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NEWCOMER'S GUIDE A welcoming guide for people moving to Douglas County.

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LET'S GET PHYSICAL A few of the best local places to break a sweat.

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I F YO U K N O W, YO U K N O W Colorado particulars that locals know and you’ll come to experience soon enough.

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COMING EVENTS PHOTOS: TOWN OF PARKER

Honey Festival August 4 | O'Brien Park | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm The 17th Annual Honey Festival makes its buzzworthy return to Parker.

Visitors can indulge in a fun-filled event aimed at raising awareness and appreciation for the humble honeybee through an array of educational and entertaining activities. The festival will welcome between 20-25 local beekeepers and beekeeping organizations.

H2O Glow August 9 | H2O'Brien Pool | 8:00 - 9:30 pm Let's Glow! Light up the night with an after-hours, glow-in-the-dark pool party at H2O’Brien Pool. Grab your glow gear, enjoy party music, play pool deck games and hang out with friends. Cost is $29 per Parker resident. The facility will be glowing and participants are welcome to take home glow items at the end of the event.

Homeowner Building Class August 15 | 20120 E. Mainstreet | 5:30 pm Class provides an opportunity to learn and ask building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical related questions. Bring your questions along with note - taking material. Typical discussion topics include decks, basements, patio covers, kitchen/bath remodels, additions, etc. Staff will explain the permit process, fees, and inspections.

Summer Concert Series Thursdays | 20115 Mainstreet | 6:30 - 8:00 pm The lineup for this year's free concert series.

May 30 - Amanda Vs Material Girl July 11 - Devil INXSide June 6 - Eric Golden Music July 18 - CW & Twenty Hands High June 20 - Cactus Cat July 25 - Foggy Memory Boys June 27 - The Fuzzheads Aug 1 - Titonic

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AROUND TOWN PHOTOS: TOWN OF PARKER

From Parker To Paris A Parker local and alumni of Legend High School, Derrick White, has been named as the replacement on Team USA Basketball to play in the Paris Olympics. He got the call while coaching at the Derrick White Basketball Academy in the fieldhouse. The news comes just one month after Derrick played a key role in the Celtics’ championship run.

Heading Into Election Season President Biden steps down. Former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez was sworn in as a congressman to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District after winning a special election to complete the six months remaining in former U.S. Rep. Ken Buck's term. Also, campagning begins for our local election held Nov. 5 to elect a mayor and three councilmembers to four-year terms.

Kids Try-athlon Kids' TRY-athlon 2024 was a great success with a huge number of local kids competing in the event. Boys and girls from ages 6 -12 of all ability levels showed their skills in three events: swimming, biking, and running. It was the perfect starting point for some to try a tri, and a great repeat for those veteran kids! The summer tradition did not disappoint.

Salisbury Expansion The 91-acre park site north of Salisbury Park ballfields will include four lighted baseball/softball fields, two synthetic turf lighted multi-purpose soccer fields, restrooms/shelter, two tennis courts, 21 pickleball courts, a community hub pavilion, outdoor fitness area, inclusive playground, bike park and overlook pavilion. The project will be phased over several years starting in 2025.

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NEWCOMERS GUIDE Douglas County, Colorado

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School Days Here's a cheat sheet to the education options in the area.

The Douglas County School District is the third largest school district in Colorado.

Homeschooling in Colorado DCSD has a Home Education page that lays out 3 different options for varied levels of home school: full time, dual enrollment, and home education enrichment programs. Search DCSD Home Education to find out details.

Douglas County School District Students: 62,341 Teachers: 3,539 Graduation Rate: 90.8% Schools: 89

Parker High Schools Chaparral - Public A Grades: 9-12 Students: 2,009 Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Legend - Public B+ Grades: 9-12 Students: 2,228 Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Ponderosa - Public B+ Grades: 9-12 Students: 1,402 Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Colorado Early Colleges - Charter AGrades: 9-12 Students: 1,004 Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 24:1

Arapahoe Community College Arapaho Community College (ACC) is a local college that offers classes to educate all ages of adults who are seeking an associate degree, a certificate, or a pathway to go on to a 4-year institution. There are locations in Littleton, Lone Tree, and Castle Rock.

Lutheran – Private AGrades: 9-12 Students: 1,076 Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 17:1

Castle Rock High Schools Castleview - Public B+ Grades: 9-12 Students: 1,990 Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Douglas County - Public B Grades: 9-12 Students: 1,758 Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 EDCSD Online - Public BGrades: K-12 Students: 67 Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Renaissance Secondary - Charter BGrades: 6-11 Students: 407 Student-to-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 AUGUST 2024 13

Talk the Talk A few important terms to learn in order to assimilate with other Coloradans.

