Brighton Community Guide 2024

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EVERY PIECE MATTERS: PUZZLE MAKER HOPES TO DEPICT BRIGHTON

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The eagle sculpture that decorates the entrance to Brighton’s Prairie Center.

PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR On the cover: Brighton’s Historic City Hall is home to many service agencies that help the community run.

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FEATURE: PUZZLE MAKER

Every Piece Matters Puzzle maker hopes to depict Brighton and everything that makes it special Scott Taylor staylor@coloradocommunitymedia.com

B

righton has numerous public organizations, plenty of public art and diverse people — more than enough to fill a new mural. Or a puzzle.

In the summer of 2024, the city gets both.

Popular artist and puzzle maker Eric Dowdle plans to make Brighton one of the subjects of his latest efforts, a series of community puzzles designed to highlight America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

The athletic fields in Brighton’s Water Tower Park got an artificial turf upgrade in 2023. PHOTO BY SCOTT TAYLOR

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Young Roland Scott enjoys a juice box and the performance by Colorado band the Corporation while his parents Lynde and Natasha finish their dinner during Brighton’s’ annual BBQ at Carmichael Park in July 2023.

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“I picked Brighton because it’s more about how the people interact,” Dowdle said. “It’s big enough where you have your privacy but small enough where people know each other and they could tell me where to go and who to talk to.”

Dowdle specializes in designing colorful artwork meant to be broken into pieces. His 500- and 1,000-piece puzzles depict holidays, sporting events, nursery rhymes, cities and other places around the world. The company currently lists 430 different puzzles on its website, covering holidays, national parks and countries and cities — including Denver.

“For years, I was called ‘The Puzzle Guy’, and I was like, ‘I’m an artist, for crying out loud,’“ he said.

“When I lay out a painting of a city, SEE PUZZLE, P6

The entrance to Brighton’s Armory Performing Arts Center.

Mayor Greg Mills opens the city’s 2024 State of the City speech in March 2024 at the Brighton Armory.

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it needs to be a piece of art first and it needs to build a story.

“But I also know what it takes to make a great puzzle, and I play along that line. It has to be fine art, something people will recognize.

But it also has to be entertaining.”

LAND THAT I LOVE His latest effort, the “Land that I Love” program, comes in preparation for the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The company plans to create five puzzles representing five towns in each state, and Brighton is one of the Colorado cities picked to get a puzzle.

The bike racing bronze sculpture on the informal cultural campus between Anythink Library and the Brighton Armory.

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Megan Noltan and Calvin, 5, of Lochbuie, share a selfie with Brighton’s Founders Plaza Christmas tree as the backdrop Dec. 2.

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“This all goes back to 2010. I went to Washington and talked to some people and said that we need to get ready for America’s birthday,” Dowdle said. “They were like that’s nice, but it’s a long way away. But I thought we needed to get started on something right away.”

He began working on the project in 2018 and it was the only 250thanniversary project in process at the time. Once all the puzzles are finished, the final piece will be a documentary about the program and the cities it depicts, which he

Brighton’s Lisa Snyder hands out candy canes at a city booth in Founders Plaza during the city’s 2023 Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

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plans to have done by 2026.

So far, Dowdle has completed murals and puzzles depicting Gillette, Wyo., Butte, Mont., Canton, Ohio and the NFL Hall of Fame, Cottage Grove, Minn., Carlsbad, Calif. and South Jordan, Utah.

He’s also completed puzzles depicting Route 66 and Dinosaur National Monument for the Land that I Love program.

CREATIVITY AND FREEDOM He’s hoping the project will show a unified America.

“Nobody wants to get involved in politics now, you know. Liberal, conservative, progressive, whatever. Where is the common ground?” he said. “I’ve found the common ground in this statement: Freedom equals creativity. And that is what we have as Americans and I wanted to go to places like Brighton and show what freedom and creativity has done for the community.”

Dowdle visited Brighton last fall, touring sites to get a feel for the city and what it values.

“You’re going to see some architecture, some iconic parts of the town that you’ll recognize and say that’s right,” Dowdle said.

