Why Live in Maplewood
Maplewood in Greeley is a neighborhood known for its consistent architecture, featuring ranch-style homes, bungalows, and minimal traditional houses built primarily between the 1940s and 1960s. The area is appreciated for its walkability and mature tree-lined streets, particularly along 12th Street. Homes typically sit on quarter-acre lots with fenced-in backyards. Luther Park, located to the northwest, offers a playground and open fields, while Sherwood Park provides facilities for various sports. Houston Gardens features botanical gardens and community garden plots. The Poudre River Trail is ideal for walking, jogging, or biking. Maplewood is about a mile from Downtown Greeley, where residents can enjoy local dining options like Santeramo’s Pizza House and Italian Food, Luna’s Tacos and Tequila, and 477 Distilling. For shopping, Ninth Street is a central hub with historic storefronts. The neighborhood is well-connected via Highways 34 and 85, and the Greeley Evans Transit system has multiple bus stops nearby. Maplewood Elementary and Heath Middle School are within walking distance, while Greeley Central High School, known for its historic building and Health Science Academy, partners with Aims Community College for concurrent enrollment courses. The University of Northern Colorado is less than 2 miles away.
