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Skate Park.
What’s Online
Rock SolidPro-business sector remains aggressive
LOOKING FORWARD TO LOOKING BACK
Local preservation efforts intensify
PIECE OF MINDStudents receive plenty of individual instruction
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6 LOOKING FORWARD TO LOOKING BACKlocal preservation efforts intensify.
8 ROCK SOLID Pro-business sector remains aggressive.
16 PIECE OF MIND Students receive plenty of individual instruction .
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11 Chamber Report
12 Local Flavor
15 health & Wellness
18 Sports & Recreation
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20 Community Profile
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Welcome to Castle Rockan introduction to the area’S PeoPLe, PLaceS and eventS
Gnarly ollies, dudeWhether you’re looking to catch
some major air, do some ollies and
50-50s, or just try to keep your
balance, Castle Rock Skatepark is a
cool place to play. The park, located
on Trail Boss Road, features a large
advanced street section, a smaller
beginner street section and a gigantic
skate bowl. The skatepark is open day
and night, and safety equipment must
be worn. Castle Rock Skatepark hosts
several local skate competitions
throughout the year.
Participation RecommendedRidgeline open Space is a 370-acre park that sits at an
elevation of 6,607 feet along the Front Range of the Rocky
Mountains. The park, located in the Meadows neighborhood,
consists of several miles of trails, creeks, forest and fields.
The trails are open to the public and are considered moderate,
traveling through valleys and ridgelines. Visitors can take in
views of the Front Range to the west and Castle Rock below
as they traverse open grasslands and dense Gambel oak trees.
Just Walk Right InStep into the recently renovated
Castle Rock Visitors Center and you’ll
be stepping into one of the oldest homes
in the town. The house at 420 Jerry Street
was built more than 100 years ago with
rhyolite stone, a building material found
in this area. The visitors center, which
is run by the Castle Rock Chamber of
Commerce, offers a wealth of information
about nearby attractions, local businesses
and town history. There is a chamber staff
member on-site to answer any questions.
Almanac
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POPuLATION (2009 ESTIMATE)Castle Rock: 48,150
douglas County: 293,521
LOCATIONCastle Rock is in central Colorado,
30 miles south of denver and
40 miles north of Colorado Springs.
BEGINNINGSIn 1874, homesteader Jeremiah Gould
donated 120 of his 160 acres to the
settlement that became Castle Rock.
Within a year, the denver & Rio Grande
Railway arrived in town, and shipments
of quarried rhyolite helped the
community grow.
FOR MORE INFORMATIONCastle Rock Chamber of Commerce
420 Jerry Street
Castle Rock, Co 80104
Phone: (303) 688-4597
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Fax: (303) 688-2688 www.castlerock.org
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A Good Meating Place
Want to know where your steaks
come from? IMI Global can tell you.
located in Castle Rock, IMI Global
provides livestock verification
services to meat packers, feed
yards, processors and retailers,
thereby assuring consumer
confidence. The company’s web-
based applications are being used
by more than 6,000 ranchers,
2,500 feed yards and three of the
country’s largest meat packers,
along with the U.S. government.
Fast Factsn more than three quarters of the castle rock workforce are white-collar.
n there are more than 100 stores located at the outlets at castle rock.
n noted residents of castle rock include professional golfer dale douglass, oscar-nominated actress amy adams and WBa professional basketball player ann Strother.
n Livability.com recently named castle rock fourth in the list of golf’s Best kept Secrets: 10 great golf cities.
n rhyolite has been mined in and around castle rock since the town was officially established in 1881, and the mineral is still seen today on the exteriors of many of the town’s historic buildings.
n the annual Subaru elephant rock cycling Festival in castle rock kicks off the colorado cycling season in June.
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hunger CravingsBring your appetite to Crave restaurant for a fun atmosphere and a
number of interesting menu items. Crave is a Castle Rock urban diner
that serves huge burgers, sandwiches, salads and thick shakes seven
days a week. Try the Fatty Melt – a bacon cheeseburger, tomato and
pickles between a pair of grilled cheese sandwiches. Then wash it
down with the Velvet elvis, a shake that includes bananas and bacon.
Feats of Prestidigitation
Magicians Joe and Carol Givan
have delighted audiences and
messed with minds at their Theatre
of dreams since 2003. This 72-seat
performance space provides family-
friendly entertainment that leaves
spectators wondering how they did
it. “We specialize in variety arts,”
Givan says. “It’s like Vaudeville, only
for the 21st century.” Performances
include world class jugglers,
ventriloquists, circus acts, mind
readers and escape artists. The
theater offers private parties in
addition to stage shows.
This Sign RocksWelcome to Castle Rock, as depicted by a metal and rhyolite
Castle Rock sculpture prominently displayed at the northwest
corner of the Founders/Meadows Parkway interchange at I-25. It
was built by artist Barbara Grygutis and imitates the town’s unique
skyline. The sculpture is 16 feet tall with lights on the inside that
illuminate it at night. It has been on display since 2007.
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Castle Rock officials say that a property in town is historic if it was built before 1946 and has some historical significance.
A good example is the B&B Café on Wilcox Street, where a 17-year-old fugitive murderer stopped to eat in 1946 and was confronted by an unarmed Douglas County marshal. The surprised fugitive panicked and shot the marshal dead.
“Preservation of interesting old buildings all over Castle Rock have been gaining momentum in recent years,” says Dave Hieronymus, vice chairman of the Castle Rock Historic Preservation Board and a local architect with DLH Architecture. “The Historic Preservation Board is commissioned by the town council specifically to advise town officials about historic properties throughout the community, and to help individual businesses and homeowners with renovations.”
hammers at the hammer houseHieronymus says an example of a recent renovation is
Hammer House, an old residence that is the only property in Castle Rock listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
“Our board protects the integrity of downtown and the nearby Craig and Gould area, and we are able to secure grant money from the Colorado Historical Society for worthwhile projects,” he says. “Recent grant money went toward electrical upgrades and foundation repairs at Hammer House.”
Hieronymus points out that preservation efforts have attracted somewhat of a local following. Downtown Castle Rock trolley tours are held every May; all tours in 2010 were booked solid.
“The tour travels to where the Civil Conservation Camp used to be as well as the old frontier town of Douglas,” he says. “Right now, our board is working with the town council on efforts to also preserve the old ATSF train depot located
on the southbound tracks going through Castle Rock. In addition, a tourism brochure of historic sites in Castle Rock is now available to the public at the Chamber’s Visitors Center.”
Plenty of Space Is OpenIn the neighboring community of Sedalia, a prime
example of preservation is Cherokee Ranch & Castle, a Scottish-style castle built in 1924 that is perched above 3,200 acres of ranch land. And in the area of land preservation, the Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources was established in 1994 to oversee the protection of 46,552 acres of open space in the county.
Specific large tracts of open spaces that have been preserved include Columbine, Glendale, Hidden Mesa, Sharptail Ridge and Spruce Mountain. Also on the list is Greenland Open Space, whose 17,000 acres make it one of the largest preserved areas in the western United States.
“We enhance the quality of life for residents by protecting wildlife habitats, natural resources, historic sites, scenic views and Douglas County’s rural heritage,” says Cheryl Matthews, director of the Douglas County Division of Open Space and Natural Resources.
Green and CleanMeanwhile, preservation efforts also include
environmental initiatives such as recycling. All Bright Sanitation and Haulaway Solid Waste & Storage are green companies that are engaged in local recycling efforts, while Intermountain Rural Electric Association has begun implementing a coal-burning technology that is both futuristic and clean.
“There are many ways to preserve,” Hieronymus says. “It’s good to see Castle Rock and Douglas County businesses and individuals embracing this cause.”
PRESERVATION EFFORTS INCREASE IN CASTLE ROCK
SToRy By KEVIN LITWINPhoToGRAPhy By TODD BENNETT
Looking Back
Looking Forwardto
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Preservation in castle rock extends to traditions like the Lighting of the
Star (top middle), a tradition that began in 1936. cherokee ranch &
castle (top left, top right, bottom) is also on the preservation list.
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Opportunity still knocks in Castle Rock, even in this difficult national economy. Local
businesses that have expanded in recent times include Copperfalls Aveda Day Spa, Dream Pastries, Outlets at Castle Rock and and Crave, a second eatery established by the owners of the popular Old Stone Church restaurant.
