My experience with Camden was far from great and it's very disappointing. First issue was paying way to much for a 1 bedroom apartment and they raise rent even more, wouldn't been so bad if they were consistent with the services that they make you pay for. For example 30 dollars is added to rent for a community fee for them to hire people to clean, in these pictures people leave their dog poop everywhere and it's so embarrassing when guest come over and they smell strong urine and smell and see dog poop all over the community. You pay 25 dollars for valet trash pick up and most of the time they skip the building or leave peoples trash in the hallways. Elevators are either getting maintenance on and if they are working they are disgusting, snot, hand prints and dog urine most of the time. Hallways never get cleaned just gets sprayed with cleaning spray to mask the smell and a lot of urine stains. Robert Sheppard "Bobby" works with the leasing team very very inappropriate and unprofessional with my girlfriend on the phone blocked her number from the Camden phone list. He has laughed at my girlfriend over the phone and hung up on her. We also had been sexually harassed by a man at the dog park and Camden did absolutely nothing about the situation just had a meeting with us telling us we shouldn't have defended ourselves basically. The appliances inside our okay. The vanity in the bathroom was super chipped, the floors were scratched up, the kitchen counters were super cracked, and the garbage disposal smelled like fish. That's when we moved in. This was just our experience everyone's experience is different. If you do decide to live here just think real hard before moving in. Lots of money and when you move in they will be asking for more money. Looking forward into moving to an apartment that's 1640 in a very nice community with the same luxury appliances with a better apartment team. Do better Camden. read more

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We've been living here almost nine months now and it has been a great experience!! The office staff are friendly, inviting and are involved in making this a true community. We've never had any serious issues, but any concerns we've had, we can just go to the office and mention it and the office staff make sure it gets handled. The maintenance staff are also amazing!!! After barn swallow nesting this spring, they not only pressure washed our porch to get rid of all the bird poo, they also put up netting so the birds wouldn't be able to come back!! The community spaces and grounds are well-kept and clean every time we use them (from the gym to the pool to the mailroom​). Overall, just an excellent community to call home! read more

Beware of this complex! Communication is very poor, it's pulling teeth to go get out what is going on. The grounds look horrible with a ton of dead spots throughout grassy area. Parking is not monitored, anyone and everyone parks wherever they want. Residents are expected to police the garage and call in if they don't see placards. Doors are heavy (stairwell and front doors) and slam constantly. Management can be rude and snappy if you complain. This facility is overpriced and not worth your money. Even the old staff are posting reviews on here as if they were residents to give "glowing" reviews. So they are not true residents!!!! Don't believe all that you read on here. Dogs have been attacked (and died) at the dog park by aggressive dogs. read more

My experience living at Camden Flat Irons was absolutely excellent. The team in the leasing office to the maintenance staff all go above and beyond for their residents. Parking is convenient and was never an issue. The community is very quiet and clean. The maintenance team works very hard to keep the community immaculate. The apartment itself is lovely and spacious. We never had any issues with the apartment and enjoyed our time living in Broomfield. You can't beat the mountain views from this community, truly gorgeous! However, the true magic here is the staff working at Flat Irons. read more

Prospective Tenants: Ask and insist they tell you what they are doing for your personal protection. Apartments are broken into frequently, storage units broken into, cars vandalized, cars stolen. They don't want to own up to any of it, and take zero responsibility. Ask why if an elevator goes out for over a month, if they are going to compensate you in any way. read more

I have lived here at Camden Flatirons for 2 years now and just renewed my lease for another year. It's a little pricier than other complexes in the area, but I still love it here. Parking never seems to be an issue as it is at other places that I've heard about in the area (like Harvest Station down the road that doesn't allow any guests after 6pm due to their postage stamp sized parking lot), the dog park here is large with a washing station, the grounds are well maintained, the exercise room and clubhouse are nice, the maintenance staff is very friendly and responsive, and I'm within a 10-minute walking distance of several huge beautiful parks where I can play ball my dog (East Park, Central Park, and West Park). Plus, I have an awesome view of the mountains from my apartment! (yes, I know that not everyone here has that)... A few things do tend to break around here on a regular basis, such as the elevators, the front access gate, and the Jacuzzi, but residents do get regular updates on the status of their repairs. The management does seem to try to get these issues resolved as quickly as possible. Compared to other places that I've lived, Camden Flatirons is still pretty top-notch. read more

