Parterre

By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026

Thornton's largest new master-planned community, 800 acres and nearly 3,000 planned homes across five garden-inspired villages (Garden North, Arbor West, Terrace East, South Veranda, The Bloom). Garden North began welcoming residents in 2025 with townhomes from the $400s and single-family homes from the $500s. Twenty minutes to downtown Denver, twenty-five to Boulder. Built by Lennar and Taylor Morrison with energy-efficient construction and low HOA dues.

Typical Lot	0.08–0.20 acres
Est. HOA	$40–$80/mo (estimated)
Home Types	Single-family, Townhome, Paired-home
Amenities	Todd Creek Greenway, Pocket parks throughout five villages, Pickleball courts, Community playground, Future pool and fitness amenity center, Trail network

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