The fastest growing sport in America for three years running, Pickleball has taken the world by storm – and for good reason. Not only is pickleball fun and easy to learn, but it also prioritizes hand-eye coordination and agility without putting too much stress on your joints. This means people of all ages, from kids to seniors, can enjoy a round of pickleball together. A cross between ping pong, badminton, and tennis, pickleball was invented by a band of merry vacationers in Bainbridge Island, Washington, back in the 60s.

The latest developments at Brighton Crossings – an enormous new park and a selection of new homes by Brighton’s favorite builders – deliver on this community’s vision of expansiveness and time-saving possibilities. That means that soon, your afternoon can unfold on a grassy meadow at Venture Park or in your light-filled, open-plan home, constructed and customized for you by one of Colorado’s acclaimed homebuilders. The spirit of Brighton Crossings is fresh, new, and all for you.

In Colorado, we adore our seasons. Mainly because we get to experience all of them. And each is unique. Waking up to cooler mornings that give way to warmer afternoons and evening drizzles in the Spring. Summer’s sunny days at the pool with warm temps that make air conditioning that much sweeter. The magic of Fall with our changing trees and sweatshirt weather. And winter may be cold some days, but when the sun makes the snow twinkle, you tend to forget all about the temperature.

In Brighton Crossings, the changing colors of the season add warmth to our places and our spaces throughout the community. Golden and red fallen leaves. Bright blue skies open to the rippling sunsets of crisper evenings. Whether here or there, we’ve compiled a fun list of things to do this season in and around Brighton Crossings.

When the seasons change, we feel the urge to dive back into our recipe book for tried and true, cozy favorites. If that’s the typical, then make the time to try something new. Here’s a seasonal recipe for chai gingerbread cookies to add some spice and some comfort to your holiday mornings.

You can find this recipe in our latest Crossings Times Fall/Winter Issue.

Lace up your tennis shoes, grab your racket, and your fresh pack of tennis balls (because the rest are covered in dog slobber), it’s time for a friendly match. Volley Park in Brighton Crossings is where tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts are ready to play.

Spring has sprung in Brighton Crossings, and the summer’s heat (and afternoon showers) are setting in. That’s a good reason to explore which low-water native plants for Colorado are best in your garden.

With a growing community comes the growing responsibility to nurture the growing minds of our  young learners. In Brighton Crossings, we take pride in what’s made right here in our community, including our next generation of leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and community members.

This is the perfect time to spruce up your yard and get the whole family involved. Keep reading for pointers on what to plant, how to plant it, and how to manage your delightful outdoor space in our Colorado climate.