Smoky Hill
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Recorded as Smoky Hill 400 across a dozen filings beginning in 1976, this 1,369-home community spreads north of E. Smoky Hill Road around S. Buckley Road, with colonial and Tudor elevations from the late 1970s through the 1990s on lots of 0.15 to 0.25 acres. The Smoky Hill Metropolitan District, rather than the city, runs the clubhouse and pool and maintains Smoky Hill Park on S. Telluride Street, the six-acre Crestline Park on E. Crestline Avenue, and Big Sandy Park on E. Progress Place, linked by meadow trails with a long view west to the Front Range. Trails West Elementary stands inside the subdivision on S. Waco Street and feeds Falcon Creek Middle and Grandview High in the Cherry Creek School District. E. Smoky Hill Road runs about three miles east to E-470.
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 Smoky Hill
Where is Smoky Hill?
Smoky Hill is in Centennial, about 5.7 miles northeast of the Centennial center. The map on this page shows its platted boundary from county records.
When was Smoky Hill built?
Homes in Smoky Hill were built between 1976 and 1999 (late 20th century / early 21st century). Builders on record include various builders.
Is there an HOA in Smoky Hill, and what does it cost?
Smoky Hill has a homeowners association. Dues run about $50-$100/yr (estimated); confirm the current figure with the association before you buy.
What amenities does Smoky Hill have?
Smoky Hill amenities include HOA clubhouse and pool, pickleball courts, hockey courts, four parks (Big Sandy, Crestline, others), and walking trails with mountain views.
How big are the lots in Smoky Hill?
Typical lots in Smoky Hill run 0.15-0.25 acres.
Which schools are near Smoky Hill?
Schools near Smoky Hill include Trails West Elementary, Falcon Creek Middle School, and Grandview High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
About how many homes are in Smoky Hill?
County parcel records show about 1,400 parcels in Smoky Hill.
How high is Smoky Hill?
Smoky Hill sits at about 5,810 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- Big Sandy Park
- Crestline Park
- Cherry Creek State Park (nearby)
- Trails West Elementary
- Falcon Creek Middle School
- Grandview High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 5 minE-470
- E. Smoky Hill Rd
- S. Buckley 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 Smoky Hill 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 strong, with several public sources confirming the list. Metro district, park inventory and Cherry Creek attendance chain confirmed against county layers.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.