Meadows Parkway, all lanes fully open

It has been a long construction season, but the wait is finally over. All lanes of Meadows Parkway will officially be open the evening of Friday, Aug. 10. Thank you for everyone’s patience and dedication minding traffic control measures and deto...

Experience true legends live in Castle Rock Aug. 18

Four legendary rock icons on one stage in Castle Rock. It’s a once in a life time experience any music lover should not miss. The super concert David Pack’s Legends Live will take over the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park Saturday...

Second round of public input requested as Town continues plans to widen Plum Creek Pkwy

Public feedback has been important as the Town plans to widen Plum Creek Parkway east of Gilbert Street.The project planning team heard initial feedback in May and has some ideas for possible improvements. Now, the team would like feedback on these option...

Recreation Center closed Aug. 13-17 for annual maintenance

Gym-goers, fitness buffs and swimmers, mark your calendars. The Castle Rock Recreation Center will be closed Aug. 13-17 for routine maintenance and general cleaning. Extended closures of the basketball courts, leisure pool, hot tub and steam room are alre...

Castle Rock Police Recover Several Stolen Guns

Castle Rock Police have recovered several handguns stolen from DCF Guns. On Friday, Aug. 3, Castle Rock Police responded to the 1100 block of Park Street after being notified by the owner of DCF Guns that two handguns were discovered stolen from his Castl...

Castle Rock Fire Along With All Douglas County Fire Districts Use App to Save Lives

The Douglas County 911 Authority Board is funding a life-saving smartphone application that is now available to the community and free to download.

PulsePoint Respond is a mobile app that alerts CPR-trained citizens to someone nearby experiencing a Sudden ...

Roadway signs, striping changes will improve Butterfield Crossing Drive

Improved access for all users is the goal of some upcoming changes on Butterfield Crossing Drive.

In the coming weeks, that roadway will be restriped between North Meadows and Buttercup drives to add a multimodal striped shoulder, which can be used for bic...

Stormy week leads Castle Rock Fire and Rescue to lift fire restrictions

Rain brought by summer storms this week has reduced the risk of fires in our area. As a result, fire restrictions have been lifted.

Acting on authority granted by Town Council, Acting Town Manager Fritz Sprague and Acting Fire Chief Eric Morgenthaler Thurs...

Thinking of running for Town Council or Mayor? Read this.

In November, elections will be held for the Councilmembers representing the newly drawn Town Council Districts 3 and 5. Castle Rock’s first Mayor at-large will also be on the ballot.

Candidates interested in becoming a candidate for these offices...

Submit ideas to name the Town’s next park near Aspen View Academy

Perhaps it should be inspired by a historical figure. Or, by local flora or fauna. It could be influenced by something else altogether.

Whatever you think, the Town wants to know your thoughts regarding the name for its next park in The Meadows, near Aspen...

Three new signals installed to keep traffic moving in the right direction

As traffic picks up on both the north and south ends of Town, and a new fire station gets up and running, there will be new traffic lights to keep in mind.

New traffic signals have been under construction this summer at the intersections of Meadows Parkway...

Celebrate the sounds of summer; Castle Rock Summer Jam heats up July 29

Summertime is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than spending time outdoors with great music and local food and drinks. Don’t miss the Castle Rock Summer Jam music festival. The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park is heating up S...

Celebrate the opening of Fire Station 152 in Crystal Valley on Aug. 4

As the Town continues to grow, Castle Rock Fire and Rescue strives to maintain its levels of service to the community. With that goal in mind, a new fire station has been built in Crystal Valley.The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the new st...

Roadwork underway to construct roundabout at Wolfensberger/Coachline/Plum Creek

Lane closures are in place, and work has started to install a roundabout at the intersection of Wolfensberger Road and Coachline Road/Plum Creek Parkway. The work is expected to wrap up in October.Four-way traffic flow will continue to flow throughout mos...

July 17 Council Update

Ballot questions to clean up sections of Town Charter related to electing a Mayor at-large will move forward following a discussion at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting. Council approved on first reading proposed ballot language to amend the Charte...

