Hank Clark
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Welcome to CASTLE ROCK, Colorado
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Population: 46,200 recent estimate
County: Douglas County
Real Estate Statistics: Homes and Condominiums
Castle Rock is an affluent and growing community. It is home to more than 46,200 people,
with 100,000 expected at build out. Residents love Castle Rock's small-town charm, wide-open spaces, fresh clean air and fine education system. Businesses enjoy its close proximity to Denver and Colorado Springs as well as its qualified workforce and abundant business and development opportunities.
Castle Rock is a prime location for individuals looking for both a rural/country residential setting and relatively easy access to major employment centers. The town is situated 30 miles south of downtown Denver,20 miles from the Denver Technological Center. Castle Rock's close proximity to these urban centers, clean environment, natural beauty of the Colorado foothills and its accessibility to a wide range of recreational amenities make this town an attractive residential community.
Incorporated in 1881, Castle Rock has changed significantly over the years in residential and business growth. This once-tiny county seat now boasts a population of 20,000, according to 2000 town planning projections. The town is managed by a town council and manager form of government and is considered a home-rule community.
As the seat for Douglas County, Castle Rock is home to many government offices and support services. In addition, the strong retail sector here contains a number of large employers coming from a broad spectrum of industries lending strength to the town with a diversified economy.
As for shopping, the town is home to the Outlets at Castle Rock -- a top choice among shoppers from up and down the Front Range. In addition, the historic downtown features dozens of unique shops and restaurants.
In Castle Rock, there are eight elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and one alternative high school. In addition, there is one charter school in the town and two private elementary schools.
The city¹s parks and recreation department operates an 84,000-square-foot recreation center that includes a state-of-the art indoor aquatic facility. The department also manages approximately 251 acres of parks, 2,612 acres of open space and 45 miles of paved and soft-surface trails.
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