Cottonwood Lakes

By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026

An established central Thornton neighborhood of 1980s-90s single-family homes on tree-lined streets. Median age of 42 with above-average household income ($113K) and strong college-graduate representation (50.5%). Average home value ~$515K provides solid mid-market positioning in a mature, stable community.

Typical Lot	0.12–0.20 acres
Home Types	Single-family
Amenities	Cottonwood Lakes neighborhood parks, Mature tree-lined streets, Established suburban feel

Community Anchors

Margaret Carpenter Park (100 acres, lake, boat rentals, amphitheater, carousel, splash pad)
Trail Winds Park and Open Space (120 acres, skate park, sports fields, disc golf)
Trail Winds Recreation Center (indoor pool with waterslides, lazy river, fitness center)
Carpenter Recreation Center (pools, gym, racquetball, running track)
Community Park (playground, skate park, tennis, city pool)
Thorncreek Golf Course (18-hole public)
Heritage Todd Creek Golf Course (18-hole, semi-private)
Riverdale Regional Park (1,200 acres, lakes, fishing, trails)
Denver Premium Outlets
Thornton Town Center (24-acre shopping center)
Larkridge Shopping Center (Costco, Home Depot)
Orchard Town Center (Target, REI)
140+ miles of trails and 2,500+ acres of parkland