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About the Highlands Ranch, Colorado Area  Highlands Ranch is an affordable master planned community on the outskirts of Denver. With nineteen parks, two-thousand miles of green space, and over sixty miles of walking, horseback riding, and biking trails, Highlands Ranch appeals to those who prefer an active lifestyle. The City has two skate parks for skateboarding, biking and inline skating, an outdoor ice hockey rink, eight public tennis courts, three ball fields, an outdoor amphitheater, four lovely gardens and a restful old park around the historic original Highlands Ranch mansion house. Several golf courses provide locals and visitors alike with top golfing in a beautiful setting, and there are several superb regional parks in and around the city. Many of these, particularly the Bluffs Regional Park, and the Bayou Gulch Regional Park, have stunning views of Denver and the Rocky Mountains beyond.
Highland Ranch coordinates a wide range of youth, adult, and senior recreation activities, and ball parks, courts, and fields are plentiful. The Redstone Park Tennis Center is an exceptional venue that was the recipient of a USTA Outstanding Facility Award in 2001, and that plays host to a number of important events throughout the year.
Working families are drawn to this green city, which was built during and since the nineteen-eighties by the well established Shea Company (who built the Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate Bridge). Careful town planning means that amenities like stores and parks are close to homes, and the homes themselves are tidy and new.
The Douglas County School District adds additional appeal to relocating families. With some of the best schools in Colorado, the district has consistently high ratings across the board and a demonstrated commitment to student excellence and empowerment. There are also a number of good charter schools and private schools to choose from in the city.
The local community is friendly and neighborly and residents get together to celebrate festivals and events throughout the year. Highlands Ranch Town Center is modern and convenient, and includes a major transport center for the region with links to Denver and surrounding towns.
Gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city with world class arts and culture and exciting sports and entertainment. Denver has three major league teams and is home to the world’s largest park system.
Residents of outlying suburbs like Highlands Ranch and neighboring towns like Parker and Castle Rock are close enough to take advantage of all that this bustling metropolis has to offer, without sacrificing the benefits of living in a small neighborly community.  LOCATION
Highlands Ranch is a modern development in Douglas County, Colorado on the outskirts of Denver, about twenty miles south of downtown. On Highway 121, Highlands Ranch is close to most of the region’s key highways and interstates, including State Highway 85 to the east and I 25 to the west. Both SH 85 and I 25 journey north to Denver and south to Castle Rock, Colorado Springs, and southern Colorado. 121 makes up part of the ring of highways that encircles Denver; important highways and interstates radiate from this ring at intervals and head for destinations across Colorado. Parker is about fifteen miles south east of Highlands Ranch on Route 83, and Castle Rock is about twenty miles south on I 25.
TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS
With one of America’s highest rated public transport systems, the Denver region has an efficient and comprehensive light rail and bus service. Highlands Ranch is served by the Regional Transportation District (RTD) RanchRider bus service on its Route 426; the park-n-ride station is conveniently close to the Town Center. The route journeys into Denver and serves Highlands Ranch and neighboring centers.
Residents of Highlands Ranch use Denver International Airport, which is the fifth largest in the nation. Superb design allows for quick turnarounds, which has lead to the airport being consistently rated as one of the least delayed in the country. Denver International offers service to over a hundred and thirty destinations worldwide and countless national and regional centers.
