Forest Park
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Forest Park's three filings date to the 1970s through the mid-1990s, mixing ranch, Tudor, and Colonial Revival houses with covenant-controlled townhome pockets in adjoining Highland View and Otero Ridge. The Forest Park Homeowners Recreation Association runs a shared pool and tennis courts a few blocks from most lots on quarter-acre to fifth-acre parcels. Littleton Public Schools serves the area, with Sandburg Elementary feeding into Arapahoe High School rather than the Cherry Creek district some regional profiles assume. University Boulevard and Dry Creek Road put the DTC and downtown Denver within a 20 to 25 minute drive, and Cherry Creek State Park is roughly a 15 minute drive east.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Streets at SouthGlenn (mixed-use shopping, dining, library)
- Cherry Creek State Park (4,000 acres, reservoir, trails)
- South Suburban Golf Course (27 holes)
- High Line Canal Trail (71-mile multi-use trail)
- Centennial Center Park (events, playground, splash pad)
- Trails Recreation Center (aquatics, climbing wall, cultural arts)
- Goodson Recreation Center
- Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
- Park Meadows Mall (adjacent in Lone Tree)
- Denver Tech Center employment corridor
- Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
- South Suburban Parks and Recreation District
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Where it sits
Inside Centennial. Platted boundary.
Quick answersQuestions about Forest Park
Where is Forest Park?
Forest Park is in Centennial, about 4.2 miles west of the Centennial center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Forest Park built?
Homes in Forest Park were built between 1970 and 1995 (late 20th century). Builders on record include various builders.
Is there an HOA in Forest Park, and what does it cost?
Forest Park has a homeowners association. Dues run about varies (some covenant-controlled sub-areas); confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Forest Park have?
Forest Park amenities include community parks, walking trails, HOA pool and tennis courts, and proximity to shopping and healthcare.
How big are the lots in Forest Park?
Typical lots in Forest Park run 0.10-0.20 acres.
Which schools are near Forest Park?
Schools near Forest Park include Littleton Public Schools. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Forest Park?
County parcel records show about 190 parcels in Forest Park.
How high is Forest Park?
Forest Park sits at about 5,630 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Forest Park
- Cherry Creek State Park (nearby)
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minE-470
- E. Arapahoe Rd
- S. Parker Rd
Transit in Centennial: RTD Light Rail: Dry Creek Station (E/F/H lines to downtown Denver, 30 min) · RTD Light Rail: Arapahoe at Village Center Station · RTD Light Rail: Orchard Station · RTD bus routes along Arapahoe Rd, Parker Rd, and University Blvd · I-25 express lanes to downtown Denver
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About This Profile
This profile of Forest Park was researched in March 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is moderate, and some features rest on a single source. School district corrected to Littleton after county GIS and HOA address both confirmed it.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.