Coloradans: People from Colorado usually drop the “o” and add the “an” to refer to themselves.

The Front Range: The eastern edge of the Rocky Mountain range which runs from southern Wyoming into central Colorado, flanked by larger cities like Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

It is the end of the mountains, giving way to rolling hills and prairie land.

14ers (fourteeners): Mountain peaks that have

an elevation of at least 14,000 feet. There are ninety-six 14ers west of the Mississippi River and fifty-eight of them are in Colorado. The highest is Mt. Elbert, at 14,440 feet.

Hiking the 14ers is a sport and hobby for many here.

Rocky Mountain Oysters: This is the more proper name for bull testicles, a cowboy delicacy deep fried in batter and rumored to taste a little bit like calamari, specially served at Colorado Rockies baseball games.

Nuggs: Nickname for the Denver Nuggets NBA basketball team.

Rox: Nickname for the Colorado Rockies MLB baseball team.

DTC: Denver Tech Center. A large business park

conglomeration in the Greenwood Village area, southeast of Denver, where many businesses are located.

Gulch: A deep stream bed, either dried up or with water in it. Trees often grow along the gulch and the public trail system runs through many of the gulches.

LoDo: The LoDo area of Denver is the lower downtown section, alive with restaurants, shops, and galleries. LoDo includes 16th Street Mall, which is the center of tourism in Denver.

I-25 Corridor: The interstate 25 from Denver to Colorado Springs, the busiest part of the freeway.

Blucifer: Endearing reference to Denver airport’s DougCo: Short for Douglas County. Usually referring to the Douglas County School District.

JeffCo: Refers to the Jefferson County School District.

The Western Slope: This refers to the mountain area west of the Continental Divide beginning in Summit County, only an hour and a half from Denver. The Grand Junction area is a popular spot that lies in the western part of this region.

The Springs: This phrase refers to the city, Colorado Springs, and the surrounding areas, not to be confused with Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs, or Manitou Springs.

Avs: Nickname for the Colorado Avalanche NHL hockey team.

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Almost 50 miles north of the worldfamous Manitou Springs Incline resides its two little brothers. Both Castle Rock and Parker boast inclines for fitness junkies and casual hikers alike.

Castle Rock - 200 steps Parker - 132 steps

Let's Get Physical Whether you’re into free weights, high-intensity interval training, spin classes, yoga, or infrared, we’ve compiled our favorite places to break a sweat.

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Infrared heat absorption while being virtually instructed through a 30-min isometric workout or 15-min HIIT session.

34 E Allen Street Castle Rock hotworx.net

Called the "ideal exercise atmosphere," this coach-led system has no weights or treadmills, just a personalized workout.

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Big Box Planet Fitness 100 Founders Pkwy, Castle Rock planetfitness.com

Life Time Fitness 9250 Crown Crest Blvd. | Parker lifetime.life

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HIIT classes, boxing classes, kickboxing classes & group fitness classes.

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A CycleStar instructor leads the workout while a monitor tracks your stats and music blasts overhead.

7824 Park Meadows Dr Lone Tree cyclebar.com

Core Stretch

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Pure Barre's comprehensive full-body fitness program was designed for women to find their "strong."

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Combination of HIIT cardio, aerobic exercise, and dance fitness with strength training for the ultimate full-body workout.

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at Power Mixx Fitness

The Lagree model combines core, resistance, endurance, and cardio training to stimulate strength, flexibility, and balance to engage over 86% of your body’s muscles.

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Orange Theory 3990 Limelight Ave Castle Rock orangetheory.com

Rec Centers Parker Rec 17301 Lincoln Ave Parker parkerrec.com

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Yoga CorePower Yoga 18551 Mainstreet Parker corepoweryoga.com

Life is a Playground Don't subject your kids to the same old boring playground.

We asked our resident expert, Christy from Slides & Sunshine, for the best spots around!

Elk Ridge Park

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7005 Mira Vista Ln. | Castle Pines Your whole family will love Elk Ridge Park! It has a bit of everything, including a playground, trail scavenger hunt, fitness zone, and splash pad!

Tallman Meadow Park 12335 Canterberry Pkwy. | Parker Tallman Meadow Park is a beautiful spot to stop and play. The playground boasts a tall spiral slide, climbing wall, and separate toddler play area.

Surrounding the park are shade trees, flowers, walking paths, and fields for soccer and baseball.

Red-tailed Hawk Park 23701 E Hinsdale Way | Aurora The fully inclusive playground and splash pad at Red-tailed Hawk Park is a must visit. The music-themed equipment was chosen for kids of all ages and abilities, and includes a wheelchair accessible swing, zipline, and merry-go-round.

