Sunrise Ridge is a quiet neighborhood in Widefield, located south of Bluestem Prairie Open Space between Highway 21 and Fountain Mesa Road. The area is built around Sunrise Elementary School and offers quick access to Interstate 25, which makes commuting easy. Homes here were primarily built from the 1980s to early 2000s, ranging from 1,200 to 2,500 square feet, with attached garages and mature trees on larger lots. Wide sidewalks make walks and bike rides safe for all ages. Many houses have clear views of the Front Range and Pikes Peak, giving residents a beautiful daily backdrop. Sunrise Ridge does not have a mandatory HOA, so homeowners enjoy more flexibility. Little-known fact: some backyards in Sunrise Ridge have unobstructed sunset views over Big Johnson Reservoir, a rare feature in the city.
Living in Sunrise Ridge means parks and trails are always nearby. Bluestem Prairie Open Space features over two miles of trails that circle Big Johnson Reservoir, ideal for birdwatching and fishing. Falcon Regional Park and Widefield Community Park offer sports fields, disc golf, playgrounds, and picnic areas within a short drive. Shopping and dining are convenient, with Walmart, Safeway, and local favorites like The Local Table and MoGlo Espresso close by. Kids in Sunrise Ridge attend Sunrise Elementary, Janitell Middle, and Mesa Ridge High in Widefield School District 3. The neighborhood is part of the 80911 zip code and sits within the Fountain Valley MLS area.