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Projects

The new Carmody Park welcomes visitors at its grand opening.

View current arts, parks, recreation and other projects within the City of Lakewood below.

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19 Result(s) Found

11050 W. 20th Street

In 2018, the City entered into a 10-year lease agreement with Denver Water to improve and open to the public .8 acres of the site along Quail St. for park uses. The City built a new playground for the neighborhood following a public engagement process. In 2023, the City acquired the entire 9.06 acres of land, formally Denver Water property.

2911 S. Wadsworth Acquisition

The Community Resources Department has purchased 1.5 acres of property located at 2911 S. Wadsworth Blvd to expand the Bear Creek Greenbelt. The property is the remainder of one of the original Bear Creek Greenbelt acquisitions in 1975.

Armstrong Property Acquisition

Lakewood City Council has approved a resolution declaring the intent to purchase 6.92 acres of land adjacent to the Bear Creek Greenbelt for open space and park purposes.

Bear Creek Lake Park Master Plan

Managed by the City of Lakewood, the park is beginning a master plan process that will include an assessment of park visitor needs, an evaluation of park and building infrastructure, and design work for future park improvements.

Bear Creek Reservoir expansion proposal

Get more information about a proposal by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Colorado Water Conservation Board to expand water storage at Bear Creek Reservoir in Bear Creek Lake Park, with potential impacts to the park.

Belmar Trailhead Development

The City of Lakewood is constructing a new trailhead to serve as a gateway to Belmar Park, located at 605 S. Yarrow St., on the east side of the park, south of the Belmar Library.

Carmody Recreation Center Renovation

The Carmody Recreation Center will be undergoing a renovation to add locker room space for individual and family use and reconfiguring the layout of the existing men’s and women’s locker rooms.

Charles Whitlock Outdoor Pickleball Courts Closure

The City of Lakewood is closing the CWRC outdoor pickleball courts. The CWRC pickleball courts do not meet the distance requirements of at least 350 feet from neighboring houses. This creates noise pollution that is detrimental to the neighbors enjoyment of their home(s). The last day for play is April 30, 2024.

Drainage Improvements on McIntyre Gulch

The City of Lakewood, in partnership with the Mile High Flood District, will begin construction of drainage and flood control improvements, drainageway maintenance, and sidewalk improvements at the intersection of Alameda Parkway and Urban Street.

Graham Park Improvements

Funding is available to make improvements to Graham Park in concert with the family's wishes. Opportunities include installing an open air commemorative shade structure, adding rock or native gardens and interpretive signage to represent the history of the site, and improvements to the trail network.

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