Highlands Ranch is home to many
parks and open space areas. The Metro Districts of Highlands Ranch
owns and maintains this impressive network of outdoor recreation
amenities. A total of
21 parks, more than 70 miles of trails, and more than 2,000 acres
of natural open space areas make Highlands Ranch very attractive
for outdoor activity.
85
percent of homes in Highlands Ranch are located within one
quarter mile of a park, open space area or a access to a trail.
There are also
two skate parks, one outdoor inline hockey rink, four off-leash
areas for dogs, eight public tennis courts, three lightes baseball
fields, a historic park and four community gardens.
The Metro Districts counts the following
for parks maintained by the MD:
3,080 trees
35 Football/Soccer Fields
32 Baseball/Softball Fields
19 parks
15 Playgrounds
15 public restrooms
The community association (HRCA) is currently in process of building
and maintaining a backcountry wilderness area.
Quote from HRCAOnline.org
"HIGHLANDS POINT OVERLOOK
Highlands Point is one of the highest points in Highlands Ranch
where you can visit and see some incredible views. HRCA completed
an overlook project with a life-size compass that points out
various landmarks.
It’s a wonderful place to see great Colorado and local
landmarks and get your bearings. There are also new signs along
the trail with wildlife photos and other information. You can
access the trail from Mountain Vista High School parking lot
or from the trailhead on Griggs Road (about a mile south of
where the pavement ends)."
We have visited the area several times. In fact
we use it frequently for Sunday morning walks with our dog and
the baby. The views are incredible out there and the city noise
disappears in the distance.
The Backcountry Wilderness Area has a total
of 8,200-acres of land. A large percentage of these 8,200 acres
is reserved for the wildlife and off-limits for humans.
Outdoor sports activities are also possible at the recreation
centers that are operated by the Highlands Ranch Community Association.
Outdoor swimming, tennis, baseball and other activities are possible.
The rec centers are open following this schedule:
Recreation
Center at Eastridge
9568 South University Blvd.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
5 am - 10 pm Monday - Friday
7 am - 10 pm Saturday & Sunday
Recreation
Center at Northridge
8801 South Broadway
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
5 am - 10 pm Monday - Friday
6 am - 6:45 pm Saturday
6 am - 8:30 pm Sunday
Tennis Pavilion:
7 am - 9:45 pm Monday - Friday
7 am - 8:30 pm Saturday & Sunday
Recreation
Center at Westridge
9650 South Foothills Canyon Boulevard
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
5 am - 11 pm Monday - Thursday
5 am - 10 pm Friday
7 am - 10 pm Saturday & Sunday
