This annual event brings neighbors together for an evening of live music (featuring Darling Revival), food, kids' activities, vendor booths, a laser light show, fireworks (weather and fire restrictions permitting), and more!
See you there!
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Castle Pines Rueter-Hess Day
August 4 Update: Registration has closed as all spaces have been filled.
Sunday, August 10 is Castle-Pines Day at Rueter Hess! Castle Pines residents are invited to spend the day kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or simply enjoying a picnic or hike near the water. (Maximum capacity has been reached for fishing, so that activity is no longer available.)
You can use your own water equipment or rent it in advance here. (Click on the Castle Pines Partner Day option.) Please note: Lifejackets are required for all water activities and can be rented in advance using this link if needed.
POSTPONED: Summer Splash Water Day
THE SUMMER SPLASH EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO AUGUST 12.
Click here to go to the new event page.
Castle Pines residents are invited to enjoy a mid-week summer break during the Summer Splash Water Day! Get ready to glide down the free water slides and frolic in an epic foam party! It'll be a day filled with laughter, splashes, and unforgettable memories. A live DJ and food trucks will be available when you need a break.
Participants under 18 must be supervised by a parent or designated guardian during the entirety of the event. Children cannot be dropped off.
All participants must complete a waiver in advance of event. Those under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
2025 Summer Concert Series: Boogie Machine
The Summer Concert Series features free concerts from local bands at Coyote Ridge Park. Bring your lawn chair and get ready to groove! (Note: this concert is from 5-7 p.m.)
This concert will feature music from the 70s disco band Boogie Machine. Check out their website for a sneak peek!
2025 Summer Concert Series: Ninety2K
The Summer Concert Series features free concerts from local bands at Coyote Ridge Park. Bring your lawn chair and get ready to groove!
This concert will feature music from the 90s and 2000s from Ninety2K. Visit their website to get a sneak peek!
Food Truck Frenzy
Save the date for the annual Food Truck Frenzy event to kick off summer in Castle Pines. Bring your friends and neighbors, and we'll see you there!
Teen Pickleball Power 1.5 Hour Series
Is your teen looking for something fun to do this summer? Kids ages 12-16 are invited to participate in Teen Power 1.5 Hours at Coyote Ridge Park from 12 - 1:30 p.m. Whether they're aspiring pros or have never even picked up a paddle, they'll have a great time playing and meeting new friends on the court!
- June 5
- June 12
- June 19
Space is limited. Register and purchase a spot before the class fills up!
VIRTUAL: Planning Commission Special Meeting
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.
May 1 Planning Commission Meeting Canceled
May 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm
The previously scheduled May 1 Planning Commission meeting is canceled. The Commission's next meeting is currently scheduled for May 8. A new agenda will be distributed before the meeting.
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.
May 1 Planning Commission meeting agenda now available
April 30, 2025 at 2:41 pm
The agenda for the May 1 Planning Commission meeting is now available. The Commission will hold a virtual Special Meeting to continue discussions about the Unified Land Development Code Process. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Attend the 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.
Life Time site improvement plan revision approved by Planning Commission
April 29, 2025 at 9:21 am
The Castle Pines Planning Commission approved a site improvement plan revision by Life Time Fitness during the April 24 Planning Commission meeting. The revision updates the fitness facility's building and parking layout while maintaining the company's wide variety of recreational amenities. The new design features a 102,460-square-foot building with two stories. The facility is anticipated to employ over 200 full-time and part-time employees. The facility will be located east of I-25, near Castle Pines Parkway and Canyonside Boulevard.
Facility amenities will include five pickleball courts, an outdoor resort-style pool with a combined lap and leisure pool, waterslides and associated pool deck, cabanas, and a poolside bistro. The facility is expected to include a salon and spa, cafe and lounge, and a Life Time Kids Academy that will feature a kids gym, multi-purpose room, art and tutoring classrooms, and a designated toddler area. Programming will also include studios for group fitness, such as yoga, cycling, pilates, and barre, training areas, and cardio and strength equipment.
Schedule
Life Time has shared the following anticipated construction schedule. Construction is expected to take approximately 20 months to complete.
