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INSIDE THIS GUIDE 4
REBUILDING BRIGHTON’S LEGACY
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT
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CITY GOVERNMENT
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SERVICE DIRECTORY
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BRIGHTON EDUCATION
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RECREATION
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A view of the renewed and renovated Bromley-Hishunima Farm. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIGHTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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B R I GHTO N SERVIC E DIRECTORY Historic Bromley-Koizuma/ Hishunima Farm reflects Brighton’s past
New life to an old farm
By Scott Taylor staylor@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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he Bromley-Koizuma/Hishunima Farm has always had a place in Brighton’s history, and Boots and Shorty are hoping to make it a key part of the future.
Partners Anna Frye and Melody Smith, the Shorty to Frye’s Boots, have a straightforward plan that involves bringing back the historic use of the farm – agriculture – while including the community in a big way. They’ve been involved in the farm as guests for the past few years.
Anna Frye, aka Boots, with three of her horses, Sugar, Hickory and Dallas, that live on the historic Bromley-Koizuma/ Hishunima Farm. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR
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“I sold beef at the former tenant, and they asked me to take part in a fall festival, in about 2017,” Frye said. “I love Brighton and loved the idea to come back and help.” Now they’re ready to take center stage as the managers of the space for the city. She said it should be busy year at the farm, with more planting and a host of community events – at least two events per month all year. SEE FARM, P5
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“We’re having our Easter Egg hunt, a car show for youth suicide prevention, a big event for the Fourth of July,” she said. “We had an Old Fashioned Christmas back here last year and we had 50 vendors, and it was a huge hit. Almost 3,000 people showed up.” As old as Brighton The farm itself dates back to 1883, two years after Brighton was founded and named but four years before it was officially accepted. After six years in Colorado getting established, Emmet Bromley was able to purchase 200 acres of land south of the road that bears his name today for his growing herd of dairy cows. The land changed hands a few times for the next 60 years, a constant source of sugar beets and grain crops until 1947 when Yachi and Sen Hishunima purchased 160 acres of the farm, shared with their relatives Mitsuye and Sumi Koizuma. The families and their descendants lived on the land raising their own fruit and vegetables as well as cash crops for local canning companies until 2004. “I know they raised horses and cattle, but mostly they grew forage crops here,” Frye said. “Wheat, corn, like that. We hope to do that again, putting in some alfalfa, the orchards.”
They sold it to a developer in 2005 and the city stepped in, purchasing the central 9.6 acres of the farm in 2006. The farm was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 as the city began looking for ways to renovate the buildings and revitalize the grounds as a living farm, a community garden and a cultural center. It’s picked up $2 million in grants to help preserve the farm since then. Passion for the project Ashe said she and Smith have helped at the farm since 2017, replacing fences and bringing out animals from her farm near Johnston. When the contract with the city opened last year, Brighton approved letting Frye and Smith take over. “They just liked what we were doing,” Frye said. “They loved our passion for the project and kind of the outreach side of what we had done. It’s all about that, about youth education, community outreach. There’s not much money to be made, really. It’s all about bringing it back for the community.” She sees it as recognizing its importance and making it a piece of living history. Frye said she wants to resurrect a community garden, named to honor the Koizuma family, along the Bromley Street entrance.
“All the beds can be reserved by members of the community to plant vegetables,” she said. “We are hoping to start reservations in April for anybody who doesn’t have room in their house or in apartments for a garden of their own.” She has plans to build a public dog park along the rear of the property, a space for raising chickens and turkeys and wants to offer horse riding lessons. They brought in some of their own antique furniture for the historic farmhouse at the center, converting it from basic storage to a visitors center and museum. “This house was just four walls, central with a lot of additions since it was first built,” Frye said. “When we moved our stuff in and starting arranging things, the entire energy in the building just changed, completely.”