BRIEF HISTORY
The abundant lands between the Rocky Mountains and the southern plains were prime hunting grounds for the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Indians for centuries. Spaniards claimed the region for their regent in the mid-fifteen-hundreds, and it passed back and forth between Spain and France until Napoleon sold it to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
British and European settlers began to infiltrate Colorado in the mid-nineteen-fifties, spreading north and west in the search for adventure and economic opportunity. In 1859, Highlands Ranch town father Dad Clark moved to the site of the future settlement. He filed a claim for a 160-acre homestead on the site of today’s Highlands Ranch Golf Club and planted his land with potatoes. He was immensely successful and put his profit to good use, donating a great deal for local infrastructure, including giving eighty acres and five hundred dollars to set up a Methodist college (this later became the University of Denver at University Park). John Springer moved to the region in the eighteen-nineties and built a ranch and mansion, called Castle Isabel for his second wife (his first died not long after the move). By the turn of the century his holdings accounted for about 23,000 acres. The ranch remained in the family until 1937, when Lawrence C. Phipps, Jr., son of a U.S. Senator from Colorado, bought it to run cattle on. Phipps named his farm “Highlands Ranch” and the name stuck when in 1997, the property was bought by Shea Homes. Shea Homes sub-divided and built the city of Highlands Ranch in 1981, maintaining the gorgeous mansion as a historical landmark for residents. The City is currently developing a future historic park on surrounding land. Highland Ranch Government
Metro Districts
62 West Plaza Drive
303-791-0430
www.highlandsranch.org Metro means local government. The Metro Districts' commitment to the community is shown daily through
the provision of the highest quality municipal services in the most cost-efficient manner. The five geographic districts are a vital part of the growing and thriving community of Highlands Ranch. The districts are professionally managed and financially sound. As the local government of our community's five geographic districts, the Metro Districts oversee:
Roads & roadway landscaping
Traffic signals/streetlights
Water & wastewater
Parks, open space & trails
Outdoor recreation
Sports programs
Emergency services
Fire protection services
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Highlands Ranch is an affordable master planned community on the outskirts of Denver. With nineteen parks, two-thousand miles of green space, and over sixty miles of walking, horseback riding, and biking trails, Highlands Ranch appeals to those who prefer an active lifestyle. The City has two skate parks for skateboarding, biking and inline skating, an outdoor ice hockey rink, eight public tennis courts, three ball fields, an outdoor amphitheater, four lovely gardens and a restful old park around the historic original Highlands Ranch mansion house. Several golf courses provide locals and visitors alike with top golfing in a beautiful setting, and there are several superb regional parks in and around the city. Many of these, particularly the Bluffs Regional Park, and the Bayou Gulch Regional Park, have stunning views of Denver and the Rocky Mountains beyond. 
Highland Ranch coordinates a wide range of youth, adult, and senior recreation activities, and ball parks, courts, and fields are plentiful. The Redstone Park Tennis Center is an exceptional venue that was the recipient of a USTA Outstanding Facility Award in 2001, and that plays host to a number of important events throughout the year.
Working families are drawn to this green city, which was built during and since the nineteen-eighties by the well established Shea Company (who built the Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate Bridge). Careful town planning means that amenities like stores and parks are close to homes, and the homes themselves are tidy and new.
The Douglas County School District adds additional appeal to relocating families. With some of the best schools in Colorado, the district has consistently high ratings across the board and a demonstrated commitment to student excellence and empowerment. There are also a number of good charter schools and private schools to choose from in the city.
The local community is friendly and neighborly and residents get together to celebrate festivals and events throughout the year. Highlands Ranch Town Center is modern and convenient, and includes a major transport center for the region with links to Denver and surrounding towns.
Gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city with world class arts and culture and exciting sports and entertainment. Denver has three major league teams and is home to the world’s largest park system.
Residents of outlying suburbs like Highlands Ranch and neighboring towns like Parker and Castle Rock are close enough to take advantage of all that this bustling metropolis has to offer, without sacrificing the benefits of living in a small neighborly community.
Fun Facts about Colorado:
The state was named after the Spanish word "Colorado" which means "reddish colored" that presumably refers to the red sandstone formations in the area or reddish brown color of the Colorado River.
The Denver-Aurora metropolitan area contains over half of the state's population (2.5 million out of 4.3 million).
Capital: Denver
State Bird: Lark bunting
State Tree: Colorado Blue Spruce
State Fish: Greenback Cutthroat Trout
State Insect: Hairstreak Butterfly
State Mammal: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
State Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine
(White and Lavender)
State Fossil: Stegosaurus
Colorado Professional Sport Teams
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There are many golf courses just a stroke away from Highlands Ranch. Denver offers a large variety of both Private and Public Golf Courses. Below you will find more information about the courses and location for these fine Highlands Ranch Golf Courses.