Deputy Zack S Parrish III Memorial Park 2020 Fiddle Rd. | Castle Rock Home to one of the largest play structures in Colorado, Deputy Parrish Park will take your kids’ breath away! Not only are there obstacles high off the ground, there are also climbing features, swings, a toddler play area, zipline, and more!

Hampden Run Park 3501 S Uravan St | Aurora Your future ninja warriors will love the high obstacles overhead at Hampden Run Park! Other unique aspects of this playground include a musical instrument area, disc-shaped swing, and wavy sidewalk for scooters and striders.

Philip S Miller Park 1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy. | Castle Rock Plan for a whole day when you check out the 300acre Philip S Miller Park! There are multiple play areas (which include a 40-foot hillside slide), splash pad, a large fitness zone, walking trails and a 200step incline.

O’Brien Park 10795 Victorian Dr. | Parker One of the most popular parks in Parker got a new look! The park has a softball field, basketball court, playgrounds, an outdoor pool & picnic areas.

Discovery Park 20115 Mainstreet | Parker There is no playground at Discovery Park, however, it is the perfect spot to cool down during the summer at the large splash pad! During the winter, ice skating is available at the Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park.

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Taking Care Of Business Adulting: the assumption of tasks, responsibilities, and behaviors traditionally associated with normal grown-up life.

Driver’s License Office

Grocery Stores

The Department of Revenue gives new Colorado residents 30 days to transfer their driver’s license and 90 days to transfer their vehicle. Renew license online if you meet the following:

There are several large grocery store chains in the area, including King Soopers (a Kroger brand), Safeway, Trader Joe's, Costco, and Walmart Supercenters. For the healthy eaters, you can find Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Natural Grocers. For specialty favorites, try The Local or Tony's Meats and Market.

• US Citizen and have a social security number on file.

• Age 21 - 65 years old • Current license is valid or expired less than a year • Name on current license has not changed • No tests are required or pending actions on your record or overdue tickets

Register to Vote Visit coloradosos.gov. Click on “Elections and Voting” then “Voters” to manage your voter registration. Register at least 8 days before the election (or a voter may register in-person on election day at voter service centers). You can visit www.douglas.co.us/elections to find out where ballot drop boxes are located.

Pay Your Tolltag The ExpressToll tag system allows for an all-electronic toll collection system available on E-470, Northwest Parkway, and CDOT's Express Lanes. Customers' tolls are automatically deducted from a pre-paid toll account and they will pay the lower toll rate. Without the ExpressToll account, you will receive a toll statement from license plate toll cameras.

Taxes Colorado is a tax-friendly state compared to many in the country. The property tax rates are some of the lowest in the country, although offset somewhat due to the high cost of homes. Colorado’s income tax has a flat rate of 4.5%, so everyone pays the same rate, regardless of their income.

Mail Forward your mail through usps.com under “Quicktools” then “Change My Address.”

Vehicle Registration Prior to registering a vehicle in Douglas County, an emissions inspection may be required. Proof of current Colorado automobile insurance is required. For locations and more information, go to www.douglas.co.us/ motorvehicle/information-for-new-residents

Meet Your Neighbors Meeting your neighbors is a lot easier — and less awkward — to do right when you’ve moved in. You don’t need to go door to door, but do make a point of introducing yourself the first time that you run into a new neighbor. Here are some tips for getting to know your neighbors after you’ve moved in: Smile and say hello, get involved in the community, ask questions, spend time outside, lend a hand and ask for help, invite neighbors to your home.

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Proud To Be DCSD!

There is so much to be proud of within the Douglas County School District.

We have incredible students, fantastic teachers and staff, and amazing parents/guardians and community members who all work together to make this school district one of the best!

Did You Know For the first time in a decade, DCSD is the TOP scoring district in the Denver/Metro area!

DCSD is one of the only districts in the country to have met or exceeded our 2019 (pre-pandemic!!) scores in every subject and every grade.

DCSD is one of the only school districts in the state to increase proficiency levels across all student subgroups.

DCSD is one of the nation’s leaders “blurring the lines” between PK-12 and higher education through our incredible Concurrent Enrollment/Career & Technical Education offerings (Over 20K seats!)

DCSD is rated number 11 on the list of the 250 “most envied” school districts in the country by Test Prep Insight.

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If You Know, You Know Colorado particulars that locals know and you’ll come to experience soon enough.

#Culture

Coloradans take casual to a whole new level with T-shirts and joggers or workout clothes being the norm seen in public. Jeans and a “nice” T-shirt is considered dressing up for dinner. Even at the symphony or fancy event you will see a huge range in formality. Colorado casual usually means wear whatever you want. If you like to dress up, that’s accepted too!