A tractor is ready to pull a buggy for a tour around the farm. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR
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B R I GHTO N C IT Y GOVERNMENT
Newly sworn city councilors join sitting members of Brighton City Council on the dais of the Brighton Armory Jan. 4 during the council’s inaugural meeting in 2022. FILE PHOTO
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CITY OF BRIGHTON 500 S. Fourth Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2000 www.brightonco.gov info@brightonco.gov
CITY COUNCIL - WARD 1 Matt Johnston, 303-655-2265 mjohnston@brightonco.gov
CITY COUNCIL - WARD 3 Clint Blackhurst 303-655-2267 cblackhurst@brightonco.gov
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE Michael Martinez, City Manager Phone: 303-655-2165 Fax: 303-655-2047 mpmartinez@brightonco.gov
Tim Watts 303-655-2261 tbwatts@brightonco.gov
Jan Pawlowski 303-655-2263 jpawlowski@brightonco.gov
CITY COUNCIL - WARD 4 BRIGHTON MAYOR Greg Mills 303-655-2268 gmills@brightonco.gov
CITY COUNCIL - WARD 2 Mary Ellen Pollack 303-655-2264 mpollack@brightonco.gov
Adam Cushing mayor pro tem 303-655-2260 acushing@brightonco.gov
Peter Padilla 303-655-2269 ppadilla@brightonco.gov CITY CLERK’S OFFICE Natalie Hoel Phone: 303-655-2056 Fax: 303-655-2158 nhoel@brightonco.gov
Ann Tadeo 303-655-2266 ataddeo@brightonco.gov
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EDUCATION IN B RIG HTON
Information for Brighton’s elementary, middle and high schools
A view of the Brighton High School entrance. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR
Belle Creek Charter School 9290 E. 107th Ave. Henderson, CO 80640 303-468-0160 Principal: Jackie Fields
Bromley East Charter School 356 Longspur Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 720-685-3297 Executive Director: Jessica Fiedler
BLRC Preschool 1850 E. Egbert St. Suite G20 Brighton, CO 80601 720-685-5490 Principal: Bethany Ager
Eagle Ridge Academy 3551 Southern St. Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-0773 Principal: Scott Richardson
BOLT Academy 830 E. Bridge St. Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2850. Principal: Jennifer Alexander
Foundations Academy 340 S. 45th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601 303-659-9519 Principal: Kay Collins
Brantner Elementary 7800 E. 133rd Ave. Thornton, CO 80602 720-685-5050 Principal: Britt Travis
Henderson Elementary 12301 East 124th Ave. Henderson, CO 80640 303-655-2700 Principal: Sal Conca
Brighton High School 270 S. Eighth Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-4200 Principal: Shelly Genereux
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Heritage Academy 830 E. Bridge St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2850 Principal: Jennifer Alexander Innovations and Options (Alternative High School programs) 830 East Bridge St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2850 Principal: Jennifer Alexander Landmark Academy at Reunion 10566 Memphis St., Commerce City, CO 80022 303-287-2901 Principal: Mike Collins North Elementary 89 N. Sixth Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2500 Principal: Kevin Purfurst Northeast Elementary 1605 Longs Peak St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2550 Principal: Toby Karr Otho Stuart Middle School 15955 E. 101st Way, Commerce City 720-685-5500 Principal: Fabricio Velez Overland Trail Middle School 455 N. 19th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-4000 Principal: Eric Lambright
Padilla Elementary 5505 Longs Peak St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-5100 Principal: Kevin Purfurst
Second Creek Elementary 9950 Laredo Drive, Commerce City, CO 80022 720-685-7550 Principal: Evoice Sims
Pennock Elementary 3707 Estrella St. Brighton, CO 80601 720-685-7500 Principal: Valerie Ortega
South Elementary 305 S. Fifth Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2600 Principal: Kristen Puzio
Prairie View High School 12909 E. 120th Ave., Henderson, CO 80640 303-655-8800 Principal: Michael Burke
Southeast Elementary 1595 Southern St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2650 Principal: Heath Wilson
Prairie View Middle School 12915 E. 120th Ave., Henderson, CO 80640 720-685-5400 Principal: Cristina Bissell
Quist Middle School 13451 Yosemite St., Thornton, CO 80602 303-655-6950 Principal: Trina Norris-Buck
