Glover-Baldwin Park

On the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Range, Glover-Baldwin Park is a quiet, residential neighborhood with breathtaking, panoramic landscapes on every corner. “It seems that people who move into Glover-Baldwin Park stay for a long time,” says Steve Thayer, broker and owner of The Thayer Group with Keller Williams Action Realty, and for a good reason. Combined with a small-town charm, upscale dining, and nearby access to over 400 acres of natural beauty, casual afternoon walks turn into adventures filled with sunken canyons, rocky mountain peaks, green rolling hills and the occasional waterfall.

Winding streets, draped in the shade of whispering aspens and pines, lead to a range of contemporary and traditional homes, from condominiums, town houses and single-family residences, often portraying stone facades and sunlit windows capturing the ever-changing shadows among the Rockies. “The homes here are more affordable than Castlewood Ranch or Castle Pines,” Thayer says. Prospective homebuyers can expect prices between the low 200,000s to the $300,000s for a one-to-two-bedroom condo, while town houses may start in the mid 300,000s to the mid $400,000s. Single-family homes also vastly range in price, from one-story ranchers listed in the high $400,000s to a two-story contemporary build in the low 700,000s. “There is also no HOA, which is rare around here,” Thayer says.

While many high schools offer International Baccalaureate programs, Castle Rock provides an entire pipeline of IB World Schools, allowing students to complete the IB program from first to 12th grade. Here, children attend South Ridge Elementary School, which boasts a B-minus rating on Niche and offers the Primary Years Programme, which aims to teach students to become curious, knowledgeable and caring citizens. Students then attend B-plus-rated Mesa Middle School and B-rated Douglas County High School, also named IB World School programs.

On the neighborhood’s edge, Baldwin Park serves as a small oasis where children’s laughter mingles with the rustle of leaves as they scamper around the playground, while next door, the family dog can freely run amongst the open, green fields at Douglas County Off-leash Area or stroll along the trail at Memmen Open Space, where the songs of bluebirds fill the air. Hiking enthusiasts can choose from moderate to rugged trails in Castlewood Canyon State Park or Gateway Mesa Open Space, offering vistas that shift from rolling hills to majestic mountain peaks. On the weekends, Plum Creek Golf Course is bustling with activity, while neighbors get their hands dirty harvesting potatoes at the Castle Rock Community Garden along South Gilbert Street.

The community’s culinary scene comes alive as the sun dips beyond the summit. Quaint eateries and upscale restaurants dot the streets of downtown Castle Rock, from B&B Cafe serving homemade pies to boutique breweries like Iron Mule Brewery, where evenings filled with friends and fun slowly melt into nights. Those looking to whip up their own culinary delights can head to the local farmers market on Saturday mornings off Fairgrounds Drive and stock up on freshly baked focaccia bread and farm fresh eggs or drive 2 miles to Safeway for everyday ingredients. If that isn’t enough, Denver’s gourmet restaurants and nightlife are 30 miles away on Interstate 25.

Downtown Castle Rock and Plum Creek shopping center offer various nail salons, retail stores and unique treasures. Locals can stop by Tractor Supply Co. for their frontier living necessities or check out The Emporium, a marketplace selling items from over 60 local businesses. What truly elevates Glover-Baldwin Park is its community spirit. In Castle Rock, life isn’t just lived. It’s cherished at community events such as the Summer Concert Series at Philip S. Miller Park, where neighbors exchange stories and dance together under the starry sky, with the background of the beautiful Rockies in the distance.

Written By

Lillie Duston

Photography Contributed By

David Sanden

Video By

Lucas Dyke