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 a free, untimed Independence Day 5K at 9 a.m. Then,…
Find holiday magic during Castle Rock’s Season of the Star The tree is up, the lights are strung, and it’s time to celebrate the holidays and make memories with our family, friends and community. The Season of the Star is a magical and joyous time of year in our Town. It starts the Saturday before…
‘The guy that you went to see’: 50 years ago, Evel Knievel came to Castle Rock 9news: Author: Tom Cole | Published: 11:08 PM MDT July 29, 2022 Jim Bensberg was 17 when he photographed one of the daredevil showman’s 300 motorcycle jumps in what’s now an empty field next to I-25. CASTLE ROCK, Colo. —…
See the excitement for yourself Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. As the 2022 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo gets underway this Friday, July 29 — one must-see event on the schedule is the Junior Livestock Sale, where local 4-H participants sell their beef, swine, sheep, poultry, goats and rabbits to the highest bidder. For more than…
Proposed Sports Development Center Provide input on proposed partnership for Town indoor sports development facility – TAKE THE SURVEY The Town’s Recreation Center opened in 1988, when Castle Rock’s population was 8,000. That facility was expanded in 1996 and again in 2005. The Miller Activity Complex opened in 2014, to serve a community that had…
The Castle Rock Police Department is celebrating the accomplishments of its officers following the 2022 annual awards ceremony. On Wednesday, May 18, CRPD handed out 61 total awards to officers, professional staff and one resident for accomplishments dating back to 2019. “We canceled the awards ceremony in 2020 due to the pandemic,” Police Chief Jack…
Douglas ranked among the healthiest Colorado Counties since 2011. Congratulations, residents of Douglas County! You live in the healthiest County in Colorado according to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) analysis created by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The findings specific to Douglas County, are based on…
Discover the history of Castle Rock and the stories that have shaped our Town with the annual Scavenge the Rock scavenger hunt. In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Castle Rock Museum, Downtown Merchants Association, Historic Preservation Board and the Town have partnered to create a scavenger hunt designed to help participants learn about the…
Join the Board of Douglas County Commissioners for several Live Town Hall events in May Whether the topic is mental health, fentanyl in our community, home-based businesses, or vacation rentals, did you know that when you engage with us on important community issues, you represent the heartbeat of your community? Your voice helps inform how…
2022 Douglas County Fair and Rodeo runs July 29 – Aug. 7 What do animal acrobats, 4-H, and dueling pianos have in common? The 2022 Douglas County Fair and Rodeo. New events, such as a farm to table brunch and vintage car show, join traditional favorites like the PRCA Rodeo and 4-H exhibits for this…