Neighborhood Services

Being a good neighbor is something anyone can do. Introducing yourself when you see neighbors outside goes a long way. Staying in communication with neighbors about anything that comes up will create positive experiences and will allow you to solve potential conflicts in a respectful manner.

Helping those around you in your community such as helping older adults in your neighborhood shovel their sidewalk is a wonderful way to support by spending 10 extra minutes and keeping your family and those around you safe.

• Participate in online engagement opportunities about issues that are important to you. Find these through the calendar or on the city's online engagement platform, Be Heard Boulder.
• Listen to the City of Boulder's podcasts, Let's Talk Boulder and Somos Boulder. Let's Talk Boulder explores our community one conversation at a time, with interviews from city staff, local leaders, and your neighbors. Somos Boulder brings you all the latest city information you need to know in Spanish.

Giving back to our community is something that many community members practice. Whether it’s supporting the BolderBoulder each Memorial Day or volunteering with different city departments like Open Space and Mountain Parks, volunteers are essential in creating a healthy community. If you are eager to volunteer, be sure to visit our Volunteer Opportunities webpage or find us on GivePulse.

• Make Connections
  • Start small – Simply coming together and sharing some food with neighbors can allow for new connections. You might meet a babysitter, dog walker, or someone to help in case of an emergency.
• Small Events: This can be as simple as gathering a group of friends and neighbors to meet in a shared location.
  • Potlucks or a movie night – Holding fun movie nights in someone’s yard is an excellent way for all neighbors – especially our youth and young adults – to build long-lasting memories of their community and foster a positive identity of the place they call home.
• Large Organized Events: These events might require additional funds and planning, but might be the highlight of the summer.
  • Block Parties - Permitting and other resources are available through Neighborhood Services.
  • Park and Shelter Reservations – Parks and Recreation can help reserve a neighborhood park or a shelter in one of the larger parks in our city.
  • Creative Neighborhoods – The Creative Neighborhoods Program provides funding for community members to bring creative projects to life in their residential neighborhoods through resident-led, artist-collaborated efforts. These projects, from murals to music, dance, storytelling, etc. strengthen community connections, build neighborhood resilience and social cohesion, and celebrate Boulder’s diverse voices.