A house dating from 1905, a roughly 11-mile trail between bodies of water, and an indoor water park show just how many different ways there are to experience Broomfield. The area combines agricultural and military history with open spaces, outdoor art and opportunities to stay active. Four questions can therefore help with your trip planning: Which history interests you, are trails or recreational activities your priority, does an event date fit your trip, and which public transit options are worth considering?
History and Community
The Crawford Honey House, which dates from 1905, focuses on Broomfield’s agricultural history and the history of beekeeping. The Broomfield Veterans Museum covers conflicts from the Civil War onward and the history of service members from all branches of the armed forces. The two institutions thus highlight different historical themes: agriculture and beekeeping on one hand, military history on the other.
Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens is also intended as a community gathering place for Broomfield residents and aims to preserve historic and cultural values. Brunner Farmhouse is surrounded by the designated open space area known as the Field.
Parks, Trails and Open Space
At Broomfield County Commons, a mostly unpaved loop trail runs through a 237-acre area with wildlife habitat and park facilities. Visitors can identify birds from the fishing pier at Tom Frost Reservoir; a self-guided art walk is also located at the park’s northwest end.
The Lake Link Trail connects major bodies of water in Broomfield and is mostly unpaved, stretching about 11 miles from Lac Amora Open Space in the west to McKay Lake on the eastern edge of the community. This makes it easy to distinguish the County Commons loop from this route with its named endpoints. The city’s open space offerings include more than 281 miles of trails, over 700 acres of developed parks and 45 playgrounds.
Recreation and Seasonal Events
The Paul Derda Recreation Center offers a different kind of recreation. Its indoor water park features a lazy river, water slides, a warm therapy pool and a shallow-entry play area with zero-depth entry. The center also includes fitness facilities: a fully equipped weight room, cardio equipment and an elevated indoor track. There is also a dedicated gymnastics center. The water park, fitness facilities, track and gymnastics offer different ways to enjoy the center.
The annual Jingle Bell Market Craft Fair is a holiday-season craft fair held across several rooms, bringing together local Colorado artisans. It offers unique handmade goods and gifts; vendors and products may vary from year to year. Broomfield Days has been held for decades on a warm September weekend. The timing of the two events is clearly different: the Craft Fair takes place during the holiday season, while Broomfield Days is held on a September weekend. Check the specific event dates and offerings before your trip.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Public transit is another part of planning your arrival and getting around Broomfield. Broomfield is served by local, regional and express routes operated by the Regional Transportation District (RTD). FlexRide provides visitors in Broomfield with curb-to-curb transportation. At stations and park-and-rides, FlexRide connects with other RTD bus or train services. Check current connections and FlexRide availability before traveling, as routes, schedules and reservation options may change.
For the broader travel overview: Broomfield.
