Welcome to Brightwater
The City of Innovation
Pay a bill, reserve a park, follow a council decision — everything your city does, in one place.
Apply for a permit
Building, business, events, and pets — most are issued same week.
52,400
neighbors call Brightwater home
27
parks connected by 41 miles of trails
24 hrs
average pothole-to-patched response
City news
Monday, July 20, 2026 EDT
Innovation District small-business grants open August 1
Applications for the FY2027 round of storefront-improvement and startup grants open Saturday, August 1. Awards up to $15…
Monday, July 20, 2026 EDT
Hydrant flushing in northeast neighborhoods July 27–31
Crews will flush fire hydrants in northeast Brightwater the week of July 27. You may see temporary discoloration in tap …
Monday, July 20, 2026 EDT
National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4
Join your neighbors and Brightwater officers for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 5:30–8 PM at Riverside Commons…
Coming up in Brightwater
Historic Main Street & Founders Square
Innovation District, various venues
Get outside
Playgrounds, the splash pad, pavilions, and the riverwalk — find your park.
Saturday mornings on the square
The Brightwater Farmers Market runs Saturdays 8 to 1, May through October.
Your library card does more
Books, maker lab, meeting rooms, and museum passes — all free with your card.
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