McKay Landing
Broomfield, CO

Broomfield’s Family Neighborhood

McKay Landing is a well-established residential neighborhood in northwest Broomfield, built primarily in the late 1990s and 2000s along corridors that connect the community to McKay Lake and its surrounding open space. The neighborhood is named for nearby McKay Road and the lake that anchors the community’s recreational identity.

What distinguishes McKay Landing from other Broomfield neighborhoods is a combination of factors that together create an unusually strong family-oriented community: walkable proximity to top-rated elementary and middle schools, direct access to McKay Lake Park and the Broomfield Bike Park, tree-lined streets with established hackberry canopies that create genuine neighborhood character, and an active HOA that organizes seasonal events and maintains the community pool and clubhouse.

Residents consistently describe McKay Landing as a neighborhood where people tend to stay — not just because of the amenities, but because of the relationships that form through years of living close to parks, schools, and a shared community pool. The neighborhood draws a mix of young families, established families, and long-term residents who purchased early and have watched the community mature around them.

Northwest Broomfield with Strong Connectivity

McKay Landing sits near the intersection of West 144th Avenue and Zuni Street in northwest Broomfield, with convenient access to US-36 to the south and I-25 to the east — keeping both Denver and Boulder within a 25–30 minute commute for most residents. The neighborhood’s position also puts residents within easy reach of the Orchard Town Center for shopping and dining, and Denver Premium Outlets just across East 144th Avenue for additional retail options.

Within the neighborhood, most daily errands require a car — McKay Landing has a car-dependent walk score for everyday needs — but the internal trail system and proximity to McKay Lake and the Broomfield Bike Park make active, non-motorized recreation highly accessible. A King Soopers nearby provides grocery convenience, and the Paul Derda Recreation Center is a short drive for additional fitness and programming options.

McKay Lake and the Broomfield Bike Park

• McKay Lake Park & Open Lands (45 acres)
• 1.5-mile lake loop trail
• Paddleboarding on McKay Lake
• Broomfield Bike Park (4+ acres of dirt trails)
• Nature-based fitness course
• Quail Creek Park — baseball & soccer
• Big Dry Creek Dog Park
• Columbine Meadows Park
• Community pool & clubhouse (HOA)
• Multiple neighborhood playgrounds
• Access to Broomfield regional trails
• Denver Premium Outlets (nearby)

Education in McKay Landing

McKay Landing is served by Adams 12 Five Star Schools — one of the Denver metro’s most consistently well-regarded districts. The neighborhood is particularly valued by families because both the elementary school (Meridian) and the middle school (Westlake) are within close proximity and receive strong community reviews.

School boundaries change — always verify directly with Adams 12 Five Star Schools before purchasing.

Where McKay Landing Residents Eat

McKay Landing residents primarily head to the Orchard Town Center and the Shops at Quail Creek for everyday dining, with the Broadlands Town Center and FlatIron Crossing providing additional options for weekend dinners. The neighborhood itself is residential — dining is a short drive rather than a walk.

Living in McKay Landing

McKay Landing’s day-to-day character is defined by its parks, trails, and the community’s investment in outdoor recreation. The Broomfield Bike Park, McKay Lake loop, and neighborhood playground system make it one of Broomfield’s most active outdoor communities — a defining quality that draws outdoor-oriented families specifically to this neighborhood.