NEWSLETTER MAY 2024 AWARD WINNING COMMUNITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 303-471-8958
Forty-some years ago, Mission Viejo had a vision for a new community just south of Denver. This
PRESIDENT
MONICA WASDEN
VICE PRESIDENT
DAN DEBACCO
included several major streets, multiple schools, four recreation centers, thousands of acres of
VICE PRESIDENT
TODD LANDGRAVE
open space, community parks, a business park as well as a town center and public library.
TREASURER
LEO STEGMAN
SECRETARY
JIM ALLEN
RECREATION CENTER AT EASTRIDGE
new master-planned residential community called Highlands Ranch was a large proposal that
The first phase of construction and formation of the Mission Viejo/Centennial Water and Sanitation District in Highlands Ranch began in 1980. In 1981, the first families had moved into their new homes. By 1994, Highlands Ranch was recognized as the best-selling, master
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planned community in the United States. by Aurthur Andersen Real Estate Advisory Services.
9568 University Blvd.
Highlands Ranch is now an award-winning, thriving community known for its high quality of life.
Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Residents enjoy daily amenities provided and maintained by the Highlands Ranch Community
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Association, Highlands Ranch Metro District, Centennial Water and Sanitation District and
Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Douglas County. We are grateful for the work provided by these organizations in order to
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 303-471-8958
maintain a high quality of life for our residents. In a continued effort to provide residents with the best customer service possible, below is a list of primary services provided by each entity.
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. RECREATION CENTER AT NORTHRIDGE 303-471-8950 8800 Broadway Monday - Friday: 5 a.m - 9 p.m.
• Construction of major roads and infrastructure • Installation and maintenance of landscaping and fences adjacent to major roads
Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Installation of traffic signals and streetlights on major roads
RECREATION CENTER AT SOUTHRIDGE
• Construction and maintenance of parks and trails
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
303-471-7020 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. RECREATION CENTER AT WESTRIDGE 720-348-8202 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd. Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. HRCA NEWSLETTER is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc. Copyright ©2024 Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission is required to redistribute, reproduce, modify, or republish information from Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc., in print or electronically.
• Snow removal along trails and sidewalks adjacent to major roads • Youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs • Senior programs and activities, as well as operation of the future Highlands Ranch Senior Center • Management and maintenance of natural open space areas within the community
• Maintains four state-of-the-art recreation centers • Provides architectural control and covenant enforcement • Provides programs, fitness, sports and educational opportunities • Manages the Backcountry Wilderness Area • Hosts more than 100 community events annually
• Elections • Marriage licenses • Renewal of license plates • Search for property sales in Douglas County • Douglas County Sheriff’s Office • Snow removal on major and residential streets • Health Department inspects restaurants, food trucks and daycares
• Construction of storm drainage facilities • Water and wastewater services through a contract with Centennial Water & Sanitation District • Community events and volunteer opportunities • Operation of the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion
• The water and wastewater provider for Highlands Ranch and Solstice • Maintains 332 miles of sewer lines and 454 miles of potable water lines • Operates 24/7, 365 to ensure customers have safe, sustainable and reliable water and wastewater services