Boulder Neighborhoods | Silver Maple/Old North Boulder

Restaurants/shops: Santo, Ideal Market, Jacque Michelle, Pekoe

Trails: Mt. Sanitas, Dakota Ridge Trails

Other: North Boulder Rec, Community Gardens

Parks: Salburg Park

If you’re looking for a quieter slice of life in Boulder—while not sacrificing convenience and livability—Silver Maple might just be the spot. Known colloquially as Old North Boulder, Silver Maple is defined by North Street to the south, Broadway to the west, Iris to the north and 19th Street to the east. The area is still eminently walkable to Pearl Street or the Foothills trails that start just blocks to the west, but feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of “downtown” Boulder.

Houses in Silver Maple are predominantly one of two types: the mid-century ranches and two-stories that are so pervasive across Boulder, and new, modern homes on the sites where those ranches and two-stories used to stand. The lots here are slightly larger and flatter than neighboring areas, so there’s a bit more space to truly call your own. But there’s also plenty of community space. The community gardens have provided a piece of farmland in the heart of the neighborhood for more than 20 years; Salburg Park features a great playground and picnic spots; and North Boulder Rec Center offers basic gym amenities, gymnastic facilities, group fitness classes and a completely renovated pool area to residents.

Want to put a little more adventure in your workout? Silver Maple is well connected to hiking trails and popular bike routes. Head through the neighboring Newlands area to reach the popular Sanitas or Dakota Ridge trails, or up Broadway to take your bike north on 36. And when you’re ready to refuel and relax, there are a host of great restaurants and shops—to the south on Pearl Street, to the east in the 29th Street District, plus you have direct access to Ideal Market Plaza where you’ll find groceries, fresh bread and bagels, coffee shops, boutiques and more. -Courtesy of Porchlight Group