#1 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Woof! Dance! Dance! Scooter love this park!
Happy Tails Dog Park, located in the Brighton Sports Complex, on Judicial Parkway is fully fenced, off leash dog park. It is designed so your dog can run free and play with you and or other dogs.
The park offers several amenities for your dog. There…
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#2 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Prairie Center is a master planned, multi-use complex that is still under construction and likely will be for a decade. It will eventually have a residential community, entertainment complex, parks, and a nature preserve.
Phase One was the retail center, which consists of 400 acres of retail sho…
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#3 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Dewey W. Strong Park, named for the Brighton co-founder is one of the newest parks in Brighton. It is a multi use park focusing on youth sports. On site are a little league size baseball diamond and a soccer field with goals.
It is a beautiful open space park, with lots of grass and room to play…
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#4 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
The 1886 Church, as the name implies was built in the year 1886. It is the oldest building still standing in Brighton. It was also the first church in Brighton. Brighton was not an official city until 1887. Prior to it’s constructions the Presbyterians held their services in private homes or even …
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#5 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Benedict Park, named for Brighton businessman and city father, Ray Benedict, is a 21 acre multi-use park located is the eastern part of Brighton.
It is a very popular place on summer weekends. The park features four covered areas, for picnic gatherings. Each has picnic tables and grills. Three of…
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#6 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Brian Aragon Skate Park is one of two skate facilities in Brighton. The park is named for the Brighton born, and extreme sport, inline skate athlete who has been a top competitor in Aggressive Skaters Association (ASA) and LG Action Sports skate events across the United States and Europe, since 2002…
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#7 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Brighton Memorial Parkway is a ¾ mile long, 10 acre paved trail. It is dedicated to the various men and women who served the city of Brighton through their deeds and dedication of time.
It is called a Parkway as it is actually a narrow park. The dominate feature is the paved trail, which is use…
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#8 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Veterans Park is one of the oldest parks in Brighton. As the name suggests it is dedicated to the men and women who have served our country and the US Flag flies over it 24 -7. It covers a total area of 4.5 acres
The park’s best feature is the South Platte River, which flows along its eastern b…
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#9 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Barr Lake State Park is located on the southeastern fringe of Brighton, CO, and is best know for the pair of Bald Eagles that raise chicks each year. The current lake was created by a dam on the Burlington Canal, which is fed by the South Platte.
In addition to the Bald Eagles, over 300 other sp…
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#10 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Brighton has a single outdoor swimming pool, that is open to the public. “The Outdoor Pool” as it is known locally is located at 1701 Skeel Street, which is the northwest corner of Benedict Park. As Colorado definitely has four seasons, and the pool is not heated, the pool is only open during th…
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#11 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Campbell Memorial Park is a sports park that features a baseball field, outdoor hockey rink, and tennis courts. It geared very specifically to these three activities. There is no open space for pets or children, and there is no playground equipment.
The Hockey Rink is currently the only one it to…
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#12 of 12 things to do in Brighton
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WonderDog says:
Elmwood Cemetery is one of two, and the largest public cemetery in Brighton. It was officially established in 1896, but there had been burials prior to that dating back 20 years.. It’s operation was taken over by the city in 1948. The cemetery covers apporoximaely 50 acres and is the final resting…
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Happy Tails Dog Park
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Dewey W. Strong Park
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Barr Lake State Park
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