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*** If SMOKE of any kind (cigrette, marijuana and god knows what) bothers you avoid this place *** *** this place is marketed as smoke free but it is NOOOOOT at all *** *** don't bet on your HEALTH you can be in our shoes if you move here*** *** we re extremely unhappy and don't enjoy this place at all *** *** why would the people in the office care they don't have to smell what I smell and spend all days very tense, as long as they sit in the nice office ???? *** It has been 6 days and I made the 6th complaint I haven't even been here a complete week and this issue is what I ve been busy with for most of the time, I should be enjoying this place but instead bcos of selfish people who smoke here my time and happiness is taken away and eventually my life quality is lowered. Management is rude and not willing to listen Not able to investigate things properly.(not willing I should say) Instead of making other residents to quit smoking I was also offered to be able to move out oh really? Thanks. Management gets ZERO stars for the way they handled this matter(she doesn't even know how to apologize because I'm not getting my money's WORTH) They contradict themselves all the time in how they communicate to me regarding this issue. Property manager told me she's been here 1 month and not aware of problems like these. Reading yelp reviews might help. This is a non smoking place and that's why I came here , and I was assured smoking is banned here u can't smoke here smokers will be evicted bla bla bla.we were lied weren't we? This is my 4th night and all I smell is cigrette and sometimes marijuana. Complained 4 times in 4 days and nothing done to stop the smoking Clearly mgmt aren't doingg their job but they know how to lie and lure ppl like me to this place full of smoked. read more

Camden might be the most hateful racist non kid friendly place to ever live. I mean we had a downstairs neighbor who would come up and bang on our door scared my kids and left notes on our door and who complained about the level of noise when we were rarely home. So the Camden staff just said buy some rugs and put them on the ground to try to block out the noise. No to mention their pool area is full of alcoholics who drink out of glass and all the residents leave their food waste by the grill area. My kids have step on glass inside out outside of the pool and once again the staff did not do anything. All they care about is their money and don't care about the people who live there. Maintenance takes 3-4 days just to fix a simple fix but then it breaks again. Garbage disposal never worked. It's suppose to be a smoke free living environment but the residents don't care they smoke in the garage stairwell and wherever they please. Just honestly the worst experience I have ever had. read more

----Update---- Amazing customer service here... I have never lived in an apartment complex where the staff was so responsive to needs/requests. Elyse took the time to take an item left at the office up to my apartment to make sure it was secure. Couldn't say thank you enough... dig this place! read more

Over the years, I've lived at 4 different Camden properties (NC, TX, & CO) and toured over a dozen others. While each property is obviously different regarding character, location, amenities, etc., there is one resounding and remarkable trait shared by each and every Camden community: the care and compassion of the staff. I've compared other apartment companies and have been sold on Camden's customer service for years now. The main thing I want in my home community is peace of mind; to not have to worry about anything because I know I will be taken care of quickly and attentively should something go awry. I stress all day at work so when I come home I don't want to do it anymore, and Camden consistently provides that peace of mind no matter where I go. And always with a smile on their face, too. Maintenance repairs are always finished before I even get home the same day I put in the service request. Should some sort of common area repair/upgrade be needed at the property, I'm always kept in communication by the management to include their recommended alternatives or routes around the work as well as a timeline of completion. If there's an instance where an amenity will be inaccessible for a while, they have even provided access to their nearby sister Camden properties so I could use their pool/gym/etc. When I walk into the management office, I'm always made to feel like I'm priority numero uno, right then and there. Not to mention, the resident events they hold every few weeks are great and they remember your name when they see you. Camden Flatirons is no exception to this fundamental Camden theme, and thus far have made my home away from home feel just like that... home. read more

Moved here last month from another Camden property. The buildings are only five years old and in good shape. I have an 800 sq ft unit - 1br and 1 bath. It's fine for me and the layout is easy to get used to. My unit has a partial view of the mountains. In particular I like the pool, hot tub and workout room. All are in excellent condition and the variety of exercise equipment is excellent - about the best I've seen for a rental unit. There's also a fire pit and barbecue grills by the pool. The staff is always on duty and responsive! The few minor issues I've had were handled promptly. It's a gated community and just a block from the US 36 bikeway which stretches 30 miles between Denver and Boulder. The area has plenty of trails for mountain biking as well. The nearest Starbucks is less than a mile away. In short, I like the place and recommend it. It's pet friendly- and has a dog park, but I wish they'd have a weight limit for pets. Some owners can't control their large dogs. The buildings have an elevator and parking underneath. Reserved spaces are available for an additional fee. My unit has a w/d in it. The kitchen has ample counter and cabinet space. In short, I like it! read more

