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Lakewood’s After-School Activity ZONE is a free drop-in program for school-age children, teens and preteens. The program is offered at city parks, Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedules flex to accommodate school holidays and vacation periods.
Programs will continue through much of December with special holiday activities and schedules planned for mid-December through early January. Programs will be featured throughout the two weeks of the school holiday vacation period. A complete offering of activities is listed in the monthly Park Program Calendars, which are available in PDF files are at the bottom of the main recreation homepage, at neighborhood parks and at city hall. More... |
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The City of Lakewood is organizing flag football leagues for youth ages 6-15 and volleytennis leagues for girls ages 8-17. Registration is at all Lakewood parks until August 28. There is no registration fee for Lakewood residents and non-residents only pay $20. More... |
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The City of Lakewood operates two public swimming pools and six wading pools throughout the summer season. Each swimming pool offers a variety of swim instruction programs and recreational swim opportunities. Please refer to our summer catalog for water fitness classes and special pool events. More... |
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Featured on CityTV channel 31, the “Dance like MJ” class is one of many Lakewood recreation dance and fitness class offerings. Dance classes run from swing to hip hop. Click for video
Classes feature knowledgeable instructors and cater to both beginner and experienced tastes. The recreation catalog includes sections for adults and kids – and some classes are a good for family-fun opportunities. More... |
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Lakewood Online has two features for planning recreational activities and fitness workouts. The Park Finder and Trails and Routes pages contain collections of information and links about city parks, facilities, and popular fitness routes. More... |
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The Lakewood community’s giving tradition is renewed every spring as hundreds of volunteers fan out across the city to participate in Lakewood Volunteer Day projects. Numerous community groups mobilize to help Lakewood residents in need. They’re a diverse collection of community groups, kids, and adults who roll up their sleeves and pitch in at work sites throughout the city. More... |
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The Lakewood Meals On Wheels program (MOW) has been making life easier for elderly residents and shut-ins of all ages since 1975. Today, MOW volunteers range in age from teens to seniors and help with everything from making sandwiches and packaging meals to driving and delivering meals to dozens of Lakewood clients. For more about volunteering or for more information about the Meals On Wheels program, call 562-925-8747, or use the Lakewood Online Volunteer Interest form. More... |
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It's easy to request one of Lakewood’s park facilities or picnic shelters for a family picnic, birthday party, or community event. Spacious activity rooms are inexpensive and open-air shelters are free to Lakewood residents. Both can greatly enhance your event.
Rooms and facilities must be reserved at city hall. Picnic shelter reservations must be arranged at park offices. Click for illustrated brochure More... |
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