Nestled in the green rolling hills of Douglas County, Castle Pines North is a unique and great place to live. We are committed to protect and enhance our quality of life, sustain and strengthen our businesses,
and ensure our growth is in keeping with that vision as we continue to plan for the future."
- Mayor Maureen A. Shul
Incorporated Feb. 12, 2008, Castle Pines North is a city of about 10,000 located approximately 20 miles south of Denver in Douglas County, Colorado. Our 21st century city has a vision that balances the preservation of our community's history with growth that enhances the quality of life for our citizens.
The city incorporated as a statutory city under Colorado law and follows the Mayor-Council government system.
A brief history of Castle Pines North
October 2006: A committee is formed to explore incorporating the City of Castle Pines North as a means for local residents to protect and have greater control over their community and future.
December 2006: A petition for incorporation is filed with Douglas County District Court.
July 2007: A Douglas County district judge approves the incorporation petition.
August 2007: Election Commission comprised of Castle Pines North citizen volunteers selects date for incorporation election.
Nov. 6, 2007: Castle Pines North voters overwhelmingly approve the issue of incorporation by a margin of approximately 4-to-1.
Feb. 12, 2008: The City of Castle Pines North becomes a reality when the city's first mayor, treasurer, city clerk and city council are elected.
March 10, 2008: Elected city officials are officially sworn in before a crowd of citizens, then immediately get to work and conduct the city's first council meeting.
Castle Pines North Public Works associate Tim Lightfoot,
Councilperson Chris Dooley, Councilperson Ron Clark,
Mayor Maureen Shul, Councilperson Kim Hoffman,
Director of Public Works Eric Guth and Public Works
associate Jake Parent represent the City in front of the
new Welcome to the City sign.
City facts
Population: 10,000 (estimated)
Size: Covers about 4 square miles or 2,440 acres, roughly bounded by Interstate 25 to the east, Daniels Park and open space to the west and north, and the unincorporated area of Castle Pines Village to the south.
History: At the time of incorporation, Castle Pines North was Douglas County's first new city since 1995, Colorado's first new city since 2004, and Colorado's 271st municipality.
Directions
Just west of Interstate 25 at Exit 188, Castle Pines Parkway. It is about 20 miles south of Denver and about 7 miles north of Castle Rock.