Don't rent from this company. Bobby the manager is an asshole. If your car gets booted they won't help you. Even after I registered it, have paid monthly on time, and have followed all the rules, I had the plastic tag fall off my car and within 4 hours it was booted. No other cars, just mine. The customer service is horrible and all other properties seem to be able to have the over ride key but not this one and they refuse to help. I will never recommend this place again to anyone. read more

This was the absolute worst experience I have had while living in an apartment complex. We were lied to about multiple different things before and during our time at this property. We would quite literally be told one thing by an employee of the office, then a completely different thing by someone else. The worst part of these apartments was that you can hear absolutely everything from the people living above you. I mean every single footstep. We complained to management multiple times about what sounded like thunder coming from above us, and they responded each time by saying that they were doing nothing but walking around. I ended up getting a video of the tenants jumping up and down and dancing in their apartment! Walking!? Yeah right. Community rules are selectively enforced against only some tenants. We were asked to remove our decorative lighting from our balcony, which we did promptly, yet other residents had the same lights and were never asked to remove them. This was after we got the okay from an office employee that we could have the lights up. I could give countless examples of this. Our dog was attacked by another dog at the dog park. There is a reason most complexes don't allow Alaskan Malamutes. This same dog has attacked at least two other dogs that I know about. Management blamed me for the attack! As if my 20lb golden retriever puppy did something wrong! Management refused to even talk to the other dog's owner, even after three separate attacks! Bottom line, don't spend your hard earned money on what only appears to be a nice property. read more

A bit noisy with the frequently passing train and community construction. The build quality of the property is disappointing but even more disappointing is the lack of awareness and customer service from the Camden staff. The location is lovely and quite convenient to shopping and transportation. read more

Firstly let me state the property it's self is very nice and well kept but that's to be expected for a brandnew complex. Second let me explain how disgusting and despicable the property management staff is. The male leasing agent was rude and inconsolably degrading. I own 3 dogs, it's to be expected that some places will not accept us. However this complex not only wouldn't accept us but suggest we give up one of our dogs so we could live in this self quoted "pet friendly community". After suggesting that and us being very firm we are not doing that decided to ask so are we moving forward with the paperwork. This complex has put a big ding on the Camden name of properties. I truly hope someone from Camden sees this posting and finds it as despicable as we do. If not then I can honestly say you should not tout yourself as a pet friendly community. read more

What ever you do , run away from this place ! Looks are deceiving and the staff will paint a very pretty picture of how great this place is but is anything BUT great. They have poor communication. Don't follow up on anything. They will tell you one thing and then do another. Do NOT trust them. Policies? Ha! Policies are not enforced and are only enforced when it's convenient for them to overcharge customers. Example: Are you a smoker? Well live here because even though it says a non-smoking complex people smoke ALL the time with little to no consequences. Noise ordinance? If you like noise , by all means love here. Quiet hours are not enforced and you can complain to the office but it falls on deaf ears. Management is passive / aggressive. They will say it's an enforceable policy and they will TELL you they will take care of it. But nothing happens.......EVER!!! Pay more money someplace else that values you as the customer and upholds their standards and have integrity. This place is AWFUL. If I could give them a negative rating it would be a -50. read more

We have had issues with our upstairs neighbors for almost 6 months. Apparently their 4 year old will be a track star one day. The problem is, the track is the living room, above our living room and they run sometimes for 2 hours up until 11:00 p.m. at night. We have formally complained, emailed, and spoke to management but they have done what amounts to nothing. Either they are that incompetent or they are hogtied by corporate. Either way, if you are a tenant, bend over.... We tried to find an equitable resolve. We offered to move to another unit if they waved the cost. They refused. Do they not have manager discretion? Their generous resolution? They will not renew their lease in June which means we will have the pleasure of listening to the 400 relay for only $2,000 a month for the next 3 months! Yay! Update. We sublet our place and the staff was uncooperative, disruptive and indifferent with the exception of one wonderful agent. I received a request for a survey by Camden, I went to fill it out, it was expired which I believe was by design to screen out bad reviews - they knew we were not happy. read more

