In Studio: Conversations with Council

There’s more to City Council members than meets the gavel. In Studio: Conversations with Council takes you beyond the wards, agendas, and decisions. Our very own Senior Communications Specialist Janelle McPherson sits down with your Brighton City Council ...

Victim Services Unit recruiting volunteers

The Brighton and Commerce City Police Departments are seeking highly motivated individuals to become volunteer victim advocates! 

The Brighton/Commerce City Victim Services Unit provides support and services to victims of crime or traumatic situat...

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, ...

Make an impact in your community by running for Brighton City Council

Are you interested in serving your community? City Council nomination packets will be available on Aug. 6 in the City Clerk’s office, located on the fourth floor of City Hall, 500 S. 4th Ave.

Council winners are determined by votes in their respe...

Annual 4th of July festival returning to Carmichael Park

Celebrate Independence Day with the City of Brighton on Thursday, July 4 form 4-10 p.m. at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. This special event will include free activities for children, music, fireworks, and a variety of food vendors.  

DJ Tid...

City of Brighton hosts fourth annual Art in the Park festival June 22

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.

This one-day festival will give attendees the opportunity to meet with local, regional, an...

Student charged with making false threats at BHS

Brighton police have arrested a 17-year-old female for making multiple false reports which caused a lock-down at Brighton High School (BHS) for several hours on April 19 ofthis year. The resulting incident caused several area schools to be placed on lock-...

Brighton Employee Charities recognize scholarship recipients

The City of Brighton Employee Charities (BEC) has selected four recipients for scholarships this year.  The winners will each receive $500 toward their college expenses. This year’s winners are Carlie Daughtrey, Jicelle Lemus, Amanda Ruybal and P...

"Vivid Perspectives" art exhibit opening in Brighton

The City of Brighton’s Eye for Art program has selected its artwork for the Vivid Perspectives art exhibit. All artwork will be on display at City Hall, 500 S. 4th Ave beginning Monday, May 13. This spring/summer art exhibit will have over 234 exquisite p...

Historic Splendid Valley: New brand for Brighton/Adams County agricultural area

Two departments, two awards, one night

Members of the Brighton/Commerce City Victim Services Unit and The Brighton/Commerce City Sexual Assault Task Force (SATF)  recently accepted awards at the 17th Judicial District Victim Assistance Law Enforcement (VALE) National Crime Victims&...

Schools locked-down after reports of student with a gun

Brighton High School was locked-down, and several Brighton schools were put on lock-out status this afternoon, after police received anonymous Safe2Tell reports that a student at Brighton High School had seen another student loading a firearm in a school ...

Flix and Kicks summer series lineup announced

The City of Brighton will host another exciting year of its “Flix and Kicks” concerts and movies in the park series this summer.

The 2019 schedule will include the following concerts and movies:

• Thursday, June 6: Concert at Carmichael Park featuring Steve M...

City of Brighton receives financial reporting award

The City of Brighton has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the f...

Full Moon Bike Rides returning in 2019

Bike Brighton, a subcommittee of the City of Brighton will be bringing back its Full Moon Bike Rides for the 2019 year. Six rides will be offered from April to September and are designed to be family-friendly rides.  All rides start at 6:30 p.m. ...

Historic Splendid Valley: New brand for Brighton/Adams County agricultural area

What’s under construction at Prairie Center?

Village 1 at Prairie Center is underway, with 370 Single Family homes to be constructed.

Avilla at Prairie Center is under construction. Avilla is a rental community with 136 single-story units.  Also approved for construction are Panda Express Re...

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 ...

Oasis closed today

The Brighton Oasis Water Park will be closed today, June 18 due to weather.The forecast is Brighton shows a high of 70 degrees and cloudy with a high probability of rain and thunderstorms expected for the most of the afternoon. 

We encourage resid...

Oasis closed today

The Brighton Oasis Water Park will be closed today, June 18 due to weather.The forecast is Brighton shows a high of 70 degrees and cloudy with a high probability of rain and thunderstorms expected for the most of the afternoon. 

We encourage resid...

Summer BOGA

NEW HOURS! 

Tuesdays @ 6:0 0 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. 

Thursdays @ 6:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

 Saturdays 7:30 a.m. 

BrightonRecreation.com for our live class schedule 

WE ARE HIRING A DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Obstacle Course Group Training

Join one of our personal trainers this summer for three phases to help you train. You do not need to participate in all three phases.  

Phase 1: June 3-26 @ 8:00 -9:00 a.m.  Focus on building the basics of strength training with an emphas...

Pound It

Instead of listening to music, you become the music. Using lightly weighted drumsticks, Pound transforms drumming into an effective way of working out.

See our live fitness schedule at BrightonRecreation.com

QUESTIONS? CONTACT LILI TREVIZO @ 303-655-2235

Campout

Come pitch a tent at the Brighton Recreation Center and bring your overnight gear.  The cost is $10 per family, dinner and light breakfast will be included. We have 10 loaner tents available to those who request them first. You are welcome to com...

2019 Summer Brochure

Recreation Center Facility Closures

Easter - April 21

Memorial Day - May 27

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - September 2