Lone Tree Is Building a Park With a Beer Garden
By Connor Tien, DougCo Social
High Note Regional Park is coming to the Lyric neighborhood in Lone Tree, and Phase 1 includes something you don't usually see in a public park: a beer garden.
What's Included in Phase 1
- Two lit synthetic multipurpose sports fields
- Playground
- Splash pad ("play water feature")
- Dog park, with separate areas for large and small dogs
- Food truck area
- Small performance stage
- 200-seat beer garden
- Trail connection to the new Happy Canyon Regional Trail
Yes, a beer garden. In a public park. Source: City of Lone Tree
Location: Corner of High Note Ave and Lyric Street
Size: 80 acres (when fully complete)
Phase 1 Opening: 2027
Approved, Funded, and Under Construction
The project has cleared both votes:
- Planning Commission vote: April 14, 2026 — approved
- City Council vote: April 21, 2026 — approved
The City of Lone Tree and South Suburban Park and Recreation District broke ground on Phase 1 on April 29, 2026. Phase 1 is funded by roughly $31 million: $13 million from South Suburban Park and Recreation District, $9 million from the City of Lone Tree, $7.5 million from Douglas County, $1 million from the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District, and $580,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado. Source: City of Lone Tree
Why It Matters
This is a different kind of park for Douglas County. The combination of playgrounds, a dog park, and a beer garden in one space creates an amenity that appeals to families, dog owners, and adults looking for a casual outdoor hangout — all at the same location.
High Note Regional Park will eventually be 80 acres, making it the largest park in Lone Tree upon completion. Phase 1 establishes the core amenities, with future phases adding more green space and facilities.
It's one of several major projects reshaping RidgeGate's Lyric neighborhood right now, alongside a new King Soopers Marketplace a few blocks away, a new DCSD elementary school, and The Groove café, which is already open nearby. See everything else in the pipeline on our What's Being Built in Douglas County tracker.
Timeline
- April 14, 2026: Planning Commission approval
- April 21, 2026: City Council approval
- April 29, 2026: Groundbreaking on Phase 1
- 2027: Phase 1 opening
More info: cityoflonetree.com/project/high-note-regional-park
Source: City of Lone Tree project page; City of Lone Tree groundbreaking announcement, April 29, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is High Note Regional Park?
At the northwest corner of High Note Avenue and Lyric Street, in Lone Tree's Lyric at RidgeGate neighborhood.
When did High Note Regional Park break ground?
The City of Lone Tree and South Suburban Park and Recreation District broke ground on Phase 1 on April 29, 2026, after the Planning Commission (April 14) and City Council (April 21) approved the project.
What will Phase 1 of High Note Regional Park include?
Two lit synthetic multipurpose sports fields, a playground, a splash pad, a dog park with separate large- and small-dog areas, a food truck area, a small performance stage, and a 200-seat beer garden.
How is High Note Regional Park being funded?
Phase 1 costs roughly $31 million: $13 million from South Suburban Park and Recreation District, $9 million from the City of Lone Tree, $7.5 million from Douglas County, $1 million from the Southeast Public Improvement Metropolitan District, and $580,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado.
When does High Note Regional Park open?
Phase 1 is expected to open in 2027. The full park will eventually cover 80 acres, making it the largest park in Lone Tree.
Is there really a beer garden in a Lone Tree city park?
Yes — Phase 1 includes a 200-seat beer garden alongside the playground, sports fields, and dog park.