Red Leaf
Broomfield, CO

A Community Built Around Parks

Red Leaf is a 142-acre master-planned community in central Broomfield developed by Community Development Group, the same firm behind the Broadlands golf course community, and notable for two distinctions that set it apart from comparable Broomfield neighborhoods. First, Red Leaf was the first community in Broomfield to intentionally integrate affordable housing with luxury homes on a single master plan, creating a genuinely economically mixed community in an era when such integration was rare in suburban planning. Second, its landscape design centers on one of the most distinctive parks in the Broomfield park system.

Tunnels Park runs through the middle of Red Leaf — a unique green space featuring sculpted rocks, tunnels, and sculptured trees specifically designed for children to explore and climb. Unlike a conventional playground, Tunnels Park is an adventure landscape that encourages imaginative, physical play in a natural-feeling environment. It has become a genuine neighborhood icon and a reason families specifically seek out Red Leaf when searching for a home in Broomfield.

The community’s position directly overlooking Broomfield Commons Park — 330 acres of open space, walking trails, a dog park, sports fields, and playgrounds — gives Red Leaf residents effective access to one of Broomfield’s largest parks without leaving their immediate area. Paul Derda Recreation Center, Broomfield’s premier indoor recreation facility, is within walking distance of many Red Leaf homes, adding an aquatic park, fitness facilities, and comprehensive programming to the community’s accessible amenities.

Red Leaf has consistently ranked among Broomfield’s most community-oriented neighborhoods — monthly food truck nights, holiday neighborhood events, and an active HOA social calendar create a sense of community cohesion that residents cite as a primary reason for staying well beyond their initial purchase timeline.

Central Broomfield Near Major Employers

Red Leaf occupies a central position in Broomfield that gives residents balanced access to the city’s major employment corridors — the Interlocken tech park is a short drive east, the US-36 corridor to Boulder and Denver is easily accessible, and I-25 provides north-south connectivity. Several cutting-edge employers call the broader Broomfield area home, including Ball Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, Oracle, and Vail Resorts headquarters.

The Broadlands Golf Course is within easy reach, and FlatIron Crossing — Colorado’s premier mall — is a short drive. The neighborhood’s central position means most Broomfield amenities are accessible without the longer drives required from Anthem or Palisade Park in the city’s more outlying areas.

Tunnels Park, Broomfield Commons, and More

• Tunnels Park (sculptured rock & tunnel playground)
• Broomfield Commons (330 acres — adjacent)
• Three-mile walking trail (Commons)
• Dog park (Commons southwest border)
• Sports fields & playgrounds
• Paul Derda Recreation Center (walking distance)
• Indoor aquatic park (Paul Derda)
• Broadlands Golf Course (nearby public)
• Broomfield Bay Aquatic Park (summer)
• Broomfield Art in Public Places trail
• Monthly food truck nights (community event)
• Holiday neighborhood events (HOA)

Education in Red Leaf

Red Leaf is served by Adams 12 Five Star Schools — one of the Denver metro’s most consistently well-regarded districts. The school pipeline serving Red Leaf includes Coyote Ridge Elementary (highly rated), Westlake Middle School, and Legacy High School.

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

Where Red Leaf Residents Eat

Red Leaf’s central Broomfield location puts it within easy reach of the Arista dining corridor, Broadlands Town Center, and broader Broomfield commercial areas. The neighborhood’s community food truck nights also bring dining to residents on a regular basis.

Living in Red Leaf

Red Leaf’s strongest daily-life assets are the ones immediately adjacent — Tunnels Park, Broomfield Commons, and Paul Derda Recreation Center create a recreational infrastructure within walking distance that most Broomfield neighborhoods can’t match. The community’s HOA-organized social calendar adds a layer of genuine neighborhood cohesion on top of those physical amenities.