Outdoor
Recreation
Highlands Ranch residents enjoy a network
of 17 parks, 50 miles of trails and more
than 2,000 acres of open space areas to
provide a fantastic environment for all
types of outdoor recreation. The trail network
continues to grow each year to connect residents
to recreation, business, shopping, and other
communities.
Sports Programs
and Activities The Metro Districts of Highlands
Ranch offer outdoor recreation opportunities,
including youth t-ball, baseball and girls
softball programs; youth tackle football;
youth flag football; SportCamps; clinics
and demonstrations for the new Skate Park;
in-line hockey leagues; adult softball and
flag football, youth and adult tennis leagues
and lessons and outdoor education programs.
Shopping
Highlands Ranch is located close
to several large shopping malls; including
Park Meadows, Cherry Creek, and the Southglenn
Mall.
Description of Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch, Colorado is a 22,000 acre master planned
community developed in 1981. State parks, hiking areas,
shopping, restaurants and other Colorado activities
are located conveniently close to Highlands Ranch. There
are two golf courses in Highlands Ranch and great skiing
and snowboarding is just an hour away.
Large areas of open space and parks offer everything
from sledding to soccer.
Public schools in Highlands Ranch are part of the Douglas
County School District.
Highlands Ranch's Population
Highlands Ranch, Colorado is home to 73,418 people.
The community is young with a median age of 32.2 years
old. It is also well educated—59% of the residents
over 25 years old have at least a bachelor’s degree.
The median household income for Highlands Ranch is $86,792.
56% of the residents are employed in management, professional
or related occupations, while 29% work in sales or office
professions.
Population: 73,418