If you just got out of jail then this place is for you. It will make you feel right at home in no time. If you didn't get enough fairy tales as a child, eyelash, come here. You will be told multiples. The staff is highly trained at passing the story on and around and adding their own creative twist as it goes. Basically, the story goes like this, " we are going to charge you as much as possible, certainly more than you thought you would be paying in the beginning" ....and if you come home after a stressful business day to think that maybe you will be playing pool on the pool table or playing cards at the lovely Clubhouse then .....forget about it. Doors close at 5 p.m. weekdays. You can, however, I rent it for a non-refundable and non negotiable, $150 per night this is a room charge. Deposit is extra. A perfectly balanced person might be okay with this kind of nonsense. But I am working on my balance and found it quite disturbing living there. I am an average person trying to live within my means I was tired tired tired and broke broke. Year-round pool was an open, uncovered, untreated big body of standing water all winter this year. Hilarious. read more

Transferred from Camden Boca Raton to Camden Flatirons in the last couple of years. It was the easiest decision, you walked into the leasing office. Greeted by the most amazing management! Everyone at Camden Flatirons is friendly, when you have an issue, they are on it! I have been renting for awhile, Camden Flatirons has surpassed my expectations! So thankful to have an amazing staff and place to live!! If you are looking somewhere else in Broomfield, you need to check out Camden Flatirons out, you will love the staff, amenities, and the overall experience. read more

My husband and I moved in last November, and as any new apartment complex, it has it's ups and downs. For the most part we love it! Our apartment is exactly like the model that was shown to us, and we absolutely love the location. We rarely hear any of our neighbors nextdoor, and the complex is pretty classy. The pool, fitness room, coffee/printer room, clubhouse, and dog park are always clean and are fabulous. On the downside, when we signed our lease we were told many things that we are now finding out are simply not true. Also, there are a lot of hidden fees that keep popping up that we were never told about. I would recommend getting everything in writing before signing a lease, so you don't get unpleasant surprises like most of living here do! Other than that, we love our home at Camden :) read more

I have only had a pleasurable experience living at Camden Flatirons. The complex is quiet and always clean thanks to the driven staff and maintenance. Whenever I'm driving to work and I drive by a staff member, they always wave to me with a smile. So sweet! The rooms are so spacious and everything from the bathroom to the kitchen is so luxurious and modern. Another benefit of living here is that it's only a 15-20 minute drive from both Boulder and Denver. So if you have work or school in those places, you can just commute instead of having to pay Boulder/Denver rent prices. Plus, this apartment offers so many amazing amenities that other places could never. I've lived in many other apartments that do not care about their residents at all but this place will exceed your expectations. If you want a high-quality living situation, live here. read more

I've lived here for 15 months and just renewed my lease. The grounds are immaculate. The apartment is brand new/beautiful. The maintenance crew fixes things quickly and snow removal by them is top-notch. The office employees are always friendly and accommodating. The dog park is AMAZING...I've never seen anything out there like it at an apartment community. I'm a gym rat and wouldn't even use prior gyms at places that I've lived before, but I go to this one regularly. It's got everything! I'm not too big into pools and spas, but theirs is really pretty. The coffee machine that makes lattes is a bonus. I really enjoy living here! read more

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I am moving from FL to the Denver area, and had no idea where to start. These apartments are lovely. That said, the draw for me was Elyse. She went way above and beyond to help me, give me information, and explain all about the Camden communities. I got a job on the other side of Denver, so the commute from Broomfield would have been hard. She still continued to help me! She found me a Camden property closer to work, and I'm ready to go. THANK YOU Elyse for all you've done for me! I owe you lunch when I get out there :) read more

I lived at Camden for 3.5 years and loved it! I was in Building 3, and the Camden team was always very attentive and kept the entire community in the loop about updates, ongoing projects or things to be aware of. The apartments are pretty brand new and were built well. I didn't have any issues with hearing the folks above or below me, and everyone was very friendly! Highly recommend! read more