- May 2025 - site prep work begins
- Summer 2025 - dirt removal to off-site location begins
- Late 2026 - Facility opens
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of 185 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada, the complimentary, comprehensive Life Time app and nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country. The health and wellness pioneer uniquely serves people 90 days to 90+ years old through its healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities and ecosystem, along with a range of healthy way of life programs and information, and highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and products. Life Time was recently certified as a Great Place to Work®reinforcing its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture on behalf of its more than 49,000 dedicated team members.
April 24 Planning Commission Meeting Wrap-Up
April 25, 2025 at 11:58 am
Highlights for the April 24 Planning Commission meeting include:
- Approval of a major revision to the Life Time Fitness Site Improvement Plan.
- A presentation from the Douglas County Housing Partnership on affordable housing.
View the April 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. 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 on the City's website.
HYBRID: City Council Study Session
Please visit the City Council Meetings 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.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Trail Naming Workshop
Please visit the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board page for instructions on meeting attendance.
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.
April 24 Planning Commission meeting agenda now available
April 23, 2025 at 1:53 pm
The agenda for the April 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 Library Event Hall (360 Village Square Lane). Register to attend the April 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 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 on the City's website.
April 22 City Council Meeting Wrap-Up
April 23, 2025 at 12:45 pm
The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on April 22. Meeting highlights include:
- A study session discussion about the temporary moratorium on the processing and approval of land use applications and business licenses for certain uses.
- An update from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
- A discussion on microtrenching for utilities was postponed to a future study session.
View the April 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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April 22 Council Meeting agenda now available
April 18, 2025 at 8:22 am
The agenda for the April 22 City Council Meeting is now available. The study session will begin at 5:30 p.m., and 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.
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.
Check out the April edition of The Source to stay up to date on City activities
April 18, 2025 at 8:13 am
The April edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn about the gateway monument project, the upcoming slash collection day, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceApril2025
Visit the City's website to subscribe to receive future e-newsletters right to your inbox. CastlePinesCO.gov/NewsletterSignUp
City Council Candidate Informational Session
The City of Castle Pines will be holding an election this November.
If you’re thinking about running for City Council or Mayor, you probably have a lot of questions! From how to file a petition to run to an overview of what City Council duties include, we'll provide an overview of all aspects of being a Council Member. Plan to attend this informational session to get all of your questions answered:
Tuesday, July 15 at 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: City Offices, 7437 Village Square Drive, Suite #200
RSVP by July 12 to City Clerk Tobi Duffey at Tobi@castlepinesco.gov.
City Council Candidate Informational Session
The City of Castle Pines will be holding an election this November.
If you’re thinking about running for City Council or Mayor, you probably have a lot of questions! From how to file a petition to run to an overview of what City Council duties include, we'll provide an overview of all aspects of being a Council Member. Plan to attend one of the following informational sessions to get all of your questions answered:
Tuesday, June 17 at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (RSVP by June 14)
Tuesday, July 15 at 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. (RSVP by July 12)
Both will be held at City Offices located at 7437 Village Square Drive, Suite #200.
To RSVP send an email to City Clerk Tobi Duffey at Tobi@castlepinesco.gov and indicate which session you'll be attending.
Recycle Paint in the Pines
Do you have old, unwanted paint cluttering your garage? Declutter your space and protect the planet by disposing of it responsibly at the FREE Paint Recycling Event hosted by the Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce!
Event Details:
When: Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Former Safeway Parking Lot, Castle Pines (560 Castle Pines Pkwy)
The Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Green Sheen to make it easy to recycle latex, oil-based paints, stains, and more! (Check the flyer for accepted products.)
Products Accepted:
- Latex paint (acrylic)
- Oil paint (alkyd)
- Stains
- Shellacs
- Lacquers
- Sealers
- Varnishes
- Urethanes
- Textured coatings
Products NOT Accepted:
- Aerosol (spray) paint
- Paint thinner
- Solvents
- Cleaning agents
April 8 City Council Meeting Wrap-Up
April 9, 2025 at 11:08 am
The Castle Pines City Council held a regular meeting on April 8. Meeting highlights include:
- Approving Canyonside Subdivision Filing No. 4.
- Approving an ordinance to allow for the consumption of alcohol in the Castle Pines Community Center Room with a valid permit.
- A presentation for a Best in Colorado Award by the Colorado Asphalt Paving Association for the Happy Canyon Road and Lagae Road roundabout project.
View the April 8 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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