Garden In A Box kits on sale

The City of Brighton has partnered with the Resource Central’s Garden In A Box Program. Through this partnership, City of Brighton utility customers can receive a $25 discount off of the water-wise garden kits while supplies last.

For 2019, resid...

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...

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, ...

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 ...

Three outstanding volunteers recognized by Eagle View Adult Center

On Wednesday, April 17, the Eagle View Adult Center held its annual volunteer recognition event and announced its 2019 Red Sweater Award winners. The outstanding volunteers and Red Sweater Award recipients are Kathy Jensen, Shari Severance, Stan Shibao.

Ev...

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...

Council approves new Utilities Customer Assistance Program

On Tuesday, the Brighton City Council voted 9 to 0 approving a new Utilities Customer Assistance Program (CAP) that provides qualifying residents with help paying their utility bill during hardships.  CAP will go into effect Wednesday, May 1 and ...

Summerfest returning to Carmichael Park in June

On Saturday, June 1, the City of Brighton will host Summerfest, one of Brighton’s largest community festivals. Summerfest will be held at Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St., from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The event will include kids’...

Trash Bash to be held May 3-4

The City of Brighton will once again offer its popular Trash Bash drop-off program for Brighton residents in need of large item disposal. Residents wishing to dispose of large items may do so from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 3 and 4. All items must be b...

Free suicide awareness and prevention education classes being offered as part of SPEAK Week

The Brighton Youth Commission’s annual SPEAK (Suicide Prevention, Education, Awareness and Knowledge) Week will be April 29 to May 4 this year, and it has partnered with The Pennock Center for Counseling to bring another resource to the communit...

Pet owners urged to vaccinate dogs and cats following Canine Distemper diagnosis in infected raccoon

The Brighton Police Department is urging residents with domestic pets to get them vaccinated after a raccoon was recently diagnosed with Canine Distemper. Canine Distemper is a highly contagious disease of carnivores caused by a virus that affects animals...

Visitors Bureau and café looking to move into historic depot building in Brighton

The City of Brighton is currently negotiating lease terms with the Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce and Boxcar Bistro to co-locate at the historic depot on Bridge Street, and both occupants are expected to formalize a lease in the coming weeks. Once a...

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...

Bilingual cycling now offered at Brighton Recreation Center

The Brighton Recreation Center is bringing a new spin to the Cycling Studio. Starting this month, there will be one class that is taught in Spanish and English. 

International Spin Instructor Randy Duque has been teaching in Venezuela and Spain fo...

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. ...

Garden In A Box kits now on sale

The City of Brighton has partnered with the Resource Central’s Garden In A Box Program. Through this partnership, City of Brighton utility customers can receive a $25 discount off of the water-wise garden kits while supplies last.

For 2019, resid...

Brighton Youth Commission recognized with Healing Hearts Award

The Brighton Youth Commission (BYC) received the Pennock Center for Counseling Healing Hearts Award on Friday at the center’s annual Healing Hearts benefit event held at the Armory Performing Arts Center. The commission was recognized for the many impacts...

Help for Homes community project now accepting applications

The City of Brighton and Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. are accepting applications for the 14th Annual Help for Homes community project. The Help for Homes (HFH) program brings volunteers and neighbors together to paint or fix up homes needing minor exterio...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

2019 Oasis Opening Day

Join us this summer at our dynamic outdoor facility. The Brighton Oasis offers something for everyone featuring two

exciting slides, a lazy river with zero depth entry and a wave generator, and a new climbing wall in the dive well.

There is a tot pool with ...

Oasis is Closed for the Season

Co-ed Sand Volleyball

• 4 VS. 4 COED LEAGUE
• 8 GAMES
• GAMES ARE SELF-OFFICIATED
• MONDAY EVENING GAMES AT BRIGHTON PARK (OUTSIDE THE RECREATION CENTER)
• COST PER TEAM IS $225
• END OF SEASON TOURNAMENT FOR ALL TEAMS

Registration Deadline is June 3

Strength training for teens

National Kids to Park Day & BJAA RE-Dedication Ribbon Cutting

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18th and join us for National Kids to Park Day & The Re-Dedication & Ribbon Cutting of BJAA Park!

FREE Community Event!

Crafts, food, and entertainment will be provided from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at BJAA Park 1220 Lo...

2019 Summer Brochure

Recreation Center Facility Closures

Easter - April 21

Memorial Day - May 27

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - September 2