Douglas County free COVID-19 testing sites
By Carin R. Kirkegaard
From local pharmacies to convenient drive-up sites, anyone looking to get a free COVID-19 test has multiple options in Douglas County.
The Walgreens located in the City of Castle Pines at Lagae Road offers free tests for anyone experiencing symptoms or who has been exposed to COVID-19. A photo ID will be required to obtain a test. Proof of insurance will also be requested during registration but is not required. To view a complete list of participating pharmacies across Colorado, visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P9FK93FXJMAjHB8tS4o1HjsebR-h-PIM/view.
Additionally, there are three local drive-up sites located throughout the County.
Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree (located at 10101 Ridgegate Pkwy), and Douglas County Justice Center located in Castle Rock (4000 Justice Way) both test daily from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. These free large-scale sites offer nasal swab testing with MAKO Medical for both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals as well as anyone who feels they may have been exposed to the virus. Preregistration is strongly encouraged and can be completed online at https://mako.exchange/scheduler/registration/?location=59.
EchoPark Stadium located in Parker at 11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd. conducts tests Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. As a COVIDCheck Colorado testing site, participants must preregister and appointments are required. Those seeking a test do not need to be symptomatic or have been exposed. All tests are free and no insurance is billed. To preregister and obtain an appointment, visit https://covidcheckcolorado.org.
To learn more about Douglas County COVID-19 testing, visit https://www.douglas.co.us/covid19-testing/.
