Highlands Ranch Metro District

If you'll be away from home, traveling this summer, check out this great service from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office!

🏡Summer is here, and many families are planning well-deserved vacations! Before you head out, remember to take advantage of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office House Watch Program.

This free service will have members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office periodically check on your home as you are enjoying your time away.

Give yourself some peace of mind on your vacation and sign up at https://apps.douglas.co.us/apps/housewatchpublic/welcome.do

☀️ Safe travels and have a great summer! 🏖️

Future softball stars in the making!🥎✨

Sixteen young athletes spent the week at Redstone Park sharpening their skills at a softball camp in partnership with HitStreak. From hitting and throwing, to defense and game strategy, participants built confidence and had lots of fun along the way.

We love seeing young female athletes in our community getting in the game!

Last call for summer pickleball leagues!🏓

Summer is here, and there's still time to secure your spot on the court. Registration is open through Monday, June 15. Don't miss your chance to rally, compete and make the most of summer.

Visit highlandsranch.org/pickleball to see the full list of leagues offered and register today!

Extreme drought conditions over multiple years have contributed to challenging times for Colorado communities, including Highlands Ranch.

As a result, it's important to keep wildfire safety in mind throughout the year. This shared responsibility is a priority for a safe and prepared community.

At the June 9 Wildfire Education Session, ask questions and hear from speakers representing:
Highlands Ranch Metro District
Douglas County Office of Emergency Management
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
South Metro Fire Rescue
Highlands Ranch Water
Highlands Ranch Community Association

This event will be held Tuesday, June 9 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Highlands Ranch Senior Center, 200 E. Highlands Ranch Parkway. Please note that work on the Highlands Ranch Parkway reconstruction project has begun, so allow for traffic delays in this area. Read about the reconstruction project at https://lnkd.in/gXAgBHw9

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Last week we had the pleasure of celebrating all of the recent improvements at Toepfer Park, 9320 Venneford Ranch Road. Thank you to everyone who joined us! And a special thank you to our partners from Douglas County - Government, Douglas County School District , Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and Highlands Ranch Water.

Planning for the recent improvements began in 2022 when an additional 10 acres of land adjacent to the park was conveyed to the Metro District from the Board of Douglas County Commissioners, in partnership with the Douglas County School District. This expansion allowed us to better serve this popular neighborhood destination with a larger playground, a second picnic shelter, a nature trail, undeveloped native grass areas, expanded parking, a resurfaced basketball court, and more.

Two decades ago, the park was originally dedicated and named in honor of Jim Toepfer, one of the founders of Highlands Ranch. In March, Jim's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered to place their handprints in concrete near the park's entrance as a lasting reminder of Jim's legacy.

We also want to recognize Project Play, the senior project of ThunderRidge High School 2025 graduates Katelin Fawcett and Bella Craner. Katelin and Bella raised $7,780 towards accessible equipment at the park. Their project was inspired by Bella's little sister Macy, who is disabled. In May, Katelin and Bella celebrated their contributions with their families, donors and the Metro District.

This park improvement project has been a true community collaboration, and it's wonderful to see kids, families and neighbors enjoying all that Toepfer Park has to offer!

Don’t miss out on Cops & Bobbers on June 20! Register ages 6-14 at https://tinyurl.com/mvmt77ym

Here's your reminder to get outside and enjoy your weekend! National Trails Day is tomorrow, June 6, and we'd encourage you to discover some of our 70+miles of local trails. Maybe Mother Nature will treat us to some more of the stunning sunsets we had earlier this week 🤞