Castle Rock, Colorado is known in the greater Denver area for its outlet mall. The Castle Rock Outlets have over 120 brand name stores where customers can get their goods for up to 70% off retail price. The Castle Rock outlets are open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 8:00pm and on Sunday from 11:00am to 6:00pm. The outlet mall can be found right off of I-25 at 5050 Factory Shops Boulevard. There is a food court located in the outlet mall so shoppers do not have to go far when they need a pick me up. Some of the highlights of the Castle Rock outlets are the Nike Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue: Off 5th, The Coach Factory Store, and J. Crew. [Read more...]
Castle Rock Recreation Center
The Castle Rock Rec Center is a facility open to the community that offers a variety of activities to participate in, classes to sign up for and places that can be rented out for private use. The Castle Rock Rec Center is the perfect place for people looking for a variety of physical exercise facilities and programs for a small price. The Castle Rock Rec Center sets itself apart because it is not only a great place for the community to meet up for physical activities, but it also offers classes in art making it attractive to different groups of people within the Castle Rock community. [Read more...]
Douglas County School Voucher Program Trouble
Last week a Federal Court had struck down the Douglas County School Voucher program. The newspaper and local media is reporting quite a bit about it, especially now that about 300 students are “in limbo”. The media is writing about how students and parents now do not know which school to attend or how to proceed from here. Public schools started over 2 weeks ago already while private schools have yet to pick up and get to work. [Read more...]
Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course
Red Hawk Ridge is a public golf course in Castle Rock, Colorado. This Castle Rock golf course is accessible to everyone but it is run and kept up just like a private golf club would be. Locals and visitors alike are amazed by the beauty and playability of this course. [Read more...]
Great Resource to find Contractor
I always find it difficult to find a good contractor. I usually depend on referals from friends, but still it is difficult. The current economy takes a toll on many contractors and some are going out of business due to the economy. Others get bought up by larger companies and so you eventually lose track of that great handyman that fixed your furnace or replaced the springs at your garage door. I talked to a few friends and one of them suggested to try a new service called “Angie’s List” to me. What is Angie’s list? The Answer: Angie’s List is a service that helps you to find high quality contractors, service companies and even doctors – all in your local area. You can then read up on reviews or even rate the contractor that did some work for you. [Read more...]
Denver Post Discount Subscription
Are you currently eyeing a new subscription to the Denver Post? If you are an “expiring” subscriber to the Denver or always wanted to subscribe to the DP, here is an easy way to save almost 25% off the normal subscription fees. [Read more...]
Castle Rock Business Environment
Castle Rock is an ideal place to do business. The city location is excellent right between the two largest cities of Colorado; millions of customers are within easy driving distance. The location also offers access to a very highly educated workforce. Several well-known colleges or universities (CU, DU, CSU, etc.) also provide a steady pool of college graduates entering the business world. [Read more...]
The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
If you are a small business owner or if you are looking for business related information, a visit to the local Chamber of Commerce can be highly recommended. The Chamber is a great place to start networking with peers and business owners. [Read more...]
Schools in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock schools are listed in the Douglas County School District RE-1. The school district RE-1 offers preschool programs, charter schools and an alternative high school in addition to the traditional elementary, middle school and high schools. The school district also offers some “English as a Second Language” (ESL) classes/courses for K-12 and parents. Please contact ESL Coordinator for K-12: Parke Covarrubias, 303 814-5289. Parent University Coordinator: Debbie Novotny, 303 814-5272. [Read more...]
Hospital Services for Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock currently does not have a hospital inside the city boundaries. The Castle Rock Fire Department offers necessary emergency medical response. In addition – numerous physicians, medical specialists, dentists, and local medical centers are available – offering general patient and emergency care for residents in Castle Rock. [Read more...]