Community Description Rising out of the rolling hills to the east is the natural castle shaped formation that inspired Jeremiah M. Gould back in 1881 to christen the town Castle Rock. Life Style The natural beauty of Douglas County is one of the reasons it has become the fastest growing county in the state. Wide open spaces provide plenty of room for children to grow and horses to run. Added to all this natural wonder is the rural lifestyle of the country and a small town atmosphere with excellent schools. Employment Castle Rock is located in the beautiful Plum Creek Valley, about midway between the metropolitan centers of Denver and Colorado Springs.  The Denver Tech Center and Inverness Business Park are less than 30 minutes away. Shopping Castle Rock is home to the Prime Factory Outlets and is twenty minutes from the famous Park Meadows mall.  The growing Perry Street district is providing quality new space for small business merchants. Education The Douglas County School District is one of the nation's leading educational institutions. It is serving one the countries fasting growing counties.