News and Announcements

Town Council supports passage of Douglas County Schools’ ballot initiatives 5A and 5B

To benefit every student, family and staff member – and the entire Douglas County community – the Castle Rock Town Council at its Sept. 19 meeting expressed its support for the Douglas County School District’s ballot initiati...

Work to repair Rec Center slide tower underway

This week, Castle Rock Recreation Center visitors will begin to see construction activity related to necessary repairs of the slide tower structures in the Leisure Pool area. 

The waterslides at the Rec Center have been closed since March 2022 due...

Celebrate opening of new Castle Rock Colorado Front Range Trail segments Oct. 14

The final Town of Castle Rock segments of the Colorado Front Range Trail open next month, connecting recreational trail users, hikers, cyclists and commuters to even more locations throughout Town and the Front Range.  

Celebrate community connect...

Sept. 19 Council update

The local historic landmark designation of three drainage drop structures was approved at Town Council’s Sept. 19 meeting. 

Here is a closer look:

McMurdo Gulch drop structures — Preserving structures of historic signif...

Epic trail event, Castle Rock Trail Festival, takes over Philip S. Miller Park Oct. 7

Explore Castle Rock’s beautiful trails, participate in an epic event and learn to liveBIG, while supporting a great cause at the Castle Rock Trail Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Philip S. Miller Park. 

This athletic event has something for every...

New sculptures in public spaces give Castle Rock a chance to encounter art

Public art can help brighten a community, and new sculptures in several public places are helping Castle Rock shine. It’s all thanks to a partnership between the Town of Castle Rock and the Douglas County Art Encounters program.

Art Encounters pr...

Town seeks input on proposed Public Art Strategic Plan

Update Sept. 20: Feedback deadline extended; complete an online questionnaire by Saturday, Sept. 30.  

Public art means many things to people. The Town of Castle Rock wants to hear from residents to ensure that public art and programming ...

Help name the Town’s newest neighborhood park in Plum Creek

A fitting name may be inspired by nearby geography, flora or fauna, or by a local historical figure. It could be influenced by something else altogether.

Whatever comes to mind, the Town wants to know your thoughts regarding what to call its next neighborh...

Connect with your representatives: Community invited to Council open houses

Chat with your Town Council representatives and learn what’s happening in Castle Rock at a series of upcoming open houses.

The open houses are designed to foster community engagement and provide residents with the opportunity to interact directly...

Shop local, eat local at the Festival Park Farmers Market beginning Sunday, May 28

Fresh produce at the farmers market is a sure sign the summer season has arrived. Enjoy warmer temperatures and seasonal goods at the Festival Park Farmers Market all summer long — the market returns Sunday, May 28. 

Organized again this year by t...