Meanwhile, a new business that arrived in town in 2010 is Aluwind Inc., a Denmark-based manufacturer of aluminum parts used for wind turbines and towers. The company began shipping finished products to customers in July 2010 from its 50,000-square-foot
plant in Castle Rock, and Aluwind plans to expand its facility to 80,000 square feet during 2011.
howdy, Partners“A key factor for recent economic
success in town has been the creation of the Castle Rock Economic Partnership, which hosts a meeting every Friday with officials from the Chamber, the town, Downtown Development Authority and economic development council,” says Frank Gray, president and CEO of the Castle Rock Economic Development Council. “All of these Partnership members meet weekly to talk about how we can improve our
current business-friendly environment, and plan what specific strategies we want to employ to help attract more business to Castle Rock.”
Whatever the group has been discussing at their Friday meetings seems to be working, as evidenced by Castle Rock being named the 2010 Large Community of the Year by the Economic Development Council of Colorado.
“The Colorado council recognized our efforts in expanding existing businesses, plus we’ve been lucky enough to attract new companies to Castle Rock on a somewhat frequent basis,” Gray says.
PRO-BuSINESS SECTOR REMAINS AGGRESSIVE
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SToRy By KEVIN LITWIN
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‘Til Death Do They PartOne of those companies to choose
Castle Rock is Mywedding.com, which helps couples across the United States find vendors for every aspect of their upcoming weddings.
“Our website has information on wedding vendors in 145 cities – from Maine to Florida to California to Washington,” says Woody Pastorius, president and CEO of Mywedding.com. “It’s a free wedding website, but couples must sign up with us to gain access. We make our money by putting together information on the various vendors who pay us. Our site provides all of the tools for a couple to fully plan
their wedding by themselves.”Pastorius says the site has 50
categories for each city, from cakes and flowers to photographers and ministers to tuxedos and wedding gowns. There are also links to themed weddings such as nautical, outdoor, cultural, green, offbeat, fusion, current trends and inspiration on a budget.
“Our company started in Seattle and has tech support in Portland, but we also wanted to establish a location farther east since we offer our service to the entire country,” he says. “Castle Rock is a scenic community with a well-trained, high-tech workforce, so we couldn’t be in a better place.”
Less Money to Get RollingGray echoes that sentiment, pointing
out that Castle Rock has many positive qualities that help make it easier to sell the community to prospective new businesses.
“We had a groundbreaking in August 2010 for a $23.6 million Centura Adventist Hospital and have several other projects in the works,” he says. “Yes, there are many positives that can attract future projects, including the town’s recent passage to reduce sureties for development. That means it now costs less money to get a project off the ground in Castle Rock, which will help our economy even further.”
dream Pastries (top left), mywedding.com (top right) and aluwind inc. (bottom) are just a few castle rock businesses that have flourished despite the tough economy.
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Biz BriefsBuSineSSeS – Both Large and SmaLL – that heLP deFine
caStLe rock’S economic cLimate
BuBBLES LIQuOR WORLDBiz: Wine and spiritsBuzz: Bubbles bills itself as having the largest and best selection of wine, beer and spirits in Douglas County, plus a huge selection of cigars in its walk-in humidor. The store has a staff of 25 that includes two sommeliers and three wine experts, and wines range in price from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. More than 18,000 items are in the inventory.www.bubblesliquorworld.com
MEDVED AuTOPLEXBiz: Car and truck dealershipBuzz: Not many automotive dealerships sell both General Motors and Ford vehicles, but Medved Autoplex does. The auto giant boasts that its customers receive the best ownership experience possible, for the entire life of their vehicles. The dealership sells new models of brands such as Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC, Lincoln and more, along with pre-owned cars and trucks. www.medved.com
PATRIOT ENTERPRISESBiz: Plumbing, heating and airBuzz: Javier Hoggard founded Patriot Drains in 1997 and has since changed the name to Patriot Enterprises. The Castle Rock company specializes in plumbing, drain cleaning, and heating and cooling needs. Representatives are available to answer the phone 24/7, and the company schedules a precise two-hour appointment window. www.patriotpros.com
COWEST INSuRANCE GROuPBiz: Insurance companyBuzz: CoWest has been serving Douglas County for more than 75 years. It started as a single agency and today has more than 30 agencies serving the entire state of Colorado. CoWest officials provide insurance service to clients in both metropolitan Colorado markets and rural towns. Some types of insurances offered include personal, business, automotive and much more. www.cowest.com
ScorecardBuSINESS AT
A GLANCE
DOuGLAS COuNTy:
$2 billionAnnual retail sales
$9,501Retail sales
per capita
$242 millionAnnual hotel
and food sales
23,206Total number
of firms
source: U.s. Census QuickFacts
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chamber reportchamBer heLPS SmaLL BuSineSSeS Succeed
T he Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce has 500 members, and
about 475 are small-business owners or operators. That is why chamber officials focus much of their attention on working with development programs to help those businesses succeed.
