The Meadows is a

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, located in Castle Rock, Colorado along the

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of the Rocky Mountains Front Range. It is approximately south of Denver and north of Colorado Springs. The community is interconnected by of trails and contains of parks and land for public use. Within the community, there are several schools, churches, playgrounds, ball fields, pools, restaurants and a cultural arts center.

Education

There are several schools located within The Meadows.

Elementary schools (K-6)

* Clear Sky Elementary School * Meadow View Elementary School * Soaring Hawk Elementary School

Middle school (7-8)

* Castle Rock Middle School

High school (9-12)

* Castle View High School * Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock

Charter schools (K-8)

* Academy Charter School * Aspen View Academy

Other

* Arapahoe Community College Sturm Campus

Neighborhoods

The Meadows is currently made up of thirty neighborhoods: * Briscoe Ranch * Feathergrass * Fuller Bluff * Harris Grove * Morgans Run * Morningview * Patina * Plainsong * Suncatcher * Sweetwood * Watercolor * Weathervane * Meadow Gate * Mountain View * Coyote Run * Vista Heights * Aspen Trail * Deer Track * Blacktail * Azure * Stewart Park * Soaring Eagle Estates * Upland Park * Alpine Ridge * Gamble Oak * High Prairie * Leafdale * New Haven * Tyler Park * Cyan Circle

Parks and recreation

There are many parks, open spaces, and recreational areas within The Meadows.

Trails and Open Spaces

*East Plum Creek Trail *Native Legend Open Space * Ridgeline Open Space *Watercolor Bike Jumps

Pools

* The Grange Cultural Arts Center * Taft House

Playgrounds and Parks

* Bison Park * Butterfield Crossing Park * Paintbrush Park * Wiggly Field Dog Park * Green Park * Deputy Zack S. Parrish III Memorial Park * Suncatcher Park

References

Mentioned in the movie “So I married an axe murderer.”

External links

The Meadows LinkVisit Castle RockTown of Castle RockCastle Rock Chamber of Commerce
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