News and Announcements

Posted on: March 14, 2023

CRPD sees decrease in overall crime, auto thefts for 2022

A graphic illustration of the CRPD badge, patch and police car.

Crime is down in Castle Rock, and the Castle Rock Police Department continues to lead the charge in the fight against auto thefts in Colorado. For the second consecutive year, CRPD reported a decrease in the number of car thefts from the previous year &am...

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

Water wise residents can reap rebate program rewards

Reads, 2023 Water Rebate Program now accepting applications on top of a photo of daisies.

Castle Rock Water’s rebate program rewards residents committed to conservation and encourages them to keep up the good work. The program is returning for another year with rebate increases to help customers be more water-efficient both indoors and out.&am...

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Posted on: October 24, 2022

Landscape ordinance limits grass lawns for new residential and commercial properties

ColoradoScape front yard.

On average, 42% of residential water consumption in Castle Rock is used outdoors. With the high cost of infrastructure to keep up with outdoor watering demand, coupled with Colorado’s frequent droughts and changing weather patterns, the Town of ...

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

Protecting life and property: About CRFD

A CRFD firetruck has the words excellence, dedication and service written across the door.

The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department protects the life and property of all residents in a 66-square-mile area, including the Town of Castle Rock and the Castle Rock Fire Protection District in Douglas County.

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Posted on: February 27, 2023

Are you wildfire ready? Protect your property from wildland fires

Four CRFD members surrounded by brush to respond to a wildfire.

Learn about preventative steps you can take, view CRFD's Community Wildfire Protection plan and look at the Wildfire Hazard Zone map. Wildfire risk reduction is every resident's responsibility, maintenance is key.

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CRFD Updates
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Learn CPR and save a life. CRFD's classes teach the basic skills of CPR

CPR class with CRFD.

CPR teaches students the basic skills of adult, child and infant CPR in accordance with the American Heart Association.

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Posted on: March 29, 2023

Accredited through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International

Internationally accredited agency Commission on Fire Accreditation International since 2012 logo.

Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department (CRFD) is one of about 290 internationally accredited agencies through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

Connect with Castle Rock Police — follow us on social media!

Follow the Castle Rock Police Department on social media

Keep in the know with all things Castle Rock Police by connecting with our department on social media. We can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, Twitter and YouTube.

We use our social media channels to share our interactions with the community, ann...

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CRPD Updates
Posted on: March 14, 2023

CRPD sees decrease in overall crime, auto thefts for 2022

A graphic illustration of the CRPD badge, patch and police car.

Crime is down in Castle Rock, and the Castle Rock Police Department continues to lead the charge in the fight against auto thefts in Colorado. For the second consecutive year, CRPD reported a decrease in the number of car thefts from the previous year &am...

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CRPD Updates
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Registration now open for citizen and youth police academies

Two people in a golf cart driving around traffic cones in a parking lot.

Castle Rock Police Department’s community academies are back! Both academies are free to attend, but will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Castle Rock Police Department’s community academies are back! Adults 18 a...

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Applications open for 2023 Your Town Academy

Castle Rock firefighters show Your Town Academy participant dressed in fire gear how to use a fire h

Learn all about Castle Rock at Your Town Academy – an eight-week class designed to provide Castle Rock residents and business owners with greater knowledge of their Town government.

Applications are being accepted starting today at CRgov.com/YTA....

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Posted on: May 31, 2023

Independence Day will be rockin’ at Philip S. Miller Park

Castle Rockin' the Fourth red, white and blue words in the shape of a waving flag.

Enjoy a full day of fun and music with family, friends and neighbors at the Castle Rockin’ the Fourth celebration from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4 at Philip S. Miller Park.

To celebrate our nation's birthday, the event will kick off with...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

CRPD announces summer Dirt Jumps and Donuts schedule

Castle Rock Police Department Dirt Jumps and Donuts

Spend your summer shredding with the Castle Rock Police Department’s bike unit! CRPD announces its 2023 Dirt Jumps and Donuts schedule.

“This event started as a way for us to give Castle Rock families a fun and active outlet during the summer,” Community P...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Tune in to support parks and trails with free concerts and family fun at PSM Park

Tunes for Trails, Perks for Parks logo. CRgov.com/TrailTunes

Tune in to support parks and trails with 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 evening in Castle Rock?  

Celebrate the summer season, and...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

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

Festival Park Farmers Market logo on photo of produce

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...

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Weigh in on design concepts to help improve Downtown wayfinding by June 9

Downtown wayfinding survey. Aerial photograph of Downtown Castle Rock.

Wayfinding signs help provide visual cues to guide people to their destinations. The Town is embarking on a plan to improve signage Downtown to be more cohesive and aid in navigation throughout the area.

In this project’s second and final public ...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Rock out like it’s the 80s with HAIRBALL at the Amphitheater June 28

Town of Castle Rock Summer Concert Series HAIRBALL with special guest The UnderCoverGirls

Grab your friends and get ready to rock and roll all night to your favorite 80s songs. Don’t miss HAIRBALL with special guest The UnderCoverGirls Wednesday, June 28, at the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park. Tickets are on sale now.

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Free summer fitness returns to Castle Rock

Summer Fitness; Fitness Fridays, Yoga in the Park

The Town of Castle Rock supports a healthy and active community for its residents and is excited to announce the return of the Summer Fitness Series — free outdoor fitness opportunities open to all ages and fitness levels. The series will take place at Ph...

