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A Lakewood arborist's salute to service

When most people visit cemeteries, their eyes don’t typically wander up to the trees surrounding the gravestones, but that’s where one of Lakewood’s forestry staff is looking as part of an effort to pay tribute to veterans and their families by applying his unique skills to a local national military cemetery.

Recyclable art fuses sustainability with beautification

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and it’s even better when the picture is public art helping to protect the environment.

Carmody Park universal playground's new feature helps kids communicate

Kids coming to Lakewood’s Carmody Park universal playground have a new way to share their thoughts and ideas with others following the recent installation of an augmentative alternative communication (AAC) board, the first of its kind in the city.

State grants funds Lakewood navigation center for those without homes

Lakewood has been awarded a $9.3 million grant, 40 housing vouchers and $144,000 for tenant support services from the Colorado Division of Housing's program for Denver-Metro Regional Navigation Campus(es).

Lakewood recognizes six inspirational residents, organizations

The 2023 Mayor’s Inspiration Awards recognized individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the city over the past year.

Lakewood park serves as home base to trailblazing senior softball team

The Colorado Peaches, a senior women’s softball team founded more than 30 years ago, plays at Lakewood’s parks.

Demolition removes troubled shopping center ahead of schedule

Backed by City Council, a new pilot program sped up the removal of a long-vacant, unsafe shopping center.

Tree trunks recycled to provide new habitat for cormorants

On your next visit to Lakewood’s Belmar Park, you’re likely to see (and hear) a lot more activity in the middle of Kountze Lake. That’s thanks to the new rookeries that city parks employees built for the double-crested cormorants that visit each year.

Exhibits and performances offer inclusive ways to experience the arts

A series of Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts exhibitions, musical performances and historical displays are inviting patrons to experience the fine arts though all of their senses – not just sight.

Bringing court to the community

Lakewood Municipal Court has launched an innovative new court program that brings the court into the community.

Lakewood's therapeutic recreation program makes an impact

Lakewood's therapeutic recreation program offers recreation and leisure opportunities to residents with disabilities.

Floating islands set sail in park pond

A pilot project in a park pond filters water quality and improves wildlife habitat. Watch the video >>

Sculpture Walk transforms historic corner

Community volunteers join to brighten a forlorn corner to an urban oasis.

Lakewood becoming more sustainable

Lakewood is taking steps to become a greener city, with new updates to development standards.

Police shift focus with new program

Lakewood Police have been at the forefront of using new approaches when responding to calls arising from substance abuse, mental illness and extreme poverty.

City successfully makes case to close problem motel

With crime complaints and a high number of police calls, a problem motel has been shut down.

New research room opens door to local history

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park’s new Research Room offers learning and exploration whether you are tracing history or your family tree.

Chalk art creates treasure hunt

Chalk art gets a Lakewood neighborhood out of their houses to safely enjoy the show.

Navigators help the homeless

The Lakewood Police Navigator program brings innovation and solutions to address homelessness.