Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all

Thank you to over 6,000 participants of the Imagine Tomorrow! planning effort. The Imagine Tomorrow! final master plan was adopted by Lakewood City Council on May 22, 2023.
The City of Lakewood Department of Community Resources is embarking on a year-long planning process to create a bold vision for the future of Lakewood’s arts, parks and recreation system. The Department is working with the planning firm, Logan Simpson, to engage the community, evaluate current and future trends in parks and cultural asset planning and determine future priorities. Ultimately, Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all, will present a compelling vision for arts and play in Lakewood that is supported by policy guidance in a user-friendly, implementable planning document.
The master planning process will chart a course for the next decade of Lakewood’s investment and programming for parks, recreation and the arts. Once complete, the plan will address current challenges, determine strategies for meeting future demands and establish priorities for achieving the community’s shared vision.
How do you spend your leisure time? Use the tools below to influence the future of arts and play in Lakewood and subscribe to this page for future public meeting dates and updates.
Thank you to over 6,000 participants of the Imagine Tomorrow! planning effort. The Imagine Tomorrow! final master plan was adopted by Lakewood City Council on May 22, 2023.
The City of Lakewood Department of Community Resources is embarking on a year-long planning process to create a bold vision for the future of Lakewood’s arts, parks and recreation system. The Department is working with the planning firm, Logan Simpson, to engage the community, evaluate current and future trends in parks and cultural asset planning and determine future priorities. Ultimately, Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all, will present a compelling vision for arts and play in Lakewood that is supported by policy guidance in a user-friendly, implementable planning document.
The master planning process will chart a course for the next decade of Lakewood’s investment and programming for parks, recreation and the arts. Once complete, the plan will address current challenges, determine strategies for meeting future demands and establish priorities for achieving the community’s shared vision.
How do you spend your leisure time? Use the tools below to influence the future of arts and play in Lakewood and subscribe to this page for future public meeting dates and updates.
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Imagine Tomorrow! Final Plan
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThank you to over 6,000 participants of the Imagine Tomorrow! planning effort!
View the Imagine Tomorrow! final plan
Appendix A- Community Engagement
Appendix B- Benchmark Analysis
Appendix C- Market Trends
Appendix D- Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies
Appendix E- Equity Analysis
Appendix F- Planning Context
Appendix G- Recreation Center Analysis
Appendix H- Classification Standards
Appendix I- Implementation and Action Plan -
Imagine Tomorrow! and comment on the draft master plan
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThis consultation has closed. The Imagine Tomorrow! team will consolidate comments received on the draft plan and make necessary amendments to present the draft plan to City Council on May 22. Thank you for your feedback!
The Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, Parks and Recreation for All master plan is available for review by the community until 5 p.m. on Monday, April 17. Review the plan, comment, and respond to others' comments.
In 2022, the Community Resources Department launched the Imagine Tomorrow! comprehensive master planning effort. The plan is intended as a guiding document to providing wonderful parks, recreation and arts experiences for Lakewood residents over the next 10 years. The draft plan reflects the guidance of the community as collected throughout the 14-month planning process. Thank you to over 6,000 community members who have participated so far.
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Imagine Tomorrow! Open House
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Clements Center, 1580 Yarrow St.Wednesday, Jan. 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
RESCHEDULED due to weather! Join us for the final open house following a year-long engagement process to review key elements of the Imagine Tomorrow! plan in advance of the published draft in late February. Enjoy sandwiches, cookies and enter to win prizes including an annual pass to Bear Creek Lake Park!
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Lakewood Walkability Analysis available
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe Logan Simpson team has worked with staff to put together a park walkability analysis. This study shows access to parks across the city and sets a baseline for future needs and improvements.
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Workshop in Carmody Park August 3
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkJoin us anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. for the second Imagine Tomorrow! public workshop in Carmody Park, 2200 South Kipling Street. View survey results and input received from your community, and share your thoughts on goals and future needs to inform the next 10 years of arts, parks and recreation in Lakewood. Two dog park options will also be considered. Activities will be available for the whole family to enjoy including ice cream, prizes and play in the park! If you need translation services, please let us know at CRInfo@lakewood.org.
