Plum Creek

Living in Plum Creek, Castle Rock, CO

Living in Plum Creek means golf course views and a home about a mile from downtown Castle Rock. As Castle Rock’s original golf community, Plum Creek wraps around the Pete Dye-designed Plum Creek Golf Club. Even better, you can be downtown for dinner in minutes.

Overall, the community (ZIP 80104) includes roughly 1,000 to 1,200 homes. Construction began in 1984, when the golf course opened, and then continued in phases for decades.

Homes in Plum Creek

Plum Creek offers a wide range of homes. For example, you will find ranch and two-story homes, townhomes, duplexes, and condos. In addition, lots range from about 6,000 square feet up to half an acre. Meanwhile, homes on the fairways enjoy open views across the course.

Plum Creek Golf Club

Pete Dye designed the 18-hole course, which opened in spring 1984. In fact, it hosted the Senior PGA Tour’s Denver Post Championship from 1984 to 1987, with winners including Gary Player. Today, it remains a favorite for local golfers.

Community Amenities

Residents enjoy a clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts, along with greenbelts and a playground. In addition, Baldwin Park and the East Plum Creek Trail are close by. Best of all, the trail connects all the way to Festival Park downtown.

Groceries, Coffee, and Everyday Errands

Errands are easy from Plum Creek. For example, a Safeway shopping center sits nearby, and Oo-de-Lally Coffee is on Crystal Valley Parkway. Downtown favorites like Crowfoot Valley Coffee and Bearded Man Coffee are also only about a mile away. For a bigger trip, however, King Soopers on Ridge Road and Natural Grocers on Founders Parkway are a short drive.

Downtown Castle Rock, Festival Park, and the Riverwalk

One of the best parts of living in Plum Creek is how close you are to downtown Castle Rock. In fact, downtown is only about a mile away. At the heart of downtown, Festival Park sits along Plum Creek with a splash pad, a pavilion, fire pits, and creek-side trails. In addition, the park hosts the Sunday Farmers Market, First Fridays summer concerts, the Fall Festival, and the Starlighting that kicks off the holidays.

Right next door, the Riverwalk adds homes above shops and restaurants along the creek. Meanwhile, downtown’s dining scene keeps growing. For example, locals love Scileppi’s at The Old Stone Church, The Block & Bottle, The Brinkerhoff, and Homegrown Tap & Dough. Also, events like Restaurant Week, Oktoberfest, and Colorado Artfest bring the whole town together.

Philip S. Miller Park

Philip S. Miller Park is Castle Rock’s 300-acre outdoor playground. Most famously, Challenge Hill climbs 200 steps and 178 feet, so locals use it as a mini “incline” workout. In addition, the park has about 8 miles of trails, a 2.5-acre adventure playground, and a splash pad. The EDGE also offers ziplines, a climbing wall, and a three-level sky course. Finally, the Miller Activity Complex (MAC) adds indoor pools, batting cages, and trampolines for year-round fun.

Pools and Recreation

Residents enjoy the community pool in the summer. In addition, the Town of Castle Rock runs Burgess Memorial Pool downtown and Butterfield Crossing Pool in the summer. For year-round swimming, the Castle Rock Recreation Center and the MAC both have indoor pools.

Equestrian Options Nearby

Horse lovers are close to riding, too. For example, the Douglas County Fairgrounds sit just a few minutes away and schedule open riding times. In addition, the Bell Mountain Ranch Equestrian Center south of town offers boarding plus indoor and outdoor arenas.

Schools

Plum Creek is in the Douglas County School District. Students attend South Ridge Elementary, Mesa Middle School, and Douglas County High School, which offers an International Baccalaureate (IB) program. In addition, World Compass Academy nearby is a charter school serving preschool through 8th grade.

Commute

Plum Creek sits close to I-25. As a result, the Denver Tech Center is about 25 minutes north, while downtown Denver and Colorado Springs are each about 45 minutes away.

Covenants and HOA Documents

The Plum Creek Master Homeowners Association, managed by LCM Property Management, handles the covenants and design guidelines. Before you buy, review the governing documents:

• Plum Creek Master HOA Documents (CC&Rs, bylaws, design guidelines)
• Residential Improvement Guidelines

Plum Creek FAQs

Where is Plum Creek?

Plum Creek sits in Castle Rock (ZIP 80104), about a mile from downtown. Because it surrounds the Plum Creek Golf Club, many homes back to the fairways.

Is Plum Creek a golf community?

Yes. Plum Creek is built around the Plum Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole course designed by Pete Dye that opened in 1984. In fact, the course hosted the Senior PGA Tour from 1984 to 1987.

What kinds of homes are in Plum Creek?

Plum Creek has ranch and two-story homes, townhomes, duplexes, and condos. In addition, lots range from about 6,000 square feet to half an acre, and homes date from 1984 onward.

Does Plum Creek have an HOA?

Yes. The Plum Creek Master Homeowners Association, managed by LCM Property Management, handles the covenants and design guidelines. You can find links to the documents on this page.

Are there equestrian facilities near Plum Creek?

Yes. The Douglas County Fairgrounds sit just a few minutes away and schedule open riding times. In addition, the Bell Mountain Ranch Equestrian Center south of town offers boarding.

What schools serve Plum Creek?

Plum Creek is in the Douglas County School District. Students attend South Ridge Elementary, Mesa Middle School, and Douglas County High School. Also, World Compass Academy on South Perry Street is a charter school for preschool through 8th grade.

What is there to do near Plum Creek?

Downtown Castle Rock is about a mile away. For example, Festival Park hosts the Farmers Market, summer concerts, and holiday events, and the Riverwalk area offers great restaurants. Philip S. Miller Park also adds Challenge Hill, trails, ziplines, and the indoor MAC pools.

Get in Touch

If Plum Creek sounds like the right fit, let’s talk. As a Castle Rock resident and REALTOR, I can help you find the right home here and know what to look for in this neighborhood. You can reach me at:

Mobile: 303.704.8224
Email: VIP(at)joanpratt(dotted)com
Website: www.JoanPratt.com
Office Phone: 720.506.3001
Office Address: 755 Maleta Lane, Ste 204, Castle Rock, CO

Let’s make your dream of living in Plum Creek a reality!