In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2, for normal business.
September 27, 2024
Pictured: International Archaeology Day 2023 Are you fascinated by history? Do you love learning about the past and want to explore free resources and adventures in learning? Check out a free day of learning and…
Pictured: International Archaeology Day 2023 Are you fascinated by history? Do you love learning about…
Read MoreAugust 5, 2024
Recent wildfires across Colorado are a reminder that fast-moving wildfires can hit anywhere at any time. Wildfires are the No. 1 natural hazard in Douglas County, which means living in the peace and tranquility of…
Recent wildfires across Colorado are a reminder that fast-moving wildfires can hit anywhere at any…
Read MoreJune 20, 2024
In 2022, you overwhelmingly supported the renewal of a sales and use tax measure to fund parks, trails, historic resources, and open space. Learn about your role in the decision-making process for this fund and…
In 2022, you overwhelmingly supported the renewal of a sales and use tax measure to…
Read MoreApril 25, 2024
You know Douglas County for its majestic views and breathtaking open spaces. Yet, because wildfires are the No. 1 natural hazard threat here, living amongst this beauty comes with a responsibility, both for public and…
You know Douglas County for its majestic views and breathtaking open spaces. Yet, because wildfires…
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Photo provided courtesy of Helen Malenda, USGS If you are one of the nearly 25,000 rural residents in Douglas County who own and depend on more than 8,000 active groundwater wells that tap the Denver…
Photo provided courtesy of Helen Malenda, USGS If you are one of the nearly 25,000…
Read MoreOctober 9, 2023
Are you fascinated by history? Do you love learning about the past and want to share a free day of learning and natural beauty with your family? Don’t miss your chance to experience Colorado’s rich…
Are you fascinated by history? Do you love learning about the past and want to…
Read MoreJuly 13, 2023
What do you love most about visiting one of Douglas County’s parks? Is it watching your kids run and play without a care in the world? Enjoying a stroll with your pup? Maybe it’s hosting…
What do you love most about visiting one of Douglas County’s parks? Is it watching…
Read MoreJune 16, 2023
Sitting to the west of I-25, just past the railroad tracks on the southern end of Douglas County, was the iconic Greenland Barn. Recognizable for miles around, it was a nod to the county’s ranching…
Sitting to the west of I-25, just past the railroad tracks on the southern end…
Read MoreApril 27, 2023
Do you enjoy the streets of Downtown Castle Rock in full bloom every summer? Or do you take respite in the shade of a tree while watching your kids play sports at Challenger, Bayou Gulch,…
Do you enjoy the streets of Downtown Castle Rock in full bloom every summer? Or…
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