Things to do

Trail Our pick

367 acres of ridge and valley above The Meadows: 13.5 miles of trail in four colored loops…367 acres of ridge and valley above The Meadows: 13.5 miles of trail in four colored loops, the 9.5-mile Stewart Trail the outer one, moderate and busy, joined to Philip S. Miller Park by a footbridge. Parking on Coachline Road and at Bison Park.

Trail Our pick

The 1.5-mile looped single-track trail up the butte the town is named for, rated difficult: short and steep…The 1.5-mile looped single-track trail up the butte the town is named for, rated difficult: short and steep, 370 feet from bottom to top, with views of downtown, I-25, Pikes Peak and the Front Range. No bikes. Trailhead lot on Front Street.

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A Douglas County trail system of 7.7 miles: a 5-mile loop through forest and meadow plus horse paths with more…A Douglas County trail system of 7.7 miles: a 5-mile loop through forest and meadow plus horse paths with more than 60 jumps. Hiking, riding, biking and snowshoeing; leashed dogs; no water.

Park Our pick

The Town's downtown park at Second Street: a big pavilion, two fire pits, a splash pad…The Town's downtown park at Second Street: a big pavilion, two fire pits, a splash pad, lawn and a creekside picnic area, where Starlighting's Santa, the carriage rides, the farmers market and First Fridays happen. East Plum Creek Trail and Sellars Gulch Trail meet here.

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The Town's 300-acre park: 8 miles of single-track in four loops, a paved mile around the park…The Town's 300-acre park: 8 miles of single-track in four loops, a paved mile around the park, the 200-step Challenge Hill, a 2.5-acre adventure playground with a 40-foot slide, a splash pad, the MAC and The Edge's ziplines.

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Douglas County’s park at the fairgrounds: ball fields, a playground, a fitness court, six picnic shelters…Douglas County’s park at the fairgrounds: ball fields, a playground, a fitness court, six picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area and 2.66 miles of paved trail, with a trail into downtown.

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A 1.6-mile Douglas County loop up through the oaks to caprock overlooks…A 1.6-mile Douglas County loop up through the oaks to caprock overlooks, beside the county’s busiest dog park, 17 acres off leash. Dogs leashed on the trail; no water.

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The town’s history museum in the old Denver & Rio Grande railroad depot…The town’s history museum in the old Denver & Rio Grande railroad depot, run by the Castle Rock Historical Society, which also holds monthly public talks and downtown walking tours.

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The Town's recreation center: a 25-yard lap pool and a leisure pool, a gym, an indoor track, cardio…The Town's recreation center: a 25-yard lap pool and a leisure pool, a gym, an indoor track, cardio, weights and strength areas, fitness studios, racquetball and wallyball courts, a steam room and child-watch for ages 1 to 8. Separate passes from the MAC.

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Douglas County’s fairgrounds and event center east of I-25 off Plum Creek Parkway…Douglas County’s fairgrounds and event center east of I-25 off Plum Creek Parkway: more than 800 events a year, open riding in the indoor arena, and the county fair and rodeo each summer.

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The Town's 64,443-square-foot indoor recreation building in Philip S. Miller Park…The Town's 64,443-square-foot indoor recreation building in Philip S. Miller Park: a leisure pool with a slide, four lap lanes, 16 trampolines, a 23-foot play slide, indoor turf fields and batting cages. Children 11 and under need a guardian 15 or older with them.

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Douglas County Libraries’ Castle Rock branch on South Wilcox Street…Douglas County Libraries’ Castle Rock branch on South Wilcox Street, home of the system’s Archives & Local History, a ranch-themed play space for children and event halls that can be reserved.

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An adventure park inside Philip S. Miller Park: a guided ten-line zipline tour, the Sky Trek ropes course…An adventure park inside Philip S. Miller Park: a guided ten-line zipline tour, the Sky Trek ropes course, an adventure tower with climbs and jumps, and a ninja course. Book online.