“In 2009, the Castle Rock Economic Partnership was formed, which features the Chamber joining forces with the Castle Rock Economic Development Council and town government,” Pam Ridler, president of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, says. “Each entity has a specific mission regarding local economic development, and the chamber’s involves training and providing counseling services for our small-business members.”
Ridler adds that the chamber has assisted in creating an organization called the Douglas County Business Alliance, with a focus that includes advocating political actions.
“The Alliance is seven area business groups that have hired a lobbyist who keeps us abreast of what’s going on at the State Capitol,” she says. “We make sure that whenever a business issue goes before the legislature, we as a county
know that our voice is being heard.”Ridler says sometimes small-
business owners don’t realize how legislation at the local and state level can actually affect their companies.
“The Alliance has a board of 21 directors who have expertise in many different areas, so when decisions are being made at the State Capitol, we get very involved if it’s an issue that can affect the economy of our community,” she says. “We always give our membership a heads-up if something relevant is about to occur at the State Capitol that could affect them.”
Meanwhile, in other chamber news – in the area of aesthetics – the chamber’s offices at 420 Jerry Street were completely renovated in 2010. Their headquarters is a historic home they began occupying in the early-1990s.
“The old home needed a lot of upgrades and the outdoors is now beautifully landscaped, but my staff and I are especially pleased because each office now has a closet,” Ridler says. “Many historic homes were built with no closets, but now our office has several. I know it doesn’t seem like much, but it’s great news for all of us who work here.” – Kevin Litwin
Back row (L to r): melissa mares, communications Specialist; Joanne taylor, director of membership; melissa moroni, director of ProgramsFront row (L to r): Susan o’malley, new member account executive; Pam ridler, President/ceo; tammy cratty, office administrator; and diane Leduc, director of marketing
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local Flavor
home to several iconic local restaurants, an annual food festival and a weekly farmers market, Castle Rock provides plenty of delicious cuisine options amid the breathtaking scenery of this foothills town.
FavOrite castle rOck restaurantsCastle Café is located downtown inside the
historic Castle hotel and Bar, and is famous for
its pan-fried chicken, buffalo meat loaf and
yuppie-I-o dip.
Union An American Bistro has made a big
impression on the local dining scene with
dishes such as the signature double-bone 16-oz.
roasted pork chop served with famous mashed
potatoes, apple chutney and a cider, whole-grain
mustard glaze.
Angie’s Restaurant is known as “the homemade
spaghetti place.” It has been around more than 40
years – starting in denver in 1965 and making the
move to Castle Rock in 1998.
Pegasus Restaurant offers diners a seemingly
endless array of international choices, from Grecian
gyros to half-pound Angus burgers. The family-
friendly eatery cooks up some of the best American,
Mexican and Greek cuisine around, including a
deliciously authentic, south-of-the-border breakfast.
The Rockyard American Grill & Brewing Co. has
become a local favorite because of its outstanding
food and first-rate micro brews. With daily drink
specials and award-winning burgers, sandwiches,
steaks and seafood, the Rockyard has something
for everyone.
The Augustine Grill is nestled in the heart of the
Rock. It’s located inside an early 1900s Victorian
home, and serves menu items such as roasted rack
of lamb, beef tenderloin medallions, seared tuna and
homemade soups.
other notable Castle Rock eateries include Tana
dolce, an Italian Cicchetti wine bar and restaurant
(“Cicchetti” is an Italian term for shared plates big
enough for two); The Fowl line, a sports bar
featuring pizza, salads, sandwiches and “famous”
wings; and Gabriel’s, a Zagat award-winning and
locally owned northern Italian fine dining restaurant.
FamOus FOOd FestivalTaste of douglas County is an annual food festival
where the area’s best restaurateurs offer bite-sized
versions of their culinary creations. More than 40
vendors – big and small, casual and fine dining –
take part in the summertime event, held at the
events Center at the douglas County Fairgrounds.
