Castle Rock Tutors

About Castle Rock

Near the center of the state of Colorado you’ll find the city of Castle Rock. Located within the metropolitan area of Denver, Castle Rock is geographically in the middle between Colorado Springs and Denver, providing residents with easy access to both cities.

Interestingly enough, Castle Rock got its name from a unique and distinct geographic feature of the area. A local rock formation that is shaped like a castle tower juts out near the very center of the community. As Castle Rock is also the center of the county it resides in, Castle Rock was named county seat in Douglas County, and provides a good central location for commerce and local culture.

As is true for much of the surrounding land, Castle Rock was once home to several Native American tribes. The Arapaho and Cheyenne tribes were both local to this area and had their homes here. They were here long before white settlers arrived in the late 1800s, seeking gold and motivated by government incentives to settle the land. Quarrying also became a popular industry in the area, bringing many more settlers to Castle Rock.

Because of its close location to Denver, many Castle Rock residents drive to the capital city for work each day. Commuting isn’t so bad for a number of reasons; one being that it is a beautiful drive with gorgeous scenery, and two being that it is not a very long drive at all. Denver International Airport is less than an hour away as well, making travel easy, for business or for pleasure.

Families love living in Castle Rock because nature is all around. With many parks and recreational facilities, Castle Rock’s real claim to fame is their open spaces and nature trails. With over a quarter of the city’s land area dedicated to open space preservation and over seventy miles of trails and nature walkways, living in Castle Rock is the outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true.

Since Castle Rock is the county seat, it is also where the Douglas County School District is headquartered. With nearly twenty public schools within the city of Castle Rock, families feel that the educational needs of their children are met and exceeded. With a successful and popular public library in town as well, students have access to many additional resources for better learning. Parents who feel concerned that their child may need more one-on-one help should consider hiring a local Castle Rock tutor.