Harmony Village footpaths and homes with the Rocky Mountain foothills in the background

Location

Harmony Village is in Golden, Colorado at 1001 Cottonwood Circle. The neighborhood sits near the Colorado School of Mines and within easy reach of downtown Golden, parks and paths along Clear Creek, as well as everyday essentials.

Why Golden

The Setting

  • Where the Plains meet the Rockies
  • North & South Table Mountain mesas frame the valley
  • Foothills rise west toward Lookout Mountain
  • Clear Creek runs through it all
  • 5,675 ft elevation, 300+ days of sunshine
  • 15 minutes to Denver, surrounded by protected open space

Trails & Outdoor Access

  • Clear Creek Trail: 20+ paved miles for walking/biking
  • North Table, South Table, Lookout Mountain trails at doorstep
  • Apex, Chimney Gulch, White Ranch singletrack
  • Fossil Trace Golf Course (award-winning Jim Engh design)
  • Golden Gate Canyon, Mt. Falcon minutes away

Recreation & Community

  • Clear Creek tubing (iconic summer tradition)
  • Golden Community Center: indoor/outdoor pools, fitness
  • Historic downtown: breweries, festivals, shops
  • Coors Field events, farmers markets
  • Small-town feel, big-city access

Access & directions

Address

1001 Cottonwood CircleGolden, CO 80401

Schools

Quality

Jefferson County Public Schools serving Harmony Village consistently exceed Colorado state averages in academic performance.

Golden High School

Top 10-20% in Colorado

  • • SchoolDigger: 4/5 stars
  • • Niche: A-

Bell Middle School

Top 21% in Colorado

  • • SchoolDigger: 4/5 stars
  • • Niche: B+

Shelton Elementary

Top 30% in Colorado

  • • SchoolDigger: 4/5 stars
  • • Niche: B+

Proximity

Nearby education options

  • All schools within 1.2 miles of Harmony Village

  • Note the yellow highlighted paths are dedicated pedestrian / bike paths which do not cross roads.

Shelton Elementary’s colorful entry plaza with foothills rising behind the school.
Shelton Elementary is the neighborhood K-5 school less than a mile from Harmony Village.
Bell Middle School exterior with students arriving beneath the red-brick facade and mountain backdrop.
Bell Middle School offers vibrant academics, arts, and athletics right in central Golden.
Golden High School’s main entrance with students walking under the Demons marquee.
Golden High School offers award-winning academics and athletics right in town.
Colorado School of Mines campus framed by Golden’s mesas and pine-covered hills.
Colorado School of Mines anchors Golden with world-renowned STEM programs and campus amenities.

Bike network

Golden's bike network is legendary—dedicated lanes, creekside trails, and mellow streets make it easy to get around town without a car.

World-class mountain biking starts right in town. North Table Mountain, Apex park, Chimney Gulch, and South Table are minutes bike ride from Harmony Village.

  • Direct trail access from Harmony Village to Clear Creek, Tucker Gulch, and Golden's in-town bike lanes