Attendees drive all the way from denver and
Colorado Springs to sample what local restaurateurs
claim is the best food on the Front Range. The event
also has live entertainment, cocktails and more.
castle rOck Farmers marketFor fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, flowers,
salsas, pastas, pestos, canned goods, handmade
gifts and more, make your way to the Castle Rock
Farmers Market downtown on Wilcox Square.
originally named Plum Creek Valley Farmers Market,
the market began in 1987 and is held every Saturday
from July to october. – Laura Gallagher
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Broccoli cheese cornbreaduSe your FarmerS market FindS to make thiS great reciPe.
recipe prOcedure:
Mix together eggs, butter, onion, cottage cheese and
broccoli. Add Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix. Pour into a
greased 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Bake at 350 degrees
for 45 minutes to one hour. Cut into wedges to serve.
ingredients:
4 eggs, beaten
2 sticks melted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 12-ounce carton cottage cheese
1 package chopped broccoli, thawed
2 boxes Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
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health & Wellness
Quality health care isn’t hard to find in castle rock. Sky Ridge Medical Center is easily accessible in nearby lone Tree, and Castle Rock is currently home to several medical facilities. Soon, with the addition of Centura health’s Castle Rock Adventist health Campus, residents will have another great option for medical care.
castle rOck adventist health campus
Construction is underway on the Castle Rock
Adventist health Campus, which will span 50 acres
on the northeast corner of Meadows Parkway and
Prairie hawk drive.
Centura health, Colorado’s largest hospital and
health-care network, provides advanced care to
more than half a million people each year across
12 hospitals. With the addition of the Castle Rock
facility, the community will have easy access to
this network.
Phase 1, which is set to be complete in the
winter of 2011, will include a 20,000-square-foot
emergency room and imaging center that will
offer full emergency medical services and will
be conveniently located adjacent to The Meadows
at historic Castle Rock. The Meadows, a planned
community, borders to the west and includes a town
center and various residential units, with convenient
access to I-25.
sky ridge medical centerIn lone Tree, Sky Ridge Medical Center
offers comprehensive health-care services in an
innovative, aesthetically pleasing hospital facility
that features fireplaces, gardens, playgrounds and
other amenities.
Among its services are a level III emergency/
trauma department and a sports medicine and
rehabilitation center. There is also a 29-bed cardiac
care floor, expanded intensive care facilities and a
cardiac rehabilitation program.
Sky Ridge Medical Center also has an imaging
center in Castle Rock, which offers services such
as CT scans, mammograms, MRIs and X-rays.
Other medical services in castle rOck
Castle Rock is also home to many other medical
facilities. liberty dialysis on Trail Boss drive is a
healthy choicesarea oFFerS many medicaL care oPtionS, With more on the Way
Herbert J. Josepher, M.D.
Regina M. Lurie, M.D.
Michael Milobsky, M.D.
Sarah Dacey, M.D.
1001 S. Perry St.
Suite 101A
Castle Rock
Located in Medical Park behind Safeway
(303) 688-5226
patient-centric treatment facility for kidney patients
that offers a unique spa-like atmosphere with Wi-Fi
and television.
Plum Creek Medical, which opened in 1987, offers
on-site laboratory, X-ray, osteoporosis bone scan,
cardiac care and preventive medicine. In addition to
treating patients, Plum Creek Medical reaches out to
the community by sponsoring charities such as the
Muscular dystrophy Association, The American
Cancer Society and Compassion International.
– Laura Gallagher
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the douglas county school district, one of the fastest-growing districts in Colorado, has 14 schools in Castle Rock. With programs designed to engage students and involve parents, douglas County schools strive to help students acquire skills to become responsible citizens.
elementary and middle schOOls
Castle Rock’s nine elementary
schools and two middle schools
give students many hands-on
learning opportunities. With
student-teacher ratios averaging
around 17 to one, students receive
plenty of individual instruction.
denver’s 5280 magazine
recently named two of Castle
Rock’s elementary schools to its
list of top 10 elementary schools
in the denver area. Timber Trail
elementary is noted for its arts,
music and P.e. curriculum, as well
as its distinction as a three-time
John Irwin award winner.
Flagstone elementary was
listed in part for its library
collection of more than 10,000
books, extensive computer
facilities and its Tie-Dye Scribes Times online newspaper, to which
students from first to sixth grade
contribute on a regular basis.
The two middle schools in
Castle Rock, Mesa Middle School
and Castle Rock Middle School,
both run on conventional
schedules and include students
in seventh and eighth grades.
