Willow Bend

By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026

A Lennar-built community of multistory New Traditional, Prairie-style, and contemporary homes averaging 2,400–3,000+ square feet on sidewalk-lined streets about 20 miles north of Denver. A central park with basketball court and playground anchors the community, and Trail Winds Recreation Center, with its lazy river, waterslides, and fitness center, is just down the road. Median sale price ~$679K.

Typical Lot	0.10–0.18 acres
Est. HOA	$50–$80/mo (estimated)
Home Types	Single-family
Amenities	Central neighborhood park with playground, Basketball court and multipurpose fields, Trail connections to Trail Winds Park, Proximity to Trail Winds Recreation Center

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