You Have Options Program

VISION We envision a criminal justice system where victims of sexual violence view law enforcement as a viable route to justice.

GOALS OF THE YOU HAVE OPTIONS PROGRAM 1. Increase the number of victims who report sexual assault to law enfo...

75 Day Work Plan

In October, Brighton City Manager Philip Rodriguez recently rolled out a 75-day work plan in order to address the city’s top pressing issues with the goal of providing clarity, transparency and accountability to our community. The plan addresses a number ...

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, ...

Youth summer internship and city employment launch coming Feb. 9

The City of Brighton will be hosting a summer internship and job launch
on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at City Hall, 500 S. 4^th Ave. This event is to help young people wanting to find a summer job get prepared to enter the workforce....

Director of Finance appointed

City of Brighton City Manager Philip Rodriguez is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald Lay to serve as Director of Finance. As Director, Lay will oversee accounting, budget implementation, procurement and contracts, revenue, and customer connecti...

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...

City Council votes to lower late fees for customers

Residents and businesses in Brighton will be paying less if they are unable to pay their water bill on time. In a 6-0 vote at the Nov. 20 City Council Meeting, city leaders voted to lower the late fees from $25 to $10 beginning January 1, 2019. Three coun...

Water Treatment Plant brings home two awards to Brighton

The City of Brighton’s Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant has received two awards from The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s (CDPHE) Oral Health Unit (OHU). The awards are for the following:

• 2017 Water Fluoridati...

Brighton looking for artists for Sculpture-On-Loan Program

The City of Brighton Eye for Art program is looking for artists to participate in its Sculpture-On-Loan Program. This yearlong sculpture exhibit is held at Brighton’s Carmichael Park, 650 Southern Street.

The Sculpture Walk at Carmichael Park is ...

City’s 75 Day Work Plan to address clarity, transparency and accountability

Brighton City Manager Philip Rodriguez recently rolled out a 75-day
work plan in order to address the city’s top pressing issues with the goal ofproviding clarity, transparency and accountability to our community. The plan
addresses a number...

Brighton Recreation Center now offering virtual group fitness classes

Brighton Recreation Center now has the option for members to participate in virtual group fitness classes during times when regular fitness classes are not available.

This feature is called On Demand and it allows residents to work out when it is most conv...

Call for nominations for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards

The mayors and commissioners of Adams County are asking for nominations for the Adams County Mayors and Commissioners Youth Awards (ACMCYA). This award focuses on teenagers who have triumphed over great odds and serve as inspirations and role models for t...

City Manager Rodriguez announces leadership appointments

City of Brighton City Manager Philip Rodriguez is
pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Woodruff to Director ofInfrastructure and Ryan Johnson to Director of Urban & Public Policy. These
expanded roles for both directors help the city str...

2018 Sculpture on Loan - People’s Choice Awards announced

The City of Brighton’s Eye for Art program is proud to announce there are two winners for the 2018 People’s Choice Award for the Eye for Art Sculpture-on-Loan Sculpture Walk at Carmichael Park: Lawrence Starck of Loveland and Kathy War...

Police discontinue fingerprinting services for job applicants

Due to recent changes by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), civil job applicants will no longer be able to obtain pre-employment fingerprints from Colorado law enforcement agencies as of November 1, 2018.

As a result of these changes, the last day...

Demolition of the Downtown Plaza building set to begin

Activity is underway to level a building at the corner of
Main and Bridge streets known as the Downtown Plaza. This demolition processwill take several months to complete from start to finish to ensure disruption
to business owners and residents in th...

BCAC seeking volunteers to serve on various action teams

The Brighton
Cultural Arts Commission (BCAC) is currently seeking volunteers to serve onvarious action committees that support the commission. 

If you are
interested in arts and culture events or programs, working with communitygroups, publi...

Brighton's "Somewhere In Time" art exhibit opens Monday

The City of Brighton’s Eye for Art program is excited to announce its selections for the “Somewhere in Time” art exhibit at Brighton City Hall, 500 South 4^th Ave. The exhibit opens Monday, Sept. 10 and runs until Jan...

Vision Zero survey results being implemented

The City of Brighton is now actively making upgrades around the community following the input it received from the Vision Zero survey conducted earlier this year. Vision Zero is a new initiative in Brighton aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and ...

Major construction projects underway, alternative routes advised

The City of Brighton is gearing up to start a number of major construction projects to improve the roadways we all use every day when driving around town. These roadway improvements will be starting as early as this month and are expected to be complete l...

Big Little Idea Contest winners announced

The four winners of the Big Little Idea Contest were announced and
recognized at the city council meeting on Tuesday, May 1. The recipients of theBig Little Idea contest each received a check for $750 and will have until
December 18, 2018 to implement...

City Council adopts 2018 budget

The Brighton City Council adopted the 2018 budget by an 8-0 vote at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. One council member was absent from the meeting. The vote approved $99,047,975 in all the operating, capital, utility (water, wastewater and storm drainage)...

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 ...

Happening Now at Prairie Center

What's new at Prairie Center? You may have seen a number of new apartment buildings constructed immediately to the west of the Prairie Center shopping center.  The Elements project added 288 much needed multi-family units to the Brighton, within ...

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...

Land Use and Development Code Updates

Land Use Codes are what cities use to determine everything from where you’re allowed to build a fence to what type of business is allowed at certain locations.  It is the tool the Community Development Department uses to help plan and s...

Oasis is Closed for the Season

Sweaty Santa Ride

Saturday Dec. 15 

 8-10 a.m. 

Brighton Recreation Center 

There will be four, 30 minute classes offered. You can attend one or stay the full two hours!

Make it a family tradition, ages 8 and up are welcome to ride. ...

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball

NOW HIRING YOGA INSTRUCTORS

Youth Soccer

Holiday Hours and Closures

Winter Registration

December 6: Resident Registration

December 7: Open Registration

6:30 a.m. 'in person'

 8:30 a.m. online

December 8: Phone Registration

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Holiday Facility Closures

We will close at noon on Christmas Eve.

We will be closed on Christmas ...

New December Fitness Classes

TuesdaysTone @ 6:00 a.m.RPM @ 6:00 p.m. 

Thursdays Tone @6:00 a.m & 9:00 a.m. Bodycombat @ 10:00 a.m. Barre @ 11:00 a.m. Virtual RPM@ 6:00 p.m. 

Fridays Dance Jam @ 10:00 a.m.  

Holiday Drop N Shop

This is also a time to drop your kids off and have time to yourselves whether it’s going to a movie, hitting the mall or just relaxing at home. Children will enjoy holiday movies, games and crafts.

3-12 years of age

$10 per kid 

Must be po...

Youth Basketball

Boys and girls 6-12 years old

Saturdays, January 19 - March 2

Register before December 14th to ensure your basketball player gets put on a team.

registration is open now call 303-655-2200 or register online at brightonrecreation.com

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

Changes to Utility Service Rates

After studying the needs for the upcoming year, staff recommended and City Council approved no increase to water rates. The 5-tier rate structure associated with water consumption/usage (volume charge) is being modified to better accommodate residents. Se...

Grace Period for Utility Billing

Effective immediately, a grace period will go into effect for utility bills moving forward. To clarify, the grace period will consist of  5 calendar days after the bill's due date before the late charge will be added to your account. Utility bill...

Sign up for E-statements!

Conveniently receive your utility bill and reduce paper waste with E-statements. Statements will be sent directly to your email inbox, without the hassle of a paper bill. To receive your bill via E-statement, submit your email address to the Utility Billi...