Broomfield CO

The municipality of Broomfield was incorporated in 1961 in the southeastern corner of Boulder County. While it is unsure how it received its name, most researchers guess it is from the broomcorn grown in the area, a tall sorghum that farmers sold for use as brooms and whisk brooms. Over the next three decades, the city grew through annexations, many of which crossed the county line into four adjacent counties: Adams, Boulder, Jefferson, and Weld.  Broomfield's recreation opportunities include the Paul Derda Recreation Center and pool, athletic fields, courts and rinks, and open space and trails. Broomfield has an extensive trail system that connects the various lakes and parks. A scenic trail connects Stearns Lake and Josh's Pond on the west side of town. Broomfield also has a 9/11 memorial containing a piece of a steel beam from one of the towers.