The Meadows, Castle Rock, Colorado
The Meadows is a master planned community, located in Castle Rock, Colorado along the Rampart Range of the Rocky Mountains Front Range. It is approximately 24 miles (39 km) south of Denver and 41 miles (66 km) north of Colorado Springs. The community is interconnected by 24 miles (39 km) of trails and contains 1,100 acres (4.5 km2) of parks and land for public use. Within the community, there are several schools, churches, playgrounds, ball fields, pools, restaurants and a cultural arts center.
Education
There are several schools located within The Meadows.[1][2][3]
Elementary schools (K-6)
- Clear Sky Elementary School
- Meadow View Elementary School
- Soaring Hawk Elementary School
Middle school (7-8)
- Castle Rock Middle School
High school (9-12)
- Castle View High School
- Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock
Charter schools (K-8)
- Academy Charter School
- Aspen View Academy
Other
- Arapahoe Community College Sturm Campus
Neighborhoods
The Meadows is currently made up of thirty neighborhoods:
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Parks and recreation
There are many parks, open spaces, and recreational areas within The Meadows.
Trails and Open Spaces
- East Plum Creek Trail
- Native Legend Open Space
- Ridgeline Open Space
- Watercolor Bike Jumps
Pools
- The Grange Cultural Arts Center
- Taft House
Playgrounds and Parks
- Bison Park
- Butterfield Crossing Park
- Paintbrush Park
- Wiggly Field Dog Park
- Green Park
- Deputy Zack S. Parrish III Memorial Park
- Suncatcher Park
References
- ^ "Elementary School Directory". Douglas County School District RE-1. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
- ^ "Middle School Directory". Douglas County School District RE-1. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
- ^ "High School Directory". Douglas County School District RE-1. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
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