Where else can you ski in the morning and make it back to town for an evening at the Colorado Symphony? Spend the morning on the incline at the Philip S Miller Challenge Hill and in the afternoon join your neighbors for a local happy hour. From the 1,500 mountain peaks that pierce the Colorado skyline, to the region’s unique shopping and dining scene, The Meadows offers Castle Rock activities and recreation with so much urban energy that is so close to high-altitude recreation. This is the Colorado lifestyle you’ve been looking for.
Colorado Lifestyle
Castle Rock Recreation At The Meadows
The Meadows parks and open spaces include over 24 miles of Castle Rock trails that provide opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. With gorgeous mountain views throughout its moderate foothill terrain, this system connects to the Town of Castle Rock’s Plum Creek trail system, offering even more miles of Douglas County trails. With 1,100 acres of land for public uses, you don’t have to leave The Meadows for Castle Rock recreation. Plus The Grange Cultural Arts Center and The Taft House are right in your backyard, with pools year-round events and community activities!
Live The Colorado Lifestyle in Castle Rock
Living in The Meadows, you’re never far from the gleaming buildings of the Denver skyline – but you’re even closer to a small town way of life. The rustic brick buildings in downtown Castle Rock hint at the town’s Old West roots.
Today, the Castle Rock area offers a lot of activities with easy parking, close-to-home dining, and quaint boutiques. July through October there’s also a farmer’s market every Saturday. In the summer, check out the Douglas County Fair for cotton candy, horse shows, tractor pulls, and, of course, the rodeo. Year-round recreation and activities can be found at the Castle Rock Recreation Center, Castle Rock Senior Center, and Castlewood Canyon State Park. But you don’t have to go far, The Meadows Neighborhood Company also hosts community events right in your own backyard.
The Colorado High Country
The one activity that everyone identifies with the Colorado lifestyle is skiing and there is plenty of it near The Meadows. The fluffy snow found in the nearby Rockies has made the state a famous destination for skiers and snowboarders. There are dozens of ski resorts in Colorado, but locals often buy one of two season passes. You can also enjoy Colorado lifestyle activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, and ice fishing!
It wouldn’t be the Colorado lifestyle without the mountains. The mountains provide year-round recreation, offering cool summertime temperatures that are perfect for fishing, hiking, biking, and rock climbing. And in the fall, the vibrant colors of Aspen foliage are a stunning sight, perfect for an afternoon drive.
Castle Rock Golf Courses
At an altitude of over 6,000 feet, Castle Rock golf courses offer thinner air and longer drives off the tee box, an effect nearly as breathtaking as our mountain vistas. Try high-altitude golf at any of our several courses, including Red Hawk Ridge, the Town of Castle Rock-owned course neighboring The Meadows, Plum Creek Golf Club and The Ridge at Castle Pines North all located in Douglas County.