“And then you’ll see a setting that makes you feel like you are in Colorado and see the diversity of the people and then you throw in the agriculture and add an idea of where you are going in the future.

That’s what I’m trying to create in a celebratory theme.”

He’s in the process of painting his mural of the city featuring landmarks, schools, churches and other memorable features. That mural will be made into a puzzle sold by the Dowdle company.

EVERY PIECE MATTERS The final mural should be unveiled this year at the city’s

A line drawing draft of artist Eric Dowdle’s Brighton mural.

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annual barbecue in July at Carmichael Park. The puzzles will be available for sale at Dowdle’s website, dowdlefolkart.com, and through the Brighton Chamber of Commerce.

He plans to give special pieces of the finished puzzle to various people for the unveiling ceremony.

“We pick out 10 to 15 different people, organizations or businesses that help make Brighton what it is, and they hold on to those pieces,” Dowdle said.

“So when we call out say, the mayor for example, we tell a little about his background, a quick fivesentence story and he puts the piece in the puzzle.

“In the end, the story we are trying to tell is that every piece matters. There are no missing pieces, and if someone somehow didn’t make it in the puzzle it doesn’t matter. That’s the theme we’ve picked out for America’s 250th anniversary. Every piece matters. Every person matters.”

A view of the Brighton Pavilion shopping area.

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Cars make their way past Bridge Street’s intersection with Main Street, framed by the Rocky Mountains.

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BRIGHTON CITY GOVERNMENT CITY OF BRIGHTON 500 S. Fourth Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2000 www.brightonco.gov info@brightonco.gov CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE Michael Martinez, City Manager Phone: 303-655-2165 mpmartinez@brightonco.gov

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EDUCATION IN BRIGHTON Information for Brighton’s elementary, middle and high schools Belle Creek Charter School 9290 E. 107th Ave. Henderson, CO 80640 303-468-0160 Principal: Dena Stavrevski

Eagle Ridge Academy 3551 Southern St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-0773 Principal: Scott Richardson Foundations Academy 340 S. 45th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-659-9519 Principal: Libby Rowe

BLRC Preschool 1850 E. Egbert St. Suite G20 Brighton, CO 80601 720-685-5490 Brantner Elementary 7800 E. 133rd Ave., Thornton, CO 80602 720-685-5050 Principal: Heather Garcia Brighton High School 270 S. Eighth Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-4200 Principal: Shelly Genereux Bromley East Charter School 356 Longspur Drive, Brighton, CO 80601 720-685-3297 Executive Director: Jennifer Shaver

Northeast Elementary 1605 Longs Peak St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2550 Principal: Toby Karr

Prairie View High School 12909 E. 120th Ave., Henderson, CO 80640 303-655-8800 Principal: Steve Shelton

Otho Stuart Middle School 15955 E. 101st Way, Commerce City 720-685-5500 Principal: Krista Dean

Prairie View Middle School 12915 E. 120th Ave., Henderson, CO 80640 720-685-5400 Principal: Grace Bird

Henderson Elementary 12301 East 124th Ave. Henderson, CO 80640 303-655-2700 Principal: Melynda Boehm

Overland Trail Middle School 455 N. 19th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-4000 Principal: Eric Lambright

Innovations and Options (Alternative High School programs) 830 East Bridge St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2850 Principal: Jennifer Alexander

Padilla Elementary 5505 Longs Peak St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-5100 Principal: Kevin Purfurst

Landmark Academy at Reunion 10566 Memphis St., Commerce City, CO 80022 303-287-2901 Principal: Jenna Reeves

Pennock Elementary 3707 Estrella St., Brighton, CO 80601 720-685-7500 Principal: Jennifer Oldweiler

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EDUCATION IN BRIGHTON Information for Brighton’s elementary, middle and high schools Riverdale Ridge High School 13380 Yosemite St., Thornton, CO 80602 303-655-6800 Principal: Cody Clark Second Creek Elementary 9950 Laredo Drive, Commerce City, CO 80022 720-685-7550 Principal: Ana Marlatt South Elementary 305 S. Fifth Ave., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2600 Principal: Kristen Puzio Southeast Elementary 1595 Southern St., Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2650 Principal: Heath Wilson South Lawn Elementary 10075 Walden St., Commerce City, CO 80022 303-655-6200 Principal: Candice DeGrafinried

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BRIGHTON SERVICE DIRECTORY New to Brighton? Here’s a look at the city’s essential services

Cars drive past Brighton’s Christmas tree in Founders Plaza just after the 2023 Tree Lighting ceremony.

