Highlands Ranch is a 22,000-acre master-planned community with a population just over 96,000 people and is located in the south of the Denver Metro area. Our community has received national recognition for its great quality of life and amenities. To name just a few awards and recognition for Highlands Ranch:

- Best Place to Raise Kids (Business Week)

- Best Places to Live (Money Magazine)

- America’s 25 Best Places to Move (Forbes)

Not only is Highlands Ranch receiving accolades, so is Douglas County.

- Douglas County ranked #2 in Movoto Real Estate’s 10 Best Counties in America list

- Voted Healthiest County in Colorado by County Health Rankings

If you live in Highlands Ranch, you likely live a short walking distance to parks, trails, and open space. Eighty-five percent of homes in Highlands Ranch are located within one-quarter mile of these amenities. The Highlands Ranch Metro District features:

- 25 parks

- 70 miles of trails

- 2,500 acres of natural open space

Our community has approximately 25 acres of park land per one thousand residents. In addition, our parks and open space include:

· 2 skate parks

· 1 inline hockey rink

· 4 dog parks

· 4 outdoor picket ball courts

· 8 lighted tennis courts

· 3 lighted ball fields

· 2 historic parks – Fly’n B Park and Cheese Ranch Historic and Natural Area

· 3 community gardens

· 1 equestrian area

For more information on our lovely community, you can visit http://highlandsranch.org

Recreation Centers and more

The Highlands Ranch Community Association operates four state-of-the art recreation centers with work-out facilities, running tracks, basketball courts, swimming pools, meeting rooms and so much more. Each rec center offers unique amenities.

Northridge is known for its tennis and racquetball courts.

Eastridge is centrally located and features a climbing wall and outdoor volleyball court. It also has the best indoor slide and an Olympic indoor pool.

Westridge has a batting cage and indoor turf area for lacrosse or indoor soccer.

Southridge is the newest of the four rec centers. The indoor pool has a lazy river and rope bridge crossing for kids to enjoy. Southridge also has a pottery studio and auditorium.

In addition to these wonderful rec centers, there is a long list of classes, camps, and activities for children and adults. Highlands Ranch Community Association’s cultural and educational classes, outdoor activities, sports and fitness programs, swimming lessons and competitions, and community events offer something for everyone. Keep the kids active while they are out of school. Get them involved in swimming or signed up for a camp activity in the great outdoors. We not only keep kids busy, but we also have many pursuits for adults with various interests.

Visit www.hrcaonline.org for more information