Castle Pines posts agenda and opens applications for parks board

Castle Pines city staff posted the agenda for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and announced that the board will meet as a hybrid session at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15. The in-person meeting will take place at the Castle Pines Library Event Hall, 360 Village Square Lane, and residents may also join virtually via a Zoom registration link provided on the city's meeting page.

The city included a direct link to the agenda and a registration link for virtual attendance in the notice. City staff also encouraged residents to apply to serve on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board; applications are open for terms beginning in March and will remain available through Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. City staff provided background on the board’s role and contact and city office information on the same page.

The advisory board advises City Council on parks and recreation policy, comprehensive plan items, and the acquisition and development of recreation facilities. The board meets monthly on the third Thursday at 4:30 p.m., making the Jan. 15 session both a routine meeting and an early opportunity for new applicants to observe board deliberations before terms begin in March.

For Castle Pines residents, the timing matters. Parks and recreation policy decisions can shape neighborhood amenities, trail connections, park maintenance priorities, and future recreation investments that affect property values, outdoor access and daily quality of life. Serving on the advisory board gives residents a formal avenue to influence those priorities and to bring neighborhood-level concerns into the Council's policy discussions.

The hybrid format lowers a common barrier to participation by allowing those who cannot travel to Village Square to join remotely. Posting the agenda in advance gives residents time to review items and prepare comments or questions. Applicants should note the Jan. 23 deadline and the March start date for new terms if seeking to shape long-range planning or immediate projects under consideration.

City staff made contact and office information available on the meeting page for residents who need help with the application process or accessing the virtual session. Observing or participating in a single meeting can be a practical first step for residents considering service, and the monthly cadence provides regular opportunities for civic involvement.

Our two cents? If you care about parks, trails or neighborhood recreation, take a look at the agenda, register for the Jan. 15 meeting and consider applying before Jan. 23—your input is one of the clearest ways to influence how Castle Pines shapes public outdoor space.