Amenities
Brighton Has It All
Our natural resources, in addition to our first-rate city-provided amenities, make Brighton an outstanding place to live and do business.
Shopping
Brighton is ideally located 20 minutes from downtown Denver, but right here, you will find major retailers as well as local boutiques for all of your shopping needs. Visit our charming downtown district, the Brighton Pavilions downtown, or the Prairie Center to discover our diverse and convenient shopping opportunities. Visit our Retail Development webpage to see more shopping opportunities in Brighton.
World-Class Recreation
Look around. Wherever you are in Brighton, there is that stunning vista of the snow-peaked Rocky Mountains. Keep looking, and you will find we have hundreds of acres of open space, abundant playgrounds and ball fields, a brand new aquatic center, and we are home to Barr Lake State Park. Brighton is the perfect place for an active lifestyle.
Visit the Brighton Parks and Recreation Department to find out more about our 960 acres of municipal parkland, 27 miles of trails, 20 athletic fields, 19 playgrounds, new aquatic park, and recreation center.
Brighton Parks and Recreations completed a new active adult recreation center called Eagle View Adult Center in early 2012. The City of Brighton continues to focus on creating new amenities for the citizens of Brighton.
Brighton's Forward-Thinking Anythink Library
Anythink Brighton is part of the new Brighton Cultural Center, which includes the library and the Historic Armory. The Anythink Brighton building is LEED® gold certified and includes a children’s area, expanded programming space and computer labs – all located in the heart of historic downtown Brighton.
Part of the Rangeview Library District, Anythink Brighton is the first carbon-positive library in the country, and produces excess energy that is given back to the “grid.” The innovative library has incorporated a 108kW photovoltaic system, geothermal heating and cooling, sustainable building features, and the purchase of carbon credits, resulting in more than $30,000 per year in energy savings for the district.
Rangeview Library District director Pam Sandlian Smith said, “At every step, we have made our decisions based upon long-term sustainability…. giving our community a higher return on their investment.”
For more information visit Anythink Brighton.The Brighton Armory
Our local cultural event center is the most important cultural initiative in Brighton’s history. The Armory is a modern arts venue in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of numerous restaurants. A local historic landmark with a rich history, the facility hosts local and regional events and performances. A wide range of theater, dance, music and visual arts programming are offered to children, adults and families. Programming at the Armory dovetails with cultural programs at the Brighton Branch Library next door. The Armory is owned and operated by the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority.
Cultural Arts
Our roots may be in agricultural, but Brighton is a strong supporter of the arts. We are a Scientific and Cultural Facilities (SCFD) qualifying organization, with exciting programs, activities and long-term art. We are proud to have Art in Public Places, art shows, and a number of live orchestra and bands that play in our community.
