Welcome to the Town of Castle Rock, home to 30,000 people who love the small town atmosphere, abundant parks and open space, historic downtown shopping district and clean air.
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Historic Castle Rock was incorporated in 1881. Our community
offers a small town charm, great shopping and restaurants.
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Located midway between Denver and Colorado Springs, Castle Rock occupies 33 square miles, it is the home to the Outlets at Castle Rock, and is the seat of Douglas County.
Castle Rock, incorporated in 1881, is nestled in the heart of Crowfoot Valley, surrounded by rocky buttes and featuring stunning views of the Rocky Mountains.
Named for the prominent rock formation that overlooks the Town, Castle Rock features several planned developments tied together by its historic downtown. First settled in the 1870s, the Town soon became a center for rhyolite mining and an important station for north-south railroad traffic.
The Town has grown from 3,900 people in 1980 to approximately 30,000 in 2004, and retains its small-town character and distinct community boundaries.
Clear days and blue skies are the norm with an average of 255 days of sunshine a year. The average high temperature is 85 degrees in the summer months and 44 degrees in the winter. Annual snowfall is 62.2 inches and the average humidity is 40 percent.
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Pictured is Castle Rock Town Hall constructed in 2000, which is the seat of Town government located on 100 N. Wilcox Street
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Castle Rock provides several indoor and outdoor leisure opportunities including the Community Recreation Center, 400 acres of parks, the Red Hawk Ridge municipal golf course, and the soon-to-be opened Hidden Mesa open space. Residents and visitors can also enjoy a full range of shopping experiences from downtown boutiques to department stores and the Outlets at Castle Rock, or enjoy dining on anything from fast food to gourmet.
The small town charm, beautiful views and unique culture attract more than 2,500 new residents annually.
Homes in Castle Rock include the areas of Castle Pines Village, Castle Pines North, Plum Creek, Diamond Ridge, The Meadows, Founders Village and more. Home styles range from condos/townhomes to luxury estates. Castle Pines Village is a private, gated community and boasts the International Golf Course & noted tournament. Homes in Castle Pines Village range from patio style homes priced in the $500's to estates homes valued at many millions of dollars.
Basic Town Facts
Downtown Historic Castle Rock
Average Days of Sunshine- 255 days per year
Warmest Month- July-
Average High- 85.6 degrees
Average Low- 53.0 degrees
Coolest Month- January
Average High- 44.8 degrees
Average Low- 12.5 degrees
Annual Precipitation- 16.6 inches/year
Annual Snowfall- 62.2 inches/year
Average Humidity- 40 percent
Elevation- 6,202 feet above sea level
Land Area- 33 square miles
Population Estimate- more than 30,000
Distance From Major Markets
City Miles/Hours/Minutes
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Downtown Historic Castle Rock
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Downtown Denver, Colorado 30 miles :25 by car
Colorado Springs, Colorado 40 miles :35 by car
Phoenix, Arizona 794 miles 1:50 by air
Kansas City, Missouri 622 miles 1:30 by air
Washington, D.C. 1,674 miles 3:00 by air
Los Angeles, California 1,041 miles 2:20 by air
Dallas, Texas 755 miles 1:50 by air
New York, New York 1,814 miles 3:30 by air
Chicago, Illinois 1,025 miles 2:25 by air
Mexico City, Mexico 1,448 miles 4:35 by air
Calgary, Alberta, Canada 899 miles 2:15 by air
Airports
Denver International Airport- 47 miles northeast
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport- 45 miles south
Centennial Airport (general aviation)- 19miles north
Government
Seat of Douglas County- Castle Rock
Form of Town Government- Council/Manager
Elected Officials- 7 member council
Terms- Two years- three members elected one year, four the next
Mayor- One-year term- elected by Council members
Boards, Commissions and Authorities- 10
