Uplands is a new planned community inside an established part of Westminster. The decision is not only whether you like a home. You also need to know which filing and district apply, what has actually been approved nearby, what the HOA requires, and how the exact location works for your routine.
Westminster city limits and neighborhoods map
The navy shape is the City of Westminster as the US Census Bureau draws it in its 2026 boundary data. The sage shapes around it are the neighboring towns and unincorporated areas. Teal pins mark landmarks. Rust pins mark local favorites: places to eat, shop and get outside. Sage pins mark Westminster neighborhoods with homes for sale, each placed at the center of its listings.
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- Local favorite: places to eat, shop and get outside
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- Westminster city limits
- Outside the city: another town or city
- Outside the city: unincorporated (uninc.)
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Map not to survey scale. Boundaries are simplified for display; the official city and county sites below are the record for any one address.
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Sources: US Census Bureau TIGER/Line and TIGERweb boundaries and roads, 2026 vintage; US Census Bureau Geocoder; Neighborhood pins: average location of each community's active and coming-soon MLS listings on kennarealestate.com, pulled October 11, 2026; Landmarks and local favorites: each place's official website or the managing agency's page.
Local favorites in Uplands
- Water World: Large outdoor water park off Pecos Street run by the Hyland Hills park district.
- Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters: Colorado specialty coffee roaster's cafe on Westminster Boulevard near West 88th Avenue.
- The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills: Park district golf complex on Sheridan Boulevard with several courses and a practice range, a short drive from Uplands.
- Adventure Golf & Raceway: Mini golf, go-karts and other outdoor games on Sheridan Boulevard, run by the Hyland Hills park district.
Some shared spaces and development plans are still taking shape. Treat the current home, the recorded obligations, and the present condition of its surroundings as separate parts of the same decision.
Start With the Home's Exact Uplands Filing
Westminster's public notices identify separate Uplands filings and plans. That matters because one approval does not settle what is allowed or under review beside every home in the community. Locate the home first, then match nearby work to the relevant filing.
The community sits near 88th Avenue and Lowell Boulevard in Westminster. Those streets help orient the search, but the community name covers more than one development area. Ask the listed city planner about a proposal that could change the setting or regular drive from a home you are considering.
Locate the filing
Match the home and nearby work to the correct Uplands plan.
District obligations
Uplands has its own metropolitan districts, and the district attached to the address sets part of the monthly cost.
Shared access differs
Open facilities and their terms are not identical from home to home while the community builds out.
Compare the Home Without Assuming a Uniform Mix
Uplands includes a mix of housing and development areas, but the community name does not tell you the home's builder, layout, condition, completed work, or association approvals. Compare those details in the current home search and during the tour.
For a serious candidate, use the Adams County property record and Westminster permit information. Ask your Kenna Real Estate Group agent to request permits and association approvals for visible changes through the seller. A newer-looking home can still carry property-specific work or obligations that need review.
Picture Daily Trips With Construction Still Underway
Lowell Boulevard, Federal Boulevard, and 88th Avenue shape regular drives around this part of Westminster. Trace the trip from the exact property rather than from the Uplands name. A street connection that looks direct on a map can work differently while adjacent parcels are being built.
Westminster is also planning future parkland and open space within Uplands. Planned spaces can improve the long-term community layout, but a future plan should not stand in for what is open today. Confirm current access and construction conditions before treating a proposed feature as part of your routine.
Weigh the Planned-Community Trade-Offs
| Choice | What may help | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| New development inside established Westminster | Newer homes and a planned street-and-open-space pattern. | Nearby filing status, construction timing, and the current street connection. |
| District and HOA structure | Named bodies for public improvements, services, and community rules. | Taxes, budgets, fees, covenants, design review, and resale documents. |
| Planned shared spaces | Parkland and community facilities may become useful parts of the area. | What is open now, which home receives access, and any current terms. |
Uplands may be a poor fit if you want a settled setting with little nearby construction or if you want to avoid separate district and HOA review. It may remain on the shortlist when the exact home's location, obligations, and present surroundings work for you.
Price the Monthly Obligations and Review the Records
Who governs and serves the property
Identify Uplands Metropolitan District No. 1 or No. 2, the HOA, Westminster permit jurisdiction, Adams County property records, and the utility providers for the exact address. The district and HOA answer different questions.
What you would pay repeatedly
Compare the home's tax record with the district budget and audit, then review the HOA fee schedule, budget, reserves, insurance, and any special assessment. Do not combine those obligations into an estimate without the current records.
What is specific to the home
Use Adams County for the property and tax record. Use Westminster eTRAKiT for permit status. Ask for HOA approvals and resale documents through the seller. Use city public notices to check nearby Uplands filings. Each source answers a separate question.
Questions Buyers Ask About Uplands
How do I identify the metropolitan district?
Start with the Adams County property and tax record for the exact address. Compare the named district with the current transparency records, and ask the title company to identify every taxing district before you write an offer.
How do I find out what is approved near a home?
Match the nearby parcel to the relevant Uplands filing in Westminster's public notices and current-development information. Ask the listed city planner whether the proposal is approved, under review, or changed.
Where do I get current HOA documents?
Your Kenna Real Estate Group agent can request the HOA rules, budget, fee schedule, resale documents, and facility-access terms through the seller.
Are planned parks and shared spaces open now?
Do not assume they are. Check the city's Uplands park plan and ask the responsible HOA or district what is open, which homes receive access, and what current terms apply.
Official Sources
These sources were checked July 11, 2026. Use them to identify the responsible body, then confirm current terms for the exact home. Confirm which district and recurring obligations apply to the address, and ask which facilities are open and on what terms.
District records
City plans and notices
Property records and permits
Talk Through an Uplands Home
Kenna Real Estate Group can help you review the property and tax record, district documents, HOA rules, permits, nearby development plans, shared-space access, and monthly obligations for a specific home.
Those records do not tell you what to offer, how to compete for the home, or when to buy. Call, text, or email Brian Burke to talk through those decisions.