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The results are in! Imagine Tomorrow! Survey
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkTo help create the foundation of Imagine Tomorrow! and chart the course for the next 10 years of arts, parks and recreation in Lakewood, a statistically-valid survey was sent to a select number of Lakewood residents representing Lakewood's demographics. In addition, an online survey was available to all residents. Survey data is also used to inform the Imagine Tomorrow! public meeting conversations and make comparisons to local and national trends.
View the Statistically-Valid Survey Results
View the Online Survey Results.Didn't have a chance to take the survey? Join us for a public workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. on August 3 at Carmody Park, 2200 South Kipling St., to share your thoughts.
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Imagine Tomorrow! Visioning Workshop recording now available
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkDid you miss the first meeting for the Imagine Tomorrow! master planning process? There are plenty of opportunities remaining to shape the future of arts, parks and recreation in Lakewood. Watch the recording of the meeting and view the meeting summary below. Most importantly, take the online survey by May 25!
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Take the Imagine Tomorrow! Survey
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkCLOSED: This discussion has concluded.How do you spend your leisure time? What are your priorities for arts, parks and recreation in Lakewood? We want to hear from you! Take the Imagine Tomorrow! survey to inform the master plan by scanning the QR code below or visiting https://lakewoodsurvey2.org.
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Imagine Tomorrow! Visioning Workshop April 27
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkHow do you play? Join us for a virtual visioning workshop on Wednesday, April 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and share your thoughts on the future of arts, parks and recreation in Lakewood. Register to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApdOuhqz4uHdflwXqzl42x1rQAtx1oKxlJ.
Public Meetings
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January 25 2023
Project Timeline
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1st Quarter 2022 PHASE 1 | FOUNDATION
Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all has finished this stageThis phase establishes the base for the plan through data collection, defining existing conditions and analyses.
- Review Plans
- Demographic Profile
- Facility Assessment
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2nd Quarter 2022 PHASE 2 | NEEDS
Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all has finished this stageThis phase defines community needs based on analyses, trends, benchmark comparisons and public input.
- Statistically-valid Survey
- Public Meeting #1 - April 27 Virtual
- Level of Service Analysis
- Park Equity Analysis
- Peer Communities Comparison
- Market Trend Analysis
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3rd Quarter 2022 PHASE 3 | RECOMMENDATIONS & ALTERNATIVES
Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all has finished this stageThis phase translates the inventory finding, needs, goals and objectives into specific choices and final recommendations for the next 10 years.
- Public Meeting #2- TBD
- Define Goals and Objectives
- Identify Recommendations
- Capital Projects and Cost Estimates
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4th Quarter 2022-1st Quarter 2023 PHASE 4 | FINAL PLAN DOCUMENT & ADOPTION
Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all is currently at this stage- Public Meeting #3
- Finalize Plan Document
- Public Presentation- May 22 at City Council regular meeting
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Email ambthi@lakewood.org
Planning Documents
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Imagine Tomorrow Draft Plan_ Draft (1).pdf (10.8 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix A_Community Engagement.pdf (4.41 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix B Benchmark Analysis.pdf (324 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix C Market Trends.pdf (4.11 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix D CAPRA.pdf (1.13 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix E Equity Analysis.pdf (31.6 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix F_Planning Context.pdf (9.52 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix G Rec Center Analysis.pdf (347 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix H Classification Standards.pdf (83.4 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix I Implementation Resources.pdf (545 KB) (pdf)
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Lakewood Walkability Analysis.pdf (26.9 MB) (pdf)
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Imagine Tomorrow! Statistically Valid Survey Results.pdf (2.12 MB) (pdf)
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Imagine Tomorrow! Online Survey Results.pdf (1.85 MB) (pdf)
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Imagine Tomorrow Planning Context Report_20220425.pdf (9.61 MB) (pdf)
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Lakewood Public Mtg. 1 Menti Results.pdf (1.96 MB) (pdf)