Lakewood, CO parks and recreation Lakewood Parks manages over 100 beautiful parks in the city, including William F.
Lakewood Recreation manages four Recreation Centers home to an array of amenities, as well as outdoor pool and splash locations and the Clements Community Center, which offers a variety of activities for adults ages 55+. Hayden Park on Green Mountain and Bear Creek Lake Park. A plethora of recreation options, including paved and unpaved trails, free outdoor fitness areas, playgrounds and fishing a
07/14/2026
Lakewood is hiring lifeguards! Earn a starting pay of $18.50 an hour while working in a dynamic, active poolside environment. Step into a rewarding role where you can build valuable emergency-response skills, maintain a focused workspace, and be part of a supportive, collaborative team. Apply today to protect our community and secure a great position.
Apply Today: https://lakewood.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers?q=lifeguard
07/14/2026
Join Lakewood Parks and Recreation for FREE fitness classes every Saturday morning this summer starting June 6th from 7:30-8:30 a.m. in the park (weather permitting). 🧘 🙌
July 18: Yoga, Kendrick Lake
July 25: Yoga, Addenbrooke
August 1: Yoga, Addenbrooke
👉 See all the details and register today: https://lkwd.co/FitnessinthePark
07/10/2026
07/10/2026
Send in your best Lakewood photos for our budget book photo contest!
Lakewood is full of beautiful places, and we are looking for the best shots you, the Lakewood community, can produce to be part of our annual budget book this year. Share your unique perspective and help tell the story of our community through one of the city's most important documents. Whether you're an experienced photographer or simply love capturing special moments, we invite you to submit your best photos and showcase what makes Lakewood the city you love.
Visit our website to learn more and submit your photo(s). Photos should not have people in them, and please note where in Lakewood each photo was taken and any other relevant information you'd like to share.
We can't wait to see how creative our photography community is. Submit by August 5.
https://lakewoodtogether.org/budgetbook
07/10/2026
Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month with a sweet treat at the Active Adult Ice Cream Social. The event begins at noon Thursday, July 16, at the Clements Community Center, where staff will give out ice cream novelties. Registration is not required. Treats will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
What would your dream neighborhood pool look like? Now's your chance to help shape the future of Morse Park Pool. As one of Lakewood's oldest and most popular neighborhood pools, it's time to start planning for what's next.
Your feedback will help set the vision for its future and provide staff with detailed cost estimates to seek future funding.
Take the Morse Park Pool Survey by July 13 to share your ideas: https://lkwd.co/MorsePoolSurvey
07/10/2026
Did you know that Lakewood Parks and Recreation has 22 reservable park shelters spread across 12 of our beautiful community parks (including Bear Creek Lake Park, City of Lakewood)? Whether you need a shady spot for a family reunion or a beautiful backdrop for a celebration, we’ve got the perfect space for your summer get-together.
Booking is simple:
1️⃣ Head to https://lkwd.co/ReserveParkShelters to browse parks and amenities.
2️⃣ Pick your date, log in or create an account, and check out online!
3️⃣ Print your receipt and get ready to host.
Planning tip: Help us keep our parks beautiful and our local wildlife safe by properly disposing of all party supplies, trash, and food when the fun is done! 🎈🐿️
07/09/2026
Get ready for the 2026 Summer Youth Volleyball Tournament, an exciting pop-up event open to players of all skill levels in grades 6 through 12. Taking place at Lakewood Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026, participants can register for just $10 per individual with a team of 4 to 6 players, or sign up solo as a free agent to be placed on a squad. Don't miss out on this action-packed day of sports—secure your spot now or contact Rosella Martinez at [email protected] for more details!
Register: https://shorturl.at/f4cdR
07/08/2026
Prize packages announced!
The Mayor's Park Challenge is underway and we are loving the photos you have submitted. We've got an update - three prize packages including a restaurant gift card, parks and rec passes and more, are on offer this year!
More:
https://lkwd.co/MayorsParkChallenge2026