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

Provide input on use of funding for community development needs on May 30

Community DEvelopment Block Grant program

The Town annually receives federal Community Development Block Grant funding provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to address certain needs within Castle Rock. The community is invited to provide feedback on the Town’s use ...

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Explore Metzler Family Open Space on National Trails Day; trailhead parking now open

Mayor Jason Gray and Councilmember Desiree LaFleur below Metzler Family Open Space trailhead sign.

Help mark National Trails Day at Metzler Family Open Space and celebrate the completion of the new trailhead parking lot and the installation of maps and wayfinders that allow visitors to more easily navigate the property. 

Join representatives fr...

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

CRPD celebrates sworn and professional members at annual awards ceremony

Chief Cauley awards Officer Gillespie with the 2023 One-By-One Policing award.

The Castle Rock Police Department is proud to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of its officers and professional staff. On Wednesday, May 17, CRPD hosted its annual awards ceremony where it celebrated the achievements of its team over the past yea...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Calling all superheroes! Butterfield Crossing Park and Possibilities Playground open June 9

Illustration in comic book style reads Butterfield Crossing Park and Possibilities Playground

Being a superhero means believing anything is possible! Come explore the possibilities at the grand reopening of Butterfield Crossing Park from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 9. 

Join in the fun and be among the first to experience the sensory-rich, fu...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

See Rick Springfield take the stage at the Amphitheater June 22

Town of Castle Rock Summer Concert Series Rick Springfield with special guest Tommy Tutone, June 22

Summer concerts in Castle Rock are a great place to spend an evening with friends, family and neighbors. Don’t miss Rick Springfield with special guest Tommy Tutone Thursday, June 22, at the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park. Tickets are on ...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Rocking into summer: First Fridays kick off June 2

Graphic illustration of night sky with buildings and a moon rising

How does Castle Rock celebrate Fri-YAY? With the fantastically fun First Fridays Concert Series — the perfect way to kick off the weekend and enjoy a summer evening in Castle Rock. The free, family friendly event takes place every first Friday o...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Have you visited the refreshed Town website? Tell us about your experience.

Image of the webiste in a PC screen and a phone screen. Text reads Updated Website.

The Town of Castle Rock’s website — CRgov.com — is its primary communication vehicle. Last year alone, the website saw about 1.2 million visitors. Last month, the official online source for Town information got a new look and...

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

New storage site coming for Castle Rock’s renewable water

Members of Town Council and Water Commission participated in a groundbreaking celebration.

With this week’s groundbreaking celebration, the Town of Castle Rock is on its way to increasing renewable water storage by adding a new storage reservoir near Sedalia and expanding the existing reservoir at the site. 

When completed, th...

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

Town of Castle Rock closes on purchase of historic Cantril School

Photo of exterior of Cantril School building with text "Cantril School purchase"

The Town has purchased Cantril School — arguably the most iconic and historically significant building in Castle Rock — from the Douglas County School District. 

When the Town of Castle Rock learned the building was being sold ...

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Town aims to keep Castle Rock beautiful by reducing sign pollution

Graphic shows three yards signs placed in grassy public rights of way

Town aims to keep Castle Rock beautiful by reducing sign pollution 

The Town of Castle Rock is committed to sustaining a high quality of life as a family friendly and safe community. To help foster a sense of pride and to keep our community beauti...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Celebrate Historic Preservation Month with events in May

Illustrated graphic of Castle Rock Museum with people, horses and the Rock in background.

May is Historic Preservation Month and the community is invited to celebrate it in Downtown Castle Rock. Learn fascinating stories of the people and places that helped shape the unique character of our Town with events throughout the month.

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

2023 Summer Concert Series lineup predicts a rockin’ summer; tickets on sale April 18

Town of Castle Rock Summer Concert Series Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park.

The long winter is finally wrapping up and glorious Colorado summer nights are headed our way. It’s time to make your plans for your own rockin’ summer — concerts at the Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park are just around t...

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Posted on: April 13, 2023

Climb4Change fundraiser to support therapeutic recreation returns June 10

Climb4Change race medal.

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and fitness buffs looking for an opportunity to make a difference. The Climb4Change event returns Saturday, June 10, and provides an opportunity to complete the 200-step Challenge Hill at Philip S. Miller Park for great wor...

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Posted on: March 14, 2023

CRPD sees decrease in overall crime, auto thefts for 2022

A graphic illustration of the CRPD badge, patch and police car.

Crime is down in Castle Rock, and the Castle Rock Police Department continues to lead the charge in the fight against auto thefts in Colorado. For the second consecutive year, CRPD reported a decrease in the number of car thefts from the previous year &am...

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News and Announcements
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Get a jump start on summer; youth camp registration opens Monday, Jan. 16

Summer Camps

The year has just begun, but kids are already wishing that school was out for summer. Parents looking for ways to keep kids busy during school break should look no further. Castle Rock has something for everyone hoping to enjoy the dog days of summer.

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Posted on: April 13, 2023

Climb4Change fundraiser to support therapeutic recreation returns June 10

Climb4Change race medal.

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and fitness buffs looking for an opportunity to make a difference. The Climb4Change event returns Saturday, June 10, and provides an opportunity to complete the 200-step Challenge Hill at Philip S. Miller Park for great wor...

Full story...

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Posted on: January 13, 2023

Get a jump start on summer; youth camp registration opens Monday, Jan. 16

Summer Camps

The year has just begun, but kids are already wishing that school was out for summer. Parents looking for ways to keep kids busy during school break should look no further. Castle Rock has something for everyone hoping to enjoy the dog days of summer.

The ...

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