Erie History

Prior to the 1870s, and the development of the northern coal fields, settlers living along Coal Creek eked out their living as farmers or merchants. The few communities existing along the front range were miles apart by stagecoach or horseback.

About Erie

The reasons people call Colorado home often include a passion for the outdoors, a diverse and dynamic community and the contemporary pace to life that appeals to all ages.

Welcome to New Residents

New Resident Welcome Packets are mailed to residents after a utility service with the Town has been established. New Resident Packets are mailed within 60 days after new residents have received their first water bill.

Parks, Trails, and Open Space

Outdoor recreation is available for the whole family.

Fall 2019 Program Guide

The Fall 2019 Program Guide is now available! This guide covers programs, activities and special events from September 1 - December 31, 2019. Use our online interactive flipbook with program links that will take you directly to registration.  Lim...

Climbing Schedule

Fitness Schedule

Pool Schedule

Colliers Blvd. Road Closure

Colliers Boulevard Road Closure

Description:Roadwork will occur on Colliers Blvd. between Erie Pkwy. and Mount Pleasant Cemetery and Colliers Blvd. roundabout east on Colliers Pkwy. to Orion Ave. as part of the Daybreak Metro District imp...

Erie Ranked #2 Best Place to Raise a Family!

We are ranked #2 Best Place to Raise a Family!WalletHub compared more than 60 cities in the state across 21 key metrics. The data set ranges from housing affordability to school-system quality to unemployment rate.Raising a Family in Erie (1=Best; 31=Avg....

Open House for Erie's Sustainability Master Plan

The Town of Erie is developing a Sustainability Master Plan that will ensure the community continues to protect natural resources and support a thriving local economy and culture as we continue to grow. We want your input on the priorities and strategies ...

Cone Zone - Fresh Paint Applications Begin Sept. 8

Description:

Roadways in various locations throughout Town will be receiving an application of paint striping.

Duration:

Work will begin Sunday, September 8 during the evenings (7 p.m. – 6 a.m.) of Sunday-Friday, through the end of September.

Detour...

The ABCs of Oil and Gas Education Fair

Who: Subject matter experts available to share knowledge and answer questions related to Town governance, water and air monitoring, safety, and more.What: Oil and Gas Education Fair hosted by the Town of ErieWhen: Thursday, September 12, 6-8 p.m.Where:&am...

Cone Zone - Street Maintenance Project

Update:

Part II: Mill & Asphalt Overlay: Street Maintenance Project

Asphalt patching and crack sealing is underway as part of the Town of Erie Street Maintenance Project. The project is planned through the fall months. A&n...

Survey Results are in!

From Mayor Jennifer Carroll: "It is my privilege to present the results of the 2019 Town of Erie Community Survey. The facilitator of the survey, National Research Center, has applauded our community’s significant response rate! I am also p...

9-1-1 Call Leads to Arrests in Restroom Arson

At approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019, officers responded to the Erie Community Park to a report of smoke coming from the park’s restroom. The fire, which caused extensive damage, appeared to have been intentionally set.Officers canva...

Erie Police Warn of Sex Offender Scam

Erie Police Warn of Sex Offender Scam

Caller Claims To Be Local Law Enforcement - Demands Payment by Cards

In recent months at least two Erie community members have fallen victim to a phone scam targeting sex offenders. The caller claims to be a sex offende...

Alleyway Mural Celebrates History - Revisions Space

Erie, Colorado - On Tuesday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Jennifer Carroll will be unveiling the latest of Erie’s public art. The mural, created by Dave and Liz Gage, takes us on a journey through the past and into the present. The installation is...

Erie Police Make Arrest in Attempted Robbery

Erie, CO. – Lenin Rincon, 26, was arrested today, May 23, 2019, on suspicion of attempted robbery. At approximately 10:15 a.m., the suspect demanded money from the teller, but fled empty-handed. Within five minutes of the bank alarm activation, ...

Detours on Erie Parkway at Coal Creek Corridor

May 29 Update: 

Due to the rainy weather, the concrete pour of the deck is scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 4.

May 27 Update: 

Public Works reports that the Erie Parkway bridge over Coal Creek is still on target for the Fall completion date...

Erie Police Warn of Sex Offender Scam

Erie Police Warn of Sex Offender Scam

Caller Claims To Be Local Law Enforcement - Demands Payment by Cards

In recent months at least two Erie community members have fallen victim to a phone scam targeting sex offenders. The caller claims to be a sex offende...

Do you recognize this individual?

The Erie Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying a possible suspect in a hit and run accident.

On May 21, 2019 an individual allegedly struck a parked car and left without providing the required identifying information. 

The suspe...

Erie Police Make Arrest in Attempted Robbery

Erie, CO. – Lenin Rincon, 26, was arrested today, May 23, 2019, on suspicion of attempted robbery. At approximately 10:15 a.m., the suspect demanded money from the teller, but fled empty-handed. Within five minutes of the bank alarm activation, ...