Castle Rock

Castle Rock has seen incredible growth in the past 20 years. It used to be mainly surrounded by outer lying ranches with a quaint little Main Street where you could often see cowboys strolling around in their cowboy hats. Over time it has exploded into what is now many subdivisions, stores, businesses, and restaurants. The old downtown with its courthouse still looks very much the same as it did years ago as do the shop across the street. The stores may have changed, but the old town feel is the same. Now, this is a city that accommodates many families and is geared towards the family lifestyle.

The rec center here is great with a weight room, many different classes, a traditional pool, and even an indoor water park for the kids to enjoy year-round. There is a very community feel to the place even with the large number of residents.

Traffic throughout Castle Rock isn't bad, but can get a little congested on the major arteries and on the highway itself, although the highway is much better now than in years past due to the expansion.

Dining out and shopping are all located within Castle Rock. There are numerous restaurants to choose from as well as strip malls, and there is a fabulous outdoor outlet mall with many retailers. The outlet mall also has a small play ground for kids and a food court. Several restaurants are on the south side of the outlet mall for more relaxed dining.

Overall, I think Castle Rock is a great place to live. I lived there a number of years ago and enjoy the accessibility of everything without the true hustle and bustle of being in a larger city.