Awards and Recognition

Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) Accreditation

Castle Rock has retained its ranking amongst the most elite parks and recreation agencies across the country since 2012. The department earned Reaccreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies and the National Recreation and Park Association in October 2020.

Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) Accreditation

Colorado Community Media's Best of the Best 2020 awards

Awarded Best of the Best 2020 by Colorado Community Media in seven categories:

  • Best Family Entertainment Center
  • Best Golf Course
  • Best Gymnastics Program
  • Best Live Music Venue
  • Best Park
  • Best Summer Camp
  • Best Swimming Pool
Best of the Best Award

Land Manager of the Year

The Town of Castle Rock was awarded the Land Manager of the Year award from VOC at it's 2019 annual awards and appreciation dinner. This award recognizes outstanding collaboration, support and continued dedication to outdoor stewardship.

VOC Award

Macaroni Kid-Douglas County Family Spotlight Awards Best Place for Outdoor Fun

Recognizing the most loved local businesses for kids and families, Philip S Miller Park was voted the Best Place for Outdoor Fun each year since 2018.

Macaroni Kids featuring Challenge Hill Award

National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award

Awarded the National Gold Medal Award by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association in 2018 and 2012.

Gold Medal Award

Tree City USA

Castle Rock has been recognized as a Tree City USA community since 1986. To qualify as a Tree City USA community, the Town must meet four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters. These standards were established to ensure that every qualifying community would have a viable tree management plan and program.

Tree City USA Award