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Welcome

Newcomer Information

Help Hotlines

Health & Hospitals

Local Education

Entertainment & Fun

Douglas & Elbert Co. Map

Castle Rock City Map

Elizabeth City Map

Home Buyer Information

Buyers Mistakes

How Much Can You Afford?

Tips to Selling Your Home

Packing Tips

Moving Checklist

Homefinder Notepad

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Welcome

This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended.

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Online Resources: www.douglas.co.us | www.crgov.com | www.visitcastlerock.orgwww.elbertcounty-co.gov | www.townofkiowa.comwww.townofelizabeth.org | www.colorado.com

Douglas County is located in the state of Colorado with the county seat and largest city being Castle Rock. Douglas County was one of the original 17 counties created by the Colorado Territorial Legislature in November, 1861. The county was named in honor of U.S. Senator of Illinois, Stephen A. Douglas. The area is conviently located right in between Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado’s two largest cities. Douglas County is also a part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Elbert County is another county in the state of Colorado, located to the east of Douglas County. The county seat is the town of Kiowa while the largest town is Elizabeth. The county was created in February, 1874, from the eastern portions of Douglas County. The county was named in honor of Samuel Hitt Elbert, the Governor of the Territory of Colorado when the county was officially formed. Elbert County is also a part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. There is plenty to see and do here in the Douglas and Elbert County Area. Find some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or attend an outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No matter what kind of adventure you’re looking for, you’re sure to find something here in the beautiful Douglas and Elbert Counties!

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Police Departments

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Fire Departments

Newcomer Information

Agate Fire 40160 County Rd. 153Agate, CO(719) 764-2771

Castle Rock Fire 300 Perry St.Castle Rock, CO(303) 660-1066

Douglas Co. Fire4037 Platte Ave.Sedalia, CO(303) 688-6055

Elizabeth Fire 155 W. Kiowa Ave.Elizabeth, CO(303) 646-3800

Jackson Fire435 N. Perry Park Rd.Sedalia, CO(303) 688-1218

Kiowa Fire 403 Co Rd 45Kiowa, CO(303) 621-2233

Simla Volunteer Fire219 Sioux Ave.Simla, CO(719) 541-2883

South Metro Fire &Rescue Authority9195 E. Mineral Ave.Lone Tree,CO(720) 989-2000

Douglas Co. Sheriff4000 Justice WayCastle Rock, CO(303) 660-7505

Elbert Co. Sheriff751 Ute Ave.Kiowa, CO(303) 621-2027

Castle Rock Police100 Perry St.Castle Rock, CO(303) 663-6100

Elizabeth Police425 Main St.Elizabeth, CO(303) 646-4664

Lone Tree Police9220 Kimmer Dr., Ste. 120Lone Tree, CO(303) 339-8150

Parker Police 18600 E. Lincoln MeadowsParker, CO (303) 841-9800

Area Utilities

Post Offices

US Post Office300 E. Miller Ct.Castle Rock, CO(800) 275-8777

US Post Office24150 Elbert St.Elbert, CO(800) 275-8777

US Post Office795 E. Kiowa Ave.Elizabeth, CO(800) 275-8777

US Post Office708 Comanche St.Kiowa, CO(800) 275-8777

US Post Office18695 Pony Express Dr.Parker, CO(800) 275-8777

US Post Office4195 Douglas Ave.Sedalia, CO(800) 275-8777

Castle Rock Utilities(303) 660-1373

Elizabeth Public Works(303) 646-0916

Sedalia Water & Sanitation(303) 688-2506

Black Hills Energy(800) 303-07502

Intermountain Rural Electric(303) 688-3100

Mountain View Electric (719) 495-2283

AT&T(888) 757-6500

Verizon(800) 922-0204

Xfinity(800) 934-6489

Douglas County Courthouse4000 Justice WayCastle Rock, CO(720) 437-6200

Elbert County Courthouse751 Ute Ave.Kiowa, CO

(303) 621-2131

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HealthHealth

Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information.

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Area Health & Hospitals

Dial 911 for Emergencies

Elbert County Health Dept.75 Ute Ave.Kiowa, CO(303) 621-3149

Tri County Health Dept.410 S. Wilcox St.Castle Rock, CO(303) 663-7650

Tri-County Health Dept.9350 Heritage Hills Cir.Lone Tree, CO(303) 784-7860

20 Mile Urgent Care11355 S. Parker Rd.Parker, CO(720) 974-7210

Castle Rock Adventist Hospital 2350 Meadows Blvd.Castle Rock, CO(720) 455-5000

Genesis Health Care 4001 Home St.Castle Rock, CO(720) 379-6001

Littleton Adventist Hospital7700 S. BroadwayLittleton, CO(303) 730-8900

Parker Adventist Hospital 9395 Crown Crest BlvdParker, CO(303) 269-4000

Plains Medical Center 320 Commanche St.Kiowa, CO (720) 389-9763

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EducationEducation

Local School Districts

Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential.