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Highlands Ranch Golf Club
9000 Creekside Drive
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
United States 80126
Phone: 303.471.0000
Fax: 303.471.1355
Holes: 18 hole
Golf Club Status: Public |
The Links Golf Club
5815 E Gleneagles Village Pkwy.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
United States 80126
Phone: 303.470.9292
Fax: 303.470.6541
Holes: 18 hole
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Highlands Ranch Town Center (left):
This 160-acre area will become the community's central retail and service hub, with office, retail, residential, and civic uses. It includes the Highlands Ranch Library, RTD Park-and-Ride, and will feature a 5-acre civic green park and municipal office site.
Located at Highlands Ranch Pkwy & Broadway.
Centennial Business Park:
This 50-acre project includes a Residence Inn by Marriott, Outback Steakhouse, Ruby Tuesday, Le Peep Restaurant, Village Inn, Red Robin, CB & Potts, Boston's Pizza, and Highlands Ranch AMC 24 Theatres.
Located at Broadway & C-470.
Wildcat Shopping Center:
Home to King Soopers and other retail and services.
Located at Highlands Ranch Pkwy & Wildcat Reserve Pkwy.
County Line Commercial Corridor:
A 180-acre corridor with sites for retail and services.
Located at C-470 & County Line Road.
Highlands Ranch Gateway Center:
A high-visibility project west of the Park Meadows mall that includes Centura Health Care, Blockbuster Video, Rite Aid, Cub Foods, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Key Bank, McDonald's, Rodizio Grill, and On the Border restaurant.
Located at Quebec & C-470.
Village Center at Highlands Ranch:
Home to King Soopers, Office Max, Ace Hardware, TJ Maxx and other retail stores.
Located at So University Blvd & Highlands Ranch Pkwy.
Marketplace I & II:
Home to Albertsons, Nicolo’s Chicago Style Pizza, Dairy Queen, Walgreen’s, Einstein’s Bagels, and many other services.
Located at So University Blvd & Highlands Ranch Pkwy.
University Park:
Anchored by Whole Foods, with additional businesses that include Dardano's Shoes, Paradise Cleaners, Qdoba, Pei Wei Asian Diner, and Diedrich Coffee.
Located at South University Blvd & Highlands Ranch Pkwy.
The Shops at Highland Walk:
Anchored by King Soopers and home to Camille’s Sidewalk Café, Chromatix Hair Salon, Dependable Cleaners, Viola Tans, Wildcat Wine & Spirits, Great Clips, and Image Nails.
Located at Wildcat Reserve Pkwy & Fairview Pkwy.
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Highlands Ranch features 19 parks and 2,000 acres of natural open space areas, which are managed by the Metro Districts. From popular neighborhood pocket parks that
pepper the community to larger parks with diverse amenities, we have parks for every outdoor interest!
All facilities are available for use on a first come, first served basis unless they are reserved. All organized sports programs or teams of five or more players must acquire a park permit for practice or games prior to field use.
Click here for park reservations and fee schedules.
