Countryside
Westminster, CO

Westminster’s Standley Lake Community

Countryside is one of Westminster’s largest and most established residential communities — 2,566 homes developed between 1974 and 1997 along the northern shore of Standley Lake, the Denver metro’s third-largest reservoir and Westminster’s most significant natural asset. The neighborhood’s defining characteristic is immediate proximity to two of Westminster’s crown jewels: Standley Lake Regional Park and Wildlife Refuge directly across West 100th Avenue, and the Westminster Hills Open Space — 1,000+ acres of rolling prairie and the metro’s most popular off-leash dog destination — at the corner of Simms Street and 100th Avenue.

The community spans roughly from West 100th Avenue to the south, Simms Street to the west, West 108th Avenue to the north, and blends into the Walnut Creek neighborhood to the east. Its boundaries essentially wrap around the northwestern rim of Standley Lake, and many Countryside homes have views across the open space corridors toward the water and the mountains beyond. For residents with dogs, or children who benefit from outdoor access, the combination of Standley Lake and Westminster Hills creates a recreational infrastructure that is virtually unmatched among Denver’s established suburban communities at this price point.

Most Countryside homes carry no HOA, which is increasingly rare in the Westminster market and contributes meaningfully to the neighborhood’s appeal among buyers who want the community amenities of western Westminster without the recurring fees. Home styles reflect several decades of suburban construction — two-story homes, ranches, bi-levels, and tri-levels on lots ranging from 4,500 square feet to a quarter acre, with 1-3 car attached garages. Many homes have been substantially updated while others remain in original condition, creating a broad range of entry price points within the same community.

Standley Lake Across the Street, 20 Minutes to Denver or Boulder

Countryside’s location at 100th and Simms places residents at the intersection of Westminster’s most significant natural open space and the city’s primary western highway corridors. US-36, the Boulder Turnpike, is easily accessible, keeping Boulder approximately 20 minutes to the northwest and downtown Denver approximately 20 minutes to the southeast. The location is notably balanced for Boulder corridor commuters, which is one reason the neighborhood has consistently attracted professionals employed along the US-36 tech and innovation corridor.

Walnut Creek Golf Preserve, an Audubon Certified Signature Sanctuary with mountain views, is 1.7 miles from the neighborhood. Stoney Creek Golf Course is 3.5 miles away. Both provide golf access without private club fees. The Westminster Hills area commercial corridor provides groceries, retail, and casual dining within a short drive.

Standley Lake and Westminster Hills Open Space

• Standley Lake Regional Park (3,000 acres — across W. 100th Ave)
• Kayaking, canoeing, SUP & fishing (May–September)
• Nesting bald eagles & wildlife refuge
• 66 campsites + Bell Tent rentals (seasonal)
• Standley Lake Nature Center
• Westminster Hills Open Space (470-acre off-leash dog area)
• 1,000+ acres of rolling prairie trails
• Mountain views from open space
• Ketner Lake Open Space & trails
• Walnut Creek Golf Preserve (1.7 miles — Audubon Certified)
• Stoney Creek Golf Course (3.5 miles)
• 120+ miles Westminster trails citywide

Education in Countryside

Countryside is served by Jefferson County Public Schools (Jeffco), with the school pipeline running through Lukas Elementary, Wayne Carle Middle School, and Standley Lake High School — one of the stronger Jeffco high school offerings with AP courses, an International Baccalaureate program, and a Gifted & Talented designation.

Always verify school assignments directly with Jefferson County Public Schools before purchasing.

Where Countryside Residents Eat

Countryside’s dining options draw from both the western Westminster corridor along Simms and the US-36 commercial areas. The Walnut Creek Golf Preserve has an on-site restaurant, and a range of options line the Wadsworth and Kipling corridors nearby.

Living in Countryside

Countryside’s defining daily-life advantage is the immediacy of Standley Lake and Westminster Hills — residents wake up and have a 3,000-acre regional park and a 470-acre off-leash dog playground within walking distance. That combination shapes the neighborhood’s character as much as any HOA or amenity package could.