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DRIVERS LICENSE BUREAUS Northglenn (Adams County) 11900 Washington St., Northglenn, CO 80233 720-929-8636 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday Greeley (Weld County) 2320 W. Reservoir Road, Greeley, CO 80634 303-205-5600 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday UTILITIES United Power 500 Cooperative Way, Brighton, CO 80601 303-637-1300 www.unitedpower.com

Xcel Energy 12466 County Road 2 ¼ Brighton, CO 80601 1-800-895-4999 www.xcelenergy.com

Lifeline Puppy Rescue 15171 Riverdale Rd. Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-9696 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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ANIMAL CONTROL/SHELTER Riverdale Animal Shelter 12155 Park Boulevard, Brighton, CO 80601 720-523-7387 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

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City of Brighton 500 S. Fourth Ave. Brighton, CO 80601 Issues: 303-655-2068 Billing: 303-655-2009 After Hours: 303-696-4061 EMISSIONS TESTING Air Care Colorado 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 1950 E. 112th Ave. Northglenn, CO 5222 Silver Peak Ave. Dacono, CO 80514 303-456-7090 Directory continues on page 13

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BRIGHTON SERVICE DIRECTORY New to Brighton? Here’s a look at the city’s essential services

The eagle sculpture that keeps watch of Brighton’s Prairie Center.

HOSPITAL/MEDICAL Platte Valley Hospital 1600 Prairie Center Parkway Brighton, CO 80601 303-498-1600 www.intermountainhealthcare.org/ locations/intermountain-healthplatte-valley-hospital Visitors allowed 24 hours a day, some limits for Critical Care and medical/ surgical/ pediatric/newborn areas.

LICENSE PLATES Adams County Government Center 4430 S. Adams County Parkway 1st Floor, Suite E2001 Brighton, CO 80601-8215 720-523-6010 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday

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: Matt Domenico 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 1-800- 444-3776

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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: Brycen Garrison 500 S. Fourth Ave., third floor Brighton, CO 80601 Phone: 303-659-4101 Fax: 303-659-4103 brightonfire.org

MUNICIPAL COURT Police and Municipal Court Building 3401 E. Bromley Lane Brighton, CO 80601 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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RECREATION & OUTDOORS

Brighton’s Armory Performing Arts Center hosts music and acts from around the region and is also a hub for city events.

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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 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.

PARKS/ OPEN SPACE Benedict Park Located at 1855 Southern St., Benedict Park offers 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.

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.

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Sports Complex Located at 1111 Judicial Center Dr., the complex is home to baseball and softball diamonds.

Donelson Park Located at 4500 Midland St., the park features a shelter seating 48 as well as football/soccer field.

Bromley Farm/ KoizumaHishinuma Farm Located at 1594 E. Bromley Lane, is a historic farmstead celebrating Brighton’s agricultural heritage with a working farm and events.

Farmers Park Located at 320 Chapel Hill St., the park features a basketball court, playground, picnic areas and grill.

Carmichael Park One of Brighton’s newest parks, it is located behind City Hall at 650 Southern St. Includes playground, basketball court, 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.

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 first-come, firstserved 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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A costumed unicorn collects hugs at Adams County’s 2023 Pride Fest at Riverdale Regional Park in 2023. The festival is expected to return in 2024.

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Malcom Park Located at 16 N. Fifth Ave., it features a playground, picnic areas, basketball, baseball/softball and horseshoe pits.

Veterans Park Located at 405 W. Bridge St., it features a playground, access to nearby trails and shelters.

Mayeda Park Located at 30 Jessup St., it features a playground, trail, picnic shelter, basketball court and grill.

Water Tower Park Located at 4204 Crestone Peak St. It features a football field.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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