Get an ADT-Monitored Home Security System in Gunbarrel, Colorado

Gunbarrel is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Gunbarrel CDP was 9,263 at the United States Census 2010. The Boulder proclaim office (Zip Code 80301) and Longmont and Niwot state offices (Zip Code 80503) serve the area.

Gunbarrel is northeast of the city of Boulder proper, separated by a buffer area of private agricultural lands and publicly owned gain permission to space. The buffer areas provide more than two miles (3 km) of separation on summit of changing elevations. This reduces the impact of the Boulder Municipal Airport and the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department facilities (including the county jail), which are located on the southern side of the buffer.

Two reservoirs operated by the Boulder and Left Hand Irrigation Company are located in central Gunbarrel. Irrigation ditches and canals, including the Boulder and Whiterock Ditch, pass through this primarily residential area. The Twin Lakes Open Space, a large park which includes the two reservoirs and extends west along the ditch, is operated by the Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department. The park brings protected wetlands, jogging trails and green spaces directly into the urban area. The City of Boulder operates Eaton Park, adjacent to the west lake. Eaton Park includes picnic facilities, BMX jumps and additional protected wetland. Flood run facilities are integral to the reservoir and canal systems, but they get not eliminate the flood risk to adjacent development.