century, David Weekley, KB Home, McStain, Remington, Risewell, Toll Brothers and Tri Pointe sells paired homes, townhomes and single-family plans on 0.06 to 0.15-acre lots, with 2026 metro-district fees quoted from $53 to $348 a month by product type. High Prairie Park, the 22-acre centerpiece, holds the Sunset Ridge Promenade, a 40-foot shade sail and the Arroyo water-play area; six pocket parks are built, and a 17-acre Pioneer Park, a 35-acre Prairie Retreat Park and a 55-acre Town Center are planned. DIA is 5 miles away, the 61st and Peña A Line station is just over a mile west, and downtown Denver runs about 24 minutes by car.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Cherry Creek State Park (4,000 acres, beach, trails, campsites, dog park, marina)
- Aurora Reservoir (820 acres, swim beach, fishing, paddleboarding, 7.9-mile loop trail)
- Quincy Reservoir (160 acres, fishing, bird watching, 3.5-mile loop trail)
- Anschutz Medical Campus / CU School of Medicine (Colorado's largest academic health center)
- Stanley Marketplace (food hall and cultural hub in restored aviation hangar)
- Southlands Mall (Colorado's largest outdoor lifestyle shopping center)
- Aurora Cultural Arts District (Colfax Ave, galleries, sculptures, performing arts)
- Saddle Rock Golf Course (18 holes, public)
- Meadow Hills Golf Course (18 holes, public)
- Murphy Creek Golf Course (18 holes, public)
- Blackstone Country Club (18 holes, semi-private)
- Heritage Eagle Bend Golf Club (18 holes, semi-private 55+)
- Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center
- Buckley Space Force Base
- The Medical Center of Aurora
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Sand Creek Regional Greenway (13-mile trail)
- High Line Canal Trail (71 miles, portions through Aurora)
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Where it sits
Inside Aurora. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Painted Prairie
Where is Painted Prairie?
Painted Prairie is in Aurora, about 7.1 miles northeast of the Aurora center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Painted Prairie built?
Homes in Painted Prairie were built between 2020 and 2026 (new build). Builders on record include Century Communities, David Weekley, KB Home, McStain Neighborhoods, Remington Homes, Risewell Homes, Toll Brothers, and Tri Pointe Homes.
Is there an HOA in Painted Prairie, and what does it cost?
Painted Prairie has a homeowners association. Dues run about $53–$348/mo (varies by home type); confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Painted Prairie have?
Painted Prairie amenities include 30+ acres of open space across 7 parks, High Prairie Park, 22-acre central park with promenade, playgrounds, and water play, planned Town Center, 55 acres with shopping, dining, farmers market, and 8 builders with 75+ floor plans.
How big are the lots in Painted Prairie?
Typical lots in Painted Prairie run 0.06–0.15 acres.
Which schools are near Painted Prairie?
Schools near Painted Prairie include Aurora Highlands P-8 and Vista PEAK Preparatory 9-12. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the nearest light-rail station to Painted Prairie?
About how many homes are in Painted Prairie?
County parcel records show about 1,960 parcels in Painted Prairie.
How high is Painted Prairie?
Painted Prairie sits at about 5,440 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- High Prairie Park
- Periwinkle Park
- Lilac Park
- Aurora Highlands P-8
- Vista PEAK Preparatory 9-12
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minE-470
- 10 minI-70
- 10 min56th Ave to DIA
Transit in Aurora: RTD R Line light rail, 11 Aurora stations from Nine Mile to RidgeGate · RTD A Line commuter rail, Aurora/Peoria Station to DIA and downtown Denver · RTD bus routes along Colfax, Havana, Parker Rd, Smoky Hill, and I-225 corridors · FlexRide on-demand service in select Aurora zones
Other Neighborhoods in Aurora
- Sky Ranch$430K–$600K (estimated)
- High Point$410K–$650K (estimated)
- Copperleaf$425K–$700K (estimated)
- Tollgate Crossing$420K–$650K (estimated)
- Murphy Creek$465K–$750K (estimated)
- Conservatory$525K–$700K (estimated)
- Inspiration$550K–$785K (estimated)
- Sorrel Ranch$550K–$785K (estimated)
- Beacon Point$650K–$900K (estimated)
- Wheatlands$575K–$800K (estimated)
About This Profile
This profile of Painted Prairie was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range is an estimate built from comparable nearby neighborhoods rather than from direct listings. Amenity coverage is strong, with several public sources confirming the list. Builder roster and metro fees updated from official community site, 2026.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.