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City Council approves Phase 1 improvements to Coyote Ridge Park

November 13, 2024 at 10:24 am

During the November 12, 2024 City Council meeting, the Council approved the Phase 1 improvements to Coyote Ridge Park. These improvements, estimated to cost nearly $4,000,000,  focus on improvements in three main areas:

  1. Accessibility and Mobility Improvements
    • Provide assessable walk connections to existing shade structures
    • Replacement of one picnic table under existing shade structure to be ADA compliant
    • Provide assessable walks between the north and south sides of the drainage between the playground and ballfield parking lot
    • Possibility of adding a plaza and pollinator garden
    • Addition of a new pedestrian connection to the community
    • Addition of bike racks adjacent to existing playgrounds and shade shelters
    • Provide improved maintenance access along the north side of the playground to the multipurpose field
  2. Playground Improvements
    • Replace existing play area equipment, creating an updated all-inclusive play area for all ages
    • Create age-separated play areas for 2–5-year-olds and 5–12-year-olds
    • Replace play area surfacing with more inclusive poured-in-play surfacing or synthetic turf
  3. Fencing at the Basketball Court
    • Provide fencing at the edge of the existing basketball court to minimize the balls going into the drainage area

Phase 1 Improvements Coyote Ridge Park

Next Steps

Following the City Council’s approval of these improvements, City staff will now work with a consultant to finalize construction drawings and design for the Phase 1 improvements. Improvements are anticipated to begin in mid-2025 and be completed by early 2026. View the City Council meeting presentation for more information on the proposed Phase 1 improvements. The timing of future phased improvements to Coyote Ridge Park will be determined by recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and approval by the City Council.

Learn More

Visit the Future Park Planning webpage to learn more about future park improvements in Castle Pines.

November 12 City Council Meeting agenda now available

November 8, 2024 at 12:21 pm

The agenda for the November 12 City Council Meeting is now available. The Regular Meeting will begin at 6:30 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.

Coffee Klatch with Tracy

Join Mayor Tracy Engerman for "Coffee Klatch with Tracy" at The Exchange Coffee House from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 12. Swing by for a quick chat, to ask questions, to learn more about upcoming City activities, or to just say "hello." We'll see you there!

"Coffee klatch" originates from the German word "kaffeeklatsch" and refers to a gathering of friends over a cup of coffee.

Get ready for the 2024 Winter Wonderland in Castle Pines!

November 6, 2024 at 3:18 pm

Winter Wonderland is back! This season's festivities kick off Friday, December 6, with the annual Castle Pines Tree Lighting at The Ridge. Activities will include a meet-and-greet with Santa, reindeer, train rides, food trucks, carolers, and a drone light show.

Other Winter Wonderland favorites return, including a scavenger hunt, holiday movie night, gingerbread house decorating, Holly Jolly Brunch, and more! Some events require advanced reservations or ticket purchases. Ticket sales and reservations open this Friday, November 8. Spots will fill up fast, so reserve your ticket early!

Visit the City's event calendar or review the events below for more information on this year's festivities. We can't wait to see you there!

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Holiday Bingo Night

ALL RESERVATIONS FOR THIS EVENT ARE FILLED.

Join us for the first annual Holiday Bingo Night.  This festive event promises fun for the whole family!  Participants can look forward to exciting rounds of bingo with special holiday-themed prizes awarded to the winners. It’s a perfect opportunity to gather with friends, family, and the community for an evening of laughter, friendly competition, and holiday cheer. Don't miss this chance to start a new holiday tradition at The Ridge!

Coffee Klatch with Tracy

CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Join Mayor Tracy Engerman for "Coffee Klatch with Tracy" at Ziggi's Coffee from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 7. Swing by for a quick chat, to ask questions, to learn more about upcoming City activities, or to just say "hello." We'll see you there!

"Coffee klatch" originates from the German word "kaffeeklatsch" and refers to a gathering of friends over a cup of coffee.

Carriage Rides

All time slots for this event are currently full.

Bundle up and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa on a holiday carriage ride through Castle Pines. Advanced ticket purchase is required for this event, and carriages will fill up quickly. Be sure to register all members of your party to ensure there is enough space on the carriage for everyone. Adult tickets (ages 12+) are $10, and child tickets (ages 0-11) are $5. Rides are available every 30 minutes from 4-8 p.m. You may purchase up to eight tickets per reservation. Due to limited capacity, all ticket sales are final.

Sheriff Weekly has ordered Fire Restrictions in Douglas County to be moved to Stage 1, effective 10/31/2024

October 31, 2024 at 10:56 am

Sheriff Weekly has ordered Fire Restrictions in Douglas County to be moved to Stage 1, effective 10/31/2024.

Stage 1 means NO open burning and NO fireworks (including the use of model rockets). Violation of these fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $1000.00 fine and a $10.00 surcharge.

Allowable Activities are fires within liquid fuel or gas stoves, grills, fire pits, or liquid-fueled or gas appliances, and small recreational fires at developed picnic or campground sites in fixed permanent metal or steel fire rings (rock fire rings are considered temporary and are NOT permanent).

Joint Statement: Update Regarding October 28 Sewer Line Blockage

October 29, 2024 at 2:30 pm

                       

Joint Statement: Update Regarding October 28 Sewer Line Blockage

As reported on October 28, 2024 by the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District, debris from the Monarch Boulevard road and water line replacement project caused a temporary blockage to a sewer line near Monarch Boulevard and Happy Canyon Creek. This caused nearly 1,000 gallons of sewage to spill into nearby Happy Canyon Creek.

Crews cleaned up the spill on the morning of Monday, October 28. The contractor, Elite Surface Infrastructure, will pay for costs associated with the cleanup effort, and no public funds from either the City of Castle Pines or the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District will be used for the cleanup efforts.

Happy Canyon Creek is not a source of drinking water, and there is no impact on drinking water quality or safety. The Castle Pines North Metropolitan District is working with state agencies to ensure the creek bed area is safe before reopening it. Nearby trails remain open and are safe for use. The area highlighted in red in the map below identifies the impacted creek area.

Questions? Contact the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District at 303-688-8550.