Long-range plan for parks, rec and community services

Published on February 22, 2024

The City of Lakewood is in the process of developing a Parks, Recreation and Community Services Long Range Plan. As an initiative of the City Council’s 2024 budget, the Long Range Plan will help guide the city in resource allocation and decision making through the next decade.

With direction and leadership from landscape architecture firm MIG, Inc., Lakewood staff have already completed the initial data collection and review of existing programs and facilities.

The next step is community outreach and needs assessment.

This is where Lakewood residents come into play.

Two “pop-up” events have already been held at the Harvest Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Look for others in the near future.

Help steer the outcome of the Long Range Plan

If you don’t want to wait to see the community input booths, all residents are encouraged to take the Community Survey and weigh in with your greatest needs and priorities.

To follow along with the progress of the plan, visit www.lakewoodcity.org/ParksLRP. Staff will provide regular updates as the plan comes together.

The Long Range Plan is anticipated to take 18 months and be adopted by the City Council near the end of 2024.

The plan will ensure the highest level of parks, recreation and community services are delivered to Lakewood residents now and into the future.