#Elevation With the capital city of Denver being nicknamed the Mile High City, elevation is a big deal in Colorado. Denver sits at 5,280 feet above sea level. Leadville, CO, sits nearly 2 miles above sea level at 10,152 feet. You’ll see elevation signs on restaurants, towns, parks, and even Denver’s city magazine named 5280. Be aware of altitude sickness!

Colorado is known for its legalization of cannabis in 2012, but Douglas County residents voted not to adopt the legalization. It is illegal in Douglas County to sell or distribute marijuana, to use it in public places, and to grow it outdoors.

#Get Used to Disappointment Even with an estimated 300 days of beautiful sunshine per year in our area, the weather can be very contrary. Events are often cancelled due to snow in the winter or lightning in the summer.

The strong sun melts snow quickly, so do your sledding soon after it falls. Dress for daily weather changes and check for bans before starting a fire. One of the welcomed local weather patterns is afternoon showers on many hot summer days.

Many neighborhoods in our area are organized by HOAs (Home Owners Associations). Members pay monthly dues toward garbage and snow removal as well as access to their clubhouse or rec center. The fees also cover amenities like a pool, tennis court, or golf course. HOAs can also fine you for infractions to their codes.

Being part of the old wild west, Colorado maintains a strong western and riding culture.

The Colorado Horse Park, Denver Stock Show, Elizabeth Rodeo and Douglas County Fair and Rodeo help foster the cowboy culture.

Yee haw!

#Worth it Being the 5th wealthiest county in America (Kiplinger.com), Douglas County residents’ median income is nearly double that of the country. Living here, you’ll be paying some of the highest mortgages and rental fees in the country.

But there’s so much to enjoy. Taking part in the great outdoors on the Cherry Creek Trails is a local perk, and seeing rabbits, deer, and hawks is a regular occurrence. Our gorgeous natural setting along with tidy sidewalks and roads, well-done public places, and safe, friendly neighbors make for a great place to live. Others agree! The city of Parker was ranked No. 2 by Money.com on its Best 100 Places to Live in America list and Castle Rock has been on the list 5 times in the last decade. We are also the 2nd healthiest county in America, according to the Healthy Communities rankings by U.S. News and World Report.

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It Just Hits Different Foodies rejoice; we have some of the best cuisine options to tempt your tastebuds.

La Petite Crêperie

Manna

Derek Scheuerman's café is the definition of quaint. The Crêperie offers authentically French cuisine made with fresh local ingredients.

Savory or sweet crepe, you can't go wrong.

19751 Mainstreet | Parker parkercrepes.com

Destroying the stereotype of hospital food. Manna, located in Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, serves innovative dishes that reflects Colorado's growing season. This is truly a destination restaurant.

2350 Meadows Blvd | Castle Rock mannasbounty.com

Junz

Scileppi's at The Old Stone Church Family-owned Italian restaurant turning out pasta, pizza & other staples in a church dating to 1888.

210 Third St. | Castle Rock scileppis.com

A long-time favorite of residents, Chef Jun Makino is known for his unique blend of Japanese and French cuisine. The comfortable atmosphere and diverse menu make for a genuinely pleasant experience.

11211 Dransfeldt Rd. | Parker mannasbounty.com

Crave Real Burgers

Tribe at Riverwalk

Parker Garage

Tribe is an exciting new restaurant concept offering fresh seafood, steak, and wild game with a modern twist. And try the breakfast potatoes.

115 Wilcox St. | Castle Rock tribehospitalitygroup.com

G-Que Barbecue

Adriana's This is were the locals go for authentic Mexican fare. Consistantly one of the best restaurants in Colorado, it's also one of its best kept secrets.

7272 E. Highway 86 | Franktown adrianasmexicanrestaurantco.com

Award winning barbecue with mouthwatering pork, brisket, ribs & more in a casual setting. G-Que puts Colorado on the BBQ map.

8433 Park Meadows Center Dr Lone Tree gquebbq.com

Crave is a staple for foodies and casual diners alike for their outrageous and delicious burgers.

This is a can't miss and easily one of the best burgers in town.

3982 Limelight Ave | Castle Rock craverealburgers.com

Modern eatery in a historic brick landmark building offering locallysourced American fare.

19420 Mainstreet | Parker parkergarage.com

Hickory House Known mainly for their ribs, Paul Dioguardi brought his awardwinning BBQ to Parker, where he has established himself as a local favorite. And don't forget they pride themselves on their pig roasts!

10335 S Parker Rd. | Parker hickoryhouseribs.com

Fogo de Chão The Brazilian Steakhouse is a little further away, but we had to include our all-time favorite. The most amazing meats are served the Gauchos' way, right at your table off skewers. Bring your appetite for this experience, and don't forget the Guaraná!

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