Last Modified: April 14, 2026

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Prides Crossing Neighborhood Guide

Where Suburbia Meets The Airstrip

🧭Generally defined as the area: Centered around the lake at Prides Crossing, roughly bounded by E Quincy Avenue to the north, S Buckley Road to the west, S Reservoir Road to the east, and E Smoky Hill Road to the south.

📌Best known for: Established suburban homes from the mid‑1980s to 1990s with a central lake and quiet residential streets.

👕You'll fit in if: Your garage stores both sports equipment and Costco bulk purchases.

👍Move here if you want: A quieter, established Aurora neighborhood with decent‑sized homes and a more mature feel than newer developments.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Driving a few miles for restaurants or coffee shops.

TLDR: Suburban comfort with lots of sky.

Pros & Cons of Prides Crossing

Prides Crossing strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyPeaceful & QuietGreen SpaceOutdoor Recreation

Prides Crossing tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeArt SceneEvents & Festivals
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Prides Crossing Neighborhood DNA

Families who want solid homes without Denver prices.

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Some of the Prides Crossing hotspots include: Montview Park, Prides Crossing Park, Aurora Fox Arts Center, Aurora Marketplace, and Jewell Wetlands Natural Area.
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Moving to Prides Crossing - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Aurora or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Aurora guide for the big-picture view — or compare Prides Crossing against other parts of the city in our Aurora neighborhood guide.