Castle Rock Middle School,
located on Meadows Boulevard,
has approximately 1,400 students
and combines both traditional and
alternative teaching methods.
In the fall of 2008, Mesa Middle
top-notch schoolseducation iS a high Priority in caStLe rock
education
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School opened in Founders
Village. The 134,000-
square-foot, two-story building
accommodates up to 1,000
students and has an adjacent
baseball field and a football
field with gravel track.
high schOOlsCastle Rock’s two public high
schools offer excellent academic
programs, as well as a variety of
extracurricular activities.
douglas County high School is
the oldest high school in the
county and serves approximately
1,700 students. A rigorous
academic program and a variety
of activities prepare students for a
future in college, vocational school,
the military or the workforce.
With strong sports and arts
departments, students have
many choices when it comes to
extracurricular activities. options
include field hockey, rock
climbing, photography, sculpture
and many others. dChS also
has eight vocational programs
designed to prepare students for
the workforce. These programs,
which include agriculture/food
science, technology and health
care, cater to today’s fastest-
growing job markets.
located on North Meadows
drive, Castle View high School
features a different approach to
the three R’s of education. With
five academies of study to choose
from – including two that focus
on math/science/engineering and
biotechnology/health sciences –
this high school of more than
1,500 students is focused on
preparing students for high-
tech work in a personalized
environment. CVhS also has a full
range of sports and activities, and
is most known for cheerleading,
football and orchestra.
– Laura Gallagher
higher edArapahoe Community College
offers students more than 130
two-year associate degree
and certificate programs, as
well as guaranteed transfer
programs to Colorado’s four-year
public institutions. There are
two campuses – the Littleton
Campus and the Parker Campus,
formerly University Center at
Chaparral. ACC prides itself on
being affordable and for offering
individual attention to students
through smaller class sizes and
a faculty who cares. For more,
visit www.arapahoe.edu.
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known for its spectacular views of the Front range, Castle Rock is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With an extensive network of parks and trails, a variety of sports and recreation programs, golf courses and exciting events, there’s always something fun to do in Castle Rock.
the great OutdOOrsCastle Rock features more than 5,000 acres
of open space with plenty of parks and 56 miles
of trails. More than 250‚000 people visit the
Castlewood Canyon State Park each year to hike‚
picnic‚ rock climb‚ take photographs‚ bird watch
or just enjoy the views.
Just south of Castle Rock‚ Greenland is the largest
ranch between Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. A
private buyer put a conservation easement on 17‚300
acres. The remaining 3‚700 acres are owned by
douglas County‚ which built an 8.5-mile trail for
hiking‚ biking and equestrian use on the public
portion called Greenland open Space.
Glendale farm‚ a 160-acre property east of I-25,
offers panoramic views from Pikes Peak to longs
Peak. It also includes a popular 17-acre dog park
where pets can romp off-leash.
Cycling is also a great way to enjoy Castle Rock.
The Subaru elephant Rock Cycling Festival, held
every June, is the unofficial start to the Colorado
cycling season and is a very popular local event.
Fun FOr the WhOle FamilyCastle Rock’s 17 parks provide endless
recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Park amenities include bike paths, climbing walls,
tennis courts, ball fields, disc golf, picnic facilities
and a skate park, among other attractions. Visit the
Town of Castle Rock for a complete list of parks,
open space and trails, and their features.
The 84,000-square-foot Castle Rock Recreation
Center provides outdoor, fitness, toddler and senior
programs, special-interest classes, athletics and
aquatics. A variety of classes ranging from aerobics
to pottery are also offered. In addition, the rec
center hosts youth and adult sports teams, special
events, a flag-football tournament and sports camps.
The douglas County Fairgrounds accommodate
civic, recreational, business and youth activities as
well as the annual county fair. Facilities on the
property include a 29,000-square-foot events
center, an indoor arena ideal for trade shows and
equine events, and an outdoor arena.
tee timeThe town and surrounding area boast several
outstanding public and private golf courses. options
include The Country Club at Castle Pines, a 7,400-
yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Championship course;
Plum Creek Golf and Country Club, which offers
some of the most challenging holes in the state; the
town’s own award-winning Red hawk Ridge, a
masterpiece where every inch of the 6,942-yard
course tees up beautiful Front Range scenery; and
The Club at Pradera, an Irish-modern masterpiece
located between Parker and Castle Rock.
