Where is Broomfield Located? - Broomfield is a city located in the Broomfield[b] County of Colorado, United States. Broomfield lies between 41.4859 Degrees North latitudes and 73.0507 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Broomfield Located?
Broomfield is a city located in the Broomfield[b] County of Colorado, United States. Broomfield lies between 41.4859 Degrees North latitudes and 73.0507 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Broomfield city is 74112 people and the city has a total area of 33 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
Very low hurricane risk; low to moderate tornado risk
Snowfall
About 55 in annually
Driving Distances from Broomfield, Colorado
City
State
Distance (mi)
Approx. Drive Time
Westminster
Colorado
4
10 min
Louisville
Colorado
6
12 min
Boulder
Colorado
13
20 min
Thornton
Colorado
9
15 min
Arvada
Colorado
10
18 min
Denver
Colorado
18
25 min
Golden
Colorado
20
30 min
Longmont
Colorado
22
30 min
Aurora
Colorado
28
35 min
Fort Collins
Colorado
55
1 hr
Transportation and Connectivity in Broomfield, Colorado
Transportation
Details
Airport Name
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
IATA Code
BJC
Port
Not Applicable
Major Highways
US 36, SH 121, SH 128, SH 287, E-470 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak Service
No local Amtrak station; nearest service at Denver Union Station
Local Bus/Transit Service
Regional Transportation District (RTD)
US 36 - Principal highway connecting Broomfield with Denver and Boulder.
Colorado State Highway 121 (Wadsworth Parkway) - Major north-south route serving western suburbs.
Colorado State Highway 128 - Connects Broomfield with Interlocken, Louisville and US 36.
Colorado State Highway 287 - Links the city with Lafayette, Longmont and Denver metropolitan communities.
E-470 - Toll highway located east of the city providing access to Denver International Airport and eastern suburbs.
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Broomfield, Colorado
Landmark Name
Type
FlatIron Crossing
Shopping Center
Broomfield County Commons Park
Park
Butterfly Pavilion
Nature Center
1stBank Center
Entertainment Venue
Paul Derda Recreation Center
Recreation Center
Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum
Museum
Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm
Nature Preserve
Stearns Lake
Nature Area
Westminster Hills Open Space
Open Space Park
Interlocken Business Park
Business District
Colleges and Universities in Broomfield, Colorado
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
Front Range Community College - Westminster Campus
Public
Community College
Career and transfer programs
University of Colorado Boulder
Public
University
Flagship research university
Naropa University
Private
University
Liberal arts education
Regis University - Broomfield Campus
Private
University
Adult and professional studies
Broomfield High School
Public
K-12 District
Secondary education
Waterbodies in Broomfield, Colorado
Stearns Lake, McKay Lake, Great Western Reservoir, Rock Creek, Big Dry Creek, Woman Creek, Standley Lake, Walnut Creek
Golf Courses in Broomfield, Colorado
Broadlands Golf Course, Eagle Trace Golf Club, Omni Interlocken Golf Club, Heritage at Westmoor Golf Club, Indian Peaks Golf Course, Hyland Hills Golf Course, Legacy Ridge Golf Course, Coal Creek Golf Course
Broomfield, Colorado - Key Historical Facts
Broomfield was established in 1961 after residents voted to incorporate the growing suburban community.
The city was originally divided among four counties before becoming Colorado's consolidated City and County of Broomfield in 2001.
Broomfield experienced rapid growth during the late twentieth century because of its location between Denver and Boulder.
The development of the Interlocken Business Park attracted major technology, aerospace, and financial companies to the area.
Open space preservation has remained an important part of the city's planning, with numerous parks and trails protecting natural landscapes.
Today, Broomfield is recognized for its strong economy, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to both the Rocky Mountains and the Denver metropolitan area.
References
U.S. Census Bureau - https://www.census.gov
City and County of Broomfield - https://www.broomfield.org
Colorado Department of Transportation - https://www.codot.gov
National Weather Service - https://www.weather.gov