2017-2022 MASTER PLAN
Mission
We are committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood.
Goals 85% STRATEGIES complete
Notable accomplishments:
• Acquired 117 acres of parkland
• Replaced seven playgrounds
• Remodeled Glennon Heights Pool
• Added a community garden at Jefferson Green Park
• Expanded the Bear Creek Trail to reduce user conflicts
• Converted 16 parks and facilities to be powered by 100% renewable energy
• Art installation of “Echos and Reflections: Lakewood’s 50th Anniversary” in Addenbrooke Park
• Installed two new outdoor Fitness Courts
• Opened a universally accessible playground at Carmody Park
• Celebrated 41 years recognized as Tree City USA
• Supported 3,600 residents with financial assistance through the Lakewood Possibilities Fund
COMMUNITY RESOURCES BY THE NUMBERS
328,762 VISITS to recreation centers
31,945 VISITS to outdoor pools
53,503 PARTICIPANTS in Lakewood programming
17,619 TRIPS using Lakewood Rides services
4,050 PROGRAMS offered for arts, parks and recreation
Capital Projects
• Taft Park improvements
• Quail Street Park playground
• Morse Park playground
• Carmody pickleball courts
• Morse Park maintenance shop
• Lakewood Park tennis courts
• Addenbrooke Park improvements
• Fox Hollow irrigation replacement
• Tennis court replacements
• Bear Creek Greenbelt improvements
• Peak View Park development
• Fleet car wash replacement
• Civic Center elevators modernization
• Emergency radio system
• West Colfax Sculpture Walk
• HLBP historic Caterpillar tractor renovation with School of Mines
576 INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED by the Lakewood Possibilities Fund (LPF)
20,047 VOLUNTEER HOURS
127,044 ROUNDS of golf played (record breaking)!
121,554 ATTENDEES of performances and events
27,726 YOUTH INTERACTIONS
8,404 by early childhood education & 19,322 by before and after school care
238,000 PARTICIPANTS in Heritage, Culture & Arts activities
707,584 VISITORS to Bear Creek Lake Park
8,710 MEALS SERVED by Volunteers of America
Planning Projects
• James Harrison Park shelter and playground
• Wright Park Master Plan
• Two Creeks Park Master Plan
• Walker-Branch Park Master Plan
• Morse Park maintenance shop
• Bear Creek Dog Park/Trailhead
• Connect Lakewood in partnership with Lakewood Advisory Commission
• Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Looking Forward.
The 2023 Imagine Tomorrow! arts, parks and recreation for all master plan charts the course for the next decade of Lakewood’s investment and programming for parks, recreation and the arts. The plan addresses current challenges, determines strategies for meeting future demands and establishes priorities for achieving the community’s shared vision. Learn more and view the plan at LakewoodTogether.org/ ImagineTomorrow.
GOAL 2
Respond to community needs and priorities by maximizing the efficiency of existing arts, parks and recreation facilities and resources through proactive asset maintenance and stewardship.
GOAL 3
Inspire enjoyment, creativity and wellness by offering a safe and rewarding experience in our parks, facilities and trails.
GOAL 4
Connect the community to arts, parks and recreation facilities, programs and services, and empower residents to make the most of the opportunities available to them.
GOAL 5
Responsibly conserve vibrant arts, parks and recreational resources through preservation, sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.
GOAL 6
Enable physical, mental and social well-being by fostering a healthy community with equitable access to arts, parks, recreation, trails and open spaces.
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