My partner's father recently had a double lung transplant (he was picked from the list much more quickly than expected), and we want to be there for him during the recovery. He lives over an hour away and we are worried we won't be as much help here in Castle Rock. Our landlord won't let us out of our lease until someone agrees to rent the place (not sublet, but an entirely new lease). I have posted on zillow, trulia, and FB marketplace groups. Our townhome is the cheapest home in the area, but I am still getting comments saying it's overpriced. And while I honestly agree, the problem is that everywhere is overpriced! Any ideas on finding future tenants would be so appreciated!

I’m all for national parks and whatnot, but this has been going on for months and I just want to go to Safeway in peace.

Is this a temporary campaign or do these people work at Safeway now???

My stylist of many years moved away, so I'm looking for a good one in the Castle Rock area. My hair is curly so I'm hoping to find someone who is good with short, curly styles. Experience doing fantasy colors would be even better! Does anyone have someone good they'd like to recommend? Thanks in advance!

This is the owner of Busy Bee Farm in Larkspur. A grown man posting on a local FB group about wanting to find out how to help rip children out of their DCSD classrooms (our childrens’ classmates and friends) and send them to mass detention camps.

And to any of you who think this is “Making America Great Again”, for the love of God, what is wrong with you? Have you never known love, compassion or kindness? Why do you wish harm and trauma on children?

Recently moved to CR

Just received tax notice, only then realized that meadows has metro district levies.

I found this article explaining the billion dollar debt, with many questions and no answers about the debt. (Totally reads like a scam)

I can't find any chatter about this in reddit or online.

Any insights anyone ?

Hey neighbors! I’ve seen a few posts about people wanting to meet others in town, so I figured, why not? My ex has the kids, which leaves me unsupervised—so what better time to test the waters of a casual local meetup?

If you’re new in town, bored, single, coupled, or just in need of an excuse to have a drink with strangers who could become friends (or at least entertaining acquaintances), come hang out. No pressure, no weird networking vibes, just a low-key night of drinks and conversation.

Thinking Courtyard Social around 7 pm tonight. If this goes well, maybe it becomes a thing. If not, at least I tried. Who’s in? Feel free to DM if public engagement and discussion isn’t your thing.

UPDATE:

Well… this is awkward. My attempt to be extroverted and organize a ‘Castle Rock Wine Night’ has resulted in, well, me talking to myself. Classic introvert move, right?

Unless someone surprises me with an RSVP soon, I’ll probably call it a night and pretend this never happened. No hard feelings—maybe we’ll give it another try when the stars (and schedules) align. Still want to join? Shoot me a DM. Otherwise, cheers to stepping out of the comfort zone!

Final Update: had one taker and we had a great time. Figured out world peace and resolved Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle so everyone else missed out. No. but seriously was fun and hope we can do more things in the future with a bigger group. We all need more personal interactions in the world.

Hi! I’m looking for recommendations on local farms / CSAs / farmers markets that do deliveries and farm boxes. I have a family member in CR that is housebound (I live out of state) and would like to set them up with regular deliveries of things like fresh eggs and produce. I could arrange for delivery separately if there are recommended farm boxes or orders available for pickup. TIA!

Can anyone tell us about the house on plum creek parkway? It's on top of a hill on ridge oaks drive. I've had my eye on it for awhile and living out of state it hard to get the truth from real estate people. Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks

My husband and I (early 30s) are looking to move to Castle Rock before the spring. We are looking to buy a house right now and need honest opinions on whether living in established master plan neighborhoods (like the Meadows or Terrain) is better than just buying a house on the outskirts? We are going to not know many people when we move out there and eventually will have kids in this house.

Things that we like: Trails in/throughout the neighborhood A community pool might be nice (not sure how much we’d really use it until we have kids) Community fields or pickleball courts Being close to “civilization” - within 5-7 minutes of stores, shops, etc

Are there any neighborhoods that are hidden gems that we should consider?

Any other comments or help is very much appreciated as we try to find the right place to live!

Oh, Castle Rock, Colorado—a town so aggressively mediocre it makes a gas station bathroom feel like the Ritz-Carlton. You ever drive through a place and think, Damn, this would be a great location for a horror movie where absolutely nothing happens? That’s Castle Rock. Stephen King named a fictional town after it, and somehow that version has more personality

First off, what the hell is up with that giant-ass rock? “The Rock” is the most exciting thing in town, and it’s just… there. Sitting. Looking down on a bunch of overpriced chain restaurants and people pretending like they love living 30 minutes from anywhere interesting. If your town’s claim to fame is a glorified boulder, you’re already losing.

And let’s talk about the vibe. Castle Rock is like if a rich suburban HOA got drunk, threw up, and that vomit became a city. It’s basically a cul-de-sac with delusions of grandeur. Every street is lined with identical beige McMansions, each one home to a guy named Greg who brags about his lifted truck and his wife’s essential oil side hustle. And let’s not forget the overzealous HOA presidents who patrol neighborhoods like they’re goddamn FBI agents, making sure nobody’s grass is an inch too high.

Speaking of overpriced nonsense, why does Castle Rock have so many outlet malls? Like, congrats, you built an entire economy around selling slightly defective Michael Kors bags to people who still think Coach is peak luxury. If shopping at a “discount” Banana Republic while inhaling SUV exhaust is your idea of a good time, congrats—you’ve found your paradise.

