Some Facts About Castle Rock
With an average household income of $89,000, most Castle Rock residents are professional, college-educated achievers. Residents enjoy a quiet retreat, away from the hustle of Denver and Colorado Springs, tucked off Colorado's main north and south interstate with breathtaking views of the Front Range. Castle Rock is nestled between Denver and Colorado Springs, with the foothills to the west, and vast meadows and plains to the east. Castle Rock combines the best in modern convenience and natural beauty - just up the highway is the cutting-edge Sky Ridge Medical Center, and just a few miles west is the beautiful Castlewood Canyon State Park.
Residents can swim, work out, or participate in classes offered at Castle Rock's 80,000-square foot recreation center. Alternatively, 400 acres of parks and open space await exploration, and the town's 16 community and neighborhood parks are available for rest and play. Residents especially love Daniel's Park, which boasts views you can't typically find without a drive to the mountains.
Castle Rock kids enjoy the outdoor skate park in Metzler Ranch, as well as the newly built 12-screen theater in The Meadows. Grab a bite to eat at Chutney's Indian Restaurant, the family-owned Pegasus Grill, and the authentically romantic Old Stone Church. There is plenty of shopping at the Outlets of Castle Rock, as well as downtown Castle Rock and the new Village at Castle Pines. Every winter, Castle Rock residents hit the slopes -- the nearest ski resort is just 90 minutes away, close enough for a day trip. In summer, residents can be found biking or hiking the miles of trails that dissect the town, or taking an annual excursion to the renowned Renaissance Festival right down the road in Larkspur, Colorado.
Many people have sought Castle Rock as a beautiful refuge, with its quiet main street of coffee shops, antique stores, and corner restaurants. Perhaps the best-kept secret about Castle Rock is its easy and close access to the national franchises, stores, and sports venues of big-city life.
Castle Rock resides in Douglas County, Colorado, home to some of the best public schools in the nation. The Douglas County School district is one of the highest performing school districts in the state of Colorado. Castle Rock features 10 elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. The community values education and recently passed an important bond measure, releasing funds to invest into additional schools and more teacher programs. This promotion of education may be a result of the fact that more than half of Castle Rock residents have a college degree, and most families include school-age children.
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