Upcoming educational program teaches about animals around the Rock

Whether it’s raptors, reptiles or other creepy crawlies, Castle Rock has a whole host of residents some may not know about. The Town’s wildlife education program teaches people about everything, and everyone, we share our home with. Co...

Switch in sculptures brings fresh life to public places

Public places throughout Castle Rock are shining brighter since new sculptures were installed in recent weeks in conjunction with the Countywide Art Encounters program.Six sculptures are being featured through late May/early June 2019:

• “Thought o...

Annual report highlights Castle Rock’s financial transparency

Conservative financial management and transparency are priorities for the Town of Castle Rock. Both of these values are spotlighted by the Town’s new Financial Report to the Community – Year Ended December 31, 2017, available at CRgov....

Unwind Downtown after 5 p.m. with live music and more

Had a long week at work? Looking for ways to relax and unwind? Spend time Downtown this season with the Town’s Downtown After 5 event series.On select Fridays this summer, Downtown Castle Rock will come alive. Enjoy live music, craft beer, cockt...

Watering schedule helps Castle Rock Water manage peak demand in summer and during droughts

Residents know, most of Colorado is in a drought. In Castle Rock, the Town has a drought management plan to make sure the community’s water supply is not adversely impacted by dry conditions. While our residents are committed to water conservati...

Tune in to support trails this summer; free concerts and family fun at PSM Park

Great music, delicious food and drinks, family-friendly fun – what more do you need for a perfect night in Castle Rock? Participate in seasonal fun, and help a great cause, at the Town’s Tunes for Trails, Perks for Parks free concert s...

Meadows Parkway work starts Tuesday. Here’s what to know

Let’s begin with the end in mind. Once completed, construction on Meadows Parkway will lead to a safer, smoother road.Starting Tuesday May 29, crews will begin removing and replacing the 30-year-old concrete with asphalt along Meadows Parkway be...

Collaboration Campus breaks ground, set to bring higher education to Castle Rock

Students and career professionals in Castle Rock will soon have additional, local access to higher education and workforce training. This is thanks to a new collaboration campus in the works for Castle Rock. The new campus officially broke ground Monday.T...

Town of Castle Rock Announced as Finalist for the 2018 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recr

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce Town of Castle Rock as a finalist for the 2018 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence i...

Savor the sounds of summer; tickets on sale now for 2018 Summer Concert Series

Celebrate a perfect summer night in Castle Rock with great music, warm temperatures and time under the stars. Nestled in the beautiful setting of Philip S. Miller Park, the Amphitheater has become one of Colorado’s most sought after live-music v...

Council approves work contract for upcoming Meadows Parkway reconstruction

Maintaining roadways for safety and efficiency is a priority for the Town of Castle Rock. Town Council paved the way Tuesday for a major reconstruction project to achieve that priority.During its regular meeting Feb. 20, Council unanimously approved a con...

Fact or Fiction webpage answers your questions about Town topics

If you have questions about what’s happening in your Town, your local government wants to make sure you get an accurate answer.

CRgov.com is like a virtual Town Hall, with plenty of information about happenings in Town. Now, a “Fact or Fiction?” section of...

Council approves plan for Castle Rock’s future

When making daily decisions about our community, it’s important to keep the big picture in mind. With a year of research, analysis and public outreach complete, Town Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a document to do just that.  T...

Council begins implementation of voter-approved Charter changes, forms citizen committee

Voters on Nov. 7 approved a citizen-initiated measure to change language in the Town Charter regarding how the Town’s Mayor is elected. Now, the Mayor will be elected at-large, and there will be six Councilmembers elected within six districts.

Wh...

Council defines future of transportation with approval of updated master plan

Community surveys show transportation is a top priority for residents. It is for Town Council, too, and on Tuesday, Councilmembers approved a plan to take Castle Rock’s transportation system into the future.

The Transportation Master Plan specifi...