Welcome to Highlands Ranch
Known for its excellent trail systems and access to preserves, this community also boasts some of Denver’s best restaurants.
Boasting 26 parks and more than 70 miles of trails, Highlands Ranch features more than 2,500 acres of undeveloped land that has been set aside for exploring. There’s also another 8,200 acres of conservation space in the Backcountry Wilderness Area, and outdoor activities abound.
Pickleball, disc golf, fishing ponds, and slacklining are some of the community’s most popular pastimes. Two public skateparks and a myriad of sporting opportunities are also scattered throughout this region.
Highlands Ranch isn’t only attractive to outdoor enthusiasts. The area is also home to some of the best restaurants in the Denver Metro Area.
What to Love
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26 different parks and more than 70 miles of nature trails
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Plenty of conservation space
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A range of popular restaurants
People & Lifestyle
The lifestyle here is undoubtedly focused on outdoor activity. Residents of this area, both young and old, enjoy a range of recreation.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Dining options abound in Highlands Ranch. Local favorites include:
Mici Handcrafted Italian, a low-key outpost with Italian offerings like thin-crust pizza and gelato;
Indulge Bistro and Wine Bar, offering burgers and small plates paired with global wines and cocktails;
Lodo’s Bar and Grill, a lively hangout broadcasting live sports on TV and serving burgers, sandwiches and weekend brunch; and
Fujiyama Japanese Hibachi, a casual restaurant preparing an extensive menu of traditional sushi rolls, Japanese dishes, and hibachi items.
Things to Do
Chatfield State Park: Located in Douglas and Jefferson Counties, this park centers on Chatfield Reservoir, a 1,423-acre surface area lake fed by the South Platte River and two other creeks, including Plum Creek.
Denver Botanic Gardens: This working farm offers trails and bird-watching spots amid wildflowers, plus a seasonal butterfly house.
Park Meadows Shopping Mega Mall: Park Meadows is an enclosed shopping mall in Lone Tree that features Forever 21, JCPenney, Dillard's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Crate and Barrel, and Dick's Sporting Goods.
Schools
Highlands Ranch is home to a number of excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include:
