Have you ever been driving around and spotted something that makes you say, "what is that?" Such was the case for me a few years ago when a large red structure went up in the downtown Highlands Ranch area. In the months that followed a hospital building went up nearby, and a park was developed around the structure. But still, what the heck is that big red thing!? Is it functional? Is it art? Well, the answer is a little of both.
The tower, which stands in the center of Central Park in Highlands Ranch, is functional. It's a radio communications tower. Highlands Ranch sits at the top edge of Douglas County, which stretches way down south another 30 miles. Much of the county is quite rural and it was determined that there were many "dead zones" when it came to radio signals. This was, obviously, a bit of a concern for emergency services.
It was determined that the best spot for the tower was on the very spot which it now stands. The 150-foot tower was completed in August of 2017. It improves public-safety radio coverage around Highlands Ranch by 325%.
Lucky for us, the powers that be decided to be a bit creative with the structure. Rather than just having one spire, the tower has three points in a unique arrangement. It is painted International Orange, that's the same color as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. So, in other words, it's red.
It's certainly a unique landmark in Highlands Ranch. Plus, it's just a short walk away from where the Highlands Ranch Gorillas stand guard. You can find the tower in Central Park, 1365 Park Central Dr in Highlands Ranch.
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