🤠 Sprinklers, Parks, May Sports Championships & More

Good Morning. 💧It's the time of year to pop up those sprinklers, let the water flow and navigate the hardware store as if your lawn is the ONLY thing that matters in life.

Don't worry, soon enough you’ll find yourself letting it go & not having a care until this time next year. 🤣

In this week’s Ranch Roundup:

• Let’s go to the park

• Local sports update

• May brings events to state parks

Giddy up.

Most Wanted

Summer Parks ~ Featuring One Park Every Week

🥅🛝Nestled in the heart of Highlands Ranch, lies the whimsical wonderland of Big Dry Creek Park, where summer fun knows no bounds! With its brand-spanking-new play equipment, this park is a playground paradise for kids and kids-at-heart alike. Swings soar to the sky, slides twist and turn like roller coasters, and climbing structures challenge even the most daring adventurers. Whether you're soaring through the air on the zip line or embarking on a merry-go-round marathon, Big Dry Creek Park is the ultimate destination for endless summer shenanigans. Let your inner child run wild and soak up the sunshine in this delightful haven of laughter and excitement! 9898 Atherton Way, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

Lacrosse & Soccer Updates

⚽️🥅 Starting this Tuesday, May 7th, the first round for the Girls Soccer State Championship will be played. South Denver teams include: Rock Canyon, Chaparral, Valor Christian, Castle View, ThunderRidge, Highlands Ranch, Legend, Mountain Vista.

🥍🏆 Starting this Tuesday for 4A and Wednesday for 5A, 32 teams will compete in the Boys Lacrosse State Championship. South Denver teams: Castle View, Mountain Vista, Legend, Chaparral, Valor Christian, and Rock Canyon. The winner will be crowned at Denver’s Peter Barton Stadium on Saturday, May 18th.

Also Girls Lacrosse 🥍 & Boys Volleyball 🏐 Championships starting soon. More info at CHSAA. Be sure to root for your team(s)!

CO State Parks Celebrate May

May in Colorado state parks promises a whirlwind of exciting events! 🌼 Mid-May brings the Ute Mountain - Mesa Verde Birding Festival in Cortez, where you can embark on tours of local gems like Mesa Verde and Ute Mountain tribal Park, learn about bird protection, and even enjoy bird-themed art shows. 🦅 Castlewood Canyon State Park welcomes spring with Welcome Back Turkey Vulture Day, offering activities like face painting, hikes, and a delicious TV Dinner while learning fascinating facts about turkey vultures. 🌍 World Migratory Bird Day adds a global touch with celebrations across the state, encouraging everyone to join the cause. 🐦 And don't miss the Annual Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival in Colo. Springs, promising surprises during spring migration, delightful field trips, and a memorable "Birds and Brews" happy hour! 🍻 With such a lineup, May is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike. More info found here.

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Events

From Boot-Stompin' Beats to to captivating arts & culture, here's what's happening in and around the Ranch this week.

Thursday (5/9)

🅱️🩸 A blood drive dedicated to mothers. Your donation could save lives during and after childbirth. Appointments requested; walk-ins welcome. Northridge Recreation Center, 8800 Broadway, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. 9 AM-1:30 PM. More info.

👤🏛️ ‘Eleanor’, a play by Mark St. Germain at Vintage Theatre, honoring the legacy of Eleanor Roosevelt at Cherokee Ranch & Castle. Includes dessert intermission and castle tours. Deborah Persoff delivers an engaging solo show. 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado 80135. 7:30 PM. Tickets required. 

Friday (5/10)

🍹🧊 If you can’t go to Cannes, why not visit the Cans Festival right here at home? Sample dozens of canned wines and cocktails, from spritzers to classic drinks. Food vendors available. Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd., Highlands Ranch CO 80130. 6 AM-8:30 PM. More info.