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Members of the Castle Pines City Council and Planning Commission, along with representatives from Life Time and Swinerton Construction, gathered this morning to break ground on a new Life Time athletic country club coming to The Canyons neighborhood with a planned opening in late 2026.

The two-story, more than 102,000-square-foot Life Time club will be located east of I-25 near Castle Pines Parkway and Canyonside Boulevard. Once complete, the club is expected to employ more than 300 full-time and part-time team members. This marks the largest commercial development within the 2.1 million square feet commercial area zoned for future business use in The Canyons.

Designed to showcase Life Time’s full ecosystem of all things healthy living, healthy aging, and healthy entertainment, the new Life Time facility serving the Castle Pines community will feature:

• Indoor and outdoor pickleball courts.
• An outdoor pool and beach club with lap and leisure pools, waterslides, cabanas, and a poolside bistro.
• A LifeSpa, Life Time’s full-service salon and spa.
• A LifeCafe serving healthy smoothies, coffee, and meals-to-go.
• The Life Time Kids Academy where kids can play, as well as a toddler area. Kids aged three months to 11 years can learn, play, and grow with engaging and enriching age-specific programming and classes.
• Dedicated studios for yoga, cycling, Pilates, and barre, strength training areas, and cardio equipment

“Castle Pines residents will love the convenience of having world-class recreation programs and amenities right here in our own backyard,” said Castle Pines Council Member Geoff Blue. “Life Time’s arrival will bring more opportunities for fitness, fun, and connection in Castle Pines.”

Site preparation began earlier this year, with work ongoing throughout the summer. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026, with the club anticipated to open later in the year. Presale memberships will be offered prior to opening.

“Expanding our presence in Colorado is a key part of Life Time’s growth strategy, and we’re excited to bring our unique healthy way of life experience to Castle Pines,” said Laura Messerli, Life Time’s Vice President of Club Operations. “We’ve seen an incredible response from members at our newest clubs in Boulder and Denver West, and we look forward to delivering the same exceptional programming, amenities, and community connection here.”

For updates on this project and other community news, visit CastlePinesCO.gov.

 

About Castle Pines

Castle Pines is a growing community located south of Denver in Douglas County. Incorporated in 2008, the City is home to approximately 16,000 residents. For more information, visit CastlePinesCO.gov, call (303) 705-0200, or stay connected on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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.

The Planning Commission held a meeting on August 28. Highlights from the meeting include:

• Approval of The Album site improvement plan.
• A study session to discuss an Overlay Zone for an Affordable Housing Expedited Review Process.
• During the meeting, the Board of Adjustment convened and approved the variance request for the Cobblestone Car Wash Accessory Use Setback Encroachment.

View the August 28 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.

The August edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available. Learn the latest about the Monarch Boulevard construction project, upcoming fall events, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceAugust2025

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The agenda for the August 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 August 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 August 26 City Council meeting is now available. City Council will hold a study session beginning 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.

The Castle Pines City Council held a meeting on August 19. Meeting highlights include:

• A study session about a Housing Needs Assessment from the Denver Regional Council of Governments and 2024 State legislative changes.
• Council did not support a fee rebate request from Life Time for building permit fees.

View the August 19 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 August 19 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.

This meeting will be held virtually. 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 August 12. Meeting highlights include:

• A study session about the Douglas County Libraries and the Castle Pines North Metropolitan District Building.
• Reviewing a draft of the 2025 community survey.
• Approving amendments to the service plans for The Canyons Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 4, and 8-11 related to the district debt limits.

View the August 12 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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Information courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff:

By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for the City of Castle Pines and unincorporated areas of Douglas County.  Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.

Prohibited Activities:

• Open burning of any kind.
• Use of fireworks.
• Use of model rockets.

Allowable Activities:

• Fires within liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves, fireplaces within buildings, charcoal grill fires within developed residential or commercial areas, and fires within wood-burning stoves within buildings only.
• Professional fireworks displays that are permitted according to section 12-28-103 of the C.R.S.
• Fire suppression or fire department training fires.
• Small recreational fires at a developed picnic or campground sites contained in fixed permanent metal/steel fire pits (rock fire rings are considered temporary and not permanent) with flame lengths not in excess of four feet; or the residential use of charcoal grills, tiki torches, fires in chimineas, or other portable fireplaces or patio fire pits, so long as said fires are supervised by a responsible person at least 18 years of age.

Violation of these fire restrictions is a Class-2 Petty Offense, punishable by up to a $1000 fine and a $10 surcharge.

Additional information on fire restrictions stages can be located at the Douglas County Emergency Management website. If you live in an incorporated part of Douglas County, please check with your municipality regarding current restrictions.

The agenda for the August 12 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.