Castle Pines Considers Annexing Crowsnest Property for Major Development

Neighboring communities raise concerns about impact on infrastructure and wildlife

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The city of Castle Pines is considering annexing an 800-acre property called Crowsnest, which borders the town of Parker, Colorado. A developer has proposed a large master-planned community with thousands of homes, apartments, and retail on the site. However, neighboring communities like Parker and Castle Rock have voiced concerns about the potential burden on local infrastructure and disruption to wildlife.

Why it matters

The proposed Crowsnest development highlights the tensions that can arise when a large-scale project is planned near the borders of multiple municipalities. Neighboring communities worry about the impacts on their own resources and quality of life, even if the development is not within their jurisdiction.

The details

The Crowsnest property is located along Crowfoot Valley Road, on Parker's southern border. Developer VT Crowfoot Valley Landco, LLC is proposing the master-planned community, which would require Castle Pines to annex the 800-acre property. Residents of nearby communities, like Parker's Irene Bonham, are concerned that the infrastructure burden will fall on Parker. There are also worries about the development's large scale and potential disruption to local wildlife. Castle Rock's mayor has written a letter expressing concerns about increased traffic seeking access to I-25.

  • Castle Pines City Council will hold a hearing on February 24 to determine if the Crowsnest property is eligible for annexation.
  • The proposed development has been in the planning stages for several months.

The players

VT Crowfoot Valley Landco, LLC

The developer proposing the master-planned community on the Crowsnest property.

Irene Bonham

A Parker resident who expressed concerns about the development's impact on her community's infrastructure and resources.

Barrett Rothe

A Castle Pines resident who believes the proposed annexation does not make sense for him and his neighbors.

Jason Gray

The mayor of Castle Rock, who wrote a letter expressing concerns about the proposed development's impact on traffic accessing I-25.

Tracy Engerman

The mayor of Castle Pines, who stated the city will consider all comments regarding the proposed annexation and development.

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What they’re saying

“A lot of that infrastructure immediately will fall on the burden of Parker, and that feels, as a Parker resident, a little bit unfair.”

— Irene Bonham, Parker resident (denver7.com)

“So you would be driving south in Parker, and you would see a welcome to Castle Pines sign. And that's ridiculous.”

— Barrett Rothe, Castle Pines resident (denver7.com)

“I write to express substantial concerns with the proposed development along Crowfoot Valley Road, citing my primary concern that this proposed development will generate substantial traffic seeking I-25 access.”

— Jason Gray, Mayor of Castle Rock (denver7.com)

What’s next

Castle Pines City Council will hold a hearing on February 24 to determine whether the Crowsnest property is eligible for annexation.

The takeaway

This proposed development highlights the complex challenges that can arise when a large-scale project is planned near the borders of multiple municipalities. Neighboring communities are rightfully concerned about the potential impacts on their own infrastructure, resources, and quality of life, even if the development is not within their jurisdiction.