And the traffic? Holy hell. Castle Rock traffic is what happens when a town builds itself entirely around people who refuse to drive anything smaller than a Chevy Tahoe. It’s like a monster truck rally, but instead of entertainment, it’s just soccer moms trying to kill you in a Starbucks parking lot.

But the best part? Despite all the wannabe affluence, Castle Rock is basically just the waiting room for Denver or Colorado Springs. It’s not a destination, it’s a pit stop—an awkward in-between place that can’t decide if it wants to be a charming mountain town or a suburb on steroids. Spoiler alert: it’s failing at both.

So congrats, Castle Rock! You’ve managed to be the most aggressively forgettable town in Colorado while still making everyone who lives there act like they’re better than you. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go before I get a ticket for parking my car an inch too far from the curb.

Any reviews on CRMS? Considering moving my kid there after seeing multiple negative comments on his current school (ACS)

Hello all! Posting here to pulse where the community is at on access to public officials. I am planning to attend county commissioner meetings (middle of the day on works days, assuming that’s on purpose), but since we have Beetlejuice Boebert as our state rep, how are we accessing her? Ken Buck was pretty easy to track down and communicate with, but I am not convinced BB has any intention of actually engaging with her constituents.

Any insight or thought appreciated!

Very curious on this vehicle…… saw it posted in shitty drivers and all of the comments make it sound like his the mob leader of castle rock? Or maybe he’s the start of the CR circle jerk mob group AKA docr dbags? Why does most of the town seem to be afraid of this guy??

Hey all, I posted last week to see if anyone would be interested in a gaming discord and we had quite a few people. Posting again with the link for anyone looking to join!

Link: https://discord.gg/8CHtFac5

It's Friday. I've got the day off, finally!

Does anyone else have some free time and want to get together, do something ?

Feel free to DM!

Looking to get a crown replaced to be specific.

Thanks in advance!

Thanks in advance for your input.

We have for several years used a vet in north Colorado Springs. Recently, we have been displeased with her demeanor.

My wife did some research and saw that Dr. Wheaton @ Good Vets had amazing reviews. Upon calling them, we were informed that he is no longer there.

Does anyone know where he went? Any other vet recrecommendations?

Hi! So, I really want to learn to roller skate. I’m 20 in a week and 3 days so it’s a little awkward. People often mistake me for a 12 year old though (shout out to short queens under 5 feet)

I saw that Skate City in Aurora does lessons, but is $30 a month reasonable? And would it be better to buy my own skates than pay for shipping and stuff for theirs? If so, what brands are better haha

And have any of you tried it out? I’m sort of nervous about it given I’ve never even gone to the place

Hey Castle Rock!

As many of you know, this snowstorm is making driving conditions pretty rough out there. Some of us gig workers (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, etc.) are still braving the icy roads to make sure you get your food, groceries, and other essentials delivered to your doorstep. But we need to have a serious chat.

Driving in these conditions isn’t just inconvenient—it’s dangerous, time-consuming, and puts extra wear and tear on our cars. Yet, despite this, there are still orders coming through with no tips or shockingly low payouts that don’t even cover gas costs, let alone compensate us for our time and effort.

Let me break it down: • We don’t get paid hourly. Every order is like a mini contract. If the payout is too low, we’re not going to accept it. • Base pay from these apps is often laughable. For example, a $2.50 order with no tip in a snowstorm? Nope, not happening. • Tips are a huge part of how we make this work, especially in weather like this.

This work may not look like a traditional 9-to-5, but it’s a real job. Many of us are doing this to support ourselves and our families, to pay bills, or as a second job to make ends meet. It’s flexible, sure, but it’s still hard work—especially in extreme weather. Just because it’s not a “traditional” job doesn’t mean it’s not important or doesn’t deserve respect.

If you’re ordering delivery and can’t afford to tip, I urge you to ask yourself: Is delivery really a necessity right now? If you’re able to safely drive yourself to pick up your food or groceries, please consider doing so instead. Delivery in this weather comes with added risks, and tipping is how you show appreciation for someone taking that on for you.

We love serving this community, and we understand not everyone can tip big—but during a snowstorm, a little extra goes a long way in making this worth the risk and effort.

Stay safe out there, and let’s work together to make things fair for everyone.

Thanks, Your friendly local delivery drivers

My family and I will be moving to Castle Rock within a year and we are really considering homeschooling our daughter who is currently under 2.

Any secular homeschooling people in Castle Rock? Any advice or direction is welcome. I’m also looking for resources as we are from Arizona and we’re only familiar with AZ rules and programs. I deeply care about making sure my daughter is social and has the chance to learn from others.

Thanks in advance.

Hi, since I got pretty good recommendations last time (thank you for that btw) I was wondering if anyone has any good recommendations for sleep study clinics that specifically include Insomnia and take Health First Medicaid

I’ve found that nearly all of them only don’t treat Insomnia at all- only sleep apnea or breathing related sleep issues

I just can’t fall asleep dawg 😭 and one of my other doctors suggested places I could go for the results she wants to see but none of them take medicaid or they don’t have appointments until July (that was UC health specifically)

Also to be clear sleep apnea was already ruled out by an at home study 🦔✨