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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a meeting on June 18. Meeting highlights include:

• Verification of the trails that need to be named on the east side of the city.
• The board discussed and passed a recommendation to name eight trails. City Council will review and consider a vote on the proposed names at a future City Council meeting.

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 Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.

The agenda for the June 18 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 Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the June 18 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. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.

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

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on June 9. Meeting highlights include:

• Approving an easement agreement with the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District for an underground sewer main.
• Approving a professional services agreement with Deer Creek Forestry LLC for 2026 wildfire mitigation work.

View the June 9 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 June edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn more about the ongoing road construction on Castle Pines Parkway and Buffalo Trail, provide input for the creation of an Annexation Policy, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceJune-2026

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The agenda for the June 9 City Council meeting is now available. The regular meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. There is no study session scheduled for the June 9 meeting.

City Council 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 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.

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on May 26. Meeting highlights include:

• Approving a construction contract with Kraemer North America, LLC for phase one of the construction of the Happy Canyon diverging diamond interchange.
• An update from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
• A study session presentation about organizational project updates.

View the May 26 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 agenda for the May 28 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 May 28 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 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.

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

The agenda for the May 26 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 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.  Learn more on the City Council Meetings webpage.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a meeting on May 21. Meeting highlights include:

• Mayor Tracy Engerman welcomed new members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
• City Manager Michael Penny and Finance Director Mike Farina led a study session presentation about the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ordinance and the history of parks and recreation funding in Castle Pines.

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 Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.