– Laura Gallagher
Sports & Recreation
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Arts & Culture
if a city’s cultural health can be judged by its artistic endeavors, then Castle Rock is in fine shape. It may be a small-town community of approximately 48,000, but Castle Rock is brimming with all the cultural experiences you would find in much larger cities like denver or Colorado Springs.
theater and musicThe Front Range Theatre
Company offers high-quality
community theater productions,
a thriving youth theater program,
dinner theaters, murder mysteries
and theater classes, while the
Castle Rock orchestra presents
musical concerts of 20th-century
styles such as Impressionism,
Americana, pops and film music.
puBlic artThe town’s Public Art
Commission helps keep the town’s
visual arts scene vibrant with a
master plan that calls for public
art at each gateway to Castle
Rock, in addition to colorful art
displays that dot the town. A
stunning $70,000 bronze statue
at the Craig & Gould entry to the
town at Fifth and Gilbert streets
honors the historical nature
of that area. Cooling the Dogs,
by sculptor Craig Bergsgaard,
depicts a horse standing
alongside a seated cowboy
shaking out his boot. At the north
entrance ramp to Castle Rock, a
five-piece sculpture and signage
create an exciting gateway to the
town. The sculpture is 16 feet tall
with lights on the inside‚ so it
glows at night. It is made of
perforated aluminum‚ with
rhyolite stone at the base. The
lettering is made of brushed
aluminum. Rhyolite is native to
the Castle Rock area and is used
in many of the community’s
buildings‚ as well as in The Keystone to the Castle sculpture
near the intersection of Wilcox
and Interstate 25‚ which the
Public Art Commission was also
instrumental in establishing. The Keystone is a series of five arches
set at different angles‚ and the
top of the tallest arch has a
rhyolite stone set in it.
art exhiBits and events
The Greater Castle Rock Art
Guild helps keep the downtown
area alive with creativity. Thanks
to the efforts of the 200-plus
member organization, the town has
become known as the “left Bank
of Colorado,” much like the left
Bank near the louvre in Paris,
France. GCRAG promotes a
variety of juried art exhibits and
art-related events at downtown
locations throughout the year.
FestivalsAnd two major Castle Rock
festivals draw residents and
visitors together in celebration
of the important cultural entities,
small town, Big culturecaStLe rock’S artS and cuLturaL Scene thrive
ray WatermanPhotographer Ray Waterman has spent more than a decade capturing the natural beauty of Castle Rock and the surrounding area with his cameras. His wildlife photography is vivid and packed with action, while his landscapes are pristine and awe inspiring.
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art and wine. A tradition for
more than 20 years, Colorado
ArtFest at Castle Rock, sponsored
by the Chamber of Commerce,
happens downtown in September
and draws more than 25,000
visitors. The festival showcases
the artwork of artists from all
over the country and includes
live entertainment, a Children’s
Imagination Zone, food vendors,
locally brewed beer and more. In
July, Castle Rock hosts its annual
WineFest celebration, which
brings together Colorado’s
top wineries for wine seminars,
tastings and demonstrations.
The event also includes vendors,
entertainment and cuisine from
local restaurants.
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35COST OF LIVING
$111,294median household income
$299,167median home Price
$1,016median rent for a two- Bedroom apartment
hOuSEhOLD INFORMATION
48,150total Population
36median resident age
74%married
26%Single
30%age 19 and under
51%age 20-54
19%age 55 and over
86%White
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
Sunny days are the norm in Castle Rock throughout the year. In the summer, hot daytime temperatures are kept comfortable due to the low humidity level, and the evenings cool off to a perfect temperature for sleeping. Winter snowfalls melt quickly, and warm Chinook winds bring temperatures up into the 60s on occasion during the winter months.
84 FSummer high temperature
14 FWinter Low temperature
17”annual rain Fall (vs. national average annual rain Fall of 37”)
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COMMuNITy OVERVIEWWith spectacular views of the Front Range and the unique vistas of
the buttes, Castle Rock is in a beautiful setting. Residents have quick
and easy access to some of the best recreational opportunities
available in the country. Students here excel in top-quality schools
and play in safe neighborhood parks. Businesses are drawn by a highly
skilled, educated and experienced labor force, and by the proximity
to the state’s two major markets, denver and Colorado Springs.
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Through the lens
I was driving around shooting
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trendy neighborhood called
The Meadows in Castle Rock
when I noticed these horses
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one quarter of the land at The
Meadows is dedicated to parks
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