I have been at Camden for almost two years, and it has been great. The girls in the office are very kind and accommodating, and are always welcome and open to any suggestions the residents have. they are very welcoming, and always have a smile on their face. Recently, I felt some new gym equipment was needed, and they immediately stepped up to the plate and made it happen. I never experienced that before. The maintenance staff is also top notch. They are quick to waive or say hi, and if something is needed in your apartment the guys are quick to jump on it right away. I see some 1 stars. Lets face it, you can't make everyone happy. I agree there are some dead spots around the complex, but that's what happens when you allow pets. I will say the staff is taking the necessary steps to mitigate this issue, so I don't see it being an issue going forward. I mean come on they have a very nice dog park. I think that's huge. Camden is very close to Flatirons crossing mall, theater, food, and some great breweries. It is well positioned to US 36, and 15-20 minutes from Boulder. A new Starbucks just opened up not to far, so that is great, and you can walk there with your pup. Bottom line is this is a great place to live, and I've never had any complaints. I've lived a lot of places over the years, and Camden is by far the best. Thanks Camden Team!!!! read more

Though I am not a current renter of Camden Flat Irons, I am writing on behalf of our amazing tour from Elyse! This woman knows her stuff. Not only was her tour informative, but her personality truly sold us on the property. She was jubilant, made sure to find a connection, and truly cared about making us find a unit that worked for our needs. The property overall was beautiful, well kept, and everyone was extremely hospitable. Thank you for your hospitality! read more

My husband and I have absolutely loved our time here at Camden Flatirons. We moved in 4 months ago and have had nothing but positive experiences. The leasing process was smooth and the staff very transparent in all their rules and policies and very polite when enforcing them. The apartment itself is very nice and we have hardly any noise from neighbors (none at all from adjoining walls, but some footsteps above us which is to be expected). We utilize the amenities as often as possible including the gym, business center, and certainly the coffee machine :) I have recommended Camden Flatirons to several people and I will continue to do so. We have great friends up the street at The Retreat apartments- we don't even live there and we have experienced their poor customer service and their terrible parking situation. We are trying to convince our friends to move here once their lease is up. My only "complaint" is that I would love to see more activities/events hosted for residents. There was a take and bake pizza night that I was very much looking forward to, but it was so popular they ran out within 30 minutes. All in all, we are very happy with our decision to move to Camden Flatirons! read more

I just renewed my lease for another year because I LOVE living here! My neighbors are awesome, the amenities are wonderful and the dog centric mindset of the entire community is awesome! The staff is so nice and very quick to respond, and they will do everything in their power to accommodate residents. I highly recommend Camden Flatirons! I'd also like to point out that safety is a huge priority here and masks are required in all public spaces. read more

Horribly managed apartment complex, there are so many hidden charges. Horrible customer service. Lied too multiple times. look elsewhere to live this place is not good read more

We just renewed our lease for the third time without a second thought. The Camden Flatirons community simply has more to offer than anything around. Here are the amenities that are important to us: - Spacious modern apartment with wood floors and high tech appliances at reasonable rent - Gated well maintained and relatively quiet smoke free community - Garage, covered car port, storage, cable/internet, nice pool, hot tub, gym and biz center all provided - Friendly and helpful staff that will happily provide anything you need (maintenance guys even waive) - Regular events sponsored like food trucks, holiday get togethers charity opportunities, etc - Location, location, location - easy access to Denver and Boulder as well as other places Not to mention the view of the mountains (most days) is pretty nice. We like it here! Mike J read more

I have lived in this community now for 15 months and I have had NO issues. The things individuals are complaining about are your basic apartment issues. When looking for an apartment I knew that I hated people above me so I made sure to select a place on the top floor. If you don't like people above you, don't live below people or in an apartment. The property is always kept up and the pool area and gym are great! The property management have always been super nice and accommodating. It seems as if the people who complain the most are just not happy regardless of where they live. I would recommend Camden Flatirons apartments to anyone! read more

I was just checking the website for pictures of the dog park to show my friend how awesome it is and saw some negative reviews so I felt the need to say something.... I've lived here for six months and love it! So much better than any apartment situation I've ever been in. The staff is awesome and anytime I've ever needed anything, the maintenance team has been there within minutes and are always super friendly... very confused by the negative reviews... I love it here and would definitely recommend it! read more