Where Learning Begins

Area Colleges & UniversitiesArapahoe Community College15653 Brookstone Dr.Parker, CO(303) 734-4822

Arapahoe Community College4700 Castleton WayCastle Rock, CO(303) 660-3160

Calvary Chapel Bible College1100 Caprice Dr.Castle Rock, CO(303) 663-2514

Rocky Vista University8401 S. Chambers Rd.Parker, CO(303) 373-2008

University of Phoenix10004 Park Meadows Dr.Lone Tree, CO(303) 755-9090

Agate School District 300(719) 764-2741

Big Sandy School District 100J(719) 541-2292

Calhan School District RJ-1 (719) 347-2541

Douglas County School District RE-1(303) 387-0100

Elbert School District 200(303) 648-3030

Elizabeth School District C-1 (303) 646-4441

Kiowa School District C-2 (303) 621-2220

Limon School District RE-4J (719) 775-2350

Miami-Yoder School District 60-JT (719) 478-2206

Peyton School District 23-JT (719) 749-2330

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From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always some-thing to entertain just about anyone in the Douglas and Elbert Counties. The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here!

Wander. Explore. Discover.

Entertainment & FunEntertainment & Fun

AMC Castle Rock 123960 Limelight Ave.Castle Rock, CO(303) 814-0783

Bandimere Speedway3051 S. Rooney Rd.Morrison, CO(303) 697-6001

Bayou Gulch Regional Park4815 Fox Sparrow Rd.Parker, CO(720) 733-6990

Castle Rock Community Recreation Center2301 Woodlands Blvd.Castle Rock, CO(303) 660-1036

Castle Rock Historical Socity & Museum420 Elbert St. Castle Rock, CO (303) 814-3164

Castle Rock Zip Line ToursCastle Rock, CO(720) 733-9477

Castlewood Canyon State Park2989 S. Highway 83 Franktown, CO (303) 688-5242

Cave of the Winds Mountain Park100 Cave of the Winds Rd.Manitou Springs, CO(719) 685-5444

Cherokee Ranch & Castle6113 N. Daniels Park Rd. Sedalia, CO (303) 688-5555

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd.Colorado Springs, CO(719) 633-9925

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus2121 Children's Museum Dr.Denver, CO(303) 433-7444

Colorado Renaissance Festival650 W. Perry Park Ave. Larkspur, CO (303) 681-2500

Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Trail1753 Tomah Rd.Castle Rock, CO(303) 660-7400

Denver Botanic Garden1007 York St.Denver, CO(720) 865-3500

Devil's Head LookoutS. Rampart Range Rd.Sedalia, CO(303) 275-5610

Elbert County Historical Society515 Comanche St.Kiowa, CO

Epic Escape Game611 N Wilcox St. E.Castle Rock, CO(720) 696-7968

Garden of the Gods1805 N. 30th St.Colorado Springs, CO(719) 634-6666

Gateway Mesa Open Space4678 CO-86Castle Rock, CO(303) 814-7444

Ghost Town Museum400 S. 21st St.Colorado Springs, CO(719) 634-0696

iFLY Denver Indoor Skydiving9230 Park Meadows Dr. Lone Tree, CO(303) 768-9000

Jellystone Park at Larkspur650 Sky View Larkspur, CO (800) 387-9396

Little Monkey Bizness10430 S. Progress Way Parker, CO(303) 841-5888

Noah's Ark Petting Zoo & Pony Rides8330 County Road 158 Elizabeth, CO (303) 646-3932

Outlets at Castle Rock5050 Factory Shops Blvd. #437Castle Rock, CO(303) 688-4495

Parker Arts, Culture &Events Center20000 Pikes Peak Ave. Parker, CO (303) 805-6800

Plum Creek Golf Club331 Players Club Dr.Castle Rock, CO(303) 660-2200

Rambler Ranch36370 Forest TrailElizabeth, CO(303) 324-6750

Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr.Castle Rock, CO(720) 733-3500

Ridgeline Open Space2525 Coachline Rd.Castle Rock, CO(303) 814-7456

Rock Park1710 Front St.Castle Rock, CO(303) 814-7444

Roxborough State Park4751 Roxborough Dr. Littleton, CO (303) 973-3959

Spring Valley Golf Club42350 County Rd. 17/21Elizabeth, CO(303) 646-4240

The Barn Antiques & Specialities400 Third St.Castle Rock, CO(303) 814-0066

The Emporium200 Perry St.Castle Rock, CO(303) 660-5884

The Ridge at Castle Pines North1414 Castle Pines Pkwy.Castle Pines, CO(303) 688-4301

The Wildlife Experience Museum10035 Peoria St. Parker, CO (720) 488-3300

Theatre of Dreams735 Park St. # C Castle Rock, CO (303) 660-6799

Tiny Town & Railroad6249 S. Turkey Creek Rd.Morrison, CO(303) 697-6829

For more information and additional listings please visit:-www.visitcastlerock.org-www.colorado.com

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