Castlewood Canyon State Park looking for public input on draft management plan
Kara Van Hoose
Jan. 6, 2025
Castlewood Canyon State Park looking for public input on draft management plan
FRANKTOWN, Colo. — Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for public input to draft Castlewood Canyon State Park’s Management Plan. The park is creating a 10-year plan to serve as a guideline for future land management and resource use decisions. The public comment period will be open from January 8 to February 9.
The draft plan can be reviewed and comments may be submitted through engagecpw.org. Feedback may also be provided by emailing [email protected].
Castlewood Canyon will host two public meetings to provide an overview of the draft plan. A virtual meeting will be held on Jan. 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Interested attendees can register using this link. An in-person meeting will be held on Jan. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Philip & Jerry Miller Library Event Hall B, located at 100 S Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104.
State park management plans are designed to serve as a policy document and point of reference for current and future staff and the public. The plan is intended to align with CPW’s goals of managing land and conserving natural resources for generations to come.
“Many people have invested a lot of themselves into Castlewood over the years and have formed a deep connection to all the park has to offer,” said Park Manager Larry Butterfield. “The new Park Management Plan will ensure protection of its natural resources along with providing a high-quality visitor experience now and into the future.”
Public input will be reviewed and used to inform the draft plan. The management plan is expected to be published later this year.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, including: 43 state parks and more than 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and outdoor education. CPW's work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic impact annually throughout Colorado.