A Haven for Wildlife and Commuters in Ken Caryl Ranch

Ken Caryl Ranch is an attractive planned community that is within easy commuting distance of Denver. The neighborhood of Ken Caryl Ranch has been carefully developed to ensure that residents benefit from an abundance of green space as well as a balanced blend of residential, commercial and recreational activity. Ken Caryl Ranch is an almost entirely self-contained community due to the abundance of amenities and services that are available within it, although it also has excellent transport links with the surrounding area, including the city of Denver. Ken Caryl Ranch is a popular community for families and for commuters working in Denver or at the nearby Lockheed Martin facility.

Ken Caryl Ranch provides its residents with a wide range of different amenities, as well as some of the region's most spectacular views. The neighborhood is often considered to be set in one of the most beautiful locations in the Denver area. The Ken Caryl Ranch area itself is also beautifully landscaped, with large areas of open space between the houses and an excellent selection of parks and sports fields. Living in Ken Caryl Ranch allows people to feel closer to nature. Many of the residents have spotted deer grazing in their backyards.

The area that is now Ken Caryl Ranch was once the home of the Ute Indians. During the gold rush that brought many new people into the Denver area, the Ken Caryl Ranch area was settled by a newspaperman from Chicago, a man called Shaffer. Shaffer's home, the Manor House, is now an important historic landmark in the area. It was not until 1970 that the modern process of development began its work at Ken Caryl Ranch.

Residents of Ken Caryl Ranch have access to an excellent selection of amenities that include three recreation centers, sports grounds and numerous educational and cultural activities. The sports facilities in the Ken Caryl Ranch neighborhood include tennis courts, soccer fields, softball fields, and an inline skating area. The town is very family friendly, with a selection of children's playgrounds and plenty of open space. The Ranch House community center is one of the most popular recreational sites for the local residents. Its facilities include tennis courts, soccer fields and swimming pools.

Ken Caryl Ranch is set in some of the Denver area's most beautiful scenery. In addition to the spectacular mountain views, there are some areas of grassland and some dramatic red rock formations. One of the most popular recreational areas is the Dakota Hogback, which is also a haven for many native species including bear, elk and deer. A system of trails runs through the area around Ken Caryl Ranch, providing numerous routes for cycling, running and hiking.

There are some beautiful trails through the area surrounding Ken Caryl Ranch. Many of these are suitable for horseback riding, although they are also used for running, hiking and cycling. Ken Caryl Ranch also has its own equestrian center, which is very popular among the local residents.

Ken Caryl Ranch has an active local community that organizes many social events throughout the year. There are also a number of community groups. The Community Garden is another popular local amenity.