In observation of the Juneteenth Day holiday, all County offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. Offices will reopen for regular hours on Monday, June 22. Many County services are available 24/7 on our Online Services webpage.
In observation of the Juneteenth Day holiday, all County offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. Offices will reopen for regular hours on Monday, June 22. Many County services are available 24/7 on our Online Services webpage.
A parcel of land owned by Sterling Ranch was identified as the preferred location for the new regional complex. At one time, the property in Highlands Ranch, known as Wildcat Regional Park, was slated to include a large sports complex. However, the surrounding community is opposed to that idea, and the Board decided to preserve the Wildcat Regional Park area as open space and move the preferred location for a regional sports complex to Sterling Ranch.
On Oct. 14, 2025, Douglas County and Sterling Ranch agreed to the land transfer during a public business meeting. Details of the transfer include:
Read our news release with more information about the land transfer.
Visit our Investing in Parks & Recreation page to learn more about how the County is prioritizing high-quality recreation across our communities.
Visit our Costs & Economic Impact page to learn more about Certificates of Participation, project costs and its projected economic impact on Douglas County.
Visit our Development page to learn how this project was inspired by public feedback and view a timeline of public engagement opportunities.
While the Zebulon Regional Sports Complex is no longer anticipated to be funded with PTHROS funds, it is a major recreation project planned to meet long‑standing demand for youth and adult sports facilities.
Visit our Investing in Parks & Recreation page to learn more about how the County is prioritizing high-quality recreation across our communities.
