April 21, 2025

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you had a great Easter weekend and are ready for a return to our regularly scheduled Colorado spring weather. We’ve got a lineup of fun events this week and a packed weekend ahead—plus updates on trail closures and new developments around Douglas County!

In today’s DougCo Download:

• Trail Upgrades, Luxury Living & Closures

• Douglas County Real Estate Window Shopping

• Trivia, Live Music, and More This Week

Let’s get into it.

The Digest

📍Parker 🌲 The Juniper Launches Leasing, Bringing Luxury Living to Downtown Parker

Leasing is now open at The Juniper, a new luxury rental community by MGL Partners and Rockefeller Group in downtown Parker. Located at 19865 Mainstreet, the two-building development blends modern urban living with scenic views of Sulphur Gulch Nature Trail.

The Juniper features 264 studio to three-bedroom homes with upscale finishes and spacious layouts, plus nearly 14,000 sq ft of retail space. Amenities include rooftop terraces, mountain-view decks, a pool, sauna, cold plunge, yoga studio, fitness centers, and elegant shared spaces.

Backed by access to Sulphur Gulch and Cherry Creek trail systems, The Juniper offers a seamless connection between outdoor adventure and downtown convenience—just 15 minutes from DTC and 35 from Denver.

Read more here.

📍Roxborough Park 🛑 Weekday Closure Alert: Waterton Canyon Closed April 28–May 9 for Dust Mitigation

As reported by the Denver Post, Waterton Canyon will be closed on weekdays from April 28 to May 9 for Denver Water’s annual dust mitigation project. The closure ensures public safety during maintenance and aims to improve trail conditions for summer visitors.

🚴‍♂️ Weekend access will remain open on May 3 and 4.
Trail users, including those accessing the Colorado Trail, are encouraged to use alternate routes during the closure.

📍Highlands Ranch 🚴‍♀️ New Underpass Connects C-470 & High Line Canal Trails in Highlands Ranch

Douglas County has officially opened a $4.5 million underpass beneath Santa Fe Drive, linking the C-470 Trail and High Line Canal Trail. This long-awaited project eliminates a dangerous road crossing and provides a safer, smoother connection for bikers and pedestrians between Highlands Ranch and Chatfield State Park.

The underpass, funded in part by the Denver Regional Council of Governments, marks the final major gap in the 71-mile High Line Canal Trail, hailed as a “major milestone” by local officials and the High Line Canal Conservancy. It's part of broader efforts to enhance safety and boost economic development along the US 85 corridor.

DougCo Homes

Who doesn’t love some real estate window shopping? We’ve rounded up a few intriguing listings—from great deals to dream homes—currently on the market in Douglas County. Dive in and enjoy the views!

Local Events: Monday-Wednesday

This section includes only the major events happening soon. Check the Weekend Sneak Peak later in the issue for some help planning out your weekend!

Family Fun

🐾 Bark for Books
📅 Monday, April 21 | 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Parker Library

Kids ages 6-12 can boost literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for a 15-minute session.

Click HERE to register.

♟️ Play Chess!
📅 Monday, April 21 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Parker, Event Hall A & B

Drop in for friendly chess competition for all ages and skill levels.

🌍 Read Around the World Book Club
📅 Tuesday, April 22 | 🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Library, Kids Corner

Grades 1-3, get ready for an epic adventure reading about different countries, cultures, and communities! No need to read the book beforehand – we’ll read together and enjoy a fun activity.

Meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday (3rd Tuesday in Nov. & Dec.).

🐾 Bark for Books
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Parker Library

Kids ages 6-12 can boost literacy skills by reading aloud to trained therapy dogs. Sign up for a 15-minute session. Register here

♟️ Play Chess!
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕕 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch, Event Hall B

Join us for friendly chess competition for all ages and skill levels. New to chess? Arrive at 5:30 PM for a lesson.

Meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays.

Adult Community Events

📸 DCL for Business: Professional Headshots
📅 Monday, April 21 | 🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Library

Need a new headshot for LinkedIn or other professional use? Get one for free! Professional attire recommended.

Register for a time slot and arrive 10 minutes early.

♟️ Castle Rock Chess Club
📅 Monday, April 21 | 🕕 6:00–7:45 PM
📍 Castle Rock Library, Event Hall A & B

Drop in for friendly competition among players of all ages and abilities.

🌍 Great Decisions: Climate Change Cooperation
📅 Tuesday, April 22 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch Library, Event Hall A & B

Join Dr. Ricardo Simmonds from Ernst & Young for a discussion on climate change and global mitigation efforts. Watch a video from the Foreign Policy Association and engage in a Q&A with experts.

Adults, register now!
Questions? Call 303-791-7323.

🚀 Fired Up: I Want to Start a Business
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕙 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Parker Library, Event Hall A & B

A workshop for new business owners or prospective entrepreneurs. Get answers to key questions like:

• Is business ownership for me?