Thimmig Elementary 11453 Oswego St., Henderson, CO 80640 303-655-2750 Principal: Candice Reese Turnberry Elementary 13069 E. 106th Place, Commerce City, CO 720-685-5350 Principal: Kate Pelton
Reunion Elementary 11021 Landmark Drive, Commerce City, CO 80022 720-685-8501 Principal: David Felten
Vikan Middle School 870 Jessup St. Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-4050 Principal: Michele Saller
Riverdale Ridge High School 13380 Yosemite St., Thornton, CO 80602 303-655-6800 Principal: Terry Elliott
West Ridge Elementary 13102 Monaco St., Thornton, CO 80602 Phone 303-685-5300 Principal: Amy Bruce
Calvin Doyle of the Bulldogs gets the step on Fairview’s Owen Foster at a January 2022 game in Brighton. The Knights won the non-league contest 65-59. PHOTO BY STEVE SMITH
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ADAM S COUNT Y GOVERNMENT ADAMS COUNTY OFFICIALS Adams County Government Center 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 720-523-6100 ADAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS District 1 Eva J. Henry ehenry@adcogov.org
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PROPERTY TAXES Adams County Office of the Assessor 4430 S. Adams County Parkway Brighton, CO 80601-8203 Phone: 720-523-6038 Fax: 720-523-6037 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
POLICE/CODE ENFORCEMENT Brighton Police Department Chief of Police: Paul Southard 3401 E. Bromley Lane, Brighton, Colorado 80601 303-655-2300 Emergencies: Call 911 Non-Emergency: 303-288-1535 Crimestoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800444-3776 Code Enforcement Office: 303-655-2025 Email: code.enforcement@brightonco.gov Graffiti hotline: 303-655-2097 FIRE DEPARTMENT Greater Brighton Fire Protection District Fire Chief: Mike Schuppe 500 S. Fourth Ave., third floor Brighton, CO 80601 Phone: 303-659-4101 Fax: 303-659-4103 www.colorado.gov/brightonfire.org MUNICIPAL COURT Police and Municipal Court Building 3401 E. Bromley Lane Brighton, CO 80601 Phone: 303-655-2064 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday CULTURAL The Armory at Brighton Cultural Center 300 Strong St. Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2026 www.brightonarmory.org info@brightonarmory.org
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R ECR E AT I ON AND OUTDOORS
Brighton’s Oasis Water Park features slides and a lazy river feature with pools for everyone to enjoy. GOLF Riverdale Golf Course 13300 Riverdale Road, Brighton 303-659-6700 www.riverdalegolf.com Todd Creek Golf Club 8455 Heritage Drive, Thornton 303-655-1779 www.toddcreekgolfclub.com
STATE PARKS
five shelters, disc golf, a horseshoe pit, a skate park, picnic areas, a playground and a soccer eld. It features the Emi Chikuma Plaza and Splash Pad. BJAA Park The Brighton Japanese American Association Park, located at 1220 Longs Peak St., features a baseball diamond, picnic areas, a playground and a shelter. Brian Aragon Skate Park Located at 1101 Judicial Center Drive, there are multiple bowls for skaters to traverse, as well as a grill and picnic shelters.
Barr Lake State Park Brighton’s Barr Lake, 13401 Picadilly Road, was designated a state park space in 1977. It features fishing and boating, a wildlife refuge that’s home to various species of raptors as well as nesting space for bald eagles. An 8.8-mile trail circles the lake itself, and the park also has a 12-lane archery range. Park hours are 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Nature Center hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To reach the park’s entrance, head east on Bromley Lane from I-76 and take Picadilly Road south.
Brighton Park Located at 555 N. 11th Ave., the park is situated next to the Brighton Recreation Center and features four shelters in addition to trails, fields, fishing and a playground.
PARKS/ OPEN SPACE
Carmichael Park One of Brighton’s newest parks, it is located behind City Hall at 650 Southern St. Includes playground, basketball court,
Benedict Park Located at 1855 Southern St., Benedict Park offers
Sports Complex Located at 1111 Judicial Center Dr., the complex is home to baseball and softball diamonds. Bromley Farm/ Koizuma-Hishinuma Farm Located at 1594 E. Bromley Lane, is a historic farmstead celebrating Brighton’s agricultural heritage with a working farm and events.
