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Open and honest communication is among the City’s Core Community Values. Use the links in the menu to discover our e-newsletters and important informational pages.
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Sign up for the Friday Report, a brief weekly email newsletter for headlines and events around City Hall and the community.
City News E-Newsletter Subscribe
Follow us on Twitter or sign up for our Neighborhood Watch newsletter.
Police Department E-Newsletter Subscribe
Arts & Culture
Discover the many opportunities to participate in arts and culture at the Lakewood Cultural Center and other venues.
Heritage, Culture and the Arts E-Newsletter Subscribe
Business
News and events for and about local business.
Economic Development Information E-Newsletter Subscribe
Citizen Academies
Experience life as a police officer. Learn how police agents work and serve the community and much more!
Citizen Police Academy Page
Here is a unique opportunity for teens to go behind the scenes with the Lakewood Police Department.
Youth Police Academy Page
Learn about your government, discover what a court trial actually looks like, or figure out how your local tax dollars are spent.
Civics 101  Page
This grant program is designed to provide incentives for start-ups and existing businesses.
Small Business Academy Page
Learn how City planning affects the physical health of residents and the economic viability of Lakewood.
Citizens
City Government
Have a concern, or just want to stay involved? View council member meeting times here.
Constituent Visits Page
 Looking for a public meeting, or need to find a legal notice?
Public Notices Page
Lakewood Ledger
Lakewood Ledger allows viewers to search the City's spending accounts by expense type, department, fund and by vendor name. It includes payments made through procurement cards that function like credit cards, accounts payable vouchers and other payment methods.
Lakewood Ledger Page
City Jobs
News
Sign up for the Friday Report, a brief weekly email newsletter for headlines and events around City Hall and the community.
City News E-Newsletter Subscribe
Get a weekly e-notice when the agenda for the next City Council meeting is posted online, plus a look ahead at upcoming City Council meetings and topics.
Council Agenda Notice E-Newsletter Subscribe
Our videos on-demand all the time.
KLTV8 Videos Page
Read the City’s printed newsletter to learn about City programs, services, news and our community.
Looking@Lakewood Page
 Looking for a public meeting, or need to find a legal notice?
Public Notices Page
Parks & Recreation
Located at Morrison Road and C-470, Bear Creek Lake Park offers an abundance of recreational and educational opportunities for all ages.
Bear Creek Lake Park E-Newsletter Subscribe
Monthly news and deals from Fox Hollow golf course.
Fox Hollow Golf E-Newsletter Subscribe
Monthly news and deals from Homestead golf course.
Homestead Golf E-Newsletter Subscribe
Learn about recreational opportunities, classes and programs for people of all ages.
Recreation Opportunities E-Newsletter Subscribe
From the top of Green Mountain to the wide-open spaces of Bear Creek Lake Park, get the news you need to enjoy Lakewood's great outdoor adventures.
Parks - Regional Parks E-Newsletter Subscribe
With more than 2,400 acres of open space, William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain is the second largest park in Lakewood.
William Frederick Hayden Park on Green Mountain Page
Planning & Development
Discuss ideas, emerging technology, research, and creativity in the fields of land use planning, transportation, and the social sciences.
Planning - The Forum Page
 Looking for a public meeting, or need to find a legal notice?
Public Notices Page
Public Safety
Business owners and managers are encouraged to sign up for WARN, a business crime prevention program by the Lakewood Police Department.
Business Crime Prevention Program E-Newsletter Subscribe
Follow us on Twitter or sign up for our Neighborhood Watch newsletter.
Police Department E-Newsletter Subscribe
Register your cell phone to recieve emergency notifications from Lakewood Police Department, just like residents with land lines.  Commonly referred to as "Reverse 911"
Receive Emergency Messages Page
The Lakewood Police Department is providing the following information pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 16-13-901 through 16-13-905, which authorizes law enforcement agencies to inform the public about a sex offender's release when the offender has been determined to be a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP). The purpose of this notification is to enhance public safety.
Sexually Violent Predators Page
Lakewood now has Smart 911 available, a service that allows residents to create a safety profile to provide lifesaving information to 911 dispatchers during an emergency.
Smart 911 Page