• Who is my customer?

• What legal and licensing steps do I need?

Register via the SBDC.

Adult Events

🧠 Trivia Night @ Downhill Brewing (Parker)
📅 Monday, April 21 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 18921 Plaza Dr, Parker, CO 80134

Test your general knowledge and enjoy a chance to win free beer! Join Jake Woods Entertainment for two rounds of trivia fun. Come for the trivia, stay for the prizes!

🍺 Brewery Boot Camp at Lone Tree Brewing
📅 Monday, April 21 | 🕕 6–7 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Company

Get your sweat on with a full-body workout at the brewery! All fitness levels welcome, equipment provided, and $15 gets you the class plus discounted drinks after.

Work hard, sip harder — the most Colorado way to earn your beer!

🏃 Trails N' Ales Run Club @ 105 West Brewing
📅 Monday Nights | 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 105 West Brewing Company, Castle Rock

Hit the trail for a group run, then reward yourself with $1 off beers back at the brewery. All paces welcome—bring your running shoes and your thirst! 105 Pizza available to reload the calories.

🏃‍♀️ LTBC Run Club
📅 Monday, April 21 | 🕡 6:30–7 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Company

Join the crew for a casual 5K run starting and ending at the brewery. All paces welcome! Stick around after for cold brews and good convo—runners get 15% off draft beers.

Run, sip, repeat. 🍻

🎯 Dart League @ 105 West Brewing
📅 Tuesday, April 22 | 🕕 6:00–10:00 PM
📍 105 West Brewing Company, Castle Rock

Join the weekly dart league for some friendly competition and great beer. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just playing for fun, all skill levels are welcome!

🎨 Canvas and Cocktails: Paint Night
📅 Tuesday, April 22 at 6 PM
🎟️ Living The Dream Brewing, HR

Paint, sip, relax… repeat!
👉 canvasandcocktails.com to sign up.

🧠 JEOPARDY! Bar League Trivia @ Wild Blue Yonder
📅 Tuesday, April 22 | 🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co., Castle Rock

Join the official JEOPARDY! Bar League for two hours of fast-paced trivia fun. Free to play, prizes up for grabs, and bragging rights on the line!

🚵 Trails N' Ales (MTB Edition) @ 105 West Brewing
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Meet at Bison Park, Castle Rock

Hit the trails for a group mountain bike ride, then cool down with $1 off beers back at the brewery. All levels welcome—ride, sip, repeat!

🃏 Euchre Tournament at LTBC
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree Brewing Company

Think you've got the most tricks up your sleeve? Grab a partner (or come solo and get paired up) for a fun night of Euchre at the brewery! All skill levels welcome, with prizes for the top 3 teams.

📧 Register: [email protected]
Cards, beer, and a little friendly competition—what more could you want?

🧠 Trivia Night @ Lone Tree Brewing (Parker)
📅 Wednesday, April 23 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 18425 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO

Test your knowledge and enjoy great beer—prizes for the top teams and plenty of fun for all! Tacos por Dias Food Truck will be serving up food after burning those mental calories.

Weather

Monday, April 21: 70° / 36° 🌤️ | 0% chance of rain | 💨 W 8 mph
Tuesday, April 22: 69° / 39° 🌥️ | 10% chance of rain | 💨 SSW 9 mph
Wednesday, April 23: 71° / 45° 🌤️ | 10% chance of rain | 💨 SE 10 mph

Weekend Lineup

Friday, April 25
📍 Lone Tree | Scrap Arts Concert @ Lone Tree Arts Center | ⏰ 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 26
📍 Highlands Ranch | Open Mic Night @ Lone Tree Brewing – LT | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Castle Rock | Live Music @ 105 West Brewing | ⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Parker | Saturday Night Music Bingo @ Lone Tree Brewing – Parker | ⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch | Free Comedy Show (Adults Only) @ Max Taps | ⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch | Karaoke @ Lansdowne Arms | ⏰ 8:00 PM

Sunday, April 27
📍 Highlands Ranch | Farmer’s Market | ⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Highlands Ranch | Rescue Puppy Yoga @ Living the Dream Brewing | ⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Lone Tree | Yoga Class @ Lone Tree Brewing – LT | ⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Lone Tree | Dog Adoption Event @ Lone Tree Brewing – LT | ⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Lone Tree | Denver Concert Band @ Lone Tree Arts Center | ⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Highlands Ranch | HR Concert Band @ Rock Canyon High School | ⏰ 3:00 PM

As always, we’d love to hear from you! If you know of a great local event, hidden gem, or new business opening in Douglas County, drop us a line at [email protected]. Also send in pictures of pets for future Wednesday editions, we got a lot of fun feedback from the Pet of the Week feature.

Your tips help us keep the community informed, connected, and thriving—so don’t be shy! See you all on Wednesday!

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