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a skate park, picnic shelters, a soccer field and trails. Colorado Park Located at 254 Miller St., features a football field, picnic areas, tennis court and horseshoe pit. Dewey Strong Park Located at 468 Longspur Drive, Strong Park features a soccer field, picnic shelters, trails and volleyball. Donelson Park Located at 4500 Midland St., the park features a shelter seating 48 as well as football/soccer field. Farmers Park Located at 320 Chapel Hill St., the park features a basketball court, playground, picnic areas and grill. Happy Trails Dog Park Located near the Sports Complex, the off-leash dog park is open from sunrise to sunset every day. Ken Mitchell Park & Lakes Located at 889 Kinglet Court, the park features a fishing pier and boardwalk. Shelters are on a firstcome, first-served basis. Fishing is from the pier only; boats are not allowed on the lake. Dave Lockman Park Located at 605 Tumbleweed Drive, it features a playground and picnic tables.
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R ECR E AT I ON AND OUTDOORS Malcom Park Located at 16 N. Fifth Ave., it features a playground, picnic areas, basketball, baseball/softball and horseshoe pits. Mayeda Park Located at 30 Jessup St., it features a playground, trail, picnic shelter, basketball court and grill. Montoya Park Located at 221 N. Ninth Ave., it features, a playground, basketball court, picnic shelters and open space for baseball/softball. Pheasant Ridge Park Located at 200 Octillo St., it features a playground. Sister Cities Park Located at 3469 Rock St. Sugar Beet Bike Park Located near the Skate Park, it features a BMX track and bike trail. Veterans Park Located at 405 W. Bridge St., it features a playground, access to nearby trails and shelters. Water Tower Park Located at 4204 Crestone Peak St. It features a football field. Youth Sports Complex Located at 1100 Voiles St., features baseball and softball diamonds. TRAILS Brighton Lateral Trail Begins off of Sister Cities Park, 3469 Rock St. This trail currently follows along the Brighton Lateral Ditch from Bromley Lane to Southern Street. Brighton Memorial Parkway The parkway is a 3,600-foot-long asphalt bike/hike trail path that winds from Bromley Lane to Southern Street. There are four small wood shade shelters with back-to-back benches at intervals along the trail and memorial plaques honoring local citizens who have made significant contributions to the community’s parks and recreation programs. Bromley Park Community Park Trail This is on the far east side of Brighton, just west of Interstate 76 at Bridge Street, Take the Bromley Lane exit off I-76, turn north on the frontage road and proceed to Bridge Street. The trail will then end at the Bromley Park Community Park.
The always colorful playground at Brighton’s Carmichael Park.
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Fulton Ditch Trailhead Easily accessed from Bridge Street, between 20th and 22nd avenues. Trail follows along the Fulton Ditch, a major water source for many farmers. There are benches along the way, and it connects to other trails. North Outfall Trail The combination of the Fulton Ditch and North Outfall trails follows the ditch and ends at the Brighton Recreation Center. You can connect to the trail on the east side of Brighton at Bridge Street and 22nd Avenue or on the north side of Brighton at the Recreation Center at 555 N. 11th Ave. At the recreation center, a trail circles around Brighton Park. South Platte River Trailhead 460 W. Southern St. ADA accessible, with asphalt pathway. You can hike/ bike this 1⁄2 mile easy trail along the Platte River. This trail goes through a riparian area with wildlife, lots of cattails, and bird viewing. Southern Street Trail Just off of Telluride Street this trail goes east and west along Southern Street. This trail is a rather short trail, but well worth the visit. Getz/Morgan Smith Nature Area Begins in Veterans Park, 405 W. Bridge St. and follows the Platte River north of the park. The user walks along a soft surface trail through 30 acres of a riparian corridor.
Hundreds of people came to Brighton to visit the replica of the Washington D.C. Vietnam Memorial. The Brighton display opened on September 2022 at Carmichael Park. PHOTO BY BELEN WARD
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