City of Boulder Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Services is your connection to finding helpful programs and tools to connect with your neighbors and bring city departments and resources to your community.

What is Neighborhood Services?

Neighborhood Services offers different programs to community members who live in the city of Boulder. Whether you just moved to our beautiful community or have lived here for many years, our programs offer helpful information and resources so that you can build positive relationships with your neighbors and connect your community to city services.

People standing outside for a neighborhood picnic
Sundance Neighborhood

Neighborhood Services Programs

Neighborhood Connection Fund

Funding for neighborhood events and small projects. Learn more about this program by visiting the Neighborhood Connection Fund webpage.

Block Party Permits

Obtain a permit to close a city-managed residential road for a block party between May 15 and October 15. Visit the Block Party Permit webpage for additional information.

Programming and Workshops

Based on community interest, annual workshops and programs will be organized and published on our webpage, open to all community members who live in Boulder.

Block Party Trailer

A reservable trailer with all the needed supplies to host a memorable block party in your neighborhood. Visit the Block Party Trailer webpage for more information.

Outdoor neighborhood concert with people sitting on the grass watching live band.

How to Build Community in Your Neighborhood

Simple acts

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.

Providing help

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.

Stay connected to your local municipal government

  • 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.

Volunteering

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.

Help support and organize neighborhood gatherings

  • Small gatherings – Start off 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.
  • Block Parties - Permitting, funding, and other resources are available through Neighborhood Services.
  • Movie nights or Potlucks – 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 build a positive identity of the place they call home.

Reporting Issues for Neighborhoods

Why Neighborhood connections and relationships matter?

Neighborhood picnic with people sitting on the grass with blankets
Northern Lights Neighborhood

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