Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, parks and recreation for all

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This consultation has concluded. Thank you to over 6,000 participants of the Imagine Tomorrow! planning effort. Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, Parks and Recreation for All, was adopted by Lakewood City Council on May 22, 2023 with a focus on equity.

The City of Lakewood Department of Community Resources embarked on a year-long planning process to create a bold vision for the future of Lakewood’s arts, parks and recreation system. The Department worked 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, presents 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 charts a course for the next decade of Lakewood’s investment and programming for parks, recreation and the arts. The plan addresses current challenges, determines strategies for meeting future demands and establishes priorities for achieving the community’s shared vision. Learn more about the plan focus on equity using the interactive equity mapping tool.


This consultation has concluded. Thank you to over 6,000 participants of the Imagine Tomorrow! planning effort. Imagine Tomorrow! Arts, Parks and Recreation for All, was adopted by Lakewood City Council on May 22, 2023 with a focus on equity.

The City of Lakewood Department of Community Resources embarked on a year-long planning process to create a bold vision for the future of Lakewood’s arts, parks and recreation system. The Department worked 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, presents 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 charts a course for the next decade of Lakewood’s investment and programming for parks, recreation and the arts. The plan addresses current challenges, determines strategies for meeting future demands and establishes priorities for achieving the community’s shared vision. Learn more about the plan focus on equity using the interactive equity mapping tool.


  • Imagine Tomorrow! Final Plan

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    Thank 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

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    This 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.

  • 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!


  • Lakewood Walkability Analysis available

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    The 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.

    Park Walkability Analysis

  • Workshop in Carmody Park August 3

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    Join 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.

  • The results are in! Imagine Tomorrow! Survey

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    To 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.

  • Imagine Tomorrow! Visioning Workshop recording now available

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    Did 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!


    Meeting Summary


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  • Take the Imagine Tomorrow! Survey

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    CLOSED: 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.

  • Imagine Tomorrow! Visioning Workshop April 27

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    How 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.


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