“I Love Lakewood” Parks & Programs!
What do you love about Lakewood’s Parks and Programs? That’s what we asked the Recreation and Community Services Department’s staff. We handed them a video camera and waited for the results. Check out the slices of life they captured at the parks and community centers this summer.
Lakewood teen volunteers in the "Teens in Lakewood Care" program is but one of serveral way teens can volunteer. This segment shows TLC members working over a neighborhood clean up project site.
Created by: Chuck Martucci and Staff
Edited by: Vincent Graham, volunteer
With help from staff member Phyllis Clark – Producer, Director, Key Grip, Best Girl and Stunt Coordinator!
The Weingart Senior Center is meeting the needs of the senior community in Lakewood. The Weingart Center offers a variety of programs for residents age 50+. Weingart’s regular partipants: Susan, Nestor, and instructor, Jackie share what they enjoy about the Weingart Senior Center.
Created by: Chris Mancini, staff
Edited by: Vincent Graham, volunteer
Special Events &
Recreation Calendar
The Summer Concerts in the Parks program is only one of numerous special events and hundreds of classes and sporting programs open to residents.
Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame - February
Earth Walk - March
Lakewood Volunteer Day - April
Pan Am Fiesta - May
Civic Center Block Party - JuneConcerts in the Park - Summer
Patriot Day Concert – September 11
Lollipop Lane Boutique - October
Halloween Carnivals – October 31
Kris Kringle Golf Tournament - DecemberCreated by: Nancy Hitt, staff
Edited by: Vincent Graham, volunteer
With help from staff members: Catherine Thibodeaux, Caitlin Stevens, Cody Upcraft, Mitchell Lemire, Justin Cassiani, and Chuck Martucci as “the rat.”
Mayfair Park (Lisa Fernandez Field)
Kids from Lakewood’s Cool Zone Program share what they enjoy about Lakewood.
Created by: Jonathan Kiser, staff
Edited by: Vincent Graham, volunteer
In a creative way, kids from the day camp program tell what they love about summer camp.
Created by: Micah Karzen, staff
Edited by: Vincent Graham, volunteer
Teens, Special Olympic Athletes and Youth Center staff express their love for Lakewood.
Created by: Chuck Martucci, staff
With help from: Steve Polydoros, volunteer
City Hall Dreams of Fun and Games
Newest staff member of the Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Department daydreams about his new job at City Hall.
Created by: Gil Quijada, staff
With help from: his great team of recreation co-workers
Edited by: Jake Chapman, volunteer
Program participants, volunteers and staff are all featured in an overall look at the programs at Burns Community Center.
Created by: Danielle Bormann, staff
With help from: Burns staff, Holly Haggmark & Phyllis Clark
Edited by: Vincent Graham, volunteer