Highlands Ranch is a progressive master-planned community with everything at your fingertips.  Outdoor space abounds.  61% of the community is devoted to non-urban use for recreation and open space.  It boasts the Backcountry Wilderness Area, an 8,200 acre open space with natural surface trails accessible only to residents.  There are 4 recreation centers for resident, encompassing a wide range of activities from swimming, archery ranges, batting cages, climbing walls and golf simulators.

Destination retail, grocery stores and numerous restaurants are all conveniently located around the community.

Located within the Douglas County School district, schools are rated exemplary in the area.

Homes are largely detached single family homes built between 1981 - present day by Shea Homes, Richmond Homes and other well known builders.