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Monarch Boulevard Phase 1 nearly complete; Phase 2 scheduled to begin August 12

August 6, 2025 at 12:58 pm

Crews are currently working on final construction activities (lane striping, etc.) on the Phase One portion of the Monarch Boulevard reconstruction project. Phase One, between Berganot Trail and Hidden Pointe Boulevard, is scheduled to reopen to local traffic on Tuesday, August 12. Crews will then begin work on Phase Two, between Hidden Pointe Boulevard and Buffalo Trail.

Phase Two will also include initial work on the roundabout to be constructed at the Monarch Boulevard and Buffalo Trail intersection. This initial roundabout work will occur outside travel lanes and will not impact traffic traveling through the intersection via the Buffalo Trail detour.

Monarch Boulevard Reconstruction Phasing Overview:

  • Phase One: Berganot Trail to Hidden Pointe Boulevard - Complete August 12
  • Phase Two: Hidden Pointe Boulevard to Buffalo Trail will be reconstructed. The side of the new roundabout adjacent to Coyote Ridge Park will be built outside of existing travel lanes. - Begins August 12; Scheduled to be completed in late September/early October.
  • Phase Three: The remaining portion of the roundabout will be constructed. Note: Northbound and southbound traffic will be open on the entirety of Monarch Boulevard during Phase Three. When Monarch Boulevard reopens, Buffalo Trail will be temporarily closed during this phase to finish construction of the new roundabout. - Will begin after Phase Two is complete; Anticipated to be completed in late October/early November.

What to Expect During Phase Two:

  • During Phase Two of Monarch Boulevard Reconstruction, access to Hidden Pointe Boulevard will be maintained to local traffic and emergency services from the south side of the intersection at Monarch Boulevard.
  • Construction activities will begin for the side of the roundabout next to Coyote Ridge Park.

Closure and Detour Information:

  • Beginning August 12, Monarch Boulevard will be closed to through traffic from the north side of the Hidden Pointe Boulevard intersection to Buffalo Trail.
  • Two-way traffic will be maintained on Monarch Boulevard, south of the Hidden Pointe intersection, for local neighborhood traffic. This closure is necessary to ensure the safety of construction crews and drivers. Detour routes will be clearly marked to minimize inconvenience.

Map showing detour route for the Monarch Boulevard road closure.

We recognize the impact of construction on your daily routines and are committed to completing this project as swiftly as possible. For detailed information, including detour routes and project updates, please visit our website at www.CastlePinesCO.gov/Monarch.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact us at monarch@castlepinesco.gov or call 303-705-0200. Thank you for your patience as we work to create safer and more efficient roadways in Castle Pines.

Summer Splash Water Day

Rescheduled due to inclement weather, the Summer Splash Water Day will now take place August 12 at Elk Ridge Park. Kids will have a blast going down the free water slides and joining in the epic foam party.

Children must be supervised for the entirety of the event - children may not be dropped off.

Everyone must complete a waiver in advance of the event. Children under 18 must have a waiver filled out by a parent or guardian.

Click here to fill out the waiver.

August 5 City Council meeting agenda now available

August 1, 2025 at 10:20 am

The agenda for the August 5 City Council study session is now available. The study session will begin at 5 p.m.

City Council meetings are held as a hybrid meeting, 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 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 Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Event Hall. 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.

Bonfire, BBQ, and Brews

Join the Castle Pines community's Bonfire, BBQ, and Brews event on Friday, Oct. 24 from 5-7 pm! Tickets required. Here's what's included:

  • A bbq meal
  • Variety of drink selections (21+)
  • All the items needed to make s'mores
  • Access to the firepits
  • Live music from the band Narrow Gauge - Colorado's top rated country and rock cover band (Check them out!)
  • Use of high-powered telescopes to search the skies for stars

Due to limited capacity, all ticket sales are final.

So much fall fun!

Slash Collection Day

"Slash" is debris from nature, such as tree limbs, prunings, and pine needles. If not removed, slash can increase potential fire hazards on your property. Removing slash and creating defensible space around your home is the first line of defense against wildfires. To help you mitigate wildfire danger on your property, the City of Castle Pines is hosting a free slash collection event. Bring any tree limbs, prunings, pine needles, or other yard debris to Elk Ridge Park's parking lot for free disposal on Saturday, September 27 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. as a part of the City's slash collection event.

If not removed, slash can add to potential fire hazards on your property. Mitigating and preparing your property for wildfire is important. All vegetation is allowed, but please limit the diameter of trunks or limbs to less than 16 inches. No lumber is allowed, and please ensure there is no metal (nails, screws, etc.) or rocks in the materials you drop off.

Drive-In Movie Night

Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a night of nostalgia, where classic drive-in fun meets modern-day cinema at an unforgettable evening under the stars at our Drive-In Movie Night!

Our featured film will be Moana 2.

Location: Future Soaring Hawk Park (east of the Canyonside Boulevard and Cross Canyon Trail intersection in The Canyons.)

Parking opens at 5:30 p.m.; movie starts at 7 p.m.

Advanced tickets are no longer available for purchase. If you'd like to attend, please bring $10 cash per vehicle for entry.

Eastbound Castle Pines Parkway lanes scheduled to open on August 1

July 30, 2025 at 11:41 am

Earlier this week, single-lane traffic opened on eastbound Castle Pines Parkway between Forest Park Drive and Monarch Boulevard. Crews are currently working to complete lane striping, and all travel lanes are now scheduled to open by the end of the day on Friday, August 1! Temporary single-lane closures will occur periodically as crews complete final project items, including sidewalk installation and landscape restoration. However, traffic lanes will remain open in both directions.

Project improvements include:

  • 3,000 feet of full roadway reconstruction from Forest Park Drive to Monarch Boulevard
  • Safety enhancements
  • Stormwater infrastructure improvements
  • Installation of a six-foot sidewalk on the southern portion of Castle Pines Parkway

Thank you for your patience this summer as we worked to reconstruct the City's aging roadway infrastructure on this portion of Castle Pines Parkway.

CANCELED: Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Due to a lack of quorum, the December 4 Planning Commission meeting is canceled.

Please visit the Planning Commission page for instructions on virtual attendance. Residents are invited to attend the meeting in person or online and there is always an opportunity to provide public comment.

We look forward to your participation.

About the Planning Commission and 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 Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines.

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.

HYBRID: City Council Regular Meeting

Please visit the City Council Meetings page for more information, including instructions for virtual attendance.

We look forward to your participation.

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 Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane, Event Hall. 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.