Sept. 17 Council update

Final adoption of the Town’s 2020 Budget and consideration of the Town’s participation in the 2020 Community Development Grant Program were both major topics on Town Council’s Sept. 17 meeting agenda. Council also directed st...

Glow and dance for a good cause; Adaptive Recreation fundraiser Sept. 20

Take the work out of working out and help a great cause. The Glow Dance Party Fitness Fundraiser, benefiting the Town’s Adaptive Recreation program, shakes its way to the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park Friday, Sept. 20.

Enjoy great music, ...

Help prevent pollution; Household Chemical Roundup takes place Sept. 21

Get the house cleared out before the weather cools down. Drop off unwanted household chemicals at the Douglas County Household Chemical Roundup Sept. 21.

This year’s roundup will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Castle Rock Water, 175 Kellogg Court. T...

Castle Rock Fire and Rescue earns grant to purchase Hands-Only CPR manikins

Studies continue to show that even a few minutes of hands-on training can make all the difference in a crisis. Recently, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue was awarded a $1,500 grant from the Walmart Foundation, enabling the purchase of Hands-Only Cardio Pulmona...

Town Council to consider several items for continued conservative financial management

Managing Town finances conservatively is a key priority of the Castle Rock Town Council.

Council on Tuesday will consider several items that further this priority, including a $228 million budget for 2020 that includes decreases in both the Town’...

Celebrating the community’s connection; East Plum Creek Trail southern extension opens Sept. 6

It’s the most traveled trail in Castle Rock, and connects neighborhoods throughout the entire community. The East Plum Creek Trail southern extension is now almost complete. Join the celebration Friday, Sept. 6, to officially open the trail.

The ...

Police apprehend suspects in Aug 6 shooting at Ridge Road King Soopers

Over the past two weeks, Castle Rock Police along with their partners at the Denver Police Department, Aurora Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets taskforce conducted an extensive investigation regarding the Aug. 6 shooti...

American Red Cross of Colorado brings free preparedness training to Town residents

As part of their commitment to ensuring the safety and viability of the community, Castle Rock Police Department and Castle Rock Fire and Rescue are partnering with the American Red Cross of Colorado to provide critical training focused on increasing the ...

Founders Parkway and Allen Way improvements set to begin

The intersection of Founders Parkway and Allen Way is one of the busiest in Castle Rock. The roadway was identified for improvements in the Town’s Transportation Master Plan and, hearing driver concerns, the Town is taking the lead on efforts to...

Gas station purchase will make way for future interchange improvements

What’s presently a former gas station will be torn down this year to allow for future improvements at one of the Interstate 25 interchanges in Town.

Town Council last year authorized the purchase of the property at 830 N. Wilcox St., which at tha...

Answer the call of the wild with Animals Around the Rock educational series

Although we may not always see them, creatures big and small inhabit Castle Rock. From June to October, the Town will host Animals Around the Rock, a five-event series all about Castle Rock’s wild side. Presented in partnership with the Douglas ...

New video at CRgov.com shows how the Town insists on quality growth while honoring past commitments

In a thriving community, it’s no surprise that growth is on the mind of many Castle Rock residents. Colorado is experiencing unprecedented growth, and the Town of Castle Rock is no exception. While keeping up with the steady pace of growth is ch...

Local Colorado brings Sunday farmer’s market to Downtown

Sunday mornings just got sweeter. Starting this Sunday, June 2, the Local Colorado will be hosting a farmer’s market at Festival Park. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through the end of September. Grab your tote and meet us...

Sunny days become paddle days at Rueter-Hess Reservoir

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer fun. This year, skip the traditional first dip in the pool and opt for Paddle Days at Rueter-Hess Reservoir. The Town is partnering with the Rueter-Hess Recreation Authority to host several Paddle Day...