Interlocken
Broomfield, CO

Broomfield’s Professional Hub

Interlocken is Broomfield’s tech-corridor neighborhood — a modern, professionally oriented community that grew up alongside the Interlocken Advanced Technology Environment, one of Colorado’s most significant business parks, which sits at the heart of the broader area. The name itself comes from the business park, and the residential development that surrounds it reflects the preferences of the engineers, technology executives, and professionals who work at companies like Oracle, Vail Resorts headquarters, Lumen Technologies (formerly Level 3 Communications), and dozens of other major employers in what has become one of the largest technology employment concentrations between Denver and Boulder.

The residential character of Interlocken differs from other Broomfield neighborhoods in important ways. The housing stock is predominantly condominiums, townhomes, and a smaller inventory of newer single-family homes — reflecting a buyer profile weighted toward younger professionals, dual-income couples, and employees who prioritize commute minimization over yard space. Most construction has occurred in the 2000s and later, giving the neighborhood a consistently contemporary architectural character with few of the older ranch-style homes that define Broomfield Heights or the traditional two-story homes of Broadlands.

Interlocken’s position directly on US-36 — with the Flatiron Flyer bus rapid transit providing fast, frequent service to Boulder and downtown Denver — gives it a transit profile unusual for a suburban Broomfield neighborhood, and one that appeals directly to the commuter-conscious professional market. FlatIron Crossing, Colorado’s premier outdoor-indoor mall, is adjacent to the neighborhood, providing a level of retail convenience that most Broomfield communities require a longer drive to access.

On US-36 Between Denver and Boulder

Interlocken’s geographic position is its defining advantage. US-36 — the Boulder Turnpike — runs directly through the neighborhood, with the Flatiron Flyer BRT providing frequent express service to Boulder’s transit center and downtown Denver’s Union Station. For employees at the Interlocken business park, Google’s Boulder campus, Oracle, or CU Boulder, the commute options from Interlocken are genuinely superior to most suburban alternatives in the metro.

I-70 is accessible via Wadsworth Parkway just east of the neighborhood, providing north-south connectivity to Denver and Fort Collins. Denver International Airport is approximately 35–40 minutes via the US-36/I-270 corridor — a practical consideration for the frequent business travelers who make up a significant portion of the neighborhood’s professional population. FlatIron Crossing Malland the Arista dining corridor are all within a five-minute drive or less.

Golf, Parks, and Open Space

• Interlocken Golf Club (three 9-hole courses)
• Interlocken East Park — disc golf & trails
• Interlocken West Park — baseball & recreation
• Central HOA Park along Interlocken Blvd
• G1 Climbing Gym (indoor climbing & yoga)
• US-36 Bikeway (separated cycling path)
• Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek
• FlatIron Crossing (adjacent mall)
• Broomfield County Commons Open Space
• Paul Derda Recreation Center (nearby)

Education Near Interlocken

Interlocken is served by the Boulder Valley School District, which covers a large portion of the city of Broomfield proper. The neighborhood’s tech-corridor character means a significant portion of residents are professionals without school-age children, but families with children benefit from BVSD’s consistently well-regarded schools.

School boundaries change — always verify directly with BVSD before purchasing.

Where Interlocken Residents Eat

The Arista corridor — walkable or a short drive — is Interlocken’s primary dining destination, anchored by Hickory & Ash and VINCA. The adjacent FlatIron Crossing provides additional options, and The Burns Pub serves as the neighborhood’s local gathering spot.

Living in Interlocken

Interlocken’s appeal to professionals is built on commute minimization and amenity access — the neighborhood places residents within minutes of major employers, FlatIron Crossing, and the Arista dining scene, while maintaining a quieter residential character away from Arista’s density.