The lively area known as Park East is located right in the center of East Boulder. Most of the houses were built in the mid 60’s to early 70’s, giving them that authentic feeling of a cozy homes. Also, the neighborhood mostly has unique homes where no two houses look the same. See why Park East is a great place for any family to call home.
Getting Around
Bike Trails
Park East is situated between two of the primary roads in Boulder (see Transportation below), but that doesn’t mean driving is the only way to travel. The small neighborhood roads are great for bikes in addition to plenty of bike lanes and paths. The network of bike paths eliminates bikers concerns about vehicular traffic. Even the kids will have a safe ride to and from Park East park and High Peaks ElementarySchool. Nearby Aurora 7 Park, Arapahoe Ridge Park, and the East Boulder Recreation Center are very accessible by bike as well.
Transportation
Baseline Road runs along Park East on the South border. This core road is a branching point for many of the RTD bus routes. With stops no further than a block apart, the bus is a great option for students and professionals alike. the bus route’s convenient path downtown makes it unlikely that anyone would need to make more than one connection to get where they’re going. In addition, the reliability of the buses is very handy during the winters. Foothills parkway also runs through Park East providing a quick way to get out of or around town.
Neighborhood Amenities
Park East has a nice variety of amenities close at hand. Two great parks are located in the neighborhood itself. One is the namesake of the neighborhood, Park East. While it is the smaller of the two, Park East is great for younger kids. With a fun little playground designed especially for kids and a wide open field for sports or picnics, it’s a great place to spend the day with the family. Another park is the Aurora 7 Park, right beside the Elementary school. This park is designed more for sports, with 3 baseball fields set up.
Being right beside Baseline, residents of Park East have a good selection of nearby shopping. To the South is the Meadows Shopping Center. Within is a Safeway for groceries, the local Big Daddy Bagels, and Glacier ice cream and much more. Additionally, behind the center is the Meadows branch of the Boulder Public Library for easy access to hundreds of books.
Just a bit West is William’s Village. The natural grocer Sprouts offers an alternative to Safeway. Also, the locally owned Corelli’s Italian restaurant is a perfect place for a more special night out. But for more casual meals, Colorado’s own Cosmo’s Pizza is a fantastic option for New York style pizza.
Park East in a Nutshell
Park East has everything a resident of Boulder could want within easy reach. A series of bike trails connects to almost anywhere you’d want to go, and buses are a convenient alternative. Parks offer fun for the entire family, and two nearby shopping centers make errands a breeze. Residents of Park East have everything they need right in the neighborhood.