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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.

The October edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn the latest about the Castle Pines Parkway reconstruction project, the Castle Pines Fall Festival, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceOctober2026

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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.

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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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a meeting on September 17. Meeting highlights include:

• Approving a recommendation for trail signage at the start, midpoint, and end of each trail segment in the Castle Pines trail network.
• Requesting additional phasing options for Soaring Hawk Park. The discussion will continue during the October Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting.
• Staff provided an update on the construction of Phase One improvements to Coyote Ridge Park.

Please review the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 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.

The agenda for the September 22 City Council meeting is now available. The meeting will begin with a study session at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting 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.

The agenda for the September 24 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 Community Room (7404 Yorkshire Drive). Register to attend the September 24 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 Room (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.

Access to Disc Park Street and Pronghorn Park and Disc Golf Course will be closed from September 21-25 while construction crews complete dirt excavation and transport work related to the Richmond Homes Cityscapes project.

At a future date, the road will be paved in partnership with Richmond Homes, improving access to Pronghorn Park and Disc Golf Course. A date for the roadway improvement has not yet been identified.

After evaluating fire and fuel conditions, as well as current weather and forecasts, Sheriff Darren Weekly has decided to rescind Stage 1 Fire restrictions in unincorporated Douglas County, as well as the City of Castle Pines and the Town of Larkspur, effective immediately.

While restrictions are no longer in place, we remind all residents and visitors that fire safety is a year-round responsibility. Please continue to practice caution with outdoor fires, campfires, outdoor equipment, and disposal of smoking materials. Thank you to our community for your cooperation in keeping Douglas County safe!

The September edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn the latest about the Castle Pines Parkway reconstruction project, the upcoming Pronghorn Park and Disc Golf Course closure, the 2026 Douglas County Youth Congress, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceSeptember2026

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