Courtside

The Neighborhood: Parkside, Boulder

Parkside sits near the University of Colorado Boulder and several open spaces. The area fronts Boulder Creek and provides easy access to Mount Sanitas Trail and Chautauqua Park. Boulder Creek offers walking paths and spots to sit by the water. Chautauqua Park hosts trails and views of the Flatirons. Folsom Field serves as a local venue for college sports. The Sink provides casual food near campus and Frasca Food and Wine offers higher end dining downtown. Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery and Rayback Collective supply beer and casual meals for locals. Mount Sanitas Trail draws hikers and trail runners most days. RTD bus service and the Flatiron Flyer connect the neighborhood to Denver and other towns. Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park appears as a regional amusement option to the east. Boulder Theater and Chautauqua Auditorium host shows and talks. Small shops and cafes serve students and long term residents through the week. This district balances rental units and small homes with low rise buildings and green yards. Statistics show that most residents are 25 to 29 years old and that two person households make up the largest group.