Big Dry Creek Park — 9898 Atherton Way
Picnic shelter with tables and BBQ grill, playground, rest rooms, basketball court, multi-purpose field
Cheese Ranch Historic Park — 9191 Sugarstone Circle
Historic windmill, community garden, wildlife observation area, and on-street parking
Cougar Run Park — 8921 Forest Drive
Picnic shelter with tables and BBQ grill, playground, rest room, basketball court, 2 multi-purpose fields, 2 baseball/softball fields, parking
Dad Clark Park — 3385 Asterbrook Circle
Picnic shelter with tables and BBQ grill, playground, rest rooms, basketball court, multi-purpose field, community garden, off-leash dog area, and parking
Eastridge Park — 7250 Timbervale Road
Picnic tables, playground, basketball court, sports field
Falcon Park — 9555 Fallbrooke Drive
Two picnic shelters with tables and BBQ grills, playground, rest rooms, kitchen/concession area, 3 multi-purpose fields, 2 baseball/softball fields, and parking
Foothills Park — 1042 Riddlewood Drive
Picnic shelter with tables and BBQ grill, playground, rest rooms, basketball court, multi-purpose field, soccer field, baseball/softball field, community garden, off-leash dog area, parking
Kistler Park — 9603 South Burntwood Way
Picnic shelter with tables and BBQ grill, playground, rest rooms, basketball court, sports field, baseball/softball field, parking
Marcy Park — 9373 Desert Willow
Picnic shelter with tables and BBQ grill, playground, rest room, basketball court, 2 multi-purpose fields, parking
Northridge Park — 8800 South Broadway
2 picnic shelters with tables and BBQ grills, playground, rest room, kitchen/concession area, Volleyball/open play area, basketball court, 4 sports fields, 3 baseball/softball fields, parking
Plum Valley Park — 10230 South Westridge Village Parkway
Picnic shelter with tables and BBQ grill, playground, rest room, basketball court, sports field, baseball/softball field, parking
Redstone Park — 3280 Redstone Park Circle
6 picnic shelters with tables and BBQ grills, playground, rest rooms, skate park, batting cage, fishing pond, 4 baseball/softball fields, 6 multi-use fields, Shea Stadium, tennis courts, parking
Spring Gulch Park — 9920 Silver Maple Road
Picnic shelter with tables and BBQ grill, playground, rest room, basketball court, multi-purpose field, baseball/softball field, parking
Toepfer Park — 9480 South Venneford Ranch Road
Picnic shelter with tables and BBQ grill, playground, rest rooms, basketball court/inline hockey surface, sports field, baseball/softball field
Diamond K Park — On South Ranch Rd, 1⁄4 mile off Highlands Ranch Pkwy
Picnic tables and playground
Sand Creek Park — 1⁄4 mile west of University on Venneford Ranch Road
2 sports fields, picnic tables, BBQ grill
Springer Park — 1/8 mile north of Highlands Ranch Pkwy on Goldsmith Dr
Sports field, basketball court, picnic table, playground
The Tanks Park — Corner of Broadway and Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Street skate ramps, inline hockey, picnic tables
Welte Park — 1⁄4 mile west of Quebec on Gleneagles Village Parkway
Playground and bench seating
Click here for a fact sheet about the parks and outdoor amenities you’ll find in Highlands Ranch!
Dog Off-Leash Areas in Highlands Ranch
The Metro Districts offer 4 dog off-leash areas in the community, enabling dogs to exercise, socialize, and run off leash. Water is available on site during irrigation season. Rules are posted at each location. If you have questions or need to report a problem regarding a dog off-leash area, please contact the Metro Districts at 303-791-2710.
Hound Hill at Highland Heritage Park—South of the Quebec/University/Lincoln intersection behind the Post Office.
Parking available at Highland Heritage Park.
Digger's at Dad Clark Park—West of Fairview Parkway & Summit View Parkway
Parking available at Dad Clark Park.
Fido's Field at Foothills Park—South on Timbervale Trail to Riddlewood or from Winterthur Way, west of Broadway.
Parking available at Foothills Park off Winterthur Way.
Rover's Run at Redstone Park—East of Redstone Park near intersection of Town Center Dr & Foothills Canyon Blvd.
Parking available at the Redstone Park Tennis Center.
Park Rules
The following park rules are posted on signs in all facilities:
Dogs must be leashed and picked up after.
The following are prohibited:
• Motorized Vehicles
• Glass Containers
• Littering/Dumping
• Misuse of Public Property
• Fires (except in grills)
• Golf
• Fireworks
• Firearms & Archery
• Model Rockets & Airplanes
• Amplified Sound Systems
• Disorderly Conduct
• Harassment of Wildlife
To report an emergency, please call 911. To report a rules violation, please call a Metro Districts Park Ranger at 303.540.2311 or the Douglas County Sheriff's Office non-emergency number at 303.660.7500.
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