Located 12 miles south of Denver in Douglas County, Highlands Ranch is is a 22,000-acre master-planned community founded in 1981. Business Week named Highlands Ranch one of the best places to raise kids and Forbes recognized the town as one of the top places to move in the nation. Highlands Ranch boasts 19 parks, more than 60 miles of trails for running / biking, and more than 2,000 acres of undeveloped land for exploring.
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park is Colorado's only world-class combination theme and water park. Located only 30 minutes away from Highlands ranch, in the heart of Denver and celebrating over 125 years of fun, this theme park boasts rollercoasters, observation decks and interactive show for the whole family.