This location has horrible customer service! I expected more knowing it was a Camden property yet I was terribly dissapointed by how many fairhousing laws they broke along with how rude they were. The apartments are visually pretty but to pay those prices to be treated that way...i think not! They got 2 stars simply because I like the decor and the chairs in the pool is neat. read more

This apartment complex is absolutely wonderful! They are quick to respond to emails, flexible with residents, and Truly care about who lives within their complex! I recently graduated from my Masters program and was easily able to hold my graduation party in the clubhouse. The staff were helpful and attentive and completely accommodating! A few days later, I came home to a surprise from the front office staff saying congratulations and a small gift for graduating! Everyone we have encountered has been incredible, especially Samar! She has been so wonderful and knows my fiancé and I personally, not just as a unit know. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPLEX! read more

My wife and I love living here. The location and amenities are fantastic but what really makes this place special is the staff. They are genuine and great people and also take their jobs seriously when it comes to customer satisfaction. This is the first apartment complex that we've lived in that feels like a home! Shout out to Heather, Samar, Bobbi, Monika and Elyse who always take such good care of us when we need it. You are the cherry on the top of our experience here. read more

We lived at Camden Flatirons for about 6 months prior to relocating overseas and overall we can say that our experience was very positive. We lived in building 6, facing a main road which on evenings and weekends was really quiet. Being south facing we got a lot of nice sun on our balcony, but had shade in the later afternoons, which was nice. From our balcony we could see the mountains. We lived in a 1-bedroom, 792 sq.ft apartment. The leasing / office team and maintenance teams were great - always very responsive. We had a couple of maintenance issues pop up and they were fixed within 24 hours. On the couple of occasions we had more admin / leasing issues, Tammy, the manager at Camden Flatirons was happy to help and did so quickly, and always left us feeling happy with how things were resolved. We loved engaging with her and most of the team members. There were a couple of things we weren't fans of in regards to living at Camden - these things are likely not within the power of the Flatirons team to change hence why I am not reducing the 5-star rating for them, but at least these could be addressed at a Camden national overall business level: 1. There is a "Camden scent" emitted from automated machines in the public areas such as hallways, the office, the clubhouse, the business center and the gym - I personally found this over-powering, and quite horrible. It reminds me of the fragrances casinos use to attempt to mask cigarette smoke. When I came back from the gym in the mornings, my wife would comment that I wreaked, not of sweat but of the "horrible camden smell". Given that there is now research that artificial fragrances could well be linked to health issues, I do wonder if Camden is going to address this at some point in the near future. I hope so. I wonder about the health of the team working in the office long term being exposed to it too. :-( 2. The cleaning products used in the elevators were also overpowering. I appreciate the need to clean and sanitize these spaces - especially as residents take their dogs in the lifts. I am curious if more natural products are available for the cleaning crew, that are not toxic? Again, I hope this is something Camden as a business looks into in the near future. Despite these couple of negative things, in most part, we loved living at Camden Flatirons. We were previously living in Boulder and wondered what it would be like living in Broomfield next to a freeway. We ended up loving the area - it had a lot of great amenities for young families such as the Paul Derda (Broomfield) Rec Center play room and aquatic center with 2 slides and a lazy river, some incredible views of the mountains, lots of open space and pretty rolling hills. read more

Love everything here the staff, utilities, maintenance, location, and friendly neighbors. Everything is perfect except for the loud AC in the living room that won't let you hear the TV clearly. read more

This luxury complex is absolutely beautiful and I love visiting here. My best friend lives here and we've had the privilege of visiting the pool. Great curb appeal, perfect temperature pool and hot tub. Plenty of parking and great sun set views. I would highly recommend these apartments due to location and due to the interior finishes. The staff is also friendly I met Jessica in the office super delightful young woman, Liz too! read more

Property management makes this great apartment an unpleasant experience. When we signed the lease, the staff was amazing, but it seems like the customer focused Camden staff members are no longer at this property. read more

The community offers luxury living and beautiful amenities to a new resident of Colorado at an affordable rate for the growing area. I like the location and convenience to Flatirons Crossings. The grounds are well kept even for the snow days recently. I LOVE the Bark Park with interior wash station, my mastiff mix can't wait to hit the agility equipment regularly! We look forward to making Camden Flatirons our family's home. read more