The neighborhood of Meadowglen is located conveniently between Boulder and Denver, in the historic city of Arvada. The community boundaries reach to West 88th Avenue on the north and West 80th Avenue on the south, while Kipling Street and West Wadsworth form the western and eastern boundaries. The neighborhood is located in Jefferson County in zip code 80005. Meadowglen residents have easy access to local bus routes, making the commute a breeze to nearby Boulder or Denver and the surrounding areas. Meadowglen students attend Weber Elementary, Moore Middle School, and Pomona High school.
Some of the many draws to the community include Pomona Lake, tennis courts, pools, and heavily treed, winding streets. Homes in the community were built primarily in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which makes them slightly newer than other nearby communities. Most home prices in the area range from $200,000-$350,000, depending on the home’s amenities. Meadowglen has the feel of a secluded suburban or almost rural neighborhood, but still offers the conveniences of nearby grocery stores and shopping. Market Square Shopping Center, in southeast Meadowglen, offers residents a one-stop shopping destination for clothing, jewelry, banking, groceries, dining, and more.
The community is eco-friendly, as well as pedestrian friendly. Meadowglen offers miles of trails, bike paths, and several parks, as well as a national wildlife refuge. Some of the parks within this community include Meadowglen Park, Woodrun Park, Westlake Park, Rainbow II Park, Rainbow III Park, and Westree Park. These parks offer everything from tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnicking areas to basketball courts, ball fields, and wildlife areas. Residents can enjoy nearby Pomona Lake by foot or by bicycle via the paved trail surrounding the lake, they can fish along its banks, or just sit on a bench and enjoy watching the ducks and the geese. Dogs are welcome here and you’ll find that neighbors are friendly and welcoming.