2019 Brighton Tree Program

Trees are available for purchase through the City of Brighton for the low price of $71.  The city buys trees from the Colorado Tree Coalition and sells them back to the community at a low cost.  The purpose of this program is to encourag...

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) FAQs

Why are we utilizing the AMI System?

The City of Brighton Infrastructure Department and its contractor will be installing the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System technology as part of system-wide upgrade to our utility system to enhance customer ...

Brighton's History

Incorporated in 1887, the city’s history actually dates back to 1881. That is when Daniel Carmichael, a Denver real estate agent, began buying land here and named the town Brighton in honor of his wife’s birthplace, Brighton Beach, New York. At the time, ...

Police investigating shooting

Brighton police are investigating a disturbance at an area apartment complex in which a man was shot in the leg. Police were called to a convenience store at 70 W. Bridge St. just before 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, following multiple reports of peopl...

Parks and Recreation Department hosting job fair

The City of Brighton Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Summer Job Fair from 4-6 p.m. Monday, March 11 at the Brighton Recreation Center 555. N. 11th Ave.

The department will be looking for summer camp staff, swim instructors, Oasis conc...

Art in the Park announces call for artists

The City of Brighton will host its fourth annual Art in the Park festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Carmichael Park, 650 Southern Street.

Those artists interested in showcasing and selling their artwork can visit www.brightonart...

Brighton Employee Charities accepting scholarship applications

The City of Brighton Employee Charities (BEC) is accepting applications for its college scholarship program. The BEC will award two $500 scholarships to qualifying high school seniors. The application deadline is Friday, March 29.

ELIGIBILITY REQ...

Funshine Summer Camp registration begins Feb. 7

The Brighton Recreation Center will open registration for its Funshine Summer Camp at 7 a.m. Feb. 7. A camp director will be available from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. to answer any camp questions.

Brighton Funshine Summer Camp is a state-licensed summer day pr...

Cops cracking down on cars left running

With National Puffer Awareness Week being observed from January 27 to February 2, Brighton police officers will be taking a tougher stance on ‘puffers’, a term used for vehicles left running but unattended and unsecured. Puffers accoun...

New exhibit opening at Brighton City Museum

The Brighton City Museum is getting ready to open its doors and show off its new exhibit: "Brighton 1859-1977: An American Story." This free museum is located inside Historic City Hall, 22 S. 4th Ave. 

Most of the artifacts for this exhi...

Image Summit returning to Armory in March

The City of Brighton’s Office of Youth Services will host its youth-focused Image Summit March 7 and 8 at the Armory Performing Arts Center in Brighton again this year.

This two-day youth conference for Colorado students ages 10-19 seek...

Free rides being offered to and from Eagle View Adult Center in 2019

Eagle View Adult Center (EVAC) and Via Mobility Services have teamed up to offer free rides to and from the adult center in 2019.  

Thanks to the generous support of donors, Via was able to add an additional shuttle this year to provide transporta...

Brighton’s “Cycles of Life” art exhibit opening Jan 14

The City of Brighton’s Eye for Art program is busy setting up a new art exhibit at City Hall. The “Cycles of Life” art exhibit open Monday, Jan. 14 and includes over 214 beautiful pieces of art in a winter/s...

Eagle View Adult Center to offer Wednesday evening programs in 2019

Eagle View Adult Center is ringing in the new year by changing its hours. Starting January 9, Eagle View will be open until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays to offer later classes. 

Earlier this year surveys were sent out to residents and many people requeste...

City Council adopts 2019 budget

The Brighton City
Council adopted the 2019 budget by an 8-0 vote at Tuesday’s City Councilmeeting. One Council Member was excused from the meeting and was not part of
the vote. The vote approved $124,427,479 across all fifteen of the city&am...

Public Hearing Notices Amendment

The City of Brighton has amended the code for public hearing notices.  City Council adopted this changed, effective May 28, 2018, to increase transparency with developments within the City.  This change will affect anyone who needs to go...

New ordinance passed: Outdoor vending regulations

The City of Brighton City Council recently passed new regulations for vendors who operate within city limits. After seeing increased inquiries from both businesses and citizens about doing more outdoor businesses, city staff decided it was time to review ...

New Affordable Housing-Windmill Ranch Apartments

The City of Brighton’s newest affordable housing project is underway!  Windmill Ranch Apartments will provide 96 units to help ensure that rising property values don’t push out any of our neighbors.  Affordable housing is necessary to an...

Lifeguard Training

American Red Cross Blended Learning

January 19-21

February 9-11

February 23-25

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost $40

Oasis is Closed for the Season

Mother/Son Showdown

$15/pair,

additional boys $5

Deadline to register is March 5

Register at the front desk

of the Rec Center, or call

them at 303-655-2200

BOGAFit

• BOGAFit and BOGA Yoga classes are included with daily admission
• Class times available on the February Group Fitness Schedule 
• Get your "float tickets" from the front desk 30 mins prior to class time
• Space is limited and tickets given out o...

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

This is an accelerated version of our lifeguard training. Candidates will complete an online portion of the class before the start date.  

Must be 15 years old by the last day of class to register

January 19-21

February 9-11

February 23-25

9 a.m. - 4 ...

Strength training for teens

Youth Soccer

Egg Dash

Noon - Bunny hops to town

12:15 p.m. - Eggs Hunt begins

Dress for the weather

Bring your basket and camera

Ages 3-10 years

Infant - 2 years (weather permitting)

For more information contact the Brighton recreation Center 303.655.2200

or visit BrightonRecreation....

Summer Job Fair 2019

Join us Monday March 11, 2019 4 to 6 p.m. at the Brighton Recreation Center

2019 Winter Recreation Center Guide