Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Wrap-Up for October 15

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Wrap-Up for October 15

October 19, 2026 at 4:30 am

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a meeting on October 15. Meeting highlights include:

  • The Board reviewed the concept planning process and community engagement efforts that informed the Soaring Hawk Park Master Plan, as well as the proposed project phases.
  • City Manager Penny provided the Board with a historical overview of parks funding in Castle Pines.

Please review the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items.

About the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The City of Castle Pines Parks and Recreation Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council on issues related to parks and recreation, including legislative policies, the City’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, as well as policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of recreation facilities. The Board consists of five residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m. in the Castle Pines Community Center (7404 Yorkshire Drive) or virtually.

October 22 Planning Commission meeting agenda now available

October 16, 2026 at 12:38 pm

The agenda for the October 22 Planning Commission meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission meetings are held as hybrid meetings, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the October 22 meeting virtually.

About the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The City of Castle Pines Planning Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The Commission consists of seven residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Castle Pines Community Center (7404 Yorkshire Drive).

The City of Castle Pines Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on variance requests and considers appeals to interpretations made by City staff. The Board of Adjustment is comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission and meets on the same meeting days, as needed.

For more information about the Planning Commission, visit the Commission's webpage.

October 20 City Council study session agenda now available

October 16, 2026 at 12:24 pm

The agenda for the October 20 City Council study session is now available. The study session will begin at 4:30 p.m. No regular meeting is scheduled.

Learn more about the City Council's annual budgeting process on the Budget webpage.

City Council meetings are held as hybrid meetings, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Community Center (7404 Yorkshire Drive). Register to attend the meeting virtually.

About City Council Meetings

The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Castle Pines Community Room (7404 Yorkshire Drive). The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings. Anyone who wants to address the Council may do so during the public comment period at the regular meetings of the City Council. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

Study sessions are held, as needed, at 5:30 p.m. on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Study sessions are informational meetings and differ in several ways from the regular City Council meetings. While the City Council may give direction to City staff, no votes are cast, no formal action is taken, and there is no public comment during the study session.

October 13 City Council Meeting Wrap-Up

October 14, 2026 at 3:44 pm

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on October 13. Meeting highlights include:

  • Approving a professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for engineering services for Phase 1 construction of the Happy Canyon Interchange project.
  • Approving a professional services agreement with Stanton Constructability Services, LLC for preliminary independent cost estimating services for the Happy Canyon Interchange project.
  • Approving the conveyance of certain recreation properties from the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District to the City of Castle Pines, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between the two entities regarding operation, maintenance, and transfer of recreation properties.
  • Approving the conveyance of certain tracts of land to the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District, pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between the two entities regarding operation, maintenance, and transfer of recreation properties.
  • Approving Canyonside Preliminary Plan No. 1, 2nd Amendment.
  • Approving an expedited review process for qualified affordable housing development as a part of a commitment to Proposition 123, as adopted by Colorado voters in 2022.
  • Approving a resolution, authorizing the City Manager to file an Affordable Housing Commitment with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, pursuant to Proposition 123 and State Law, and continuing the City's commitment to a regional partnership with Douglas County jurisdictions to meet affordable housing goals.

View the October 13 City Council meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

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Check out a second October edition of The Source to stay up to date on City activities

October 12, 2026 at 11:11 am

A second October edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn the latest about the progress on the Pavement Maintenance Program, the City's proposed 2027 annual budget, how to provide input for the Comprehensive Plan update, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceOctober2026Part2

Visit the City's website to subscribe to receive future e-newsletters right to your inbox. CastlePinesCO.gov/NewsletterSignUp

October 13 City Council meeting agenda now available

October 9, 2026 at 12:11 pm

The agenda for the October 13 City Council meeting is now available. No study session is scheduled. The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

City Council meetings are held as hybrid meetings, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Community Center (7404 Yorkshire Drive). Register to attend the meeting virtually.

About City Council Meetings

The regular meetings of the City Council are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Castle Pines Community Room (7404 Yorkshire Drive). The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these meetings. Anyone who wants to address the Council may do so during the public comment period at the regular meetings of the City Council. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

Study sessions are held, as needed, at 5:30 p.m. on the first, second, and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Study sessions are informational meetings and differ in several ways from the regular City Council meetings. While the City Council may give direction to City staff, no votes are cast, no formal action is taken, and there is no public comment during the study session.

October 15 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting agenda now available

October 8, 2026 at 10:48 am

The agenda for the October 15 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is now available. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meetings are held as hybrid meetings, with both virtual and in-person attendance options available. Meetings are held at the Castle Pines Community Center (7404 Yorkshire Drive). Register to attend the October 15 meeting virtually.

About the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The City of Castle Pines Parks and Recreation Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council on issues related to parks and recreation, including legislative policies, the City’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, as well as policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of recreation facilities. The Board consists of five residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at the Castle Pines Community Center (7404 Yorkshire Drive).

For more information about the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, visit the Board's webpage.

September 24 Planning Commission Meeting Wrap-Up

September 25, 2026 at 9:46 am

The Planning Commission held a meeting on September 24. Highlights from the meeting include:

  • The Planning Commission recommended approval for Canyonside Preliminary Plan No. 1, 2nd Amendment, Case No. PFP-2026-001.
  • Discussion about the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update kickoff.
  • A study session to discuss updates to the Affordable Housing Expedited Review and Overlay project.

View the September 24 Planning Commission meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the Planning Commission webpage to view the meeting recording or for more information about the Commission.

About the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment

The City of Castle Pines Planning Commission deliberates and makes recommendations to the City Council on land-use applications, proposed long-range policy planning documents, and zoning regulations. The Commission consists of seven residents from various backgrounds who are appointed by the City Council. The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Castle Pines Community Center (7404 Yorkshire Drive).

The City of Castle Pines Board of Adjustment holds public hearings on variance requests and considers appeals to interpretations made by City staff. The Board of Adjustment is comprised of the same members as the Planning Commission and meets on the same meeting days, as needed.

For more information about the Planning Commission, visit the Commission's webpage.

September 22 City Council Meeting Wrap-Up

September 23, 2026 at 2:29 pm

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on September 22. Meeting highlights include:

  • A Douglas County School District presentation from Superintendent Erin Kane.
  • Approving a professional services agreement with Designscapes Colorado, Inc. for snow removal services.
  • Approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for on-call engineering services.
  • Approving an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation for additional funding for the I-25 and Happy Canyon Road interchange reconstruction project.
  • Approving an intergovernmental agreement with Douglas County for the construction, maintenance, and operations for the I-25 and Happy Canyon Road interchange reconstruction project.
  • Approving an amendment to the professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group for design services related to the I-25 and Happy Canyon Road interchange reconstruction project.
  • During the study session, the Council discussed several topics, including:
    • City Council district redistricting due to population growth.
    • City Council stipends.
    • Campaign finance rules.

View the September 22 City Council meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meetings webpage to watch the recording.

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