Vision Statement for Castle Rock

The City of Castle Rock developed the following Vision Statement as part of its Community Action Plan (download the complete report). The goal of this effort was to develop a community-supported road-map for the future.

Castle Rock: Where Past, Present and Future Come Together

Castle Rock is a wonderful place to live, work and play. It’s a community where the people are as resilient and vibrant as the natural features that surround their home; a place where life-long residents and visitors alike feel they are part of the same tight-knit family.

Castle Rock values and celebrates its historical roots, while always planning for and embracing its future.

Over the years, community organizations and volunteers have joined forces with local government to create an impressive menu of year-round recreational activities, town festivals and cultural attractions. They have helped make Castle Rock a place where people not only want to come … but a place people want to stay.

Citizens and government work in partnership with business and industry to support and enhance the city’s diverse economic base. The fruit of their efforts can be seen in a thriving downtown core, bustling I-5 business district and an ever expanding mix of employment opportunities. People in Castle Rock understand that a balanced, prosperous economy fuels a healthy social environment.

The community places a premium on life-long learning. Schools enjoy strong public support, and extended education opportunities – from specialized vocational training to personal-enrichment courses – are available to people of all ages.

Castle Rock is a place people are proud to call home; a place where each generation works to pass along to their children the sense of safety and comfort provided by their own parents. It’s a place where the past, present and future come together.

Link to Castle Rock's Community Action Plan

Awards

Castle Rock's community projects and volunteers have received the following recognitions:

U.S. Forest Service Rural Community Assistance National Action Award

'In The Spirit Of Working Together For Rural America' for outstanding accomplishments for recognizing the need and leading change to diversify the economy, improve the quality of life, and meet the needs of citizens of all ages.

Association of Washington Cities Municipal Achievement Gold Medal Award

Awarded to the Riverfront Trail project.

Congratulations!