Join our progressive pickleball classes on Thursdays to build a strong foundation and improve skills in 90-minute sessions. This three-week series begins Thursday, August 8, from 7:30-9 a.m. and runs on Thursdays until August 22. This three-week series of lessons is available on a first-come, first-served basis for $112 per registrant.
City News
Check out the July edition of The Source to stay up to date on City activities
July 25, 2024 at 3:13 pm
The July edition of the City's e-newsletter is now available! Learn about the Monarch Boulevard reconstruction project, Party in the Park, the ongoing improvements to neighborhood roads, and more. bit.ly/TheSourceJuly2024
Visit the City's website to subscribe and receive future e-newsletters right in your inbox. CastlePinesCO.gov/NewsletterSignUp
July 23 City Council Wrap-Up
July 24, 2024 at 12:43 pm
Meeting highlights from the July 23 City Council meeting include:
- Approving a resolution on the City Council policy on public records related to fees for Colorado Open Records Act requests.
- Approving a resolution to amend the City of Castle Pines fee schedule.
- Approving and adopting a City gift and donation policy.
View the meeting agenda for more information about all agenda items. Visit the City Council Meeting webpage to watch the recording.
HYBRID: Urban Renewal Authority Meeting
The Castle Pines Urban Renewal Authority Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Castle Pines Library (360 Village Square Drive). Urban Renewal Authority meetings are held in a hybrid format. To register to attend the meeting in person, visit the Urban Renewal Authority webpage.
About the Urban Renewal Authority
In May 2023, the Castle Pines City Council approved the creation of an Urban Renewal Authority to help revitalize areas in the city's Business Zone District. Moving forward, the Urban Renewal Authority will prepare an urban renewal plan and financing plan for the district.
The urban renewal area generally encompasses the City’s Business Zone District and is intended to allow more flexibility in what commercial property owners can do with their property; allow taxes to be spent on improvements within a targeted area; identify capital improvements needed to accommodate future investment; potentially provide property redevelopment/expansion financial assistance; and, balance growth across the community. Urban renewal will not prevent owners or tenants from continuing a business or land use; raise property tax mill levy or sales tax rate; force owners to improve their property; diminish the value of property; or prevent property owners from selling their property.
VIRTUAL: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Please visit the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 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 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The City of Castle Pines Parks and Recreation Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council on different parks and recreation programs, parks and recreation legislative policies, updating the City’s Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan, as well as policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of recreation, park, and play 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 5:30 p.m. in the Douglas County Library, 360 Village Square Lane in Castle Pines, or virtually.
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.
July 23 City Council Meeting agenda now available
July 19, 2024 at 3:28 pm
The agenda for the July 23 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.
Castle Pines Rueter-Hess Day
As of August 9, registration for this event is at capacity. Per Rueter-Hess Reservoir regulations, only 150 vehicles are allowed to participate in the free resident days.
Join us for a FREE day of fun water-based activities at the Rueter-Hess Reservoir. From fishing to stand-up paddle boarding, there's a variety of activities for everyone to get out and explore the reservoir. Advanced registration is required as a limited number of spots are available. The free day for Castle Pines residents will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 24.
Event highlights:
- Free access to Rueter-Hess Reservoir for Castle Pines residents who register.
- Activities include hiking, stand-up paddleboards, kayaking, and fishing.
- You can bring your own kayak or stand-up paddleboard or reserve a rental (scroll down to the purple Castle Pines reservation section) for August 24 through the local vendor SurfSUP.
Review the Rueter-Hess rules and regulations.
City Council approves wildfire mitigation for 255 acres of City-maintained open space
July 9, 2024 at 4:26 pm
The Castle Pines Community Wildfire Prevention Implementation Plan was adopted by the City Council during the June 25 meeting. The plan addresses the most immediate wildfire mitigation needs for open space parcels in the community and establishes guidelines and best practices for conducting effective wildfire mitigation work, ensuring long-term fire resilience.
During the June 25 meeting, the City Council also authorized mechanical wildfire mitigation work for 255 acres of City-maintained open space around the community. This work will begin in the coming weeks and is expected to be completed later this year. A map of identified properties by phase is available on the project webpage.
Mechanical wildfire mitigation is necessary to create defensible spaces, reduce fuel loads, and protect lives, property, and the environment from the devastating impacts of wildfires. Mechanical mitigation enhances community safety, protects property, reduces the intensity of wildfires, and promotes overall fire resilience. It's a proactive measure to prevent wildfire disasters.
Mechanical fire mitigation also benefits firefighters. When communities have created defensible spaces and reduced fuel loads, it becomes safer for firefighters to defend homes and properties during a wildfire.
The 255 acres that were identified as mitigation priorities were selected based on recommendations from wildfire mitigation specialists who used data to identify high-risk areas. Every open space parcel under the City's jurisdiction was also physically evaluated through on-site inspections.
Coffee Klatch with Tracy
Join Mayor Tracy Engerman for "Coffee Klatch with Tracy" at Ziggi's Coffee from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 18. 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.