Quick Facts: Parks, Trails, and Recreation Centers

Community Trails & Parks

Quick Facts: Parks, Trails, and Recreation Centers

Did you Know 85% of the homes in Highlands Ranch are located within one quarter mile of a park, open space area, or trail?  Source: Metro District Highlands Ranch

That very fact is what makes Highlands Ranch unique compared to other communities in the Front Range. The Parks, trails, and rec centers are very accomodating. You will find people using them year round!

Parks:

22 Parks
3,465 Trees
189 Acres
52 Football/ Soccer fields
34 baseball/ Softball fields
16 Playgrounds
19 Restrooms
8 lighted Tennis Courts
3 lighted Ball Fields
2 Skate Parks
1 In-Line Rink
2 Lighted Stadiums (Shea and Valor)
4 Dog Parks

Trails:
70 Miles of Trails
36 Miles of paved trails
22 miles of natural surface trails (to be updated to reflect Back Country trails)

Open Space:

Did you know: There are 4,371 homes adjacent to open space in Highlands Ranch?

2,040 Acres

Parkways:
286 Acres
65 Miles of bike lanes
69 Miles of side walks
57 Miles of land scaping
10 lighted Community signs
8 Community entries
100 Holiday Banners

Recreation Centers:

Eastridge-Defining feature is the indoor Rock Climbing Wall
Westrdige-Defining eature is indoor sport court
Northridge-Defining feature is the ‘bubble’ indoor tennis courts
Southridge-3 indoor pools one with its own Lazy River

Source: Metro District Highlands Ranch

 

Civic Green Park…Gavin’s (our son) favorite

Civic Green Park

Civic Green Park

 

Civic Green park is located just south of the intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Broadway tucked in amongst the homes at Town Center. Since completion, Civic Green park has been a favorite for many especially our son, Gavin.

The park features: an amphitheatre for concerts, dancing, movies, performing arts, and more; fountains, wading pool (Gavin’s favorite feature), and a small streambed; a unique playground; pavillions for picnics; and a ton of manicured grass great for soaking up some sun, reading a book, or just good old fashioned relaxation.

Reservations

The park can be reserved by individuals and or companies. To make reservations or to find out more, please

Wading Pool

call Metro Districts at 303-791-2710 or view their website at www.highlandsranch.org.

What you should know before going to the park

There are a few things you should know before you head to the park:

• Dogs are not permitted in the park
• Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the sidewalks, paths, or trails
• you must dismount from bicycles, scooters, or skateboards when in the park
• No GLASS containers, fireworks, model rockets or airplanes

amphitheatre

If you are looking to escape the heat with the kids, head on over to Civic Green Park. I am sure you will enjoy it. I would love to hear your feedback and comments on the park.

 

Highlands Ranch Art festival and Wine Tasting

wine and art

The arts festival will feature art from local artists. Art will be available for purchase. Come enjoy the art, activites, events and food!

Highlands Ranch Arts Festival and Wine Tasting

Wine Seller will be holding a wine tasting in conjunction with the Arts Festival. Whole Foods will have appetizers on hand. Come enjoy two of the finer things life has to offer: Wine and Art or is it (Art and Wine?) 
When: August 9, 2008

• Arts Festival 9AM-6PM
• Wine Tasting 1:30PM-4:30PM

Where: Highlands Ranch Town Center

Other Details: The arts festival is free. The wine tasting is $20 and all proceeds will benefit the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund. 

**Over 21 years of age. ID’s will be checked. PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!

 

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