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The playground at Carpenter Park.

Call for Community Input

Take the Carpenter Playground and Splash Pad Redesign Survey! It's not too late for YOU to guide the design by sharing your experiences, ideas, and hopes for the future of this well-loved play space.
Standley Lake frozen with Colorado mountains in the background.

Thornton has Declared Stage 1 Drought Restrictions

Thornton has declared Stage 1 Drought Restrictions, effective March 15 due to record-low snowpack in the Clear Creek and Upper South Platte watersheds that supply water to the city.
ThorntonReady Emergency Alerts map graphic and logo.

ThorntonReady Emergency Alerts

Sign up for ThorntonReady Emergency Alerts! This is a new emergency notification system powered by Rave – Motorola and Smart911, replacing the previous CodeRED platform.
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Arts Thornton Music Series

Arts Thornton Music Series Presents Playground Ensemble on Friday, April 17 at the Active Adult Center, 11181 Colorado Blvd., Thornton.

Upcoming Events

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Exhibit items displaying Thornton's 70 year history

Thornton 70th Anniversary History Exhibit

Mon, Apr 13 2026, 10am - 5pm
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Adams County Public Assistance - Outreach Site

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 8:30 - 11:30am
Exhibit items displaying Thornton's 70 year history

Thornton 70th Anniversary History Exhibit

Tue, Apr 14 2026, 10am - 5pm
Exhibit items displaying Thornton's 70 year history

Thornton 70th Anniversary History Exhibit

Wed, Apr 15 2026, 10am - 5pm

Upcoming Meetings

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Monthly TASHCO Meeting

Monday, April 13, 2026 - 6:30pm

Council Dinner

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 5:15pm

City Council Update

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 5:45pm