Discover Broomfield through buildings with very different stories: the Crawford Honey House recalls the processing of honey from a family apiary, while the depot represents the area’s cultural, economic, and social heritage. Historic open spaces, public art, and trails add further points of interest.
Buildings and Public Heritage
The Broomfield Depot Museum represents Broomfield’s cultural, economic, and social heritage. In September 2026, it was closed for construction; reopening as part of the historic site tour was scheduled for October 3, 2026. Since that date has now passed, check current access before visiting.
The Brunner Farmhouse is a local historic landmark dating from 1908 and associated with one of Broomfield’s earliest families. Field Open Space includes the farmhouse and public art installations; it is also one of the city’s oldest open space areas. The Art in Public Places program uses public art to reflect community spirit and enrich conversations in public spaces.
The Crawford Honey House is one of the two oldest surviving buildings in Broomfield, along with the Broomfield Depot. The Crawford family had it built to process honey from their apiary. In 2022, it was converted into an exhibition and event space. The building thus brings together the history of honey processing and a later new use.
The Broomfield Veterans Museum covers conflicts from the Civil War onward and the history of service members from all branches of the U.S. military. Its historical scope therefore extends from early conflicts to the history of different branches of the U.S. armed forces.
Trails, Views, and Nature Watching
Broomfield County Commons has a loop trail that runs mostly on soft-surface paths through a 237-acre area. It also offers a self-guided art walk and opportunities to identify birds at the fishing pier on Tom Frost Reservoir. These different activities—loop walking, outdoor art, and birdwatching—are all available in one place.
The Lake Link Trail runs about 11 miles, mostly on soft-surface paths, from Lac Amora Open Space to McKay Lake. Sections of the trail at Lac Amora and Ridgeview offer views of the Front Range mountain backdrop at several points. When choosing a route, it helps to distinguish between the approximate trail length and the sections noted for their views.
For the Broomfield Trail, distinguish existing sections from its planned expansion: scenic stretches already run through Interlocken; in the future, the trail is intended to extend nearly 20 miles through the community. Broomfield 100 encourages people to explore local trails with check-ins at trailheads and an interactive map. Program details may change from year to year.
Dogs are allowed on Broomfield’s trails when leashed; cycling and walking are also permitted. Many trails are ADA accessible, but some sections do not meet ADA guidelines for slope and path width. For a specific route, check the current ADA trail map and applicable local rules.
Cycling and Water Activities
The Broomfield Bike Park at McKay Lake is a 4-acre mountain bike park with natural-surface trails. Anthem Community Park has a paved pump track and dirt jumps for riders of all ages and skill levels. The facilities differ in both surface type and the features they offer.
Bay Aquatic Park has two body slides and a leisure pool with racing slides. A separate toddler pool offers slides and a water play area. Broomfield Community Center has indoor pools open year-round for lap swimming and family swimming. Renovations may change available features, so check current facility information before visiting.
Getting Around
US 36 connects Broomfield along the highway between Denver and Boulder; a multi-use trail runs parallel to it. The US36 / Broomfield Station is a park-and-ride lot with 940 spaces. Nine bus routes and one FlexRide route serve the station. Routes and parking rules may change, so check current information before traveling. This transportation information can help with planning without specifying a particular travel time or connection.
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