Castle Pines Douglas County

The City of Castle Pines is a home rule municipality located in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. Castle Pines is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. It is located north of Castle Rock and south of Lone Tree. The city covers an area of 6,140 acres (24.849 km2), all of which is land.

A suburb of Denver, Castle Pines is located on Interstate 25 in central Colorado, 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Denver and 43 miles (69 km) north of Colorado Springs. The city is part of the Front Range Urban Corridor, and it borders two communities to the south: Castle Pines Village and Castle Rock, the county seat.

The city is located on the western edge of the Great Plains in the Colorado Piedmont. Happy Canyon Creek runs north-northeast through the western part of the city, and Newlin Gulch and its tributary, South Newlin Gulch, run north-northeast and north, respectively, through the eastern part. Cherry Creek watershed includes all three streams.

Castle Pines has 5 parks and 14 miles of trails that are 8-feet wide and paved to accommodate a variety of recreational activities. The trails are open for walking, running, and bicycling, but horseback riding and motorized vehicles are not allowed. The Castle Pines North Metropolitan District maintains most trails in Castle Pines. Castle Pines parks and natural areas include Elk Ridge Park, Retreat Park, Coyote Ridge Park, Daniel’s Gate Park, and Daniels Park.

Castle Pines is part of the Douglas County School District. Schools within Castle Pines include Castle Pines Academy, American Academy, DCS Montessori, Buffalo Ridge Elementary, Timber Trail Elementary, DCS Montessori, American Academy, DCS Montessori and American Academy. Castle Pines is located adjacent to Interstate 25.

The city is served by Denver International Airport and nearby Centennial Airport.